Details - Too Many Details

This morning, I was surprised that my husband had cut a flower off a flowering tree and placed it in a decanter filled with green food coloring. When I asked him about it, he chuckled and said it took me a full day to notice his little creation.

Dusty Miller 

Truth

I don't enjoy being constantly preoccupied with tasks and obligations.

In my younger years, it seemed as if I was continually bustling from one place to another. But now, I've made a conscious decision to distance myself from that busyness.

Now I know why...

My huge, overgrown Aloe Vera Plant - 

I struggle with handling a busy schedule. It tends to overwhelm and stress me out.

I thought I had overcome that. 

Yesterday, I attended the BSF leadership seminar, which lasted four and a half hours in the morning. I'm not used to being in one place for a long time. The seminar mostly focused on organizational aspects related to the study. These included collecting money for workbooks, contacting the twelve ladies in my group, creating name tags, planning an icebreaker for the first meeting, determining how our group would operate, and assigning prayer partners. It was a lot to take in and manage. And I am sure I forgot to name a few more details. I wasn't expecting this kind of stuff when I agreed to be a group leader. 

Last year, my group leader gave me the name tag  "Debbie" instead of "Debby." I didn't want to make a fuss, so I just went along with it. As the Group Leader this year, I wanted my name spelled correctly on my ceramic badge. However, when I got there, it was spelled as "Debbie," which was likely due to my failure to address the issue the previous year.  It felt a bit superficial, to be so particular, so I decided to just let it go. However, the Head Gal recognized the mistake and offered to fix it for me. I ended up having to drop off the old badge at her house so she could make a new one for me. 

Dealing with these little details isn't really my thing, and I could have easily continued being called Debbie for another year.

Mexican Fan Palm

I was assigned to a "mentor" named Kim.  Turns out she is an introvert too and we both share a lot of things we could do without. Like the busyness and little details. So that worked out great - she knows I won't be calling her for every little thing and vice versa. I believe we'll both get along just fine. 

Last year was her first time, and she shared things that she did wrong. It took her until the third week to feel comfortable. The actual study wasn't an issue, and I believe once I get these little details out of the way, I'll be fine. 

Pink Oleander 

Enough about all that. 

Except for the little busy, time-wasting details, 

I am excited to get started. 

Red Rose

Our regular Bible teacher is on vacation, so we have each been spending a week at my church's Bible study to lead. It was my turn yesterday. I enjoyed it. 

Once again, Foodie and I spent about an hour and a half this morning. He had to get his tire fixed at the bike/outdoor shop, and he knows I enjoy this place. They have some really cute clothes. It's the only place in town where the metal detector goes off when I walk through it due to my knee. It must be set for extra sensitivity. 

I'm feeling almost ecstatic because we don't have any plans for this weekend. Although, I have a feeling my husband will want to do something. He's always on the go and can't seem to relax. I've already informed him that I have these small tasks I need to take care of, and I want them completed by Tuesday or at the latest Wednesday.

I just realized I didn't post my Hodgepodge on the Linky List. 

Oh well. 

That's it for today.

Take Care and if you're going to be out and about on this busy weekend, stay safe and watch out for the other guy! 

Debbie Debby