Yesterday, as I perused Pinetrest I became very motivated. There is something to be said about images. As, I looked at the health section I looked at all those fit women with cute bodies and sexy curves and then looked at mine. Where did those abs run off to? Where was that cute body I had in High school and when I dated my husband? Did it take some kind of vacation? Did it decide it like it better there then with me? Well, I sat down and made a 17week workout schedule, along with goals and a drinking schedule of 8 glasses of water. Good-by coke! I will miss you but, my abs won't!!! When I put my 17 week schedule on the calendar as well I learned that it would be right up to the summer time. At the end of 17 weeks I wrote evaluate self and make new exercise plan. I am hoping I will look better in a swimsuit this summer and just feel better. I am happy to say that I have stuck by my schedule but, it has only been two days. However, today I had another thought. If I was minimizing my weight why not unclutter the house as well? Get more organized and just live better in general. So, being the big list person that I am I sat down and made a plan to start decluttering and reorganizing. Today's project was the pantry, fridge, spice cabinet and some of the garage. Along, with sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and exercising. I was going to stop giving excuses! I want that cute body back!!
So, tomorrow begins the garage and I have a feeling craigslist is going to end up being my best friend as I declutter our lives and put things up that I no longer need in the house. I have a feeling it may take a week just to work on that area. That will give me time to figure out what room I will take on next. I am thinking the kitchen, since it is right by the garage and work it that way. Who knows. All I know is that we have way to much that we don't use and it needs to go!!! Whether it is fat or excess stuff in the house it has got to go!!!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Compelled
Usually, when I take my kids to school we jam out to my Ipod. Recently however, we have been listening to the radio. I can tell you that it wasn't because we needed a change in the morning routine, my husband's Ipod connection broke and since he has close to an hour commute one way I ended up giving him mine to use until, we get a new one for him. I must admit it was grudgingly at first but, I am glad he has it now to make his commute easier, after all he does it for us. So, here I was listening to a certain radio station on the way home when I heard a story. The caller had called asking for advice. She had dated her boyfriend all through high school and was upset when he broke off their relationship to go to college. Ten years later they ran into each other at a mutual friends wedding and picked up where they had left off. (Talking, laughing, etc.) However, she is now engaged to another and the wedding is in six months.She is now wondering what it? What should she do?
I am sure that you are reading this and have some advice for this woman as well. : ) I normally don't call into radios stations on things like this but, this morning I felt compelled to. To my surprise I got through and talked to someone who then told me to hold on. I held on for what seemed like forever, many things were going through my mind and how was I going to word them? Finally, I heard the DJ ask me my name and my advice. The moment was here and I was scared! I hate talking in front of people! It terrifies me! I took my courage and knew that I had something to say and I needed to say it. In my nervous voice I said this," Marriage is meant forever. There shouldn't be what if. What if I did this? Marriage is hard enough to start out with what if. There can be no what if and the person you marry deserves your whole heart!."
It was over I had said my peace, well somewhat. lol! I have very strong views when it comes to marriage. It is important that you know that you are making a covenant with God and your spouse. It is until death do you part and your significant other deserves you whole heart. Marriage is tough. I never said it was easy but, you and your partner can get through it by working it out together and knowing that it is commitment to one another. You have to be in the mind set that no matter the trails and hardships that you encounter you are in until death do you part. It may sound grim, but trust me it is not.
My husband and I go through things but, we both had made a commitment to God and one another that we will put him first and then the other. It is amazing the things you can do when you do that. I tend to be selfish at times (I am human) but, when I stop and think and put my husband first above me good things happen. There are so many things that I could talk about and bible verses that talk about marriage right now but, I will save them for another time.
The thought I leave you with is something my friend and mentor taught me about marriage and it has stayed with me now for years and I truly believe it has made a difference in my marriage. I was struggling with the fact that I liked my hair short and my husband did not. She told me this, "It was not my hair but, my husbands." (Yes, I am sure you are having the same reaction I did to this comment.) She shook her head and said, " When you married you became his and he became yours. So, if he likes your hair longer than keep it longer. If he wants you to wear make-up, wear make-up, if he wants you to lose weight, lose weight. If you want him to shave his face, he should keep it shaved, it you like a certain hair cut on him then he should get it, if you want him to lose weight, he should."
