Why "Masker"?

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In college, I was a member of a sorority that was known as Maskers. There were 11 of us girls, all juniors, and 11 seniors. I was the 1997-1998 Masker #7. It was a highlight of my college years and I have used it for computer user ids since then. In the 10 years that have followed, however, I am learning the value of taking off the fake "Mask" and being true and authentic with myself and others. THAT is the purpose of my blog.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Someone Misses ME!?!

I got an email from an anonymous someone who said they missed my blog-posts! You mean someone out there actually noticed I stopped blogging?!?! Wow!

I don't have any particular excuse for not blogging...just not feeling like memorializing this past Winter. I've also been spending way too much time on Facebook, so that eats up my free time. I've been running a lot at the gym--logged over 35 miles last week--but then I made up for that with a 5 day break from exercise. :) This week I have had a cold that seems to suck all my energy--Cassie and I seem to be trading the germs back and forth. Plus, we had our first snow of the season so that gave me a nice excuse to stay home and hibernate!

I sure wish I had some great news to publicize, but all we've been doing is living our lives as best we can. Every morning Cassie wakes up and says, "Mommy, Rise and shine and give God glory" which has prompted me to think about what that actually means. I grew up hearing that phrase daily from my mom (thanks, Mimi, for teaching it to Cassie so I can once again be 'reminded'--although as a teen it seemed particularly annoying, it's not so bad now that it's coming from Cass)...but how am I giving glory to God today? I have been thinking about the 3 R's this year (2009)--
Respect for God, myself and others
Relationships
Routine

Well, looks like that's as far as I'm going to get this morning because someone is awake and ready to give God glory. :) Hope your Friday is happy--and thank you for missing me, someone!