One of the hardest things for me is to be intentional. Not sure why that is, and I have lots of theories about it and I'm intentionally not going to expound on them.
My goal this year (not resolution) is to be more intentional about what I'm doing and not mindlessly go through the day, week, month, year - without accomplishing anything and enjoying my life.
I intend (hehehe pun "intended") to be intentional about what I eat and what I do and how much time I spend doing mindless things - like play games on the computer, or read and click and read and click and before I know it the night has passed and I have not accomplished anything that I intended to get done.
I intend to lose weight and get into my smaller clothes. I intend to exercises and tone up. I intend to spend intentional time reading my Bible and devotional books. I intend to complete my ND. I intend to stop wasting time and doing things that are of no eternal value. I intend to walk in love and not be offended. I intend to laugh and play and enjoy...
What do you intend to do this year? Do you intend to make changes?
Monday, January 7, 2008
Sunday, January 6, 2008
truth revealed...
Last night we went to a Pastor's meeting - an Epiphany party. We had some delicious food and fellowship. Then we put the tables away and broke into groups to play games. Now mind you... we were all in the ministry - either pastors, spouses or children...
We laughed and cheered and sang and made crazy fools of ourselves - sorry, no pictures (they would be great blackmail ) ... the competition was heavy - the cheating was heavier! We decided that there was no way to ever know who won because no one was playing fair.
But, mission was accomplished. We got to know each other and we had fun. No one was mad or upset by the cheating, but encouraged all to "make it" and win ... we were real... we were not trying to be perfect and something we were not. We acknowledged our weaknesses and laughed at ourselves.
It was a great night.
We laughed and cheered and sang and made crazy fools of ourselves - sorry, no pictures (they would be great blackmail ) ... the competition was heavy - the cheating was heavier! We decided that there was no way to ever know who won because no one was playing fair.
But, mission was accomplished. We got to know each other and we had fun. No one was mad or upset by the cheating, but encouraged all to "make it" and win ... we were real... we were not trying to be perfect and something we were not. We acknowledged our weaknesses and laughed at ourselves.
It was a great night.
Holidays Officially Over!
Well, "they" say that all good things must come to an end. I never liked that saying because it seems like such a sad outlook on life.
I would like to change it - not sure to what - maybe ... "after a good thing ends another good thing comes along!"
Not as catchy, but more positive....
I have especially enjoyed my holidays this year. I have been blessed in so many ways. It was great to be with family and ones that we love. Being with grandchildren for Christmas was wonderful and enjoyable. Travel is always fun... lots of work packing, loading, unloading, repacking, reloading, unloading .... and on and on it goes.
Now, tomorrow, I get to go back to work. I have enjoyed not working, but I also enjoy working. I am one of the weird people who love to stay at home - (at least be able to stay at home, but love to go too). Working part-time is perfect for me. I also like not taking a lunch. If I take a lunch then I don't want to go back to work. It is just easier to stay and not leave, than it is to take a lunch and not want to go back. Besides, I can still get up early and get some stuff done before I go to work, then I can leave early afternoon and still go and do.
Life is good... it is a good thing, but it does not come to an end... it will be followed by something else good. To live is Christ, to die is gain!
Guess I'm not the only one going back to work - all the teachers here have to go back too... it won't be long until summer... then a LONG break for them.
I would like to change it - not sure to what - maybe ... "after a good thing ends another good thing comes along!"
Not as catchy, but more positive....
I have especially enjoyed my holidays this year. I have been blessed in so many ways. It was great to be with family and ones that we love. Being with grandchildren for Christmas was wonderful and enjoyable. Travel is always fun... lots of work packing, loading, unloading, repacking, reloading, unloading .... and on and on it goes.
Having said all that, my "vacation" and holiday celebrations are officially over. I got 2 weeks off!
