tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54105947457913528762024-03-21T01:47:22.966-07:00Real Fine Placea place for learning, crafting, sharing, teaching and gratitude.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-1200874687281197362012-05-22T11:31:00.000-07:002012-05-22T11:31:00.653-07:00Learning: GratitudeThis one is half learning, half teaching.
Now that almost three weeks have passed since my graduation, I am (finally) about to mail out my thank you cards.
Now, after reading that, you are probably thinking one of two things:
a) Oh, thank you cards! That is so nice, no one ever does that anymore.
or, b) UGH! I hate thank you cards. So annoying.
If you are thinking a), you are probably eitherStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-65974131233562142822012-05-04T17:47:00.001-07:002012-05-21T23:33:02.296-07:00The End of The BeginningIn seven days, I will graduate from college with a Bachelor of Arts in English. I'll be twenty-two years young.
While I can't imagine what the future holds, as bright and beautiful as it is sure to be, I can tell you about the things in the past that have brought me to this moment right here.
I stepped out of my comfort zone to go to a school four hours from home. I took classes that broadened Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-88790388355111821322012-04-14T13:00:00.000-07:002012-04-14T13:00:00.845-07:00Photos of the Week: SwagSo, realistically, that word is so misused and overused and just plain ridiculous that I hate it, but, it's kinda funny in an ironic sort of way. We heard it a lot, when my roommate Jordan and I went to see Childish Gambino in concert for her birthday! It was AWESOME. In all caps, because that's how awesome it was.
We will definitely try and see him again. He put on a stellar show.
SeenStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-30850145937440454122012-04-13T21:57:00.000-07:002012-04-13T21:58:53.679-07:00Life, etc.
After last summer's life-changing experiences, I figured that for my senior year of college, life would be relatively predictable. As you can probably guess, I was totally wrong! But, the unpredictable nature of this year has made it quite possibly the best year of my life.
After being accepted for a teaching position with an overseas missions group, I spent the fall semester preparing Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-51755027969718880372012-02-15T12:10:00.000-07:002012-02-15T12:10:03.864-07:00HomeIt's a cliche, but home really is where the heart is. Excuse my lazy blogging, but it's been a busy couple of weeks! I'm home today, and this song is resonating with me. Plus, that Christina Perri is so talented and cool looking!
Enjoy :)Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-73073738470410446752012-02-02T15:41:00.000-07:002012-02-02T15:41:22.826-07:00Some DaysThis is all you need to say:
:)Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-8756482902269833922012-01-27T17:44:00.000-07:002012-01-27T17:44:00.129-07:00DaydreamsI know that it's sort of a trendy thing right now to make a list of things you want to do before you die -- if you are on pinterest, you've definitely seen all of those hipster-y "beforeidie" things (no offense, hipsters, I love you), most of which are... well, interesting.
However, its prompted some thought for me (shocker, I know!) and after some conversations with friends, I decided that Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-78290125695207555122012-01-24T17:57:00.000-07:002012-01-24T17:57:00.147-07:00Pin-tasticMaybe you've heard, but Pinterest is the best new thing on the internet. I know, you probably have heard of it, but on a regular basis, I meet people who haven't, so if you are one of those people: you are welcome!
Pinterest is essentially a corkboard for the internet. You know all those great things you have pinned on your wall: postcards, cleaning tips, ideas for decorating your room, photos Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-41663515385773856992012-01-22T17:36:00.001-07:002012-01-22T17:36:42.620-07:00Learning: PsychologyIt seems to me that the usual process is this: the older you get, the more you learn about the world, the people you know, and hopefully, yourself. Of course, some people differ from that trajectory, as is true of all generalizations. Some people are just really self-aware naturally, and at a young age. Others are in denial, not understanding things about themselves or others, and not wanting to.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-76078726514884397382012-01-17T13:02:00.001-07:002012-01-17T13:02:42.420-07:00The Beginning of the EndWell, friends, this is it. Today is my last first day as a college student.
Just like kindergarten! (read her blog, Jordan Johanna)
While I'm experiencing the euphoria that can only be caused by the realization that I'll never have to go to class again, I'm also aware of the beautiful experience that going to college up here in the great white north has been.
So this is the beginning of the Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-26675097403360484412012-01-13T12:41:00.000-07:002012-01-13T12:41:01.473-07:00A Social ButterflyYuck! First of all, I find that phrase absolutely cloying. Social butterfly? No, thank you! Okay, it's not that bad, but there are better ways to state it, I think.
My thoughts today are on being an extrovert. I've mentioned it in passing before, but I'm an ENFJ. That's the classification from the Meyers-Briggs (Jung) personality test, which you should definitely take! Essentially, like any Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-7630912128136076482011-12-28T16:21:00.000-07:002011-12-28T16:21:41.811-07:00Christmas WishesHello friends! Merry Christmas! Did you enjoy your Christmas? I hope so.
Mine was lovely -- my brother and sister-in-law are in town, my granddad and his wife drove over to our place Christmas morning, and I got to ride a horse on Christmas Eve! It was a treat.
I know I'm technically a couple days late with the Christmas wishes, but I didn't think anyone would mind a little break between finalsStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-40105458137500973322011-12-15T16:22:00.000-07:002011-12-15T16:23:12.008-07:00Final-lyYes, that may be the laziest title to a blog post in the history of this blog, but you know what?
FINALS ARE OVER!
