http://christyhargrave.com A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step. After that, it gets interesting. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:29:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few things that make me wonder why... Why do I have to write a thank you card if I just said thank you? Why do people, when asked, "Who was there?"  They begin with...."me..."? Why road rage? Why do I get a kick out of squirting my son with the water hose when he isn't looking? Why ... http://christyhargrave.com/why/ I have not always been close to my dad.  Now, we talk on a regular basis.  This picture warms my heart.  Thank God for forgiveness.     http://christyhargrave.com/grandpa/ My husband is from a small town and me, well..I'm not.  I've lived in a small town, two actually, but not for very long.  Believe me it is so different when you have lived in a small town your whole life.  In small towns everyone knows everyone as well as every-one's business.  ... http://christyhargrave.com/small-towns/ A few summers ago my step-dad took me fishing.  I was giggling and asking a ton of questions, not really taking anything too serious.  I'm a city girl in the country and it all just seemed so out there to me.  He gave me a pole, baited my hook and we sat.  I ... http://christyhargrave.com/fishing/ I sometimes give Luke the camera...not too bad. [gallery size="medium" columns="1"] http://christyhargrave.com/through-the-eyes-of-a-child/ I have noticed a big change in my parenting style lately. I simply don't care! What I mean is, that I don't care what others do, I don't care what others think, I just don't care. I was placing WAY too much importance on what others thought. I am not ... http://christyhargrave.com/parenting/ "Make it a rule of life never to regret and never to look back. Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you can't build on it; it's only for wallowing in." KATHERINE MANSFIELD "Fear not for the future, weep not for the past." PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY "Let's not burden our remembrance with ... http://christyhargrave.com/regrets/ I didn't know what this meant, other than on the decorating shows, so I looked it up. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice believed to utilize the Laws of both Heaven, (astronomy), and Earth, (geography), to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi. The words 'feng shui' literally translates as ... http://christyhargrave.com/feng-shui/ I love this night. I can't wait for it every stinkin month! A few months ago some friends and I decided to start a very intentional girls night out. We have only met a hand full of times, but I can tell it is going to be something we ... http://christyhargrave.com/girls-night-out/ My husband and I recently went to LA for a little quick get-a-way. In our short stay we were able to see a lot. The crazies on Venice beach, the big houses in Beverly Hills, the palm trees, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and we even got to watch a ... http://christyhargrave.com/hollywood/