Do something wonderful - just for yourself today.
Go ahead. I. dare. you.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Thinkin'...
...Today I felt like Dorothy, except my house didn't land on a witch & I don't have sparkly red shoes
...my butt hurts (just sayin') this exercising is definitely working
...I feel so much better when I eat right
...I feel even better when I exercise
...shhhhhh....all the laundry is done
...I hate having to tell my children that I cannot afford to give them something
...I'm learning to live with the above statement
...I absolutely LOVE our new church
...I love that my very first friend (when I was 6) is still my friend
...The "what-ifs" are getting easier to deal with
...I've never had asparagus
...I bought asparagus and I'm making it tomorrow night (I hope I don't screw it up)
...If you have an awesome recipe for asparagus, please share it with me
...I'm trying to eat more vegetables
...I also bought brussel sprouts
...I have been spending at least 30 minutes each morning in peace and with God
...Did I mention that my butt hurts?
...I kinda fell off the exercise wagon, but I'm back on
...my bathroom scale doesn't work - I need to find a really good one
...my son made a mistake and learned from it (yup, that do be a miracle)
...I love that I'm laughing out loud again
...I discovered that I have an addiction to sugar
...I have an unhealthy relationship with food
...I have been praying about the above 2 issues
...I could fall asleep and it's only 6:50 p.m.
...I'm going to force myself to stay awake for a wee bit longer
...Did I mention my butt hurts? LOL
...my butt hurts (just sayin') this exercising is definitely working
...I feel so much better when I eat right
...I feel even better when I exercise
...shhhhhh....all the laundry is done
...I hate having to tell my children that I cannot afford to give them something
...I'm learning to live with the above statement
...I absolutely LOVE our new church
...I love that my very first friend (when I was 6) is still my friend
...The "what-ifs" are getting easier to deal with
...I've never had asparagus
...I bought asparagus and I'm making it tomorrow night (I hope I don't screw it up)
...If you have an awesome recipe for asparagus, please share it with me
...I'm trying to eat more vegetables
...I also bought brussel sprouts
...I have been spending at least 30 minutes each morning in peace and with God
...Did I mention that my butt hurts?
...I kinda fell off the exercise wagon, but I'm back on
...my bathroom scale doesn't work - I need to find a really good one
...my son made a mistake and learned from it (yup, that do be a miracle)
...I love that I'm laughing out loud again
...I discovered that I have an addiction to sugar
...I have an unhealthy relationship with food
...I have been praying about the above 2 issues
...I could fall asleep and it's only 6:50 p.m.
...I'm going to force myself to stay awake for a wee bit longer
...Did I mention my butt hurts? LOL
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Just Thinking...
...someone should have warned me how painful it is when your children grow up and don't need you quite the same anymore.
...I definitely prefer colder weather to hot weather
...The bible really is a good book
...sometimes being stubborn is a good trait
...forgiving someone doesn't mean you have to let them back into your life, it just means you're not holding on to or allowing negative emotions to take a foothold in heart
...loving my children unconditionally comes naturally for me
...my mother always said she wished she never had children, I still don't understand why she felt that way
...I am so thankful that God gave me three wonderful children, who aren't perfect, but bless my life in ways that I could never have known without them
...When I give thanks for having the things and the chores that I do have, I am a happier person
...the holiday season is rapidly approaching and I'm trying not to dread the holidays, but to enjoy and embrace them
...I've been really thinking about some major changes that I need to make in my life
...I'm happiest when I have days/time where nothing is scheduled, things get accomplished, but at a slow relaxed rate
...I'm a better person when I have time to myself in the quiet of the early morning
...I do not feel good when I don't make healthy eating choices
...laughing and smiling are amazing for the soul
...being authentic to oneself can bring a joy that is indescribable
...pumpkin spiced coffee, pumpkin spice candles, and a clean house - ahhhhhh the joys in the little things
...I definitely prefer colder weather to hot weather
...The bible really is a good book
...sometimes being stubborn is a good trait
...forgiving someone doesn't mean you have to let them back into your life, it just means you're not holding on to or allowing negative emotions to take a foothold in heart
...loving my children unconditionally comes naturally for me
...my mother always said she wished she never had children, I still don't understand why she felt that way
...I am so thankful that God gave me three wonderful children, who aren't perfect, but bless my life in ways that I could never have known without them
...When I give thanks for having the things and the chores that I do have, I am a happier person
...the holiday season is rapidly approaching and I'm trying not to dread the holidays, but to enjoy and embrace them
...I've been really thinking about some major changes that I need to make in my life
...I'm happiest when I have days/time where nothing is scheduled, things get accomplished, but at a slow relaxed rate
...I'm a better person when I have time to myself in the quiet of the early morning
...I do not feel good when I don't make healthy eating choices
...laughing and smiling are amazing for the soul
...being authentic to oneself can bring a joy that is indescribable
...pumpkin spiced coffee, pumpkin spice candles, and a clean house - ahhhhhh the joys in the little things
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
My Baby...
