Sick at Stimarts

The longer I am a parent. The more I "get" God and His ways. The stomach bug has gone through our family (except for Adam). I don't like for my kids to suffer.... but when they are sick, it is so sweet to take care of them. They realize that they need me. They want to stay near me. I can express my love for them so much clearer.

When we go through trials, it must be so sweet for Him when we willingly rest in His arms!

Repressed Memory

Well, I've been a bit freaked out the past couple of weeks.

I have had an amazing long-term memory. I can recognize people from elementary school and adjust for aging. I remember everyone.... but they don't always remember meeting me one time 15 years ago :). I can also remember what people were wearing, furniture arrangement and the music that was playing from experiences I had before age 2.

Adam and I went to Helen, GA a couple of weekends ago. We asked some locals which restaurant they recommended. We learned that the local favorite was Paul's Steakhouse, so we decided to try it.

We walked inside, and as if enterring a time machine, were transformed back to 1989. The women had lots a bushy hair with wings. Electric blue eye-liner circling their eyes, and we saw lots of tight acid-washed jeans. This was no costume party. There was a 20 minute wait time, so we decided to do something out of our comfort zone and checked out the dance room. I was expecting to find a wedding-reception/highschool dance sort of environment, but found it to be more of a Road-house feel.

All of the sudden.... it felt so familiar. The smoky room, the country music, the beer.... I had been somewhere just like this before. Mind you, these are also the the things that I hate: Smoke, Country music, beer.

Adam told me that there was a place just like this in Chattanooga - The Governors Lounge. I knew that I must have been there.... but why?

I called my mother. She confirmed that I had gone with her on a few occasions. I had apparently gone with her when I was 18 to learn some line-dances and then taught them to her.

I do not remember this. I called my sister, Erica. She confirmed that I had gone at least 3 times.... and that I had even taught her the line dance to "Achy, Breaky Heart." If I had to name the most annoying song ever, that would be up there with "Just a Swingin".

Well, I'd like to know why I can't remember this. I'm wondering if I should pay this place a visit to see if it jogs my memory.

When it was time for us to be seated, we decided to go back to the future and find a different restaurant. We walked across the street to the Troll Tavern. It was good to eat dinner surrounded by people from this era!

As a start, I'll just give some basic info about myself. I'd love to share ideas, memories, tips and questions in the future.

Hometown: Chattanooga

Highschool: East Ridge High, 1992

College: UTC, 1996 Major in Communication, Minor in Religious Studies

Favorite Colors: Pink, Aqua, Yellow

1st job: I worked at Hardees for a couple of weeks after my 16th birthday. It was in walking distance from my Mother's house. My first real job was at Goony Golf. I worked there for 2 and a half years at the ticket booth and as the birthday party hostess. I would take 8 - 20 kids out on the lot to play golf. Now the parents are supposed to.

Wedding Date: November 9, 1996

1st job after college: I worked as the Director of Christian Education at a church in Lake City, FL. I was in charge of birth - highschool. I started a Wednesday Evening Children's Program with about 40 kids in attendance, and was the youth director. I laugh or cringe when I think about it, I was sooooooooo underqualified!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Favorite TV Shows: Seinfeld, Saturday Night Live, The Office, The Apprentice

What I want to do when I grow up : ) :
I love to dream up fashion designs. I like Real Estate, studying Spanish, Church work- I'd love to work/volunteer in Women's Ministries one day.

Other things I'd like to accomplish : I'd love to learn how to play the piano better, better my Spanish, Cook, Design clothing, Play the guitar.... You're never to old to learn : )