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highlights from the last week.
* Breakfast with Andrew, dad, Arwyn and DK at The Breakfast Klub!
* Photoshoot of friends and randoms wearing Stop The Nakedness t-shirts. I have some seriously photogenic and giving friends.
* New mascara - a classic from Lancome - Definicils. My lashes go WHOOSH!!
* The process and completion of buying my car. Ron's Downtown Automotive.
* Riding in my car to work, listening to Natasha Bedingfield's Unwritten.
* Orson waking me up at 7 a.m. on the dot with his slobbery kisses.
* Receiving my Switchfoot schedule by email. I'm spending all day next Thursday with them - learn more here. I'm like "FOR REAL?!"
* Watching the Annie Leibowitz documentary with DK and getting inspired.
* DK made pasta.
* Early morning excercise/gab session with Domenica and Orson along the Bayou.
* Wearing my Halloween costume glasses to church and psyching everyone out. I owned it!!
* Drew from Switchfoot on my show on their album release day!! Hello Hurricane!!
* Painting the bathroom with DK. I loooooove collaborating with him.
* Daily blueberry/kefir/flaxseed/honey shakes for breakfast!
* Hmmm, what else?
* Photoshoot of friends and randoms wearing Stop The Nakedness t-shirts. I have some seriously photogenic and giving friends.
* New mascara - a classic from Lancome - Definicils. My lashes go WHOOSH!!
* The process and completion of buying my car. Ron's Downtown Automotive.
* Riding in my car to work, listening to Natasha Bedingfield's Unwritten.
* Orson waking me up at 7 a.m. on the dot with his slobbery kisses.
* Receiving my Switchfoot schedule by email. I'm spending all day next Thursday with them - learn more here. I'm like "FOR REAL?!"
* Watching the Annie Leibowitz documentary with DK and getting inspired.
* DK made pasta.
* Early morning excercise/gab session with Domenica and Orson along the Bayou.
* Wearing my Halloween costume glasses to church and psyching everyone out. I owned it!!
* Drew from Switchfoot on my show on their album release day!! Hello Hurricane!!
* Painting the bathroom with DK. I loooooove collaborating with him.
* Daily blueberry/kefir/flaxseed/honey shakes for breakfast!
* Hmmm, what else?
football.
I like the sound of it. It sounds like and helps everything feel more like fall. The whistles, the crowd, the crashing of big guys and the commentators, ya know. However, I know nothing about the game and rarely watch it.Last week after work, I came to visit DK but he was still wrapped up in some work so I decided to watch TV. Nothing was on so I decided to watch a football game. I have no idea how much time went by but apparently I was really getting into the game. Kenai was sitting next to me on the couch and eventually left me as I'm sure she was weirded out by me yelling "Come on!! Get that guy!!" and "Run faster, run harder you BOZO!!"
It was then in my peripheral vision, I saw DK standing there, arms crossed looking extremely amused. "What on earth are you doing?!" He was cracking up at me.
I immediately became aware of the situation and how random it was I was not only watching the game but also how engrossed in it I'd become. "I'm watching football" I told him sheepishly, "I was just watching the game."
Hahahaha!!
Then last night as we were leaving for my new car celebration dinner, I told DK I hoped we'd be back in time to see the 49er's game. I was totally kidding but he asked "Who's that?" I explained to him they are the football team in San Francisco. He looked at me, the cutest smile on his face and asked "Are they a Major League team?"
my car story.
I don't even really know where to begin! Fraulein Maria would tell me to start at the beginning, cause it's a very good place to start. So here we go.
So I bought this white Volvo S40 2 years ago and last August I paid it off. If I'm totally honest, I wasn't completely attatched to it and even at one point thought about selling it to get a old beater Volvo wagon. The wagon is what I really have wanted for so long to tow the dogs around and for camping, etc. But I guess God had a better idea. I take that back, I'm not guessing anymore, I KNOW.
