tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53358912012-02-16T20:38:34.724-06:00"But by the grace of God, I am what I am." I Corinthians 15:10Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.comBlogger3881100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-84969105680628029792011-12-04T18:47:00.002-06:002011-12-04T18:52:33.325-06:00

Things have to change.I am making changes.Changes for the better.I will get through this.A whole new me.I am starting to feel excited.What has happened/is happening has changed me but I won't let it change me for the worse.It is time for me to move on.So I am moving.One foot at a time.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-55886252984351011032011-10-30T22:02:00.002-05:002011-10-30T22:05:21.758-05:00

When I walk in my door, I am sad. My own home makes me sad. The air is oppressive. When I walk in my door all I can think of is the past.Within my four walls I allowed myself to think of what could be, but now what could have been never will. It is the never will that consumes me in here.I think about the day I walked in the door from that first doctor’s appointment and I knew it was over. I knew

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-69024142293965478502011-10-02T21:23:00.003-05:002011-10-02T21:29:05.257-05:00

I have never been an angry person.But now I am angry. Really angry. Angry about everything.I don't know what to do with this anger.I want it to go away.Someone please tell me what to do with it.Don't be mistaken, I am not angry with God. I am just angry about all that I am going to miss.Anger is annoying.Anger is controlling.I want to control it. I want it to go away.I don't want to be anger all

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-16645534016801154142011-07-27T00:05:00.000-05:002011-07-27T00:05:00.545-05:00

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-86743720750782017112011-07-16T21:05:00.001-05:002011-07-16T21:05:32.922-05:00

Kara and Matthew, I will never understand why God chose to take your sweet baby boy after only 8 short months. I will never understand why Jamesie had to have  a brain tumor. I will never understand why you had only 23 final days with him. I will never get the whys of the Lord. I don’t know why these things happen, but I do know that your journey is a shining example of love and faith. I don’

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-61022212590137984712011-07-09T18:31:00.002-05:002011-07-09T18:36:22.448-05:00

There are very few people in my real life that know about my blog or if they do know that I blog they don't read it. I often ask myself why that is.I think it is because this blog is a place to be very open and honest. In my every day I am a pretty private person and I don't really share my feelings or what I am going through.I am afraid that if my "real" friends/family read this then they will

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-50794672370293023842011-07-06T21:39:00.001-05:002011-07-06T21:40:52.430-05:00

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-37383638072510878772011-06-13T03:24:00.001-05:002011-06-13T03:24:47.395-05:00

Do you ever feel like if one more thing happens to you then you are going to just lose it? Like nervous break down, just me into a loony bin? No? That’s just me….awesome….. I swear if one more thing happens I might just have a break down. Big ugly cries are just not cutting right now. And it is not helping that I am going off my hormones. HELLO menopause rollercoaster! I know we are not

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-3637075146034209002011-06-02T00:41:00.002-05:002011-06-02T00:48:44.644-05:00

*Language Warning* I know I have a no cursing policy attached to my blog, but I am going to break it just this once. Hey Ashley, Where have you been....well I will tell you where I have been. I have been PISSED!So angry that I can't even put it into words. I didn't want this blog to be a place where I come and spill hate and anger. But I can't help it. I AM PISSED! I hate my body so much for what

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-10254243605299279032011-04-07T22:02:00.001-05:002011-04-07T22:02:56.145-05:00

“People say that I am brave but I’m not Truth is I’m barely hanging on But there’s a greater story Written long before me” - I Will Carry You, SELAH Dear Lord hear my prayers, There are days that I can hardly face this reality. There are days that I pretend it isn’t happening. I allow myself to think for a second that if I blink it will be different. But Lord, this is

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-84851308166492890852011-03-20T21:29:00.001-05:002011-03-20T21:29:34.035-05:00

My mom said my blog is depressing, so I thought I would post some stuff to make you say aww. How about this  mama dog in a fancy dog bed…come on y’all know that is cute… And now there is nothing cuter than a puppy in a plate of food… Everyone together now….. “Awww”

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-38900329445217053702011-03-17T16:26:00.003-05:002011-03-17T16:30:22.348-05:00

I made the decision to consult with a new RE (reproductive endocrinologist) not because I think this new doctor will give me a new diagnosis, but rather because I have lost faith that my old/current RE is keeping my best interest at heart. To say that I am frustrated would be an understatement. I am upset and I feel like they took advantage of me. I was never one of those patients to call a ton,