It is simple ladies, we get lost in the day to day of things and forget the physical things we did to attract him in the first place. Men are visual and we need to make sure we meet that need or we open the door for someone else to meet it for him.
As, I read this I have no idea how I came about talking about this. Like I said I have a lot of views when it comes to marriage. May God bless you and may your life be enriched!
I am sure that you are reading this and have some advice for this woman as well. : ) I normally don't call into radios stations on things like this but, this morning I felt compelled to. To my surprise I got through and talked to someone who then told me to hold on. I held on for what seemed like forever, many things were going through my mind and how was I going to word them? Finally, I heard the DJ ask me my name and my advice. The moment was here and I was scared! I hate talking in front of people! It terrifies me! I took my courage and knew that I had something to say and I needed to say it. In my nervous voice I said this," Marriage is meant forever. There shouldn't be what if. What if I did this? Marriage is hard enough to start out with what if. There can be no what if and the person you marry deserves your whole heart!."
It was over I had said my peace, well somewhat. lol! I have very strong views when it comes to marriage. It is important that you know that you are making a covenant with God and your spouse. It is until death do you part and your significant other deserves you whole heart. Marriage is tough. I never said it was easy but, you and your partner can get through it by working it out together and knowing that it is commitment to one another. You have to be in the mind set that no matter the trails and hardships that you encounter you are in until death do you part. It may sound grim, but trust me it is not.
My husband and I go through things but, we both had made a commitment to God and one another that we will put him first and then the other. It is amazing the things you can do when you do that. I tend to be selfish at times (I am human) but, when I stop and think and put my husband first above me good things happen. There are so many things that I could talk about and bible verses that talk about marriage right now but, I will save them for another time.
The thought I leave you with is something my friend and mentor taught me about marriage and it has stayed with me now for years and I truly believe it has made a difference in my marriage. I was struggling with the fact that I liked my hair short and my husband did not. She told me this, "It was not my hair but, my husbands." (Yes, I am sure you are having the same reaction I did to this comment.) She shook her head and said, " When you married you became his and he became yours. So, if he likes your hair longer than keep it longer. If he wants you to wear make-up, wear make-up, if he wants you to lose weight, lose weight. If you want him to shave his face, he should keep it shaved, it you like a certain hair cut on him then he should get it, if you want him to lose weight, he should."
It is simple ladies, we get lost in the day to day of things and forget the physical things we did to attract him in the first place. Men are visual and we need to make sure we meet that need or we open the door for someone else to meet it for him.
As, I read this I have no idea how I came about talking about this. Like I said I have a lot of views when it comes to marriage. May God bless you and may your life be enriched!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Possibilities of Tomorrow
A new journey begins as I adjust to being a stay- at- home mom and all that it entails! I have always worked some kind of job. Mainly it has been in the retail business so, I am used to working all kinds of crazy hours and going zero to sixty. Even when I decided to go into Baking it required the same kind of requirements. Things like having to work weekends, nights, Holidays and missing things like Soccer games, Boy- Scouts, Church, Holiday's with Family, Movie nights and the list goes on. Now after managing retail stores and trying to run a my own Bakery I am now learning to adjust to a new life style of toys, diapers, cartoons, etc. instead of invoices, decorating supplies, displays, etc.I have always enjoyed the fast paced atmosphere. I must say it is a total 360 and I am not sure what I am supposed to do with myself, to be honest. That is why I decided to write this blog as I learn the joys and challenges of being a stay- at- home mom.This is my personal journey as I adjust to this new life style and embrace the possibilities that I have in front of me. I encourage your input as well as your stories! I am excited what this will be and the possibilities that await me. I won't lie, I love hanging with my two year old day to day and my nine and twelve year old after school but, it has it's ups and downs. The saying that I keep telling myself daily is, " Don't sweat the small stuff." That little saying has made a big difference in my life. After all I am in God's hands. I have to believe that I am here in this life style because he wants me to slow down and to see the important things that I am missing. Childhood is but a blink and then it is gone. I am learning to appreciate it and enjoy the time I have as well as, the possibilities of tomorrow.
I hope God blesses you and yours.
I hope God blesses you and yours.
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