(gilmore girls from pinterest)
Finally, it's time to kick back and enjoy this wonderful holiday season. Of course, for me, that means a lot a crafting and baking and hanging out with friends. I'll be busy, but the best kind of busy.
Anything you've been putting off until the Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-46320081970060080002011-12-11T22:23:00.001-07:002011-12-11T22:32:46.490-07:00Kimbra, Settle DownOnce in a while, I stumble upon a new (I use that loosely) artist that I just really fall in love with. Right now, that artist is Kimbra. Her song "Settle Down" was the free video on iTunes a few weeks ago, and I downloaded, and then forgot.
Then a friend posted this video (thank you, arthur) of Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, and I remembered that she was really interesting! So I watchedStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-32665168236620795152011-12-10T15:19:00.000-07:002011-12-10T15:26:23.517-07:00Men and Women Can't Be FriendsIf you follow me on twitter, you might have seen this video I posted a couple of days ago. If not, enjoy, before I dive in:
Honestly, you only have to watch the first minute to realize that it's true: men and women can't be friends. Without fail, every girl says yes, and every guy says no. It doesn't get much clearer than that, right?
I have a lot of things swirling around in my head Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-44179620057699161992011-12-08T12:52:00.001-07:002011-12-08T13:09:13.501-07:00BrainsI'm knee-deep in final papers and studying this week. Thus, I felt like posting some song lyrics. I know, I know, so dramatic. I blame it on my lack of sleep!
I wanted you to know
that I am ready to go:
Heartbeat, my heartbeat.
I wanted you to know
whenever you are around:
I can't speak, can't speak.
I come around when you least expect me --
I'm sittin' at the bar when your glass Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-50219838274558193172011-12-05T10:22:00.001-07:002011-12-05T10:43:20.496-07:00Plans
Friends, let's just say big things are coming.
Or rather, little cute things. Keep your eyes peeled!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-35863562022191237302011-12-04T00:49:00.000-07:002011-12-04T00:49:49.312-07:00The Best MedicineYet again, I am sick. Seems like all I do this semester is get sick!
I figured that you, my friends, are also sick once in a while. For that, I prescribe my favorite medicine: lots and lots of laughter.
How do I propose that you get lots and lots of laughter?
Community.
Seriously, if you aren't watching this show, you are truly missing out. Community has a stellar cast including Joel McHale Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-26319045845944689302011-11-30T16:32:00.001-07:002011-11-30T16:36:29.969-07:00Photo of the Week: Pups & PoultryOne of those title items gets eaten -- guess which one?
SICK! We don't eat puppies. Only over-sized fowl.
This was my Thanksgiving -- my Grandad and his wonderful wife did everything, so all we had to do was eat and help clean up. Sweet deal, huh? Plus I got to play with their pups, Princess and Sophie, all day long. Livin' the life, I tell you.
How was your Thanksgiving?
Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-42682276440782427192011-11-29T19:39:00.001-07:002011-11-29T20:23:08.966-07:00Learning: Teachability IICatch up on Teachability I, and then we can dive in.
I took the obvious first step and googled "teachability". What? You would do the same thing!
So definitions, then?
The Free Dictionary says teachability is the quality of being "able and willing to learn."
Merriam-Webster calls it the "ability to learn by instruction."
Dictionary.com (ah, that old standard) claims "capable of being instructedStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-13258969682524792792011-11-23T11:00:00.000-07:002011-11-23T11:00:04.704-07:00Photo of the Week: Wanderlust
I was feeling restless last week, so I drove out to the lake and took some pictures. It was perfect out there.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-83936452992193390532011-11-21T17:03:00.000-07:002011-11-21T17:05:01.101-07:00Learning: Why?Hi.
How are you? Doing well? I hope you are.
Perhaps understandably, my last post was a little difficult to write and publish. Part of my stubbornness manifests itself in the form of wanting to seem like I've got it all together. I just want people to see that I can handle the things given to me, and do the tasks assigned to me with finesse.
So this post is even harder. The past few weeks, I'veStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-76438208801062212342011-11-21T15:30:00.000-07:002011-11-21T15:30:00.585-07:00Scrumptious: Spicy
After last weeks potato themed meal-of-the-week, I only feel a little guilty about sharing potatoes with you again. This was kind of a cheater dinner anyway: I had a gigantic burrito for lunch, so I just ate this for dinner!
Potatoes and a red onion sliced into long strips and then sautéed them in some olive oil until the potatoes were tender. A little salt and pepper, and then after theyStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-66074818080794807422011-11-15T21:34:00.001-07:002011-11-15T22:13:42.280-07:00Scrumptious: Siesta!Yes, I know, "siesta" means nap, or sleep. But when you are sleepy, and you need to eat, something's gotta give. But this was delicious!
But how about a recipe? It's nice and quick, but hits the spot.
Siesta Baked Potatoes
2 small potatoes (I used russet, you could use one large, as well.)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup salsa verde (I used La Victoria Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410594745791352876.post-79868982371033118662011-11-08T17:35:00.001-07:002011-11-08T17:35:24.056-07:00Learning: Teachability IAs my time as a college student draws to a close, I'm in the process of taking that next step -- getting a job. Part of the process to get the job I'm hoping and praying for (which is in ministry), is an interview in which some tough questions were asked about my spiritual life and my relationships.
One thing that came up (and has been mentioned to me in different capacities in the past) Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158303947353658524noreply@blogger.com0