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-39246329177182658902011-03-06T19:05:00.001-06:002011-03-06T19:05:29.749-06:00

For some reason today I cannot stop thinking about labels. Everyone has them (good or bad) and everyone labels other people (good or bad). Some of my labels are clear: Daughter Sister Friend Teacher Loved Child of God Saved Some of my other labels aren’t so cut and dry: Happy Sad Sick Depressed Strong Anxious Lucky Then there are the labels that

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-20044987317959060332011-03-02T18:45:00.001-06:002011-03-02T18:45:48.422-06:00

My blog was turning into nothing but a place for me to whine, and have a pity party. I don’t want this to be the place where all I do is say “poor me; why is this happening to me; blah blah blah”. So I had to back away and deal with my junk somewhere else. This post will be something different. I want this post to be about blessings. Yes the bad stuff is still there, but I don’t want to talk

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-7675473147739604392011-01-02T18:29:00.001-06:002011-01-02T18:29:35.858-06:00

I am making the conscience decision/choice that in 2011 I will focus on the good and not dwell on the bad. I have so many blessings in my life to be thankful for. I will choose to celebrate those. I will praise my faithful Lord.   *For the record, that is sparkling grape juice in the cup, not wine.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-20746554405886246732011-01-01T01:15:00.002-06:002011-01-01T01:17:49.207-06:00

There is a fire in my soul. It is running deep and burning strong. But I am desperately trying to not let this fire define me.It is a fire of anger, bitterness, regret, insecurity, and fear. I cannot let it consume me. I will fight this fire. This fire is not me. It is not who I want to be. It will not be my future.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-49284169302560212442010-12-02T21:08:00.001-06:002010-12-02T21:13:54.089-06:00

Chloe the Christmas Kitty is praying that Mom got her something at HomeGoods. Thanks to HomeGoods and BlogHer I was able to go out and spend $25 on gifts! In just one trip with only $25 bucks I was able to get gifts for my co-workers,  a gift for my mom, and some stocking stuffers. I was so pleased that I was able to get so much for so little, and there was an awesome variety of stuff that I

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-83504992761538058032010-11-23T14:33:00.001-06:002010-11-23T14:33:33.077-06:00

Even with everything I went through in the past, I really could have never imagined I be here. I didn't think I would be making appointments with fertility specialists. I didn’t think I would need more surgery. I didn’t think I would need 6 months of injections before surgery. I never thought I would be sitting here praying that  someday I  hope I will get to be a mommy. I never thought I

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-39568413525643121082010-09-12T20:04:00.001-05:002010-09-12T20:04:00.979-05:00

The new school year has started I love my new group of 3rd graders I love teaching math…..I’m still in shock over that one I cut my hair really short My second job makes me tired I am the student council sponsor My purse got stolen Pawpaw turned 80 My brother moved home My friends are amazing I need to plan my next trip/make more travel plans I am fully

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-32175836909754040402010-07-29T23:49:00.002-05:002010-07-29T23:56:59.340-05:00

Everything- BuckCherry Buried way beneath the sheetsI think she's having a meltdownFinding it hard to fall asleepShe won't let anyone help herThe look on her face, a waste of timeShe won't let go, gonna roll the diceLosing her grace, starts to cryI feel her pain when I look in herI wanna beI want everything, I want everythingSomewhere she is on the streetsTrying to make things betterPraying to

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-25407546122195344732010-07-21T22:11:00.001-05:002010-07-21T22:13:16.020-05:00

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-27562476445086877502010-07-14T00:00:00.000-05:002010-07-14T00:00:06.030-05:00

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-89767684005866906712010-07-13T16:23:00.001-05:002010-07-13T16:23:59.256-05:00

I have started using Windows Live Writer to blog and I LOVE IT!! It definitely easy to use and it makes formatting so much easier than using Blogger. I just moved. I didn’t tell ya’ll that. Yep I moved…again. I usually move about every 2 years but it had only been a year since my last move this time. Oh well, I love my new place. I am getting to be quite the moving expert. My first summer off

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-88603067554975000922010-07-12T13:20:00.003-05:002010-07-12T13:29:02.863-05:00

This is the longest blogging slump I have ever been in. I don’t know what the problem is. I have TONS of amazing things going on in my life that I want to share. I have TONS of “issues” I would love to discuss. But still nothing. I want to be brave like Amy Beth and talk about singleness. I want to be brave like Casey and talk about depression. I want to be wickedly witty like Bossy. I want to

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-29317536182322272332010-06-19T22:55:00.001-05:002010-06-19T22:55:31.113-05:00

I love my Daddy for lots of reasons. He is more than I could ever wish for. My family and I would be lost without him. He truly is the best. I love him bunches and bunches, forever and forever. He is oh so manly cutting down trees.  I mean, seriously, how cool is he.   I love you Daddy!