Now, tomorrow, I get to go back to work. I have enjoyed not working, but I also enjoy working. I am one of the weird people who love to stay at home - (at least be able to stay at home, but love to go too). Working part-time is perfect for me. I also like not taking a lunch. If I take a lunch then I don't want to go back to work. It is just easier to stay and not leave, than it is to take a lunch and not want to go back. Besides, I can still get up early and get some stuff done before I go to work, then I can leave early afternoon and still go and do.
Life is good... it is a good thing, but it does not come to an end... it will be followed by something else good. To live is Christ, to die is gain!
Guess I'm not the only one going back to work - all the teachers here have to go back too... it won't be long until summer... then a LONG break for them.
Friday, January 4, 2008
After Christmas Sales
Is anyone else having trouble with the sales this year? I mean, I can't really find the good ones.
On the day after Christmas my daughter and I went to Ross looking for some good deals. I love to get some beautiful decorations at half off. BUT, they were not marked down! The manager informed me that they would not mark them down until after New Years.
My hugsum went to Dillard's looking for some of his favorite clothes since he had been given a gift card there. Well, THEY weren't on sale yet either. He was told they would be on sale the end of January!
I did go to Hobby Lobby today and all their beautiful decorations were marked 80% off! I loved that and got some really nice things... not many ... especially since I only used a very small portion of the decorations that I already have. But, it just isn't after Christmas unless you can find some good deals. I did resist getting anymore serving plates though. I may be sorry, but I don't think so. I really don't ever plan another open house or huge entertaining event.
I guess that's why the economy is not doing so well... things are not on sale! I'm holding on to my money (and gift cards) until I find some good prices!
On the day after Christmas my daughter and I went to Ross looking for some good deals. I love to get some beautiful decorations at half off. BUT, they were not marked down! The manager informed me that they would not mark them down until after New Years.
My hugsum went to Dillard's looking for some of his favorite clothes since he had been given a gift card there. Well, THEY weren't on sale yet either. He was told they would be on sale the end of January!
I did go to Hobby Lobby today and all their beautiful decorations were marked 80% off! I loved that and got some really nice things... not many ... especially since I only used a very small portion of the decorations that I already have. But, it just isn't after Christmas unless you can find some good deals. I did resist getting anymore serving plates though. I may be sorry, but I don't think so. I really don't ever plan another open house or huge entertaining event.
I guess that's why the economy is not doing so well... things are not on sale! I'm holding on to my money (and gift cards) until I find some good prices!
Finally! Friday...
Well, in my yesterday's post I said one of the things I wanted to do this year was to fix my clock. I'd like to report that I DID IT!!!!
It was not as hard as I thought it was. It just took some thought and then it was easy. I felt like such an ignoramus after I figured it out because I had been just "knowing" that in the afternoon, it was the wrong date. Now it has the right date all day long! What a relief!
It was not as hard as I thought it was. It just took some thought and then it was easy. I felt like such an ignoramus after I figured it out because I had been just "knowing" that in the afternoon, it was the wrong date. Now it has the right date all day long! What a relief!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Thursday Thirteen
Thirteen Things I Want To Do This Year...
1. Get all my Christmas decorations put up before Easter! (Please tell me this is possible... or is it okay to decorate for Easter with red and green?)
2. Lose at least 10, maybe 15 pounds... (20 would be wonderful, but I do enjoy eating and don't enjoy working out... let's be realistic)
3. Find a new hairstyle that doesn't take me 30-45 minutes a day to look like I can walk out the door - just in time for the wind to blow it to Canada!) I also would like to not look like a granny even if I am one... something more stylish and fun.
4. Find a house where we can retire - whether we move there or rent it, it will be available when we need it...
5. Love on my grandchildren as often as possible.
6. Finish my degree in Naturopathy
7. Get my clock set so the day and date coincide w/ the day and date I'm living in... in other words, it says it is 5am on January 4th... making it Friday morning instead of Thursday afternoon... I am technically challenged
8. Go to the beach at least one time this year - by "beach", I mean the ocean, waves, sand, sun, tan! Last year was the first year I can remember (at least in my adult life) that I did not go to the beach!
