Today - they are on my heart especially.
Oh how I miss you all!
It is so very easy to "Choose Joy" when I am surrounded by each one of you!
So thankful for God blessing my life with each one of these precious friends!
Boe
Thursday, November 11, 2010
My Clemson Girls - the sweetest of blessings
Today - they are on my heart especially.
Oh how I miss you all!
It is so very easy to "Choose Joy" when I am surrounded by each one of you!
So thankful for God blessing my life with each one of these precious friends!
Boe
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Go Gators!
Two years ago I moved to Atlanta. With a new city came a lot of new things - my own apartment, my first "real job", new friends annnnnd Georgia fans. Thaaat's right.
My whole life - I was groomed to be a Gator. Brainwashed by my parents at a very early age, I can remember my mom singing "lullaby's" that consisted of "We are the Boys from Ol' Florida" and "Alma Mater" as we would slip to sleep at night. You can just imagine their surprise when I broke the news that I wanted to join the Clemson Family instead of the Gator Nation my senior year in high school. That being said, I never lost my love for the "Orange and Blue".
Well - now I am in the heart of "Dawg Country" - most of my closest friends in Atlanta attended The University of Georgia and while I love them dearly - the last Saturday in October always proves to be quite a memorable day for all us - a "friendly rivalry". Ha! Two years ago I made a bet with a UGA alumn/friend. Judging by the score from 2008 - I won - and last year we went double or nothing - and I won again. We have dabbled with so many wagers - noting that the concequence for the loser needs to be tasteful while at the same time - extraordinarly embarrasing. I have racked my brain for a hysterical act that would go down in the books - but want to throw it out to you all. Do you have any ideas? Think outside the box - go crazy!
Go Gators! Chomp Chomp!
Boe
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Gifts
Some of the group - yea - we love Jesus and Braves baseball! :)It is one of the most precious aspects of our faith - that IT IS so unique – a delicate bond with Him. With this relationship, comes specific gifts that our Father has armed each of us with, to use for His glory - to minister to those around us. As a child, my grandmother sat me down and together we wrote out everything that God had uniquely given me. I keep that list with me today, and over the past few months the concept of truly incorporating those gifts into my day-to-day life has really been on my heart. I recently started a small group through my church and I am in awe of how incredible every single girl is! Each one has a precious heart for the Lord and brings something exceptional to the group as a whole. It is just so awesome to see how the Lord deliberately places people in our lives for the better – each one of these girls is just that – the sweetest of sisters in Christ each with a unique gift that the Lord is using through them every day – they are truly treasured blessings.
Boe
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
A Birthday!! :)
Happy Birthday to one of my very favorite people in the whole world!Friends are definite gifts from God. I am so thankful that Nugs was born and that God blessed my life (and so many others) with her precious friendship!
Boe
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Ciao!
So this whole "I'm going to blog on a regular basis" is just not going so well. My life get's exciting and I forget to write about it! For that I apologize...
Biggest news:
Italia!
For 10 days - I completely detached - no cell phone - no email...just me, 4 precious friends, delicious food, and an UNREAL adventure! Last year, one of my dear friends told us that she and her husband were moving to Italy. Obviously when she imparted us with this news we were filled with happiness as well as tears. So, we decided we would all go and visit her - we set the dates that day - September 2-12, 2010. For a year we saved our pennies, and before we knew it, we were on a plane - Italy bound! We had a blast - traveling to Rome, Naples, Vietri, Capri, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Florence and Venice. It was a wonderful journey with some of my very favorite people in the whole world.
"Lesson's learned":
1. Coca Light is better than Diet Coke.
2. Blueberry Steak is "of the LORD"!
3 Cinque Terre is my "happy place".
4. I want a bike...preferably a beach cruiser with a basket.
5. Gelato should be consumed at the end of every meal.
6. A little part of me dies when I get a beverage "sans" ice.
7. YO Europe: It's 2010 and toilet seats are not overrated!
8. I want to move to Florence for a year and visit an art museum every single day!
9. It's a very small world and even on a different continent you can run into friends!!
10. The Lord has so blessed my life in giving me the opportunity to explore His creation!!
Choosing Joy!