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-74359607886085424482010-06-05T23:53:00.001-05:002010-06-05T23:53:03.458-05:00

The following is an excerpt of my Facebook status messages: Ashley Duncan I'm still in disbelief that the year is over. August will be here quickly I'm sure... Ashley Duncan I cannot believe today was the last day of school. It is really kind of surreal. Ashley Duncan Blah. Yep that's all I got. Ashley Duncan I mowed my yard for the very first time! I'd never used a lawn mower before! I feel

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-58579548750990177112010-05-02T20:43:00.001-05:002010-05-02T20:43:57.734-05:00

Sometimes I look at my students and simply say, “Really?” This translate to: “Please tell that this is not really happening”. Well I had to tell my body “Really?”….because I have the flu…AGAIN.                      Friday I woke up at 6 am feeling like this poor dude: Yep I had a fever of 102, a splitting headache, sore throat, extreme tiredness, and my body felt like I had been hit by a

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-33562755659112226672010-03-28T22:21:00.001-05:002010-03-28T22:21:21.284-05:00

This is the longest I have gone without posting something. I could fill this up with excuses, but I won’t. Because really, you don’t care. So instead I will fill this post with some lovely pictures of where I have been  lately. Enjoy these while I get back into the groove blogging regularly.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-31303686489861633902010-01-31T21:46:00.002-06:002010-01-31T21:48:51.233-06:00

This is not the “brave” post that I eluded to in my last blog; so that means I am still working up the nerve to post that other one. But in the mean time here is a post that proves my family and I are true Texans. :-) We got us a truck and a four-wheeler. We got us a deer feeder. And we even got us a chainsaw. God blessed Texas with His own hand. ;-)

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-89508318692970943582010-01-24T20:48:00.002-06:002010-01-24T20:48:56.605-06:00

A new post is coming soon.As soon as I have the guts to press the "Publish Post" button....

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-77757296275938241642010-01-10T16:08:00.002-06:002010-01-10T16:26:58.499-06:00

Text Message Conversation between my best friend and myself starting on January 4, 2010 at 9:17:53 PM Me: Just an FYI for you- I hate sweaters and I want to move somewhere they are obsolete. Cause this Texas winter is letting me down...weeks of cold weather sucks.Unit: So weird that it is so cold there- its like 50 here- just raining- crazy global warming :)Me: Damn that global warming!Unit: :)

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-22620726288914180002010-01-06T00:00:00.002-06:002010-01-06T00:00:05.413-06:00

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-37922415083550889762010-01-03T01:03:00.004-06:002010-01-03T01:07:53.570-06:00

I have so much I want to say but I'm scared. I feel like putting it out there makes it all the more real.I'm going to try though, but just not right now.So instead here is my first picture of 2010.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-34115520730731019802009-12-31T00:16:00.000-06:002009-12-31T00:19:45.028-06:00

Like the best man said as we were walking back down the aisle, "Well all my friends are married now." Yep, its true. I married off my best friend. But she got herself a good one, and I guess we'll keep him. ;-) Unit, you looked amazing! BestFriendsForever She only looks a little nervous, but absolutely gorgeous ;-) Aww how cute are we! Well it's done....... And they lived happily ever after.....

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-77399844990190122382009-12-30T03:20:00.001-06:002009-12-30T03:20:22.556-06:00

Preface: After leaving my part-time job today, I decide I will go tan at the tanning salon. I told myself driving in the parking lot, "Self only tan in the level 1, you are out of upgrades. And you can't afford any more." I repeated this over and over. Now on to the real story.... Tanning Boy: Hi welcome to (the place where I tan). Me: Hi. (I hand over my scan card thing and scan my

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-79888261908191328212009-12-25T23:33:00.002-06:002009-12-25T23:36:10.562-06:00

I pray that everyone had a great Christmas and that you are looking forward to the new year! Love Y'all!

