I’ve had a running list in my head all day long. I am happy to share it with you at this juncture. Also, I am so sorry that said list did not appear in my head in the form of connected paragraphs.
– The other day Alex asked me if I knew the reciprocal of 1/2. Much to my surprise, I blurted out “2/1” and then wondered what in the world had happened. Alex couldn’t believe I knew the answer. NEITHER COULD I. But I’ve thought a lot about it and am sort of curious to know if there are other random math tidbits lodged way down in the recesses of my brain. DOES THIS MEAN I STILL KNOW HOW TO FACTOR?
– Last night I went to my friend Pat’s book club. A group of women from my church started the book club back in 2006, and they are such dedicated, thoughtful readers. The English teacher in me could have listened to them talk about their favorite books all night long. Their April book was Home is Where My People Are, which was so very kind of them, and for our dinner they made the recipes that Tyndale sent out in the pre-order incentive. IT WAS THE MOST FUN. I didn’t get home until almost 10, and that is a big night out considering that I am person who is typically in pajamas by 5:30 in the afternoon.
Anyway, I say all of that to tell you that in the next few days you’ll be able to find book club discussion questions on the HIWMPA blog page. I hope they’ll be helpful!
– The new NEEDTOBREATHE live album is so good that it makes me teary-eyed. I am a huge fan of their studio albums, but there’s never been one (in my opinion) that came even remotely close to the thrill of seeing them live. This new album – Live from the Woods – beautifully captures what a unique experience it is to listen to them live. It’s FANTASTIC.
– Next week I’m speaking at BLOOM at Crossroads Baptist in The Woodlands, Texas. Here’s the info if you live somewhere nearby; I would love to see some of y’all there! I’m looking forward to a great night-o-laughter-and-fun.
– This is a great post by Sarah Mae: “Choosing to Wake Up to My Own Life.” Such good perspective for when we’re feeling bogged down in the day-to-day.
– And if you’ve made it this far, here is your reward. Just because I love it (and y’all, too), I’m giving away five (5) copies of NEEDTOBREATHE’s new live album. So if you’d like to enter to win, leave a comment on this post. I’ll close comments sometime Friday afternoon and draw for winners then.
TAKE THAT, TAXES.
WE’LL SHOW YOU.
We are in the process of getting our house ready to sell & will be moving closer to where some of our people are – your booked help to remind me of what’s important in life. Looking forward to your next book!
Love your writing (&giveaways!)
I really would love to have this!! Thank you!!!
I love Need To Breathe! I saw them perform in Little Rock a few years ago & they have been a favorite of mine ever since.
Well I hope I win my friend :-)
From a fellow Phi Delta Chi O, I would love to win!
Love needtobreathe! and enjoy your posts so much!
I love your blog and would LOVE to hear their new CD!!
Love NEEDTOBREATHE!
Fun giveaway for turning out frowns upside down!
Sophie you are truly a delight! Thanks for the giveaway.
Don’t you just LOVE remembering things that you didn’t know you knew? As a homeschooler, it happens to me with some frequency as my oldest (10) begins to study more advanced math concepts, and it always feels like a tiny, personal victory!
I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE the CD! Thanks for a fun giveaway!
I’d never heard of NEEDTOBREATHE until you mentioned them and I am listening now on Spotify free. Would love to win the album…because, well, THIS. I need to breathe.
Love your blog! I try to be in the pj’s by 6:30 – 7:00…which is much harder now after the time change! Hope you all have a beautiful blessed day!
I cannot wait to get my hands on this new NTB album!!! So pick me, pick me!
Thanks for another great giveaway!
Enjoyed Home is Where My People Are so much! Thanks for two wonderful books!
Love the books and your blog
Loving what I’ve heard so far on Spotify.
Oh how I would love that album! I’m hoping to score tickets to their concert in a few weeks!
Super fun giveaway! Thanks!
You can make it until 5:30 pm before you get in your jammies? You milady are a rock star! I’m home a little before 5 pm…unhooking the bra, kicking my shoes off as I walk through the door and jumping into pjs about 32 seconds later. PS: And thanks for the giveaway!
Love your blog!
Such a good giveaway for this carpool mama to have. #alwaysinthecar
I so enjoy your blog! Can’t wait to read HIWMPA!
Love you. Loved HIWMPA (and ALSTCTS). Love some NTB. TTFN.
I would love this! Thank you!
Simply put, I would love to win!
Love the blog, love the book, love my Mississippi!! Want to love the new album!!?
Sounds like a fun giveaway! Enjoying the book between testing marathons! Zzzzzzz…
I’m in desperate need of some new wholesome music. Really hoping I win.
Thanks for the chance!
Pick me! I would love to win the new album!
thank you! I am hoping to make it to The Woodlands to see you!
I would love to win! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
PJs at 5:30 – you’re my kind of girl! I love NTB! Have not heard the new release.
Would love to win the CD!
Love NEEDTOBREATHE; love this giveaway!