Today my "baby" turns 20 years old.
I'm not certain how that is even humanly possible, since I distinctly recall his first birthday and all the planning and preparations.
I can vividly recall the moment I found out I was pregnant (yes, I fainted in the middle of the doctor's office) and the second they placed him before me when he was born. In fact I remember that entire day - completely and clearly.
So, I'm not sure how it happened, but somehow 20 years has passed and I am screaming - I want more time!!! I want to hug him more, to watch him sleeping, to read him another bedtime story, to lie next to him on the sofa while he sucks his thumb and we watch another Barney video.
My baby boy is 20 today.
And I love him unconditionally.
Happy Birthday my sweet son.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Jumping For Joy
Church shopping is NOT fun.
Not like shopping for a fun pair of shoes or a new purse.
I just couldn't find that feeling I was searching for.
I bet I've visited more than a dozen different churches
I know I've called at least three times that many
And for 5 years I have come up empty
So this week for some reason I felt compelled to try just one more
I chose a church that was recommended to me when we moved (5 years ago)
I swear it's the only church I didn't try (and I can't tell you why either)
So, this morning we went there
Within 5 minutes of praise and worship I knew
I knew I was HOME
The search has ended!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Simply Sunday...
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives."
1 John 1:9-10 (NIV)
I came across this today and it spoke to me, so I wanted to share.
Happy Sunday
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Taking a Moment...
Lately I've realized that I'm just going going going
Wednesdays are my day "off"
Every other Wednesday I do a bible study with a dear dear friend
This Wednesday was completely "free"
I had a list a mile long that I was determined to accomplish
I did nothing except workout
I sat in the peacefulness of my empty house
I sat in the quiet solitude of my own thoughts
I cannot begin to describe how much I gained from those few moments
I will take time each and every day, even if it is 10 minutes to just be alone
No television
No radio
No computer
No lists or interruptions
Just "be" in the moment
Time passes by all too quickly
We cannot stop it
We can only stop ourselves
Even if it is just a moment.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
I Wish That
... it was as easy to lose weight as it was to gain it
...I didn't have any gray hair (don't tell my hair colorist)
...I laughed more
...God would leave me post-it notes
...I didn't suffer from the what-ifs
...I understood why
...I had more energy
...I could sleep better at night
...I would have finished college
...I had more time to read
...I danced more
...I could stitch faster
...I would have held my babies just a wee bit more
...I would have understood the deep value of friends earlier in life
...I wasn't such a worrier
...I felt more confident
...people would value people over money
...I knew the answer
...my eldest would stop being reckless
...pores shrank as you aged
...I could have a do-over
...there was more "extra" time
...that someone would have said, "You're Gonna Miss This"
...I didn't have any gray hair (don't tell my hair colorist)
...I laughed more
...God would leave me post-it notes
...I didn't suffer from the what-ifs
...I understood why
...I had more energy
...I could sleep better at night
...I would have finished college
...I had more time to read
...I danced more
...I could stitch faster
...I would have held my babies just a wee bit more
...I would have understood the deep value of friends earlier in life
...I wasn't such a worrier
...I felt more confident
...people would value people over money
...I knew the answer
...my eldest would stop being reckless
...pores shrank as you aged
...I could have a do-over
...there was more "extra" time
...that someone would have said, "You're Gonna Miss This"
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tales from the Treadmill (The Home Edition)
Okay, so we all know I'm back to working out
after many months of not working out since I had my surgery.
This time I'm working out from home.
I really like it.
No fancy clothes, no monthly gym membership, no long drive to the gym.
So, I bet you're wondering what on earth I could tell you about.
Or, maybe you're not and I'm going to tell it anyways.
I was on the final stretch of my learning to run program.
Just a couple of minutes from being done for the day.
So, I'm huffing and puffing along at a speedy
(okay, I'm old and not a runner - so go with me)
6 m.p.h.
I only have to do this for 1 minute.
You can do anything for 60 seconds, right??
So, I'm rocking along - and then I'm not.