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-33286579156028647242009-12-22T17:42:00.000-06:002009-12-22T17:44:03.338-06:00

I don't know what it is lately but every time I get in the tanning bed, I have the urge to blog. I know that I said that I was going to give more details of my Hawaii trip (and I will) but right now I'm going to share some Oh My Goodness moments I had this past week. First, I have made it through half of my first year teaching! I cannot even believe it! I am so happy and proud. I could not be

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-6548064671440543262009-12-14T23:33:00.003-06:002009-12-19T23:58:46.456-06:00

I am home safely from Hawaii. I have SO MUCH to update on but it will have to wait until tomorrow. But for now here is a teaser pictures. :-)

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-35419505949244413622009-12-06T21:47:00.002-06:002009-12-06T21:51:12.284-06:00

Tomorrow I am heading off to Dallas for the night, then on Tuesday I am heading off to HAWAII!!I am so stinking excited on so many levels to go to Hawaii! It is cool just to be going, but it is even more exciting that I am going to be the maid of honor in my best friend's wedding.So for the next week I will be in Maui! Be prepared for lots of pictures when I return!!!!!!

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-33118302499361116162009-12-04T23:30:00.002-06:002009-12-04T23:32:39.531-06:00

Dear Time,Please slow down. Each day goes by faster and faster. I need a minute to catch my breath please.Thank you,MeSeriously y'all when did December get here? I am not ready......I can't seem to catch up....

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-53819413276980254082009-11-26T19:30:00.003-06:002009-11-26T19:39:36.691-06:00

Things I am thankful for:I serve a loving God who saved me. My family is amazing. I have fantastic friends. My life is full of people who will do anything for me and give me unending support. I have a job. My job is a joy. I love going to work everyday. My life is changing for the better every day. I have a beautiful home. My cats bring a smile to my face. I can have a Dr. Pepper every day. ;-)My

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-16272621756552167662009-11-25T20:43:00.000-06:002009-11-25T20:44:39.692-06:00

I saw New Moon, and it was AWESOME!The End!

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-25585726003655666772009-11-25T00:00:00.000-06:002009-11-25T00:00:04.749-06:00

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-67230532548059692702009-11-21T19:09:00.001-06:002009-11-21T19:11:53.776-06:00

New Moon came out yesterday. And I haven't seen it.....yet......I resisted the urge to be one of those crazies at the midnight showing only because I didn't want to sit in a crazy crowded theatre.But don't you worry fellow Twihards, I will see it. I even talked Sarah (Hi Sarah!) into seeing it with me. :)Hopefully by next weekend I will have seen it.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-61583082107466613172009-11-18T17:44:00.001-06:002009-11-18T17:44:24.510-06:00

Is it weird that I really am typing this from the tanning bed? I hope not! ;-) I have been meaning to post something for a while now and this moment seemed like a good time. There has been so much going on lately that I'm going take any chance I get to blog and read other people's blog. And I will be honest, I have been cheating on blogger/blogging with Vlogs on YouTube. I am hopelessly

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-62387788232757353922009-11-11T00:00:00.000-06:002009-11-11T00:00:00.960-06:00

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-26647067323806118572009-11-08T19:14:00.006-06:002009-11-08T19:32:16.457-06:00

You know things are bad on your blog when your mom tells you that you need to update. But lately my life has been consumed by teaching, and I am just not sure y'all want to read about my students. So basically until I can come up with something fantastic to blog about, I will tide y'all over with some pictures from this weekend at the ranch.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-66228791240559217552009-10-28T21:00:00.001-05:002009-10-28T21:03:34.541-05:00

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-10350987248325039812009-10-20T21:56:00.002-05:002009-10-20T22:04:01.373-05:00

I am thinking about adding the occasional vlog (video blog) to my blog. I actually made my first attempt at vlogging tonight. I uploaded it to YouTube, but not to here for some reason. I don't know why, but I am hesitant to put them on here.So any thoughts? Vlog, yes or no? Lame or cool? Give me some thought peoples. And by peoples I mean all 2 of you who actually read this. Anyways, I digress...

