Inspiration Station

On the side bar of my blog I have this section called inspiration station. I don't know if you've actually had a chance to check that out, but I have this favorite photographer, whose name is Parker Young. I've actually never met him, but I fell in love with his photography when I found his xanga - xanga surfing in Korea (yeah 4 years ago). I'll get to the point...

He's GOOD! And you should check out his flickr to see the amazing pictures he took on his trip to India.

My Favorite Number

I think it's awesome that one of my favorite singers joined up with one of my favorite programs (for kids) to sing about my favorite number - 4, Four, Cuatro, Sa, Net, Bon, Quatre.

P.S. Happy First Day of Spring to YOU! This message is brought to you by the number 4 and the letter F! :o)

Shampoo Less?

Americans love to shampoo. We lather up an average of 4.59 times a week, twice as much as Italians and Spaniards, according to shampoo-maker Procter & Gamble.
But that's way too often, say hair stylists and dermatologists. Daily washing, they say, strips the hair of beneficial oil (called sebum) and can damage our locks.

-Allison Aubrey, NPR

Interested in reading more? Click here.
Regardless of what they say, I'm washing my hair! Okay? Okay. Glad we got that settled.

Inspiring!

Aye, fight and you may die.

Run, and you'll live...at least a while.

And dying in your beds, many years from now,

would you be willing to trade ALL the days,

from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance,

to come back here and tell our enemies

that they may take our lives, but they'll never take...

OUR FREEDOM!

-William Wallace, Braveheart

The sense of freedom that I felt in my heart the last 2.5 weeks makes me feel like I can conquer all things set before me. This taste of freedom came along with affirmation in an area of my life where I needed it most. It's given me a craving to watch Braveheart and scream at the top of my lungs - FREEDOM!

GUESS WHAT TOMORROW IS?

You got it!

It's Pi Day!

Go ahead! Celebrate! Eat a pie!

Prison Entrepreneurship Program

See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?

I am making a way in the desert

and streams in the wasteland.

Isaiah 43:18

I went to P.E.P. on Friday. Every time I go I get another dose of hope. Hope is addicting. (not that I don't have IT...it's just REALLY tangible there.) You should really consider going - it'll change your perspective on prisoners, not to mention your LIFE. And if you say you're a follower of Jesus and that you love your neighbor as yourself - I challenge you to do something that goes against your grain and GO TO PRISON!

These men are thirsty for life change and P.E.P. is there to support them. It is no piece of cake - if they make it into the program it doesn't mean they get to stay. They go through rigorous interviews and character assesments. When they make it in, if they show laziness, pride, flirtiness, a short temper - they are OUT! And they have to do 50 push ups for every cuss word that comes out of their mouth. And this new class has only been there a week and they've already had about 4 exams. Let's see you try it, eh?

Go here and sign up!

Tell them you heard about it from Mimi, a.k.a. TROUBLE.

Watch this video too, Okay? Perfect!

March Madness

Are we already in the third month of the year? Seriously?! WOW!

Well, I ended the month of February with a bang:

I'm so proud that I had the courage to let go! I have trouble letting go...

And then, we had 80's prom, which was an absolute BLAST!
See more pictures here!

So – at the start of every month, I look at my goals to see where I am. Boy, I am behind!!!

• I’m doing alright with reading. One book a month. Not bad. I'll save the list for the end of the year.
• My projects are at a stand still...oops. I should probably get on it. Starting tonight, or something. I'm inspired by her...
• I AM TICKET FREE. Let’s hope it stays this way.
• Weight – up and down. What’s new? Running, although I’m still hating it, makes me feel good in the end.

Things that didn’t make the original list that I’m happy about is:

• I’m journaling more.
• I’m definitely spending more time with people which has been GREAT…I just need to get some balance I think. I'm an introvert in the sense that I get energy from being alone...so balance is needed.
• I'm memorizing scripture!

This month is exciting because:

1. I get to see Peanut Preston Paget for the VERY FIRST TIME!
2. I get to go to the Prison Entrepreneurship Program Class XI Kickoff with my friend Jeannie!
3. I’m going to meet my BFF Jennifer in Dallas!
4. And my friend Jessica has her housewarming party which will be exciting to celebrate!
5. BRACKETS – need I say more? Thanks Beyer for introducing me to basketball fun!