Boe
Biggest news:
Italia!
For 10 days - I completely detached - no cell phone - no email...just me, 4 precious friends, delicious food, and an UNREAL adventure! Last year, one of my dear friends told us that she and her husband were moving to Italy. Obviously when she imparted us with this news we were filled with happiness as well as tears. So, we decided we would all go and visit her - we set the dates that day - September 2-12, 2010. For a year we saved our pennies, and before we knew it, we were on a plane - Italy bound! We had a blast - traveling to Rome, Naples, Vietri, Capri, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Florence and Venice. It was a wonderful journey with some of my very favorite people in the whole world.
"Lesson's learned":
1. Coca Light is better than Diet Coke.
2. Blueberry Steak is "of the LORD"!
3 Cinque Terre is my "happy place".
4. I want a bike...preferably a beach cruiser with a basket.
5. Gelato should be consumed at the end of every meal.
6. A little part of me dies when I get a beverage "sans" ice.
7. YO Europe: It's 2010 and toilet seats are not overrated!
8. I want to move to Florence for a year and visit an art museum every single day!
9. It's a very small world and even on a different continent you can run into friends!!
10. The Lord has so blessed my life in giving me the opportunity to explore His creation!!
Choosing Joy!
Boe
Friday, August 20, 2010
You're Welcome.
This is just one of the many reason's that I love my friends.
Traditionally - on one's wedding day, the bride and groom exchange gifts. It is different for everyone - a note, a gift, or in the case of my friend Walt, a "love letter set to music" (of sorts).
Last weekend I had the joy of attending the wedding of Walt and Emily Farrell! It was so much fun and such a special treat to be a part of such a wonderful day! Minutes, before walking down the aisle - Walt sent this little gem to Emily. So creative and SO funny!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWCgdjhp5lY
Enjoy friends - hope this kicks your weekend off just right!
Boe
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
A Joyful Reminder
"It is only through prayer that anything good and worthwhile is accomplished." -Dad
It says it all - gosh I love my Dad!
Choose Joy!
Boe
It says it all - gosh I love my Dad!
Choose Joy!
Boe
Friday, July 16, 2010
It's that time of year again....
Grab that net and catch that beautiful butterfly, pal! What do you like better, Christmas or Wedding Season?
Yes. The answer would be, um, Wedding Season?
Bingo!
Yes. The answer would be, um, Wedding Season?
Bingo!
Off to Nashville for the Fenske/Biedenharn wedding festivities!
Here's to the kickoff of a great wedding season!
Boe
Here's to the kickoff of a great wedding season!
Boe
Friday, July 2, 2010
Happy 4th of July!
One of my very favorite places to be on the 4th of July is Charleston, SC. Watching fireworks on "The Battery" is so much fun!! On that note - I am off to South Cackalacky!!
Happy 4th of July, friends!
Boe
Thursday, July 1, 2010
So fresh and so clean
Black and white is just classic. I absolutely LOVE both of these outfits! Pair with a bright clutch or metallic shoe and it instantly becomes a summer staple! They look comfy and cool - perfect for the warm months ahead!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
A New Season
Oh man - SO MANY things of which to be joyful for right now...
First of all - WELCOME SUMMERTIME!! Is anyone else as happy as I am about this new, glorious season?? I love the smells and sounds of summer - I encourage you all to walk outside tonight - listen to crickets and watch fireflies light up your yard - take it in - drink it up - enjoy! Bring it on heat - I love nothing more than playing at the lake, attending Braves games and enjoying the outdoors during this glorious time of year!
So much has happened over the past couple of weeks...