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-78586836767846808212009-10-18T22:27:00.005-05:002009-10-18T22:38:07.704-05:00

Matthew WestAll The Broken PiecesDid you feel, feel it breakFrom all the weight of your mistake?You never knew how much it costFeels like your innocence is lostSo much for the perfect lifeSo much for the perfect dayIt's like no matter how you tryPerfection's just too far awaySo lift them up to MeAll the broken piecesAll the broken pieces of your lifeTo MeAll the broken piecesAll the broken pieces

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-11188279098696085482009-10-11T16:28:00.001-05:002009-10-11T16:28:12.813-05:00

So I am finally over the flu. I was out of work for 4 days and my first day back was Thursday. I was so happy to go back, I really missed all my kiddos. And I am happy to say that they missed me too! I have never gotten so many hugs in one day. :-) That flu really kicked my butt and I am really glad to be rid of it. I hope no one I know gets it! Thankfully I didn't give it to anyone....I don't

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-50208143689859724382009-10-03T11:11:00.002-05:002009-10-11T21:29:52.985-05:00

I have the flu.Type A Flu to be exact.This is horrible timing. I have David Crowder Band tickets for tonight, and now I'm gonna miss it!Pardon my language but this is super sucko!

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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-10107724344612050192009-09-29T21:13:00.002-05:002009-09-29T21:25:56.133-05:00

I'm sorry y'all, my blogging has been seriously lacking. But honestly I am so busy and so tired, that I don't even realize that I am not blogging. I know I know, that is a pitiful excuse but it is the truth. (And I mean cut me some slack, I work 2 jobs!)Lets see here, what can I do to catch y'all up........ I know.... I will make a handy dandy bulleted list! ;-) So here is the condensed version

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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-22561852655540226002009-09-08T22:27:00.001-05:002009-09-08T22:27:39.346-05:00

When I became a teacher I was prepared for the possibility of a kiddo throwing up on me or having to fix bloody booboos....but I was not prepared for lice and oozing staph infections! YUCK!!! Seriously I came back today after the long weekend and I had 2 kids with lice and 1 with an open wound infected with Staph. I felt icky all day! I know it was all in my head but I felt contaminated and

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-45371902533986277652009-08-31T22:31:00.000-05:002009-08-31T22:32:00.696-05:00

I am having a serious TV watching identity crisis. Seriously, someone might need to step in and bring me back to reality. Currently the majority of my TV watching hours are spent on The Disney Channel and Nickelodeon with a little ABC Family thrown in. My favorite shows are: iCarly, Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, Suite Life on Deck and Secret Life of the American Teenager on Monday

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-64003525037171479012009-08-30T22:56:00.000-05:002009-08-30T22:57:02.214-05:00

Wow, so I don't really even know where to begin. I guess the best place to start is by saying: I have never been more certain that I am exactly where God has destined me to be. And I am doing exactly the thing God created me to do. It is a very surreal experience for me to living in this moment. I am in total awe of how the past few weeks have unfolded for me. Every step I have taken, every

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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-8180806999918664962009-08-08T22:32:00.002-05:002009-08-08T22:39:10.583-05:00

Do y'all remember when I was a blogger? Some would say even a good blogger....Yeah me too...I don't know what has gotten in to me lately. I have plenty of things to blog about but no desire to put it all together into a post. Maybe the problem is that I have too much going on for it to come out in any sort of coherent post.So dear readers (aka: Pickle, Sarah, and Pawpaw) please check back soon

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-45976059215416942772009-07-27T09:08:00.000-05:002009-07-27T09:09:33.418-05:00

Be on your knees in my prayer for this baby.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-69096873747393707082009-07-25T21:13:00.002-05:002009-07-25T21:27:28.675-05:00

First, my brother came out of surgery fine and everything went well. It is still a little early to tell if the results have solved the problems but we have high hopes.Secondly, it is time for me to make my announcement about the good things I eluded to a couple of posts ago. For the 2009-2010 school year I will be a 3rd grade teacher!!!! Praise the Lord, I got a full time job and a full time

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-34642276908670759262009-07-23T07:46:00.001-05:002009-07-23T07:51:44.238-05:00

My brother is having surgery right now. It is a major deal.I would appreciate prayers please!

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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-12228472602473845852009-07-18T19:03:00.002-05:002009-07-18T19:08:09.471-05:00

With my move in process, I am going to be on a blogging hiatus.So until my Internet is back up and running check these out:Resolved 2 WorshipCF HusbandMoosh in Indy Bossy Perez Hilton Mckmama and her Charming Kids

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First, you have less than 24 hours left to enter my giveaway. Go to my review blog to enter!!! (See link below the header) Seriously y'all, go read all about the awesomeness of Smartfood and enter for your chance at 100 bucks!! :-) Secondly, tomorrow I am moving into my first house!!! Granted it is a rental and I don't own it but still it's a house! Woohoo!! God willing I won't have to live in

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Yesterday was a big day for me. Something good finally happened and I achieved a goal that I have been working toward for a while. But the point of this isn't to toot my own horn and say how awesome I am. I bring this up to say that when something good happens to you, you find out who your friends are. When sharing my news yesterday I was able to see who in my life really supports me,

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You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.