2 weeks ago, I drove DK's truck to work and like a sweet boyfriend, he filled up the gas tank in my car. But after driving 10 miles, the car started smoking so he parked it till my dad, who typically works on my cars could come check it out. Andrew was in town, graciously checked things out with DK and together they determined it was safe to drive. The next day I drove it to work and back but as I exited for DK's place, the engine started making noises I've only heard in nightmares and the smoke from the engine had me coughing and gagging. Then it died.
Dad and a mechanic determined it was bad gas. What on earth?!
DK was amazing, told me all would be ok and I could use his car for as long as I needed. He even grew to love taking the bus in the meantime. The next day at work on yelp.com the BEST USER REVIEW site in the world. I've been using it for over a year now and the reviews for restaurants, music venues, and so much more are very dependable. I decided to check out auto care... and Ron's Downtown Automotive came to the top of the list with terrific reviews. I called him up and Ron himself answered, had me cracking up from the get go. He tells me get the car towed over here, this is the tow company I use, I'll look at it right away and call you back.
The next morning calls to tell me it's not bad gas, it was a hose that blew and after driving the car too long, I blew a head on the engine and it's absolutely 100% not good anymore. "You need a new engine" Ron tells me and I ask "What does that cost?" and he says "3-5 grand" and I crumbled. He immediately follows with "But I'll buy it from ya and ya should probably just get a new car." The amount he offered on my car made me cringe, especially since I'd just paid it off. I wanted to crawl in a hole... or snap my fingers and be done with it. I was so stressed and overwhelmed.
SO, the NEXT morning DK and I drove early early to the U-haul in downtown to pick up a trailer. The plan was to pick up my car and drive it to The Woodlands to at least park it in dad's driveway till I could figure out what to do with the dang thing. I was trying so hard to have a positive attitude and remember for myself the things I talk about daily on-air like "God's got a plan" and "God will always provide" and "God won't leave you hanging." But I was doubting, I was really struggling.
I walked into the U-haul office and heard some familiar tunes playing! I was next in line, smiled to the man behind the counter and said "Good morning, how are you? I'm so glad you're playing KSBJ!" The man goes on to tell me it's his favorite station and he always has it on inside. I tell him I work there and after connecting several dots I learn he's been involved with KSBJ for years and goes to church with several staff members. His name is Albert and he's amazing. He helped hook things up to DK's truck and while doing so spoke encouragement and truth to me about good things to come, God's favor, expecting great things and knowing He will provide. It was as though a close friend was helping us out and I was incredibly grateful.
We left and headed to south downtown to pick up my car. At 7:30 am these guys were already in full swing and I met Ron's brother Mike as we walked up. He's a big dude with long hair and put his arm around my shoulder to console me, was so sorry I was having such a tough time. Ron pulled up a few minutes later and at first glance this guy is tough, no nonsense and is a straight shooter. He's from New York and talks like it too. As the guys are helping DK load my car on the trailer, Ron tells me again he's willing to buy it. I'm fretting, not feeling peace about anything, everything is happening so fast and before I knew it, it was time to drive away.
Ron encourages me in his gruff voice, saying Volvo is a great car and if he didn't have his truck he'd just keep that Volvo wagon over there (he points across the lot) for himself. My eyes settle on at this beautiful slick black wagon then dart towards DK to my right as a huge mysterious grin creeps across his face, my eyes get big, I start shaking my head but as I look back to my left at Ron... he was halfway to the office to retrieve the keys to the wagon. A few moments later, DK and I are cruising around downtown... rather, FLOATING around downtown in this beautiful car. I knew right away I wanted it but absolutely didn't feel worthy or able.
Ron let me take it for the day and I felt so at home in that driver's seat. I don't know if it was because the weather was so beautiful or because the radio works in this car, maybe because the seats are the most comfortable? It drives so nice and I feel safer than safe.
In Humble, I dropped the car down the street from the station at Diamond Automotive, this guy Jeff is awesome and has helped me in the past with some minor car issues so I asked him to take a look at things for a second opinion. Everything checked out just fine and I felt more confident about making the purchase.
Also, Ron emailed me the Car Fax on the car while I was in the studio. I shared about my day on the air and then received a beautiful email from Albert (from U-haul) and I felt even more encouraged!! Ron and I emailed back and forth a few times and he ended up tuning in to KSBJ.