When I graduated from college, my best friends and I made a pact that we would get together every year and go on a trip somewhere. Over the past 3 years, we have held each other to it going to North Carolina, Florida and this year we went back to where it all happened - Clemson, SC! It was the perfect weekend - we played at the lake, ate at all of our favorite places (and by that I mean ate at Pot Belly Deli), sipped on cocktails and laughed a lot. It was perfect.
For those of you who don't know me - I love being spontaneous - keeps life fun and interesting! So last weekend I put my spontaneity to good use and decided (on Thursday) that I would drive up to Asheville, NC (one of my favorite places in the whole world) with my mom (on Friday) to help my sister get settled in as a counselor at Camp Greystone this summer. I was out of Atlanta for less than 24 hours - flying back Saturday morning - but it was such a treat to roadtrip with two of my very people in the whole world!
Qued up my CD for the summer - check! Yes - I still listen to CD's. There is something about making a CD that just makes me smile. Going through the archive that I have acquired over the past (give or take) 14 years of my life is so great! I can instantly go back to my sophomore year of high school with my, "My First Car" mix, and I would be lying to you if I said I didn't love it! Always random - always delightful.
Summermix 2K10 includes:
1. Party in the USA - Miley Cyrus
2. Find my Way - Gabe Dixon Band
3. Mexico - James Taylor
4. Copperline - James Taylor
5. Carolina - Corey Smith
6. Waving Flag - K'naan
7. Mayberry - Rascal Flatts
8. Old Blue Chair - Kenny Chesney
9. Summertime - Kenny Chesney
10. One Love - Bob Marley
11. Uprising - Muse
12. Wagon Wheel - Old Crow
13. Tell it to me - Old Crow
14. Ain't too Proud to Beg - The Temptations
15. The Best of What's Around - DMB
16. Only the Good Die Young - Bill Joel
17. Sloop John B - The Beachboys
18. Don't Stop Til' You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
19. Domino - Van Morrison
20. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
21. Africa - Toto
22. Be Young. Be Foolish. Be Happy - The Tams
Last but not least - two of my very best friends got engaged this weekend! I set them up over a year ago and they fell in love!! So excited for them and so blessed to have both of them in my life! Celebrated with them at a cookout at our house on Saturday which was so much fun! Let the Turner/Cotter wedding festivities begin!! YAY!! :)
Happy Summer everyone!
Boe
First of all - WELCOME SUMMERTIME!! Is anyone else as happy as I am about this new, glorious season?? I love the smells and sounds of summer - I encourage you all to walk outside tonight - listen to crickets and watch fireflies light up your yard - take it in - drink it up - enjoy! Bring it on heat - I love nothing more than playing at the lake, attending Braves games and enjoying the outdoors during this glorious time of year!
So much has happened over the past couple of weeks...
When I graduated from college, my best friends and I made a pact that we would get together every year and go on a trip somewhere. Over the past 3 years, we have held each other to it going to North Carolina, Florida and this year we went back to where it all happened - Clemson, SC! It was the perfect weekend - we played at the lake, ate at all of our favorite places (and by that I mean ate at Pot Belly Deli), sipped on cocktails and laughed a lot. It was perfect.
For those of you who don't know me - I love being spontaneous - keeps life fun and interesting! So last weekend I put my spontaneity to good use and decided (on Thursday) that I would drive up to Asheville, NC (one of my favorite places in the whole world) with my mom (on Friday) to help my sister get settled in as a counselor at Camp Greystone this summer. I was out of Atlanta for less than 24 hours - flying back Saturday morning - but it was such a treat to roadtrip with two of my very people in the whole world!
Qued up my CD for the summer - check! Yes - I still listen to CD's. There is something about making a CD that just makes me smile. Going through the archive that I have acquired over the past (give or take) 14 years of my life is so great! I can instantly go back to my sophomore year of high school with my, "My First Car" mix, and I would be lying to you if I said I didn't love it! Always random - always delightful.