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I am cheating on you with Facebook.Its just a fling, it won't last.Love,Ashley

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It's Almost Time for X GAMES!! I love X Games! I am so pumped! Yippee!!!!

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I am going to visit my bestie tomorrow and I am so excited. I will be in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area for like less than 24 hours but I am still really pumped to see Best Friend Laura.It is going to be a jammed pack 24 hours of wedding planning and dress shopping plus a random stop at a 5 yr old's pool party! Woohoo!!And to make it even better, I am going to count this little excursion to Dallas as

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-12498327098800633022009-06-26T10:21:00.002-05:002009-06-26T10:24:01.045-05:00

My bloggy friend Becky is having a super fun oh so girlie giveaway!Go check out all about this beauty giveaway!Seriously y'all go enter!

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I had every intention of posting something of substance tonight but life just got in the way. After a fight with my wireless printer (which after months of battle I finally won! HA Take that Brother WiFi Printer!!!!) and watching the Twilight special features on my new 2-disc DVD, I totally forgot about my blog plans. So dear ones, this is all you get tonight. :-) (Did anyone catch that I was

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-2937012178802851502009-06-21T20:15:00.001-05:002009-06-21T20:17:37.913-05:00

I have the best Daddy in the whole world and I am so lucky that he is my Daddy!

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-4262064935235446842009-06-15T13:12:00.006-05:002009-06-15T13:37:28.251-05:00

Go here to enter my giveaway brought you by Smartfood and BlogHer! You will have a chance to win a $100 gift card! Check out my review blog to enter! Only Comments on my REVIEW blog will be entered in the contest!

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This weekend we had a big crawfish boil at my parent's house. It was way fun! It had all the elements of a good time:A Great Location Good FoodGood Bugs ;-) Yumm!And creepy crawlies to take funny pictures with!

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Just when you think you have things all figured out, they change.Trust in God.Yep, that's all you can do.Yep, that is what I am doing....OK well....trying really hard to do.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-87714633506493701842009-06-10T00:00:00.000-05:002009-06-10T00:00:01.211-05:00

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-76200863252830463262009-06-05T20:55:00.003-05:002009-06-05T21:45:39.096-05:00

I am having a surreal experience tonight; I am watching a news special about Hurricane Ike and it is just devastating. I lived it but I didn't really live it...if that makes any sense. We were so directly affected by the hurricane that we missed what really happened.We went without power, phones, and obviously cable so long (we are talking weeks, not days) that we were completely isolated. We

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-90720358928162811292009-06-05T17:55:00.002-05:002009-06-05T17:57:13.210-05:00

I have something really cool coming up.Stayed tuned for more details!It's big y'all!! Be excited! I'm excited!

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-90555753383462061812009-06-03T10:17:00.005-05:002009-06-03T10:27:23.100-05:00

I mean seriously folks, how cute am I on my bike?! This weekend my Daddy and I took my motorcycle to the ranch to ride for the first time. And let me just tell you, I did awesome! (Again please note, the humbleness in my tone!) OK, I didn't get out of first gear but I didn't fall down or run into a tree so that means I did AWESOME! Please note that my yellow helmet matches my yellow bike. And

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-82649473042218056962009-05-29T10:56:00.002-05:002009-05-29T10:57:49.967-05:00

In my list yesterday I totally forgot to mention that:I read all 4 books in the Twilight Saga. Yes that's right, all 4 books. And I loved every second of it! Becky, aren't you so proud!I read the entire saga consecutively so it was like one long story for me. And it was awesome! I couldn't help but be enthralled by the story and the characters. I know some people are judgemental about the whole

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-6352760674748369092009-05-28T12:42:00.002-05:002009-05-28T13:09:18.488-05:00

There has been so much going on and nothing going on all at the same time that I haven't had the chance to catch up on this here bloggie.So I must resort to a good ole bullet list to touch on the things that I haven't blogged about.I am trying to buy a house. I am desperately trying to get out of apartment living but we will have to wait and see what is God's will on this matter. Keep my living