The next morning I woke up super early to get my game face on and make sure I had my whole approach nailed. There was still a lot of doubt looming as I didn't feel deserving and felt it was highly likely something would go wrong. I was worried, anxious and nervous. I was running low on time but decided to take the time to focus on a quiet time from my Sparkling Gems. The reading was all about open doors, discernment, people who speak encouraging truth, and God's favor. Wow!!
Ron called to see when I'd be by to do the exchange and we ended up talking about church. He has beautiful conviction and strength and I'm excited to see how God moves in his life even more. I invited him to church and I pray he comes :)
So if you know me, you know I hate handling or dealing with money. Dad came with me to the bank and though I didn't need a loan for much, I HATE being in debt. That was by far the most stressful part from there we had smooth sailing. As we drove towards Ron's, I was so excited for dad to meet this character. Ron and I talked about everything, he asked why DK hasn't proposed yet, I saw pictures of his family and my dad was in hysterical stitches the whole time. We had SO MUCH FUN, haha. Ron was unbelievably easy to work with, so informative and I feel confident that if anything goes wrong with this car, I have a great trustworthy mechanic to take it to.
Trustworthy mechanic is no longer an oxy-moron.
I drove to work yesterday in my new car completely at peace. It's what I was searching for, anxious for, and needing so badly. Not only was I driving a safe new car I felt great about, but I didn't even have to worry about handling my old broken one. I wish I'd been more relaxed through the whole experience, I should know better by now, right?!? But, IT ALWAYS WORKS OUT. God will provide.
On my drive to work this morning, I played one of my old Natasha Bedingfield c.d.'s and with the windows down and the sunroof open on this beautiful day I sang at the top of my lungs:
So I bought this white Volvo S40 2 years ago and last August I paid it off. If I'm totally honest, I wasn't completely attatched to it and even at one point thought about selling it to get a old beater Volvo wagon. The wagon is what I really have wanted for so long to tow the dogs around and for camping, etc. But I guess God had a better idea. I take that back, I'm not guessing anymore, I KNOW.
2 weeks ago, I drove DK's truck to work and like a sweet boyfriend, he filled up the gas tank in my car. But after driving 10 miles, the car started smoking so he parked it till my dad, who typically works on my cars could come check it out. Andrew was in town, graciously checked things out with DK and together they determined it was safe to drive. The next day I drove it to work and back but as I exited for DK's place, the engine started making noises I've only heard in nightmares and the smoke from the engine had me coughing and gagging. Then it died.
Dad and a mechanic determined it was bad gas. What on earth?!
DK was amazing, told me all would be ok and I could use his car for as long as I needed. He even grew to love taking the bus in the meantime. The next day at work on yelp.com the BEST USER REVIEW site in the world. I've been using it for over a year now and the reviews for restaurants, music venues, and so much more are very dependable. I decided to check out auto care... and Ron's Downtown Automotive came to the top of the list with terrific reviews. I called him up and Ron himself answered, had me cracking up from the get go. He tells me get the car towed over here, this is the tow company I use, I'll look at it right away and call you back.
The next morning calls to tell me it's not bad gas, it was a hose that blew and after driving the car too long, I blew a head on the engine and it's absolutely 100% not good anymore. "You need a new engine" Ron tells me and I ask "What does that cost?" and he says "3-5 grand" and I crumbled. He immediately follows with "But I'll buy it from ya and ya should probably just get a new car." The amount he offered on my car made me cringe, especially since I'd just paid it off. I wanted to crawl in a hole... or snap my fingers and be done with it. I was so stressed and overwhelmed.
SO, the NEXT morning DK and I drove early early to the U-haul in downtown to pick up a trailer. The plan was to pick up my car and drive it to The Woodlands to at least park it in dad's driveway till I could figure out what to do with the dang thing. I was trying so hard to have a positive attitude and remember for myself the things I talk about daily on-air like "God's got a plan" and "God will always provide" and "God won't leave you hanging." But I was doubting, I was really struggling.
