I have so enjoyed my mornings for the last few months... and today I decided to let you all in on a little bit of "why".
I have a thing for coffee cups.
Ridiculous, I know... but I feel like they set the tone for my day. I try not to be superstitious, or even just a little bit stitious, but it matters to me what mug I use. And today, dear friends, you can peak into my usual selection. *Please note, a couple of my faves are dirty. Sorry.
Left to Right:
1. Mug from Coffee Tavern. Old coffee shop in North Wilkesboro where I sat one sad day in December writing Christmas Cards while Dan was on a rotation at the medical practice where he currently works. I had just had a miscarriage and couldn't handle being alone all day, so I set up shop there and he came to spend his lunch break with me. That day was restorative for my soul.
2. Mug from HillSong Church. My church in college, my first job. A body of believers where I grew in more ways than I could ever imagine... and where I found out that I truly could be "Inappropriate Becky" and still love Jesus.
3. Mug from Just As I Am. Former coffee shop/cool venue on Lexington Avenue in Asheville. It was a Christian coffee house with good food and good live music. My friend, Kristen, and I frequented there are clients and later volunteered our services as workers.
4. Mug from Wings. Last summer, the week we spent at Kure Beach was one of my richest times all year of prayer and time with Jesus. So, in a totally inappropriate move, I redistributed mugs. (I bought a new one to replace this one... because... I'm a little superstitious and wanted to take this one home with me.) (Weird, right?)
5. Mug from Pier One. Gift from best friend in college. This is the second edition of this mug, because the first one met an untimely death in the dorm. Said-BFF kindly replaced it after I cried big girl crocodile tears when the first one shattered.
6. Polka Dotta Mug. Gift from a family member who bestowed me with it as a way to let me know she loved me as one of her own.
7. Mug from Woolworth Walk in Downtown Asheville. Purchased a month ago on Girls Weekend. Because I have a current obsession with birds... and coffee mugs. When rationalizing whether or not to buy this mug, I was "encouraged" to buy it because our hotel room only had 2 mugs and there were three of us. Right. Because I needed an excuse.
And today's winner for morning coffee:
8. This beautiful pottery mug I bought this summer at the Farmer's Market in Wilmington. Our summer was, as Fran put it yesterday at MOMS, a stormy mess... this mug was a reminder to me that God was clearly our port in that storm.
I'm a gift person... yes, even gifts to myself. When I pick up one of these mugs, I'm reminded either who gave it to me or the reason that the place from where it came is so special to me. It sets the stage for my day- and allows my mind to think back on what God has done for me as I look forward to what's next. "Here I raise mine Ebenezer" and all that jazz... all I know is that my day looks more promising before me after I enjoy thinking back on what has been before.
The best part of waking up... is picking out a coffee cup.
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Sidenote: Y'all know I'm a fan of Triad Moms on Main, right? Remember when I blogged for them about my adventures in Africa? Well, they are in a competition for NATIONAL recognition from Parent's Magazine for being the best local blog. (Now, I know y'all think this one is, but mine is part of theirs, right? :) ) Can you take a few minutes to vote for them? You'll be registered to win a $100 savings bond... and as of now your odds are pretty good. (Some people aren't patient enough to go through the registration process.) Here's what they said this morning:
You can WIN a $100 SAVINGS BOND simply by voting for Triad Moms on Main in a Best Local Blog Contest! Right now, only 30 people have registered to win, so your chances are GREAT! It only takes a few minutes to vote. Then you just comment on the TMoM website to tell them you voted and you are registered to win! Click on the link below for more info and please vote for TMoM!!! http://triadmomsonmain.com/_
And if you win, I'll let you buy me a coffee mug. Good luck!
I have a thing for coffee cups.
Ridiculous, I know... but I feel like they set the tone for my day. I try not to be superstitious, or even just a little bit stitious, but it matters to me what mug I use. And today, dear friends, you can peak into my usual selection. *Please note, a couple of my faves are dirty. Sorry.
1. Mug from Coffee Tavern. Old coffee shop in North Wilkesboro where I sat one sad day in December writing Christmas Cards while Dan was on a rotation at the medical practice where he currently works. I had just had a miscarriage and couldn't handle being alone all day, so I set up shop there and he came to spend his lunch break with me. That day was restorative for my soul.
2. Mug from HillSong Church. My church in college, my first job. A body of believers where I grew in more ways than I could ever imagine... and where I found out that I truly could be "Inappropriate Becky" and still love Jesus.
3. Mug from Just As I Am. Former coffee shop/cool venue on Lexington Avenue in Asheville. It was a Christian coffee house with good food and good live music. My friend, Kristen, and I frequented there are clients and later volunteered our services as workers.
4. Mug from Wings. Last summer, the week we spent at Kure Beach was one of my richest times all year of prayer and time with Jesus. So, in a totally inappropriate move, I redistributed mugs. (I bought a new one to replace this one... because... I'm a little superstitious and wanted to take this one home with me.) (Weird, right?)
5. Mug from Pier One. Gift from best friend in college. This is the second edition of this mug, because the first one met an untimely death in the dorm. Said-BFF kindly replaced it after I cried big girl crocodile tears when the first one shattered.
6. Polka Dotta Mug. Gift from a family member who bestowed me with it as a way to let me know she loved me as one of her own.
7. Mug from Woolworth Walk in Downtown Asheville. Purchased a month ago on Girls Weekend. Because I have a current obsession with birds... and coffee mugs. When rationalizing whether or not to buy this mug, I was "encouraged" to buy it because our hotel room only had 2 mugs and there were three of us. Right. Because I needed an excuse.
And today's winner for morning coffee:
I'm a gift person... yes, even gifts to myself. When I pick up one of these mugs, I'm reminded either who gave it to me or the reason that the place from where it came is so special to me. It sets the stage for my day- and allows my mind to think back on what God has done for me as I look forward to what's next. "Here I raise mine Ebenezer" and all that jazz... all I know is that my day looks more promising before me after I enjoy thinking back on what has been before.
The best part of waking up... is picking out a coffee cup.
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Sidenote: Y'all know I'm a fan of Triad Moms on Main, right? Remember when I blogged for them about my adventures in Africa? Well, they are in a competition for NATIONAL recognition from Parent's Magazine for being the best local blog. (Now, I know y'all think this one is, but mine is part of theirs, right? :) ) Can you take a few minutes to vote for them? You'll be registered to win a $100 savings bond... and as of now your odds are pretty good. (Some people aren't patient enough to go through the registration process.) Here's what they said this morning:
1 comment:
Becky, what practice is Dan working at? We use to live in Wilkes County too!!
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