February Photos (Ten Years Later)

 My favorite month has arrived - get excited! ❤

I did this blog challenge for the first time in February 2011.  I condensed it to one post in February 2019... and I'm giving it one more go here since it's been a full decade since the first time ! =)

1~ A picture of yourself with ten facts about you.

Christian, INFJ, Enneagram 9 with a 1-wing, court reporter, single, 36, Peloton enthusiast, proud aunt, loving friend, and writer!

2~ A picture of you and the friend you have been the closest with the longest.

Chet Lee and Sarah Elizabeth have been close friends for over 12 years now!

3~ A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

Lots of favorites for me, but the current one is Schitt's Creek!

4~ A picture of your night (last night).

Fun pizza night with the Wilsons at my house!

5~ A picture of your favorite memory.

That's a long list, but every Mon Ami Gabi outdoor brunch across from the fountains in Vegas is on it! lol

6~ A picture of a person you would love to trade places with for a day.

I would pull a Freaky Friday with my niece so I could be the cutest person alive for a day! ❤ ;-)

7~ A picture of your most treasured item.

There's really not one single specific item - my treasure is in heaven!  I'm happy we saved this dress, though.  I love that we have pics of me, Rach, and Emily in it... then Kyndal 30 years later... and if I adopt, we'll get one more! =)

8~ A picture that makes you laugh.

Chet sent me this after I posted the Bernie memes blog, and the memory of this bizarre day with MJ and "Blanket" immediately made me laugh (on top of the ridiculousness of tiny Bernie photoshopped into it). LOL

9~ A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

Mom - still talk to her daily about all the things. ❤

10~ A picture of something you hate.

I hate for any person to be dehumanized or abused, and I especially hate for them to get so used to it repeating that they believe it is normal or okay.

11~ A picture of something you love.

It says some"thing" not someone, so I'm going with my kitchen remodel - the paint, granite, and tile - love it all!

12~ A picture of your favorite band or artist.

I'm kinda cheating on this one, but I adore both Ed Sheeran and T-Swift!!  Like, genuinely love them both as solo artists, and love that they're friends and have collaborated on some songs, as well!

13~ A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.

Only Jesus!

14~ A picture of something you want to do before you die.

Probably a very different cover and title in the end, but I want to author and publish a book that I feel proud of!

15~ A picture of someone who inspires you.

(Annie F. Downs - love her books and podcasts and personality and strong single Christian example)

16~ A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.

Really great book with solid, practical advice!

17~ A picture and a letter.

A friend posted this meme yesterday, and it made me laugh.  My short letter to myself = "Remember that God is with you and for you.  Abide in Jesus, and your purpose and next steps will become clear.  You can do nothing apart from Him anyway." ❤

18~ A picture of your biggest insecurity.

I'm an introvert who naturally focuses on the unseen, internal world far more often than the physical, external stuff... so I don't really have physical insecurities that I obsess about.  I do worry sometimes about my life not making a significant or lasting impact, so the quote above is a helpful reminder for me, as well as the John 15 Vine/branch thing I referenced in my letter to self above.  Earthly significance can be defined a million different ways, but I want a life of eternal significance, and staying close to Jesus and walking in love are the basics necessary for that!

19~ A picture of somewhere you would love to travel.

If I could teleport myself somewhere right now, it would be the Bellagio Fountains, 100%.

20~ A picture of something you wish you were better at.

One of the things that scares me most about adoption is not feeling like I know enough about the newborn parenting stuff... when they're at the age where they can talk and interact with me, it's far less scary... but when it's my job to keep them alive and to try to guess why they're crying and how to fix it, that's something I wish I felt a bit more confident on.  (I know you learn a lot of it as you go, but I worry for sleep-deprived future Lindsey trying to figure that stuff out without a husband.)

21~ A picture of your favorite book.

I like tons of books, but as far as life-changing content, I'm going with my Bible and my "Write the Word" journals!

22~ A picture of something you wish you could change.

If I could end the pandemic and virus, that would be quite lovely!

23~ A picture of your day.

Proofing and printing a transcript, pulling files, and now blogging!

24~ A picture of something that means a lot to you.

The niece and nephews!  (And photos.)

25~ A picture of yourself and a family member.

Me and Carter Lee on Christmas Eve!

Day 26~ A picture of something you're afraid of.

(Burning my face with a crazy hot curling iron! lol  Stupid photo, very real fear.)

27~ A picture of someone you miss.

Grandad. ❤

28~ A picture that can always make you smile.

This was Charlene attempting to take a selfie of the four of us at the OSU game and being very confused about how to do that, so it made me laugh... plus the game itself is a fun memory! ❤

Happy Monday, friends, and Happy February!! ❤  I hope it's a wonderful month ahead for you!