Today we’re traveling back to our childhood, what did the dishes you ate off of everyday look like? Did you have a favorite cup or plate? Did your mother have fancy dishes for company? Tell us all about those special dishes while you travel back in time!

My mama had those pyrex or corningware dishes that scream the 70s when I was growning up.  You know the ones, white with brown flowers around the edges…

I was told they were so strong they were on the tip of the space shuttle.  You know you CAN break one of those plates when you drop them in just the right way on the floor?  Not too reassuring for NASA.  We even had brown glasses to drink out of.

We had nicer dishes too, but they stayed in the china cabinet… reserved for very special occasions.

Awesome!! We complain about the cross we bear but don’t realize it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we cannot.

Whatever your cross,

whatever your pain,

there will always be sunshine,

after the rain…



Perhaps you may stumble,

perhaps even fall;

But God’s always ready,

to answer your call….



He knows every heartache,

sees every tear,

a word from His lips,

can calm every fear…



Your sorrows may linger,

throughout the night,

But suddenly vanish,

by dawn’s early light…



The Savior is waiting,

somewhere above,

to give you His grace,

and send you His love.



May God fill your day with blessings!!

Boy did I love visiting Orlando, Florida this past Fall! I am excited about the thought of another trip back there. There is just so much to do and so much to see. Even a week isn’t near enough time to get it all done. Then there comes the thought of where to stay? I want to be close to all the parks and attractions. There is always the Lake Buena Vista Hotels, its located close to all the Orlando attractions and convention center. It is within walking distance to restaurants too. Downtown Disney, Pleasure Island, and City Walk are just a cab ride away. It’s just a prime location. And if you are planning to attend the 2008 American Urological Association Annual Meeting, this is the perfect choice to stay at while attending the event in the city. The Orlando Vista Hotel is geared towards conventioneers or attendees of Orlando conventions. Overall, the Orlando Vista Hotel is a unique area for socializing, dancing and just a prime location! Also if you are planning to go to Sea World, the Orlando Vista Hotel is just a half-mile from Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island and minutes to the Orlando Convention Center, SeaWorld®, Universal Studios®, and the Florida Mall. Check it out!

Today I have a ton of things to do!

church at 10.

lunch with miki

bailey pt conf at 1

amanda’s at 2

church at 7

fun!

btw the greek tacos were good!

If you have ever considered getting some education, or an online degree… I have found some useful information on the web.

Online universities and colleges and campus Universities have begun to aggressively pursue students pursuing an education. It is important to take the time to identify which of these institutions are a good fit for you. Some factors to consider include cost, degrees provided, pass/fail requirements (ie, number of exams, theses required to get your degree), attendance, book purchases, and personal attention you may need in order to maximize your education experience. If you are simply “degree shopping” for the quickest and easiest way to get an online degree to put on your resume’, you will probably look for a school that has minimal attendance requirements and is cost effective. However, if learning a skill or trait is critical, then it’s important to look deeper in to the professors, books, itinerary and other online resources that will be available so that you can effectively advance your career after you receive your online diplomas. Regardless of which school you choose, be sure to select a school that is accredited to provide an online degree, such as University of Phoenix or Capella University, as any qualified employer will do research on your internet degree to determine if it’s worth the paper it’s written on.

After you conduct your research on the various online degree colleges and universities, and choose the website that is the best fit for you, prepare yourself to buckle down, read, study and write just as you would for any school. The qualifications to be accepted are generally not as stringent as a campus college such as Penn State University, or University of Florida, but the education is certainly valuable.

There is some debate, however, about how these degrees are viewed by employers. Certainly, having internet or online degrees is better than having no degree at all, but some employers may look down upon them or confuse them with the fake diploma mills that currently exist on the internet. Be prepared in an interview to discuss what you learned in your online education, the challenges you faced and the online coursework you completed that will make you more qualified for your new career.

Vault.com, a career information website, reports that “77 percent of hiring managers say that an online degree received through an established university such as Duke or Stanford is more acceptable than a degree earned through an Internet only university like Capella or Jones International.” This is a reality in the online degree landscape, but with aggressive pursuit of the fake diploma industry, online educations will soon become widely accepted and seen as a great way to move you career forward.