1.  The Drywall guy came today.  I love the feeling I get when I see that the holes are filled in.  He’ll be back tomorrow to tape and thinks it will take him all week to finish skim coating, drying and sanding.  Maybe I can paint on Monday?  I’m breathing again.

When I took the popcorn off the adjoining family room, I found a small spot of black mold underneath. So we decided to cut out that section. Look away if you have a weak stomach.

This pile fell down–which was mostly made of racoon feces. Not cool. We knew this house needed help when we bought it, but have had a few extra surprises.

2.  I’ve been thinking a lot about frugal living lately and have come to the obvious conclusion that too much stress cripples my ability to think and act frugally.  And being organized helps me be even more frugal.  Simplify, simplify–my motto for today.

3.  Why would someone pay $395 for a Burberry scarf, when you can get this one for $7?  I bought the $7 one, it’s very nice.  Sometimes I think the phrase, “You get what you pay for,” is stupid.  I mean, I don’t mind paying for what something is worth….but $395 for a scarf?  Really?  Am I getting that much more for my money?

And what about this purse?  A used Chanel handbag with scratches on the buckle and creasing on the leather from “mild and ordinary use.”

Yep, it sold for $3,895 plus $35 shipping.  Um, that’s how much we are saving for a used car for my husband.  I’ve been thinking about this way too much and I still don’t get it.  Even if I had that kind of money to throw around I know a really awesome clinic that I’d rather give it to.

4.  And my High School choir is going to sing this song for our Christmas Concert.  I know the composer–he’s amazing.  And I was privileged to sing in the choir in this video:

When my choir heard it (while following along with the music) they said, “We know the man that wrote this.  That’s Dr. Smith. He used to work here.”

I forgot Nathan had  a PHD in music, because we are good friends.  The kids’ statement reminded me what big shoes I have to fill in my position at the school.  I really lean on Christ every day that I’m there.  And I spend a lot of time at home researching the best techniques and getting advice from true masters in the field and yet I feel so inadequate.  It’s in those moments that I’m reminded that God chooses weak vessels to do His work, and then when results far surpass all our expectations, there is no mistake where the Glory belongs.  I have to stop freaking out though!  God doesn’t want me to worry or feel stress but to trust Him completely while I do my best and let Him make up the difference.