I walked into the U-haul office and heard some familiar tunes playing! I was next in line, smiled to the man behind the counter and said "Good morning, how are you? I'm so glad you're playing KSBJ!" The man goes on to tell me it's his favorite station and he always has it on inside. I tell him I work there and after connecting several dots I learn he's been involved with KSBJ for years and goes to church with several staff members. His name is Albert and he's amazing. He helped hook things up to DK's truck and while doing so spoke encouragement and truth to me about good things to come, God's favor, expecting great things and knowing He will provide. It was as though a close friend was helping us out and I was incredibly grateful.
We left and headed to south downtown to pick up my car. At 7:30 am these guys were already in full swing and I met Ron's brother Mike as we walked up. He's a big dude with long hair and put his arm around my shoulder to console me, was so sorry I was having such a tough time. Ron pulled up a few minutes later and at first glance this guy is tough, no nonsense and is a straight shooter. He's from New York and talks like it too. As the guys are helping DK load my car on the trailer, Ron tells me again he's willing to buy it. I'm fretting, not feeling peace about anything, everything is happening so fast and before I knew it, it was time to drive away.
Ron encourages me in his gruff voice, saying Volvo is a great car and if he didn't have his truck he'd just keep that Volvo wagon over there (he points across the lot) for himself. My eyes settle on at this beautiful slick black wagon then dart towards DK to my right as a huge mysterious grin creeps across his face, my eyes get big, I start shaking my head but as I look back to my left at Ron... he was halfway to the office to retrieve the keys to the wagon. A few moments later, DK and I are cruising around downtown... rather, FLOATING around downtown in this beautiful car. I knew right away I wanted it but absolutely didn't feel worthy or able.
Ron let me take it for the day and I felt so at home in that driver's seat. I don't know if it was because the weather was so beautiful or because the radio works in this car, maybe because the seats are the most comfortable? It drives so nice and I feel safer than safe.
In Humble, I dropped the car down the street from the station at Diamond Automotive, this guy Jeff is awesome and has helped me in the past with some minor car issues so I asked him to take a look at things for a second opinion. Everything checked out just fine and I felt more confident about making the purchase.
Also, Ron emailed me the Car Fax on the car while I was in the studio. I shared about my day on the air and then received a beautiful email from Albert (from U-haul) and I felt even more encouraged!! Ron and I emailed back and forth a few times and he ended up tuning in to KSBJ.
The next morning I woke up super early to get my game face on and make sure I had my whole approach nailed. There was still a lot of doubt looming as I didn't feel deserving and felt it was highly likely something would go wrong. I was worried, anxious and nervous. I was running low on time but decided to take the time to focus on a quiet time from my Sparkling Gems. The reading was all about open doors, discernment, people who speak encouraging truth, and God's favor. Wow!!
Ron called to see when I'd be by to do the exchange and we ended up talking about church. He has beautiful conviction and strength and I'm excited to see how God moves in his life even more. I invited him to church and I pray he comes :)
So if you know me, you know I hate handling or dealing with money. Dad came with me to the bank and though I didn't need a loan for much, I HATE being in debt. That was by far the most stressful part from there we had smooth sailing. As we drove towards Ron's, I was so excited for dad to meet this character. Ron and I talked about everything, he asked why DK hasn't proposed yet, I saw pictures of his family and my dad was in hysterical stitches the whole time. We had SO MUCH FUN, haha. Ron was unbelievably easy to work with, so informative and I feel confident that if anything goes wrong with this car, I have a great trustworthy mechanic to take it to.
Trustworthy mechanic is no longer an oxy-moron.
I drove to work yesterday in my new car completely at peace. It's what I was searching for, anxious for, and needing so badly. Not only was I driving a safe new car I felt great about, but I didn't even have to worry about handling my old broken one. I wish I'd been more relaxed through the whole experience, I should know better by now, right?!? But, IT ALWAYS WORKS OUT. God will provide.
