Enjoying Life

Hi!  I am Irma White from New Orleans, Louisiana. I never thought I'd live anywhere but NOLA but along came a hurricane. Thus, I now live in Texas after living 2 years in Georgia.

I am a fun loving 'blue' person and a sports fanatic.  My favorite team in the whole world is the New Orleans Saints.  I have been with them from their inception so you know the heartache I have suffered over the last three decades.   Could this be year for that Superbowl win?

I love the New Orleans Hornets too but don't get to see them much since I am not in NOLA. I had a chance to go to a game on one of my visits. I thought I was in heaven -- had center court seats on the 5th row. We really surprised everyone in the 2007 - 2008 by going to the second round in the playoffs. Chris Paul is the man. He is very valuble to the City of New Orleans, on and off the court. He is much loved by the residents because he is very active in the rebuilding of the city.       Although the 2008-2009 season was a disappointment, perhaps this upcoming season will be better.

I enjoy reading, sewing and painting.  My favorite book to read is, of course, my Bible where I get my daily inspiration and encouragement although I read other empowering books on a daily basis as well.  My favorite things to sew are quilts.  The whole quilting process is so enjoyable, from selecting the fabric, to piecing the strips together, to the actual quilting and finally to adding the border.  Then, VOILA, a masterpiece is created! See my Mardi Gras Mambo Quilt, which was in a national quilting magazine here.

Another thing I enjoy doing is traveling.  I especially like traveling anywhere there are blue skys, blue water and white sand.  It makes me feel like I am in heaven!

I also love flowers although I don't have a favorite. I prefer floral bouquets with various flowers and colors. I am also a scented candle lover. I burn them almost daily.

And, of course, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I think I used to take that for granted when we all lived in New Orleans together. We are scattered about now since Hurricane Katrina. So, now, not only do I enjoy it, I treasure it! I am blessed to still have my mom and her dad, my grandfather, who is 104 years old.