PURPOSE...

"You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand." ~ Woodrow Wilson

Home Sweet Home

The last few days were spent in glorious bliss in my true hometown, Traverse City, MI. Despite living there for just a few years, I have grown a love for this place that is so unlike every other. My best high school friends are all from this lovely little city, and I was fortunate to spend a mini vacation of sorts with them...even some out-of-towners from Florida and Los Angeles.

We planned on boating, floating, and sunning all weekend long, but autumn-like temperatures prevented us from doing so. However, we donned some sweaters (my poor packing skills sometimes do come in handy) and made the most of things, catching up with old friends and playing with lots of new babies. I think you'll be able to see that we managed to have a fabulous time...

Jess & Christina with baby Madelyn

Jeff & Grant playing Cornhole...who knew a game with that name could be so entertaining?

The Colling's Lakehouse, my home away from home.

Captain Jeff leading the turtle hunt with the little girls.

Landon...shortly before he plummeted from the swing :(

Kjersten & I

The Wicksall Cabin...if these walls could talk, we'd all be in A LOT of trouble...

Jess, Peter & I

Jess, Lacey & I...best friends, no matter how far apart.

I'm It...

I've recently been tagged by my lovely friend Melissa, who was tagged by the fabulous Kjersten, so here are 8 random facts and habits about me that you may, or may not, care to know.

#1. FACT: I am the world's worst blogger, as evidenced by the fact that the month of July was devoid of any postings.

#2. FACT: The Korean name given to me at birth was Lee Joo Mee.

#3. HABIT: I am notorious for picking at my split ends when I'm bored.

#4. HABIT: I attend the 9:00 a.m. service at Mars Hill Bible Church, after which, I like to sit on my porch and drink nearly a whole pot of coffee while reading the Sunday Press or a book.

#5. FACT: I love action movies with fast cars, motorcycles, and crazy stunts...despite the usual bad acting that accompanies them. I wanted to be Jason Bourne after watching The Bourne Ultimatum last night...

#6. FACT: The longest relationship I have ever had with a boy was for 4 1/2 months in the sixth grade. He and I used to sit next to each other in the reading corner, and I eventually broke up with him because: "I didn't want a boyfriend over the summer." Puh-leeeeeeez...I was 11 years old. Who did I think I was?

#7. HABIT: The only yogurt I buy is Yoplait light, the ones with the blue lids.

#8. HABIT: For three of the last six years (every other), I have elected to not eat chocolate in an attempt to exercise some sort of self-discipline. People think I'm crazy when I tell them about this little charade. I willingly admit that I am :)