What kept me up last night until 1:00 a.m.?
A little website called Free Rice. It launched in October. For every vocabulary word you correctly define, they donate 20 grains of rice.
It's fun and perfect for brushing up for the SAT or enlarging your vocabulary. They say that after playing the game only a few times, you'll find yourself speaking and writing new words. I know all 5 of my blog readers will be thrilled with my vast and impressive vocabulary. Ha. Ha.
Well, I was on a roll and couldn't stop! I donated over 5000 grains of rice before I finally decided I am too old to stay up past 11:00, much less 1 a.m, no matter if I am helping end world hunger.
And just as a random side note, there are 7200 grains of uncooked rice in one cup.
What helped me regroup this morning?
I know. You are so surprised that I didn't bounce out of bed with a smile on my face, ready to tackle the day with gusto. I was freezing cold and sleepy (thanks to solving world hunger half the night). Calling off school for a "stay in bed and sleep all day" day sounded very enticing for this cold, wet, dreary day. I didn't even read my "mantra" (???) taped to my bathroom mirror! About halfway through our school morning, we all needed a little regrouping, especially the mommy teacher.
I know the cover says, "Worship Songs and Lullabies", but I assure you, "Sing Over Me" is not for babies alone. It is the most worshipful music on my ipod. As soon as the first song began, the tone of the entire house changed. His Peace rules, once again.
Oh. And about that mantra (for lack of a better word) taped to my bathroom mirror. I have Lysa Terkeurst and her highly recommended "What Happens When Women Say Yes To God" Bible study to thank for that.
God, I want to see You.
God, I want to hear You.
God, I want to know You.
God, I want to follow hard after You.
And even before i know what I will face today,
I say YES to YOU.
(Yes! Even if I am tired, sleepy, cold, dreary, overwhelmed and grumpy.)
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