On Fridays I share things that made me happy from the week - a photo, a song, a quote, a beauty product, a recipe, a pair of cute shoes, etc. If it's a product, sometimes it's something I actually own and sometimes something I just saw online that gave me a smile. Sometimes it's serious and sometimes it's silly. I suppose I believe that God is in the simple details of life and yes, I can even find Him in a tube of lipstick
1. None of this is True by Lisa Jewell
YOU GUYS. This book is freaky. Really good and made my head spin. Yikes. 5 Stars for a quick read.
2. A Dress for a Speaking Engagement: a Plea for Help
I have a couple of speaking events in May and in June and I'm really struggling with the issue of what to wear. In the past I've always worn pants when I speak because I can clip the mic pack on the waistband or in a pocket - which is fine and I'm not sure why I'm overthinking it. However, I'm speaking on Mother's Day and I really would like to wear a dress. I've heard other speakers suggest you can wear Spanx under your dress, clip the mic pack to the back of the Spanx waistband and thread the wire with the ear piece up through the back of your dress to secure the mic in your ear. This is my reaction to that madness:
So, the dress will need pockets because I'm not putting myself through the torture of wearing Spanx, much less the chance that I might strangle myself in front of the congregation whilst trying to manage the hijinx it will take to get that wire to my ear. A dress with pockets shouldn't be too hard to find, but the fabric can't be too flimsy because then the mic pack drags the dress pocket down too much and I'll be off balance and nobody needs me to fall over. (This might be an irrational fear, yes, I know.) Also, I want to look feminine, but not fussy and everything seems to be floral right now. Would a busy floral pattern be too distracting? Maybe distracting is good because if my message stinks, at least the audience is distracted by a busy floral pattern and maybe they won't notice how boring I am. PS Florals are not my jam. I feel like Laura Ingalls in a floral dress. You can see this is a massive dilemma due to the fact that I've spent way too many sentences on it. If you have ideas, please let me know.
Incidentally, one of my favorite things in the world is speaking to groups of women/parents/congregations about faith and finding the extraordinary blessings of God in an ordinary day. If you know of an organization that is looking for a speaker, please message me at jlpskinner@gmail.com. I'd love to chat with you. I promise I'll be sure to figure out the "What should I wear?" issue before I speak to your people. I can guarantee there won't be a Spanx situation. Scout's honor.
3. A Sleeveless Blazer/Vest for a Speaking Engagement or Just for Life
Sleeveless blazers and vests are all over the place these days and I like them. This is, perhaps, the answer to my speaking attire dilemna. Maybe I'll skip the dress. I ordered this one from Amazon and it looks cute with a tank and dress pants or with jeans. There are a zillion colors available with this style and lots of other options for this type of vest available on Amazon as well.
4. Not My Home by Luke Bower
I heard this song recently on the radio and I had never heard of Luke Bower. My goodness, this is beautiful. I love it so much.
5. Savannah, Georgia
We had a wonderful weekend visiting Steve's parents in Savannah, Georgia over the weekend. It felt like a true vacation. Joe and Kyle joined us and the guys had a blast golfing, eating, making me laugh and doing it all over again the next day.
I was able to go shopping on Broughton Street while they golfed and take lots of walks around my in-law's neighborhood. The weather was stunningly beautiful and the sun shone bright the whole time we were there. My mother-in-law is an incredible gardener and her flowers were gorgeous.
I am not a flower person - I love them - I just don't know their names and I don't have the patience to plant and care for them. However, I found new interest in the flowers this weekend. Their colors seemed more vibrant and the message of a blooming bud was very clear to me.
Spring is time for renewal. For coming out of the darkness. It seemed a call to live lighter and gradually shrug off the heavy cloak of grief that I've clung to for so many months. I feel able to do new things now - maybe even plant flowers? I think my mom is cheering for me.
Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland.
-Isaiah 43:18-19
Have a lovely weekend, friends. Believe in renewal. It has been promised to us. And Jesus keeps His promises.
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3 comments:
Dress with a sturdy belt!
Red Dress is a new favorite shop. I bought a dress for a wedding last year from them (with pockets). I have also bought two pairs of “flowy” pants, which maybe might work for you too? In fact, that’s what I did for Easter this year since it was so early I thought I might get cold. I do find that their stuff runs big, so if you do like what you see, size appropriately.
I have never been a “plant/flower person” until just recently…..hmmmm….stage of life. I’m finding I get such JOY out of watching things grow and bloom :)
I don't think I would want to wear the Spanx either, I am all for comfort. I hope you can find the perfect dress.
It sounds like a great weekend away!
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