I'm just reminding myself since it seems
I've been misplacing myself in my week.
Does that ever happen to you? It does to me.
A lot.
For one thing, I've been pretty busy. Not with anything unusual,
just the normal stuff.
Making sure our house is pleasant place to come home to,
keeping the cat alive,
attempting to sculpt some muscle out of this wimpy body via the gym,
bringing home a paycheck.
Just that stuff.
And then there's the fact I've been sublimely happy.
I know it sounds crazy.
I kind of feel like I shouldn't even say (type) that out loud.
There's certainly a combination of factors going on here,
but I'll let you in on a good secret for starting out.
Ask God for stuff.
No, not like the vending machine,
"Can I have a million dollars?" sort of thing.
Stuff you know He already wants you to have...
An overwhelming sense of His presence.
The strength to do what I cannot do by yourself.
The ability to love well.
The assurance that my worth is secure in Him.
The wisdom to conciously make the right choices.
(especially when I don't feel like it)
The power to pray.
Peace.
Joy.
Before we go getting any ideas that I've actually figured any of this out, let's nip it in the bud and say: yeah right.
I've messed up a lot this week (...day...hour)
But I can feel it beginning.
He is gently showing me how I could be, what life could be like,
as I allow Him to cultivate these things in me.
He is so faithful
And I realize I'm not always going to be on the "gentle-mercy lesson plan."
Sometimes His lessons are the tough love sort.
Sometimes things don't "work out."
Okay, let's face it, sometimes our fallen world sucks.
I'm not saying any of that is any less true.
He is quite possibly preparing me for battle.
But He's allowing me to learn in "green pastures" right now,
where blessings are obvious and I know I can feel Him.
And I am loving every minute!
On a lesser note....
Last night I had my first experience with the show, "Extreme Couponing."
Poor Bama Man had to sit there while I
boomeranged from excited to envious to disgusted
and back.
As a "couponer" who tries pretty hard and has some luck
(but no real skill or consistancy -
you know how I am about finishing things)
Part of me wishes I had the time or energy
to be as devoted, and reap the benefits,
that those people do.
Cause let's face it, I am definetely still in the
"You saved $15.60 with us today,
and still spent a ridiculous amount of money" phase.
But then I saw some of the crap that these people are buying
IN HUGE AMOUNTS!
Who really need 100 packages of Airheads candy?
Short of someone opening a candy stand at summer camp.
Short of someone opening a candy stand at summer camp.
I'm just sayin'
So, here is my verdict:
Working really hard to provide food for your family at the right price
Good.
Purchasing 150 bags of cat treats because they were on sale
and you had the coupon
but you don't own a cat.
And you still keep them in your stockroom
instead of donating them to a shelter or something.
A little sick.
I think I've made my case.
Even if I'm going to be a complete hypocrite and
watch the show every chance I get.
Just being real.
I hope y'all are having a fabulous Thursday!
Hasta pronto...
Just being real.
I hope y'all are having a fabulous Thursday!
The weekend is just two days away.
And not just any weekend, on of the best:
Easter!
Easter!
Hasta pronto...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Yes, I Know It's The 12th
Though I'm not a general believer in New Year's resolutions I am a firm believer in self-improvement. Sometimes self-imprvement is like stepping into a vat of ice water, but hey, it's good for you (the improvement, not the ice water) And so, as ambitious as this list has gotten, here are a few thoughts for my new year.....
1. Get my wedding album developed - It's been almost a year for goodness sake
2. Develop an organization/cleaning schedule, and stick to it - No matter how tired I am after work
3. Pick 12 deserving books from my over-crowded shelves and actually read them
4. Write to my Meme every-other Friday
5. Purge my wardrobe and other formerly-beloved things that could use a better home - As well as recirculate and put to god use the things I can't live without
6. Have a Yard Sale - That stuff's got to go somewhere
7. Set up my guestroom and put it to proper use at least once this year - It is currently serving as the scary room full of misplaced junk that you see on shows like "Clean House"
8. Become an expert on Irish history and culture - For a third generation immigrant, obsessed about her roots, I know embarrassingly little about the beautiful county I (partially) came from
9. Cook or Bake one new thing a week - Topping the list are homemade pasta, chocolate mouse, and pork chops
10. Lose 5 pounds - or tone it but it's got to go somewhere, by exercising portion control and..just exercising
11. Put things away when I am done with them - sounds elementary, I know, but when your parents tell you it's an important habit to get into before you grow up, they are not kidding!
12. Master the art of extreme couponing
13. Decrease my sugar intake - Possibly the hardest since I'm such a sweet tooth, but I'm starting small, with my morning coffee
14. Drink more water and start drinking green tea - my skin needs a little more love
15. Become a better student and a better teacher by remaining organized - as well as getting of my you-know-what and getting stuff done
16. Get my rings cleaned once every six months
And possibly the most important...
17. Talk less and listen more!
Sure, I've lost almost two weeks headstart, but better late than never. Wish me luck!
1. Get my wedding album developed - It's been almost a year for goodness sake
2. Develop an organization/cleaning schedule, and stick to it - No matter how tired I am after work
3. Pick 12 deserving books from my over-crowded shelves and actually read them
4. Write to my Meme every-other Friday
5. Purge my wardrobe and other formerly-beloved things that could use a better home - As well as recirculate and put to god use the things I can't live without
6. Have a Yard Sale - That stuff's got to go somewhere
7. Set up my guestroom and put it to proper use at least once this year - It is currently serving as the scary room full of misplaced junk that you see on shows like "Clean House"
8. Become an expert on Irish history and culture - For a third generation immigrant, obsessed about her roots, I know embarrassingly little about the beautiful county I (partially) came from
9. Cook or Bake one new thing a week - Topping the list are homemade pasta, chocolate mouse, and pork chops
10. Lose 5 pounds - or tone it but it's got to go somewhere, by exercising portion control and..just exercising
11. Put things away when I am done with them - sounds elementary, I know, but when your parents tell you it's an important habit to get into before you grow up, they are not kidding!
12. Master the art of extreme couponing
13. Decrease my sugar intake - Possibly the hardest since I'm such a sweet tooth, but I'm starting small, with my morning coffee
14. Drink more water and start drinking green tea - my skin needs a little more love
15. Become a better student and a better teacher by remaining organized - as well as getting of my you-know-what and getting stuff done
16. Get my rings cleaned once every six months
And possibly the most important...
17. Talk less and listen more!
Sure, I've lost almost two weeks headstart, but better late than never. Wish me luck!
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