Summermix 2K10 includes:
1. Party in the USA - Miley Cyrus
2. Find my Way - Gabe Dixon Band
3. Mexico - James Taylor
4. Copperline - James Taylor
5. Carolina - Corey Smith
6. Waving Flag - K'naan
7. Mayberry - Rascal Flatts
8. Old Blue Chair - Kenny Chesney
9. Summertime - Kenny Chesney
10. One Love - Bob Marley
11. Uprising - Muse
12. Wagon Wheel - Old Crow
13. Tell it to me - Old Crow
14. Ain't too Proud to Beg - The Temptations
15. The Best of What's Around - DMB
16. Only the Good Die Young - Bill Joel
17. Sloop John B - The Beachboys
18. Don't Stop Til' You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
19. Domino - Van Morrison
20. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
21. Africa - Toto
22. Be Young. Be Foolish. Be Happy - The Tams
Last but not least - two of my very best friends got engaged this weekend! I set them up over a year ago and they fell in love!! So excited for them and so blessed to have both of them in my life! Celebrated with them at a cookout at our house on Saturday which was so much fun! Let the Turner/Cotter wedding festivities begin!! YAY!! :)
Happy Summer everyone!
Boe
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Am Jewels
So one of my favorite people at work and a wonderful friend happens to have a pretty incredible talent - she makes BEAUTIFUL jewelry! Her name is Alicia and after undergoing some pretty intense back surgery last year - she decided, while on bed rest, that instead of being bored she would take on a hobby - and boy did she ever!! Her collections are incredible - everything from everyday, to formal wear and wedding adornments - her delicate, handcrafted pieces are definite treasures for sure!
Check out her site - you won't regret it!
Boe
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The Joy in "Square 1"
"Square 1 is better than square miserable!"
One of my very favorite people on this earth said this to me today and I loved it so much that I had to post it for each one of you!! It says it all - when we enter into new seasons of life - whether it is a move, new job, the ending or beginning of a relationship - sometimes people can get bogged down and overwhelmed with a defeated attitude saying, "gosh - I have to start all over again!?!" But my friend who uttered the fantastic phrase above put a whole new spin on that season of life - a joyful perspective that so many neglect at the commencement of a major life change.
Thanks to my precious friend for reminding me of the sweet excitement and happiness found in "square 1".
Choosing joy!
Boe
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Well hello again....
Holy, I'm the worst blogger, Batman!! To all of you, I apologize for my departure from the blogging world!! Sooooo much has happened - God is SO good!!
Welp, I ran in my first 1/2 marathon on April 24th - and I am hooked! It was such an incredible weekend! Two of my favorite people met me and my roommate in Atlanta and we all headed up to Nashville for a weekend of friends and fun!! Let's talk about how AWESOME my roommate is - she ran the WHOLE 1/2 with me - having only run 6 miles in preparation for the race - what I'm trying to say is - SHE'S a baller and it was so special to share the experience with her! We finished the race and just gave Him the glory!! How awesome is it that He gave us the strength and endurance to do something that we NEVER dreamt we could do!! I am definately signing up for another one - who's with me?
The weeks following the race have been amazing...
When I was 13 I started a "bucket list" of sorts for concerts that I have to see before I die. Founding such a list as a teeny bopper, my "must sees" have drastically changed over the years - from Nsync to Coldplay - my taste in music has definitly transformed over the past 12 years. Well, last Friday - I got to mark another artist off the list, Van Morrision. Being my dad's only daughter with brown eyes, "our song" has always been "Brown Eyed Girl" so needless to say, Van has had and will always have a very special place in my heart. Getting to hear him sing it live was an experience I will never forget - I loved every minute of it!
The weekend only got better when one of my friends from Clemson surprised me and flew into ATL from PA for Camp Dance! It was such a WONDERFUL surprise and thanks to him we started and shut down the party on Saturday night! It was awesome and a treat to see such a wonderful friend!
Gosh - it is so great to write down all of the wonderful things that have happened over the past few weeks! It is easy to choose joy when I see how richly HE has blessed my life!