On my drive to work this morning, I played one of my old Natasha Bedingfield c.d.'s and with the windows down and the sunroof open on this beautiful day I sang at the top of my lungs:
"Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
LIVE YOUR LIFE WITH ARMS WIDE OPEN
Today is where your book begins,
The rest is still unwritten."
Thank you dad, thank you DK, thank you Ron, thank you Albert and thank YOU for praying.
Monday, November 9, 2009
how to make a baby.
DK just sent this to me, I promise it's family friendly :)
How to Make a Baby from Cassidy Curtis on Vimeo.
unitasking.
I've mentioned before how much I love the magazine Real Simple and recently was reading an article in one issue called "Unitasking". I laughed "Hahahaha!" and asked "What's that?!"I know you know what I'm talking about and are probably wondering "But what is it, how do I do it, and seriously... does it even exist?"
Doing one thing at a time. Doing one thing at a time? Hahaha! Right now for instance, I'm blogging in the studio while the phones are ringing off the hook for Nutcracker Market tickets and I have to do weather in 20 seconds. Plus I see a text that Brandi just sent on my phone and I have gchat, facebook, flickr, and drudgereport open on my internet tabs. Does it count that the TV above me is on right now too?
What scares me most are the things I'm able to do while driving. Once I caught myself driving a stickshift, eating a bowl of spaghetti, talking on the phone and writing down directions. At the same time. I wonder if you could top that? If you can, let's meet later and pray over one another.
The premise of the magazine article was that for one month the author was going to unitask. A lot of what he wrote resonated within me because it's peace of mind I long for... and on my way to attaining that peace of mind I usually make 30 stops and am doing 50 more things along the way.
Examples he used that struck me had to do with focusing on conversation and human interaction. One night he was building legos with his son and had to FIGHT the urge to check his Blackberry "just really quick" and stay on target. Legos. Must. Be. Built. The voices and urge within him got so bad he had to claim outloud "I am playing Legos with my son. I am playing Legos with my son." His 5-year-old was totally weirded out by this but they got that castle built no less.
And I'll admit something terrible to you, now that I'm putting all my bad habits out in the open. (What? The spaghetti was calling out to me from my bag!!) Sometimes I remember things people said throughout my day... but way later in the day... and I wonder if I acknowledged them, made eye contact and really took the time to register whatever it was they said to me. Ewww, I hate that about myself.
Lately, I've noticed DK and I can actually hang out for several hours in a row, going non-stop, getting things done and until I stop and look him in the eyes, pause and say "Hiiiii" do I feel like I've truly registered his presence and ackowledged the fact he's one of the most important people in my life. But I'm always doing 30 other things!
So this last weekend I practiced. I stopped what I was doing A LOT. It was HARD. I held his face in my hands a few times and while making eye contact said "You are really brilliant. I think you are amazing". I even held off texting people back if he was talking to me, when a lot of times I'd just do it simultaneously. And in my personal time, I read my book. I didn't read my book with my phone next to me while playing fetch with Orson and watching TV. I read my book.
I think this may be the remedy for a few things. When people say "Wow, I blinked my eyes and now my kid is graduating high school" or in marriage counseling "I don't know what happened, we just grew apart over time, I guess..." or "I'm so stressed, I have WAY too much going on, I think I'll faint!!"
Maybe the answer is to induce unitasking into our society so ridden with mega ultra uber multi-tasking... and change your norm, change your focus.
Just don't blink your eyes while doing so :)
Monday, November 2, 2009
more highlights :)
Isn't it a beautiful season? So many great things going on lately. Here's the best of the best in October:
* Nailing 1/2 marathon #4 in Denver. Hanging with Hub and Lynn and breathing in the fresh mountain air.
* G-chatting with Ma Olden and Kim (in Malaysia) about Christmas / my birthday plans!
* Reconnecting with Lindsey at our old breakfast place, Barnaby's!
* Working with DK around his place, making it more and more a home.
* Spending time with Mac Powell of Third Day, it's rare that you get quiet moments with artists on day of show, so this was really special.
* Time at home with Andrew, dad, Ed and DK, full on Beatles band night (NOT the Wii game, no sir) in the living room. Dinner on the picnic table on the back porch.