YES!! Good riddance April 15!!! Loved your closing line. :)
Love Needtobreathe! Thanks for your generosity!
I love NTB! And I love your blog & books! Woohoo!
Breathing is good for you. And good music to accompany same would be fantastic. Thanks!
I love NTB so I would love a copy of this new album!
Hope I win!
Such a fan of yours! Would love to win some new tunes!
Would love to have the album. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Getting ready to move closer to your neck of the woods – maybe this means I can time it to actually see you sometime in the future!
I was listening to the preview of this yesterday and it is so good! I’d love to win it!
Love NTB! And love you, too, Sophie! Thanks so much😀
Loved both your books! So Southern and so funny and a little teary too!
I would love a copy. They are awesome! And I love the title to today’s post! I’m a CPA and my April 15th from has turned into an April 16th party!
I would love to win the new CD!
They are coming to Omaha, NE this summer and I am really hoping to go see them I loove Needtobreathe! My favorite song by them is “Multiplied” !!!!
I’d really love to own the new cd. Thanks for the giveaway!
thanks for the give away. love your books.
I LOVE Need to Breathe!!
Can’t wait to read the book!
Was just introduced to the blog and podcast – LOVE them!
Hearing how much you love this CD has really sparked my interest in it! I am looking for music for my 6 yr old and I to listen to in the car – she is WAY too aware of words in songs and I don’t want to explain what a “teenage dream” is! :)
Oh that new album sounds delightful! I would love to win! :)
I would love to win the album!
I would have gone to the book club IN my pajamas:)) Thanks for offering the giveaway!
Haha – your last sentence made me laugh….only because we filed an extension, lol. :)
I would love to win: I need a win right now, and I love NTB. Thanks SO much for the link, Sophie – you have no idea how much I needed Sarah Mae’s words today. I am dealing with some frustrating behavior from the parents of my girl scouts that is just baffling and makes me ready to chuck my whole time investment as a troop leader lo these many years…coupled with work frustration and yes, TAXES, I really want to get my pj’s on and crawl into bed and just stay there. Listened to old Big Boo podcasts every day this week to give me a much needed laugh. Thanks for being part of my “rock system” – my main foundation rock is Jesus, but I like having a rock garden with you in it. :)
I would love to win the album. I’ve enjoyed your blog so much… Thank you!
Love NEEDTOBREATHE!!
Hi Sophie,
I look forward to your blog every day! I read it in AZ, but my heart is in the SOUTH! That, too, is “where my people are”. Thank you for all the laughs, and the reminders of what is truly important.
Can’t wait to listen. I really like their music.
So…when are you coming to Dallas? :)
Love to win!
Love, love Needtobreathe! Still trying to figure out when I can see them in person.
Thank you for the give-away opportunity. :)
Would love to win!!!
After April 15th I could really use a pick me up.
Love NEEDTOBREATHE! Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love to win! Love their music!
NTB and Ben Rector are going to be performing in Troy Friday night and I hope to go to the concert!!
Sophie,
I would thoroughly enjoy me some NTB. I know you’ll probably think I’ve been living under a rock, but I didn’t know about them until I read your post which highlighted their video! Thanks for the chance to win.
I would love a new cd.
You are so good at keeping me in the loop of things I need to read, buy, or order. Thank you. I preordered two books and got the frame able cover but I don’t remember getting the recipes. Of course, I forget many things.
Your blog always makes me laugh!! Need the cd too!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
BooMama, I border on stalker status with you and BigMama! I love y’all and am so thankful for The Lord gifting y’all with all your many talents. I am so thankful that you share your many talents with us! I cannot sing Uptown Funk now without saying, “No ma’am!” I love you sister and praise God for you and your ministry! My 8 year old loves NeedtoBteathe! We live that their from the Palmetto state like us!
Would love, love, love to win!! Thanks for the opportunity!
Thanks! Glad you mentioned about the Woodlands…it’s just close enough I might be able to come!
What a fun giveaway!
I love your blog! Would love to win!
Kim J
Love NTB, love the Old Navy linen pants and love that Mississippi State gave the Dallas Mavericks Erick Dampier!
Love Need to Breathe!
Love your books and would love to hear you speak. Maybe in the North sometime???
I have a need to breathe today! Way too much bearing down on my schedule and little time to “breathe” at home where I breathe best! :)
I enjoy your favorite things. Thanks for this giveaway!
Would love to win as April 15th is my BIRTHDAY!!!!! Seriously!!!! What a great birthday gift from you to me?!!!! Hahaaa!
I love Need to Breathe. I’m not very good at math. I wouldn’t have had a clue. Needless to say I was of no help to my son with his homework.
Thanks for the giveaway. I’d love to hear this new album!
Thanks for sharing!
I’ve watched/listened to the NTB clips yo’ve posted and would love to win! I hope to make it to Birmingham to see you and Melanie next month.
Love the group Need to Breathe
would love to win new music