Again, I'll say it, God is good, and for that I will eternally give Him thanks!
Boe
Welp, I ran in my first 1/2 marathon on April 24th - and I am hooked! It was such an incredible weekend! Two of my favorite people met me and my roommate in Atlanta and we all headed up to Nashville for a weekend of friends and fun!! Let's talk about how AWESOME my roommate is - she ran the WHOLE 1/2 with me - having only run 6 miles in preparation for the race - what I'm trying to say is - SHE'S a baller and it was so special to share the experience with her! We finished the race and just gave Him the glory!! How awesome is it that He gave us the strength and endurance to do something that we NEVER dreamt we could do!! I am definately signing up for another one - who's with me?
The weeks following the race have been amazing...
When I was 13 I started a "bucket list" of sorts for concerts that I have to see before I die. Founding such a list as a teeny bopper, my "must sees" have drastically changed over the years - from Nsync to Coldplay - my taste in music has definitly transformed over the past 12 years. Well, last Friday - I got to mark another artist off the list, Van Morrision. Being my dad's only daughter with brown eyes, "our song" has always been "Brown Eyed Girl" so needless to say, Van has had and will always have a very special place in my heart. Getting to hear him sing it live was an experience I will never forget - I loved every minute of it!
The weekend only got better when one of my friends from Clemson surprised me and flew into ATL from PA for Camp Dance! It was such a WONDERFUL surprise and thanks to him we started and shut down the party on Saturday night! It was awesome and a treat to see such a wonderful friend!
Gosh - it is so great to write down all of the wonderful things that have happened over the past few weeks! It is easy to choose joy when I see how richly HE has blessed my life!Again, I'll say it, God is good, and for that I will eternally give Him thanks!
Boe
Friday, April 9, 2010
Sweet Family
Sorry it has been so long since I last blogged! Life has been hectic but GREAT!!
Went home last weekend for Easter and it was such a treat!! Being with my family just fills me up with so much JOY!! They are the best and it was such a blessing to get to spend the weekend with each of them!! :)
Again - we have some funny Easter traditions as well with the Farrell/Boedecker/Devitt clan. Since before I can even remember, we have all partaken in the breaking of cascarones. I have no idea how my family started this tradition (I should probably find that out) but it is something that I look forward to every year. Throughout the year, my grandmother carefully cleans out and saves every egg shell that she uses (she's amazing). She then fills each of them with colorful confetti (one lucky egg is filled with gold confetti - the person that gets it has extra good luck for a year) and places colorful tissue on the top. Year after year, we do the same thing - each of us take as many eggs as we can carry and then break them over eachothers heads. It sounds silly - but it is really fun - and it is said to bring luck and good fortune to everyone who has one break on their head! :)
From the beautiful Easter Sunday Service to cascarones...
Easter dinner...to a rousing family-wide game of Apples to Apples
This Easter proved to be absolutely perfect!
It is through these wonderful seasons of my life and loving moments with my sweet family that I am especially reminded of the greatest gift given to each of us - eternal life with our Father in heaven!! I am so blessed.
Boe
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Tears of Joy
Well, over the past 48 hours, I have had the blessing of experiencing it in a very real way. One of my best friends, lost a spiritual mentor and precious friend this morning. I was given the sweet opportunity to get to know him and his wife, a little bit, through my friend and for that I am so grateful. He was a pursuer of hearts and through his short time here on earth he served as a beautiful example of how we, as Christians, should live each day - loving those around us unconditionally.
Talking to my friend this morning was so special - she reminded me that even in death - we must find JOY! Our time here on earth is so short - and we GET THE GIFT of spending eternity with Him in heaven!! She described that over the past 2 days there was laughter and delight in the fact that her dear friend was entering the KINGDOM OF GOD!!
God is so good!
Thanks to my sweet friend for her joyful example.
Boe
1 Corinthians 15:54-58
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