More of You, less of Jeniece

How long does it take for you to get ready and out the door in the morning ? As an approximate, it takes me about an hour, lets be honest-usually more. An hour of finishing laundry, applying lotion, plucking my eyebrows, applying makeup, reading the paper, making oatmeal, looking for deodorant, jumping on top of Haley in her bed, walking outside, face-booking, you get the picture. Jam packed full of...stuff?

Welp, here goes. Come along with me as I replace that hour with reading the bible. Until May 26th. No more dinking around in the am before work. One hour-bible reading, simple as that.

Join me?

I leave you with a Brennan Manning qoute- "If we maintain the open-mindedness of children, we challenge fixed ideas and established structures, including our own. We listen to people in other denominations and religions. We don't find demons in those with whom we disagree. We don't cozy up to people who mouth our jargon. If we are open, we rarely resort to either-or: either creation or evolution, liberty or law, sacred or secular, Beethoven or Madonna. We focus on both-and, fully aware that God's truth cannot be imprisoned in a small definition. "

— Brennan Manning

Real Simple & Bubbles

My future mother in law, Laurie had no idea know what she was doing to me when she ordered me a subscription to Martha Stewarts, "Real Simple" magazine last Christmas.

When I finally get my hands on the mag (when you live with your parents and siblings, you will most likely get your magazine after 6 other people have dripped salsa on it and accidentally ripped out your favorite column and taped it to their door) I don't even open it. I must wait. Wait until it's time to take a bath.

When the right moment hits, I turn the water on to boiling hot and pour in a heaping cap full of Laura Mercier Honey Bath. The bubbles begin to form as I step in and wiggle my toes. Just writing this, I can feel this moment; one of simply pure relaxation. I grab my Real Simple and place it on the side of the tub. An hour has passed and I haven't even noticed. I read about new recipes, ways to stay fit, and how to be a better friend. I am reminded that I can take a 15 minute walk outside and it has the potential to take my day from blah to fabulous!(so true, fresh air does wonders) When my eyes begin to close, I know I must change locations! From bath to bed I go!

Baths aren't for everyone, but I dare you to try it. If you don't have a bath, be friends with someone who does! Can't wait till my next month's Real Simple comes! Thanks mama Laurie!