So, I've been working on being more productive while I'm at home. I know that as soon as Monday arrives, I'll be busy again. It will be too easy to slip back into old habits. This is not about a new year starting, I don't really make resolutions. It just so happens that I've been doing some thinking while home for the holiday break. I realized that I try to fit a lot into my schedule. Even if I just narrow it down to the priorities: time with God, time with family, exercise, and work a lot of time is eaten away. I will keep thinking on how to fit it all in.
At this point I have come to realize that working out in the morning is absolutely necessary. I'm not necessarily happy about this realization but it is what it is. If I wait until after work, there are too many days where it doesn't happen. Also, I know from experience that when I do exercise in the morning, I feel great! I love the feeling of accomplishment before the sun rises. Also, I am not as rushed from over sleeping and I get to work on time. These are all perfectly good reasons to get up and hit the pavement. So, that will be my biggest goal for January. I'm sure that if I can finish a month of it, it will be easier to stick with.
So, that's it I guess, work out in the mornings and continue to work on memorizing scripture. That will be my main goals.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Follow Up
I am 30 now! I'm not sure why I'm excited about that. I know some people don't feel so positive about it but I'm ecstatic. I don't think it really has to do with the number, it's just that I feel better than I did at 25 and am actually in better shape than when I was 20 or any time since then. My husband and girlfriends surprised me with the most awesome party. It was a girls night out. Grethel cooked dinner for my family to eat with hers. I couldn't have planned anything better if I had tried! It was just another reminder of all the wonderful gifts God has given me.
For the holiday challenge, I'm not doing so well on the physical part. I have been working out at least once or twice a week but I haven't gotten in my 12 miles a week. I am so far behind on school work that I cannot do anything else. I shouldn't even be typing this right now.
On the relationship part, we haven't had our date night yet but we are doing great!
On the spiritual part, we are starting our study next week. In the mean time, I'm just trying to focus on prayer request and memorizing scripture. I have found that when I have a memory verse to focus on, it helps me get into scripture better. I figured that out with the Romans series at church. I had those 6 scriptures memorized in no time, then I was kind of bummed that I didn't have anymore to memorize for a while.
Anyway, back to school work...
For the holiday challenge, I'm not doing so well on the physical part. I have been working out at least once or twice a week but I haven't gotten in my 12 miles a week. I am so far behind on school work that I cannot do anything else. I shouldn't even be typing this right now.
On the relationship part, we haven't had our date night yet but we are doing great!
On the spiritual part, we are starting our study next week. In the mean time, I'm just trying to focus on prayer request and memorizing scripture. I have found that when I have a memory verse to focus on, it helps me get into scripture better. I figured that out with the Romans series at church. I had those 6 scriptures memorized in no time, then I was kind of bummed that I didn't have anymore to memorize for a while.
Anyway, back to school work...
Monday, December 7, 2009
checking in
It's Monday night (I starting typing Tuesday and then realized it wasn't yet)! I'm tired and I have so much to do. I did get on the treadmill last night. I didn't tonight but am hoping to do something in the morning.
If I can get through the next two weeks, things will be much calmer. This week is Christmas Festival and I have to write the Algebra final exam so that it can be modified and accommodated. I also need to make reviews for the students. As much as I hate it, I also need to grade all the quizzes and work that my students have turned in this week. In my class, I have 5 comparative papers, two discussion board posts, and my final paper all do by December 20th!
To top it all off, I'll be 30 next Tuesday. I'm actually kind of excited about it. I'm not sure why. I know nothing will be different, it's just a number. But entering a new decade is kind of fun. After all I've learned in my twenties, I'm sure the thirties will be quite a ride!!!
If I can get through the next two weeks, things will be much calmer. This week is Christmas Festival and I have to write the Algebra final exam so that it can be modified and accommodated. I also need to make reviews for the students. As much as I hate it, I also need to grade all the quizzes and work that my students have turned in this week. In my class, I have 5 comparative papers, two discussion board posts, and my final paper all do by December 20th!
To top it all off, I'll be 30 next Tuesday. I'm actually kind of excited about it. I'm not sure why. I know nothing will be different, it's just a number. But entering a new decade is kind of fun. After all I've learned in my twenties, I'm sure the thirties will be quite a ride!!!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Holiday Challenge...
So, after reading another blog, I decided to participate in a holiday challenge. You can read about this challenge here: http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/11/ragamuffin-soul-30-day-holiday-health-challenge
For this challenge, I have set the following three goals.
Physical: since the evenings are too insane, I'd like to work on getting up to exercise in the morning at least three times a week. My goal is to get in 12 miles a week total. If I did get up early 3 days a week, I could get at least 8-10 miles in the mornings. (Just so we're clear, to work out in the morning, I'd have to be on my feet and moving by 5am.)
Spiritual: Floyd and I are going to start a study on Revelation after Christmas Festival. Until then, I'd like to work on a few memory verses.
Relational: Once the Christmas Festival is over, we definitely need a date night. It's been a few months since we had an official date night, so we're past due.
I'll check back in at least two times a week to prove to myself that I can do this.
For this challenge, I have set the following three goals.
Physical: since the evenings are too insane, I'd like to work on getting up to exercise in the morning at least three times a week. My goal is to get in 12 miles a week total. If I did get up early 3 days a week, I could get at least 8-10 miles in the mornings. (Just so we're clear, to work out in the morning, I'd have to be on my feet and moving by 5am.)
Spiritual: Floyd and I are going to start a study on Revelation after Christmas Festival. Until then, I'd like to work on a few memory verses.
Relational: Once the Christmas Festival is over, we definitely need a date night. It's been a few months since we had an official date night, so we're past due.
I'll check back in at least two times a week to prove to myself that I can do this.
Pardoned By The Light
pardoned-noun
1.a release from the penalty of an offense
2.forgiveness of a serious offense or offender.
The Light-Jesus
John 1:9&12 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was going to come into the world...But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
I am truly amazed by the most gracious gift that I have ever received. The God of this universe sent His son to take the punishment that I justly deserved. Because of Jesus Christ I am pardoned for everything that I have done and everything I will do. And so are you! Jesus brings us out of the dark. We do not have to hide in our guilt and shame. We have the light!
1.a release from the penalty of an offense
2.forgiveness of a serious offense or offender.
The Light-Jesus
John 1:9&12 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was going to come into the world...But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
I am truly amazed by the most gracious gift that I have ever received. The God of this universe sent His son to take the punishment that I justly deserved. Because of Jesus Christ I am pardoned for everything that I have done and everything I will do. And so are you! Jesus brings us out of the dark. We do not have to hide in our guilt and shame. We have the light!
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