The belt stopped.
Seriously.
Stopped dead.
No warning, just stopped dead.
And for this mere 2 seconds I am thrilled that no one saw this sad display of grace. NOT.
After 8 years my faithful treadmill has died.
It has done this "act" more than once lately, but thankfully never while I'm running.
Until yesterday.
So, it is going to that junk pile in the sky.
Hubby, loving me like he does, went out last night and bought me a new one.
Nothing out of control or expensive,
but one that won't cause me to fly over the control panel upon sudden stopping.
Today I rock Physique 57,
but I may have to try out the new treadmill for a few minutes
- just because.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Really? Really!
...I LOVE cool weather
...I hear "mom" much less often than I used to
...I am loving working out at home, but I miss the funny people
...I'm feeling muscles that I forgot existed
...I do not understand why my kids have to have attitude towards each other in the early morning
...I love love love peace and quiet while I drink my coffee in the morning
...Pumpkin Spice Latte - my dear old friend, I so love when you come to visit
...I'm still struggling with the what-ifs
...I'm looking for the beauty in everything I see, including myself
...I love the energy of the city, but the serenity of the country
...I am not a fan of student-led conferences
...I really want to go back to school
...Children grow up too quickly
...I need a girl's night out
...Sometimes I talk, but no one hears me
...Green is my favorite color
...although I love my kindle, nothing will ever replace the thrill of holding a real book with pages
...if anyone ever looked at my iPod, they would think I have multiple personalities
...I'm a news addict, but I'm working on cutting back
...I miss going on dates, but don't miss dating
...I struggle with insecurity
...I have issues with Diet Coke
...I don't like feeling trapped
...I would prefer to take care of my home and family over any other job in the world
...I'm horrible at Geography
...I've made more mistakes than I care to think about
...I'm tougher than I ever thought I was
...Everyday is a fresh start
...I hear "mom" much less often than I used to
...I am loving working out at home, but I miss the funny people
...I'm feeling muscles that I forgot existed
...I do not understand why my kids have to have attitude towards each other in the early morning
...I love love love peace and quiet while I drink my coffee in the morning
...Pumpkin Spice Latte - my dear old friend, I so love when you come to visit
...I'm still struggling with the what-ifs
...I'm looking for the beauty in everything I see, including myself
...I love the energy of the city, but the serenity of the country
...I am not a fan of student-led conferences
...I really want to go back to school
...Children grow up too quickly
...I need a girl's night out
...Sometimes I talk, but no one hears me
...Green is my favorite color
...although I love my kindle, nothing will ever replace the thrill of holding a real book with pages
...if anyone ever looked at my iPod, they would think I have multiple personalities
...I'm a news addict, but I'm working on cutting back
...I miss going on dates, but don't miss dating
...I struggle with insecurity
...I have issues with Diet Coke
...I don't like feeling trapped
...I would prefer to take care of my home and family over any other job in the world
...I'm horrible at Geography
...I've made more mistakes than I care to think about
...I'm tougher than I ever thought I was
...Everyday is a fresh start
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Found a Keeper
So, my walk/run program is only 3 days a week.
I need something to do 3 other days a week.
I will rest 1 day per week.
So, I have to tell you about my new dvd workout system.
It's called Physique 57.
I researched it and couldn't find any negative information AND you get to try it for 30 days.
I did my first workout today.
Now, if you're anything like me, you hate to buy DVD's to find you're annoyed with the instructor or that you need to bounce and jump and dance like a 3-year old through the whole thing. I also like to be able to follow along without looking like a crazed person.
Physique 57 kicked my butt today!!! Zero impact, but serious intense workout for sure!
I was crazy sweating and my limbs were like jell-o.
one word.
AWESOME!
I'm taking back my life and making a difference!!!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Yea Me!
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| my daughter & her squad doing jumps (you know, jumping for joy) |
I'm happy to report that...
I did it!!
It's been 4 months since my surgery
It's been 4 months since I worked out
Today I did it!!
I got back to business.
I started the walk to run program.
It felt awesome.
Thanks to everyone who encouraged me.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Just Do It...
For years I have dreamed of finally taking back my life.
Dreaming of feeling confident again.
Dreaming of being physically fit again.
I dream of being a runner.
Seriously, I do.
My husband has kinda been after me to "Just Do It"
So, I got a book to teach you to run (for the physically incompetent)
I read it yesterday afternoon
I'm starting it on Monday
I've committed to a 13-week program
I'm actually excited about it.
Here's to babystepping!!
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