Ok here’s the story of my body year after year. I lose weight in the summer and get to where I actually feel ok about myself. It makes sense, I mean I usually eat better and less in the summer and am a lot more active than in the school year. Then, once I start school again I gain weight to the point where I don’t feel good about myself anymore. Why do I let this cycle happen?? Well for one, I do like food. It makes me happy. I also like getting decent grades which means studying in a room while sitting on my rear a lot. But hey, No more excuses! I no longer have to study. I will have a new job that will take up most of my time…..Well my goal while being in England was to get in better shape. Haven’t exactly hit that yet…am I surprised? No. I know myself. It’s always a dream and never a reality. My former roommate and I went through Opertation “Get Hot” for our trip to Cali. Did we succeed? Eh it depends. We did workout almost everyday. We did still eat crap food, however. While being in England, I have been doing Total Body Conditioning, a killer hour long class which makes me want to say a string of curse words and cry sweat and blood. It’s good for me though. Very challenging. I am going to miss it but maybe I can find something like this in the states. I better or I’ll be pissed. :) Anyway, I am tired of not finishing my goals. I’m tired of slacking. It’s time to man up and get past this plateau. Wish me luck!
I have spent 2 almost 2 weeks surrounded 24/7 by three kids ages 7, 8, and 10. And I still have about 6 weeks left with them. Whoa what a culture shock. I’ve never looooved kids but now I’m not sure if I want to have any at all. Ok that’s kind of a stretch but still. So I thought I’d give a few reasons why children get on my nerves so easily but yet I still love them….in some way.
1. They (especially 10yr olds) ask questions about EVERYTHING
2. They are the nosiest things. They have to know what you are doing and where you are at all times….why? I have yet to figure that out.
3. They cry when they don’t get their way.
4. The world revolves around them.
5. They don’t understand the phrase “silent as the grave”
6. They always want your money to spend on stupid crap like fake hair or American Girl dolls
Those are just a few. I’m sure I’ll think of more and keep you posted. :) Wish me luck.
So this weekend I attended the women’s retreat at LFC. SOOO Good. Let me ephasize that more: SOOOOOO GOOOOOOOD. Man. It was really what I needed. It felt like a recharge. And also a slap in the face from God (maybe a love tap) saying “hey where have you been?? This is what you’ve been missing out on!” I heard a lot of good stuff this weekend. And then today comes. The first day after the conference and Satan is already trying to defeat me. Go figure. He keeps bringing up the past and reminding me of that pain. I DON’T WANT TO THINK ABOUT THAT PAIN ANYMORE. Seriously, Satan. Baccccccck off. I’m tired of it.
What happened, happened and I can’t change that. But I can roll with the punches. Change is inevitable, misery is optional. Ok so I got hurt. So I got really hurt. So sometimes I still think about that hurt. GET OVER IT. (That’s me talking to myself). Get over it. Roll with the punches. Believe in God for even greater. Delight in Him. All will be well. :)
23-27 Sing to God, everyone and everything!
Get out his salvation news every day!
Publish his glory among the godless nations,
his wonders to all races and religions.
And why? Because God is great—well worth praising!
No god or goddess comes close in honor.
All the popular gods are stuff and nonsense,
but God made the cosmos!
Splendor and majesty flow out of him,
strength and joy fill his place.
So I figured I needed to put this pic up on my blog since Dave has his up on his blog. :)
Dr. Seuss said it well. I’ve needed this reminder for some time now. While my breakup was over six months ago, it still hurts to think about it. Josh, I highly doubt you will ever read this but this post is all about you. :) I feel like breakups are similar to that of a death. You don’t ever really get over it, but you learn to live without that person. Most days I’m ok with where I’m at. Other days, like today, I find myself a little sad at the fact that I lost my best friend. People tell me I’ll find someone else. I’m sure I will, but right now that doesn’t seem realistic. It’s in these times that I need to sit back and smile because I had the experiences I had instead of staying in this sad state because it’s gone. Psalms 147 says, “He heals the brokenhearted.” I believe that and can already see how far I’ve come in six months but I still feel I have a long ways to go.
Kristi, this is for you and for all those times someone has called you weird.