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This past week Best Friend Robbie and I were in Las Vegas...and let me just tell you, I love me some Las Vegas! No seriously people, I LOVE VEGAS! I love everything about it: the hotels, the flashy-ness, the good food, the crazy people, the gambling, the crowds, the shows, the non-stop aspects, the shopping, the weather, and even all the general over-priced craziness that is Las Vegas.The trip

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Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week. It has been a long time since I did a Not Me! Monday! so I hope that I can get back into the swing of things!First, I DID NOT neglect my blog for an entire week and I DO NOT have a TON of stuff to get caught up on. Also I DO NOT have

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-87916045730292347732009-05-04T09:49:00.006-05:002009-05-04T10:07:23.370-05:00

Last night I went to the Kenny Chesney concert with some friends. The weather prediction was dismal to say the least. I fully expected to be standing in mud in the pouring rain. But the weather was perfect! And as a nice bonus, there was a breeze that lowered the temp so much that you would never know it was a May night in Texas.I love going to concerts as the sober one. It is so fun to sit and

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-67536977223185883902009-04-25T22:26:00.003-05:002009-04-25T22:29:03.294-05:00

We went to the ranch....and then it was a little muddy....and then we got stuck....and then we got a flat tire....and then we tried to fix it....and then we had to call AAA....No but seriously it was still a good day at Rancho De Vielle

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While on my trip to Seattle I had the occasion to watch quite a few movies during the 5 hour flights and 2 trips to the theater. Thus I am going to offer you folks, my expert opinion on these movies.Marley and Me-OK, this movie was playing on the plane....honestly I didn't watch it because I didn't want to watch a sad movie. I mean, seriously, a dying dog...no thank you!Ashley Rating- ZERO

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If you go to Seattle you can: Go to an Indian casino and come home with 22 centsTake pretty pictures from a boat on a harbor cruisePut your toes in the sand at Alki BeachTake silly pictures with your best friendVisit the very first ever StarbucksGet lost in the crowds at Pike's Place MarketSupport your BFF while she tries on wedding dressesSee Dory and Nemo at the AquariumMarvel at the views from

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If you desire to see a movie with a completely empty theater.... Go see Hannah Montana at 10:10 Oh yes, me and the Unit are seeing the Hannah Montana movie and there isn't another soul here! Love me some Hannah Montana!

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I've never given much thought to how......... Much I would love Twilight. I can't believe it, I tried to dent the lure of it but it finally happened. I rented Twilight on iTunes to watch on the plane to Seattle. And Lord help, I thought the movie was fantastic. I'm totally hooked. I'm going to buy all the books and see all the movies. I fully admit I have gotten suckered into the craze! Long

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-29342759417937215682009-04-15T12:07:00.001-05:002009-04-15T12:08:17.472-05:00

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Luke 24:5-6 Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!

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"That the payment for my sinWas the precious life He gaveBut now He's alive andThere's an empty grave.And I know my Redeemer livesI know my Redeemer livesLet all creation testifyLet this life within me cryI know my Redeemer. "Redeemer- Nicole MullenLuke 24:46-4746He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47and repentance and

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David Crowder Band- Glory Of It All"Oh the Glory of it all is:he came herefor the rescue of us allthat we may live for the glory of it all"

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-53059759096600872852009-04-08T13:14:00.001-05:002009-04-08T13:16:09.499-05:00

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Things have been busy lately and I am not even sure why. I guess its because I have been trying to get out and about more. I am such a homebody so I am really making attempts at pushing my boundaries. Between my Dad's birthday, road trips, engagements, baby showers, and regular life stuff my little bloggie here has been neglected but here is.......A Little Life Overview:I have hit the road

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-43636628593412770662009-04-02T23:34:00.001-05:002009-04-02T23:35:11.547-05:00

I have so many things I need to catch up on. Hopefully tomorrow, I will get some posts done!

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09771849253083857307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335891.post-42303055939022314692009-03-30T10:23:00.005-05:002009-03-30T10:29:57.489-05:00

I have a few things to catch up on:Anyone who wants a blog re-design should check out my blog friend, Becky. She has started a new bloggy design business!I love the country and I love good friends!I am really close to pulling the trigger and buying this.....I am still looking for a job, so prayers please! Also please be praying for some of my close friends and family who are going through some

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