9. Get a tan - tan skin always looks better and healthier and skinner!
10. Balance my checkbook to the penny at least one time...
11. Talk to my parents more often
12. Get rid of tons of things that I have moved around for years and years... like old magazines and favorite plastic bowls and ugly country decorations that were gifts and I love the person who gave them to me, just not the thing!
13. Learn to cook new, healthy meals... that are actually GOOD and tasty - not just good for you.
Okay, so that did not include anything I plan for my spiritual life, but it is ever present and not forgotten. I am always working on that and spending more time in prayer, devotions, praise and worship.
1. Get all my Christmas decorations put up before Easter! (Please tell me this is possible... or is it okay to decorate for Easter with red and green?)
2. Lose at least 10, maybe 15 pounds... (20 would be wonderful, but I do enjoy eating and don't enjoy working out... let's be realistic)
3. Find a new hairstyle that doesn't take me 30-45 minutes a day to look like I can walk out the door - just in time for the wind to blow it to Canada!) I also would like to not look like a granny even if I am one... something more stylish and fun.
4. Find a house where we can retire - whether we move there or rent it, it will be available when we need it...
5. Love on my grandchildren as often as possible.
6. Finish my degree in Naturopathy
7. Get my clock set so the day and date coincide w/ the day and date I'm living in... in other words, it says it is 5am on January 4th... making it Friday morning instead of Thursday afternoon... I am technically challenged
8. Go to the beach at least one time this year - by "beach", I mean the ocean, waves, sand, sun, tan! Last year was the first year I can remember (at least in my adult life) that I did not go to the beach!
9. Get a tan - tan skin always looks better and healthier and skinner!
10. Balance my checkbook to the penny at least one time...
11. Talk to my parents more often
12. Get rid of tons of things that I have moved around for years and years... like old magazines and favorite plastic bowls and ugly country decorations that were gifts and I love the person who gave them to me, just not the thing!
13. Learn to cook new, healthy meals... that are actually GOOD and tasty - not just good for you.
Okay, so that did not include anything I plan for my spiritual life, but it is ever present and not forgotten. I am always working on that and spending more time in prayer, devotions, praise and worship.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy New Year!
What a wonderful last week of the year and a great start to the New Year!
I have gotten to see every member of my family (children, grandchildren, parents, brother's family, sister's family & even aunt and uncle!) and spend time with them. What a blessing! These holidays are about family and love and togetherness. Family is where God planted us.
We spent many long hours in the car traveling to see family. We spent lots of time eating. We spent lots of time talking and laughing and enjoying. We got to love on babies and hug lots of necks.
I feel especially blessed today. This is the start of a wonderful year.
Great things are going to happen. We are having another grandbaby in March. We are all healthy and well.
I haven't made any resolutions. I have been trying to be more diligent, more disciplined, more sensitive to others, more loving and kind. I want to spend more time with those I love.
I pray that your year will be full of love and health and prosperity and blessings - exceedingly above all that you could ever ask or think. I pray that you will feel the presence of the Holy Spirit and His leading and guidance in ways far beyond anything you have ever experienced before. May you find happiness and fulfillment, peace and contentment.
I have gotten to see every member of my family (children, grandchildren, parents, brother's family, sister's family & even aunt and uncle!) and spend time with them. What a blessing! These holidays are about family and love and togetherness. Family is where God planted us.
We spent many long hours in the car traveling to see family. We spent lots of time eating. We spent lots of time talking and laughing and enjoying. We got to love on babies and hug lots of necks.
I feel especially blessed today. This is the start of a wonderful year.
Great things are going to happen. We are having another grandbaby in March. We are all healthy and well.
I haven't made any resolutions. I have been trying to be more diligent, more disciplined, more sensitive to others, more loving and kind. I want to spend more time with those I love.
I pray that your year will be full of love and health and prosperity and blessings - exceedingly above all that you could ever ask or think. I pray that you will feel the presence of the Holy Spirit and His leading and guidance in ways far beyond anything you have ever experienced before. May you find happiness and fulfillment, peace and contentment.
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