Author Archives: elizabeth

Indwelling my words

Posted on May 20, 2012 by elizabeth

 I use my words. This is the theme of my blog. I use my words and I’ve also misused them. In pursuit of a good life, I’ve relied on words to create my reality. Indeed, I’ve written my way into … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Faith | 1 Comment

I’m OK.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by elizabeth

I don’t have cancer. So, I’m taking time to do this. I’ll be back soon. XO, EE.

Posted in EE Sees OC! | 21 Comments

Waiting For Cancer

Posted on May 11, 2012 by elizabeth

I’m pretty weepy today. It’s not just one thing, really. It’s sorta everything. For one thing, my doctor found a new, suspicious lump in my right breast. You know what’s weird? It’s not so much the prospect of cancer that … Continue reading →

Posted in ADD, ENFP, Her Royal Mommy-Ness | 29 Comments

Lazy! Flighty! Slobby! Commitment-phobe! (Understanding your ENFP “dark side” and becoming a well-rounded, mature ENFP)

Posted on May 8, 2012 by elizabeth

This is the post where I tell on my ENFP self. I want to be honest and self-aware, I want to develop into a well-rounded, fully mature human being. Part of that means trying to see myself objectively and acknowledging … Continue reading →

Posted in ENFP | 13 Comments

My swim suit photo shoot. Because I WILL get in the pool with my kids this summer! #LoveYourMommyBody #GetInThePoolMom

Posted on May 7, 2012 by elizabeth

It’s that time. Swimsuit season. And every summer my kids beg. Plead. Cajole. “Mommy! Pleeeeeease! Please come swim with us!” Every summer I have a “Good Reason” why I can’t. Or won’t. Or will not. Usually it comes down to … Continue reading →

Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness | 43 Comments

THE SATURDAY EVENING BLOG POST: vol. 4, issue 5

Posted on May 5, 2012 by elizabeth

Welcome to THE SATURDAY EVENING BLOG POST! I’m your hostess, Elizabeth Esther. This is where bloggers gather on the first Saturday of the month to share their latest and greatest posts. Today we’re sharing our favorite post from April 2012! … Continue reading →

Posted in The Saturday Evening Blog Post | 26 Comments

How an ENFP reads “The Hunger Games”

Posted on May 4, 2012 by elizabeth

Peeta or Gale? Gale or Peeta? Geez, Katniss. Get in touch with your emotions, already. Aww, Prim! Primmy-Prim-Prim. ((hugs)) These kissing scenes aren’t romantic enough. Ack! The action is moving too fast! But I can’t stop! Oh, Rue. Rue. Rue. … Continue reading →

Posted in ENFP | 9 Comments

BJU: a system of learned helplessness

Posted on May 3, 2012 by elizabeth

I never really intended for my site to become the Bust-BJU-Blog but now, it’s personal. I just learned that my own grandmother attended BJU. You know, the one who forced me to repent on my knees? Yeah, a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in BJU, RecoveringFundamentalist | 39 Comments

BJU Dress Code & “Demerit” Disciplinary System: complicated and capricious (Don’t you dare walk on the grass! Wearing Birkenstocks! While listening to music on headphones!)

Posted on May 1, 2012 by elizabeth

Something is rotten in the state of BJU. If this handbook is any indication, there is severe psychological, emotional and spiritual abuse taking place at this university. It’s unspeakably oppressive. My heart breaks for these young men and women being … Continue reading →

Posted in BJU | 58 Comments

How do you spell draconian? B-J-U. (a look at the 2011 BJU Student Handbook–funny grammatical errors and all!)

Posted on April 30, 2012 by elizabeth

The more I delve into the culture and “policies” of Bob Jones University, the sicker I feel. It’s all so familiar–like a bad nightmare from my fundamentalist past. What’s ironic about all this is that the BJU Mission Statement claims … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, RecoveringFundamentalist | 88 Comments