* Chatting on-air with Leeland, Francesca Battestelli and Brandon Heath - all at the same time - what an amazing crew.
* Dinner with Tiffany and Brandi at Brasil...
* Seeing my handsome youngest brother for the first time in months and as he embraced me says "Sis, you look gorgeous!!" Oh my heart.
* Meeting Keri in person!!
* Birthday breakfast for Becky and Heidi with Heather, the kids and Jonnie-Kaye.
* Running around the park with DK and the dogs on a perfect Saturday afternoon.
* Singing with Mat Kearney at the top of our lungs at the House of Blues - me and my bestest friends.
*Dressing up with DK for Jacob's birthday/costume/Halloween party (pics to come!)
* Hanging my feet out the windows of DK's place with Kenai by my side, reading and daydreaming.
* Singing to dad on his happy birthday!
* Grocery shopping dates with DK at our favorite new store, the Buffalo HEB.
* Watching Orson and Kenai run in full sprint after bunny rabbits.
* Applauding with great pride as DK was recognized by the Sheriff's Office at their annual awards dinner for his incredible and action packed presentation of their hard (and dangerous) work.
* Brainstorming for the upcoming DK & Liz Video Podcasts. (!!!!!)
* Nailing 1/2 marathon #4 in Denver. Hanging with Hub and Lynn and breathing in the fresh mountain air.
* G-chatting with Ma Olden and Kim (in Malaysia) about Christmas / my birthday plans!
* Reconnecting with Lindsey at our old breakfast place, Barnaby's!
* Working with DK around his place, making it more and more a home.
* Spending time with Mac Powell of Third Day, it's rare that you get quiet moments with artists on day of show, so this was really special.
* Time at home with Andrew, dad, Ed and DK, full on Beatles band night (NOT the Wii game, no sir) in the living room. Dinner on the picnic table on the back porch.
* Chatting on-air with Leeland, Francesca Battestelli and Brandon Heath - all at the same time - what an amazing crew.
* Dinner with Tiffany and Brandi at Brasil...
* Seeing my handsome youngest brother for the first time in months and as he embraced me says "Sis, you look gorgeous!!" Oh my heart.
* Meeting Keri in person!!
* Birthday breakfast for Becky and Heidi with Heather, the kids and Jonnie-Kaye.
* Running around the park with DK and the dogs on a perfect Saturday afternoon.
* Singing with Mat Kearney at the top of our lungs at the House of Blues - me and my bestest friends.
*Dressing up with DK for Jacob's birthday/costume/Halloween party (pics to come!)
* Hanging my feet out the windows of DK's place with Kenai by my side, reading and daydreaming.
* Singing to dad on his happy birthday!
* Grocery shopping dates with DK at our favorite new store, the Buffalo HEB.
* Watching Orson and Kenai run in full sprint after bunny rabbits.
* Applauding with great pride as DK was recognized by the Sheriff's Office at their annual awards dinner for his incredible and action packed presentation of their hard (and dangerous) work.
* Brainstorming for the upcoming DK & Liz Video Podcasts. (!!!!!)
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
commute.
ANDREW IS HOME!!! He's been gone sailing all over the world for I don't even remember how long and it already feels like Christmas!! Now we just need to get Dave and Kim here :) (Kami akan menyimpan menari bagi anda dan makan banyak makanan lazat!)
So right now Andrew is at dad's in The Woodlands and is cooking... which means it's going to be nothing short of a feast and there will be people from all seasons of Andrew's life (he never loses touch with anyone) around the table. To say I'm excited is an understatement.
And to avoid having to drive two cars back to the city tonight, DK decided to commute with my dad from downtown. He just sent this photo. They are such nerds together, hahaha!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
grace kelly.
Wow, have you seen photos of Ivanka Trump's wedding gown? I saw an interview with her recently on GMA and she is clearly a poised and incredibly intelligent woman. She designed this gown together with Vera Wang inspired by the gown Princess Grace Kelly wore. I had a feeling awhile ago that sleeves on wedding gowns were making a comeback, look how stunning! 
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