Frame Rates and Forgiveness...

Hey guys!

So, some good news...my computer is up and running again...mostly. It's definitely more functional than before I took it to the shop, but it's still very much on the struggle bus.

The tech guy put the cheapest, most basic hardware into my pc, just to get it up and running again. Which is fine, if you don't use your pc to game with...but, I do!

Long story short, my computer is still pretty broken. It will run World of Warcraft, surprisingly...but it completely derps when my kiddo tries to play Minecraft Story Mode. [My incredible fiancé stepped in to save the day and got me a new graphics card that was a huge upgrade! However, it didn't solve the problem] So, it seems the saga of the broken pc continues...

In other happenings, I've been struggling with something lately...

I noticed that I have a really hard time letting things go. [slightly embarrassing to admit, but it's painfully true]

More than a few times in the last month or two, the topic of forgiveness has come up in our bible study lessons and sermons... and it's kind of stuck with me as something I need to work on...especially if I expect to receive forgiveness, myself!

There are certain situations and individuals that I wholeheartedly admit to purposefully holding on the hard feelings over...though, I'm not sure why, exactly. [If there ever were a time to delve into whether or not you hold grudges, it's when you're trying to decide who to invite to your wedding! With so many potentially hurt feelings at stake, I've had to consider getting over past hurts for the sake of having everything go as smoothly as possible!]

If I'm being honest, I don't know why I intentionally choose to hold on to hard feelings...it's certainly not beneficial, and I know that. Especially if the 'offense' was particularly minor, maybe even silly, in hindsight. I know I should be a better person, take a deep breath, and let go of past hurts and resentment...but dang it, it's hard!

Why is it so hard? Is it pride and ego? Or maybe habits of the heart?

Regardless of the cause, I realize this is something that I need to work on...any tips? Seriously. Any advice at all would be enthusiastically welcomed!

Alrighty, I've got a kiddo to get ready for bed...hope you all have a great night!

Computers, Collections, and Cleaning...

Hey guys! Hope you've had a good week ^_^

Good news on the computer front, I get to pick mine up from the shop today! [hopefully] The tech guy said it needed a new graphics card and hard drive....so I'm hoping that's got it fixed. Guess I'll find out when I get it home...

I'm a bit skeptical about the whole 'repair,' though...When the tech guy realized that I would need new parts, I think he should have called me to see what I wanted installed...I mean, I play games on my PC, so not just any old graphics card will do! Buuuuut, no. He didn't call and ask at all. And he told my fiancé that he put a '$30 graphics card' in it so it 'would run.'

**Unhappy Deadpan Face**

So, yeah. We'll see how it works out. Moving on!

Remember my last post? I talked about reading Marie Kondo's book on tidying and home organizing?
I'm totally looking forward to starting on our home! I sat on our couch yesterday and looked at all of our stuff...and there was just so much! So, so much of it! Add to that all of our new stuff that we got from our shower and it's just overwhelming! Something absolutely must be done or we will spend the rest of our lives surround by stuff and boxes. However, this is where I hit a bit of a snag...

COLLECT ALL THE THINGS!

As someone who loves the idea of adopting a minimalist household...how can that be reconciled with being a collector?

I'm a bit of a serial collector. At any given point in time, I'm probably working on a collection of something. I've collected My Little Ponies, Beanie Babies, and Disney princess dolls...Funko Pop! figures, Nendoroids, and more DVD sets than I can count! I've got tons of books, family heirlooms, and sentimental odds-and-ends...it's really, well...a lot of stuff!

So. How can I find a way to balance both being a collector and minimalist? Is it possible? If anyone else has encountered this, how did you handle it?

I will keep you guys updated as this whole ordeal develops...hopefully I will have some progress to report on soon!

Showers and Sparks...

Hey guys!

Hope you're having a good week and that you've stayed safe through all of the hurricane mess...we are doing fine, we got some rain, but that's it. [Didn't stop all of the schools from closing, but I suppose it's better to be prepared than sorry!]

My computer is in the shop now. I'm hoping they can fix it and I'll be back online by this weekend..

We reached another big wedding milestone over the weekend...the bridal shower!

Some of the lovely ladies from my church family put together a wonderful shower for us! Everything was so pretty [they went with a vintage theme...lots of heirloom quilts, silver, and roses], the food was great, and the gifts were super thoughtful! My fiance and I are so thankful that we have such awesome families, friends, and church family!

Now comes the challenge of finding ways to store all the wonderful gifts...

We currently live in an apartment, a rather small one.. so it seems like some clearing out and rearranging is going to be necessary. Which brings me to my next project!

I've recently started re-reading The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. She is a tidying expert who emphasizes on only keeping objects that 'spark joy.' Her methods sound really good!! [I admit that I've read most of the book before but failed to implement her advice] A total-home overhaul seems like a super daunting task, but I feel confident that we will live much more comfortably if we can do it! Have any of you read her book? Have you tried her methods and how did they work for you?

Well, my phone battery is quickly dying, so I'm going to have to end this post here. Will post again soon!

One of the beautiful roses from the shower ^_^