Sunday, February 28, 2010
Working on getting organized
This evening I am hoping to get started on organizing all my pen pal supplies. I am going to take it one step at time becuase its going to be a difficult process because I am just not organized at all or patient enough to see it through. I am going to start by alphabetizing all the people I currently write too. I think putting them on index cards will be the easieast way to keep track.
The love Dare Journey
Yesterday love dare one was going good until my husband decided to call me an idiot for supposedly throwing his CD in the console in the car.I did not throw it.I placed it in there nicely. I so wanted to tell him to stop calling people idiots. When he does that he is saying his way is the right way and everyone who doest see it his way is stupid.Calling someone an idiot is just very cruel. But I remebered the Love Dare and just said "I am sorry" It was very hard to do but I did it.
I think Love Dare #2 will be easy today. But with my husband it is always hard to say.
I think Love Dare #2 will be easy today. But with my husband it is always hard to say.
Love Dare #2
In addition to saying nothing negative to your spouse again today, do at least one unexpected act of kindness.
Kindness is love in action. Kindness is how love ACTS to maximize a postive circumstance.Patience avoids a problem, kindness creates a blessing. These 2 sides of love are cornerstones on which many other attributes are built.
When you are operating kindess, your are careful how you treat your spouse, never being unneccessarily harsh. You are senstive and tender. Even if you have hard things to say, you will bend over backwards to make your rebuke/challenge easier to hear.
Kindness inspires you to be agreeable instead of being obstinate,relunctant or stubborn, you cooperate and stay flexible. Rather than complaining, you look for reasons to compromise and accomodate.
Kindess thinks ahead. The kind husband/wife will be the one who greets first,smiles first, and forgives first. They do not require the other to get his/her act together before showing love. When acting from kindness, you see the need and then make your move.
Wasnt kindness the first thing that drew you to your spouse in the first place? Werent you expecting to enjoy thier kindness for the rest of your life? Didnt your mate feel the same way about you? Even though years can take the edge off desire, your enjoyment is still linked to the daily level of kindness expressed.
Kindness is love in action. Kindness is how love ACTS to maximize a postive circumstance.Patience avoids a problem, kindness creates a blessing. These 2 sides of love are cornerstones on which many other attributes are built.
When you are operating kindess, your are careful how you treat your spouse, never being unneccessarily harsh. You are senstive and tender. Even if you have hard things to say, you will bend over backwards to make your rebuke/challenge easier to hear.
Kindness inspires you to be agreeable instead of being obstinate,relunctant or stubborn, you cooperate and stay flexible. Rather than complaining, you look for reasons to compromise and accomodate.
Kindess thinks ahead. The kind husband/wife will be the one who greets first,smiles first, and forgives first. They do not require the other to get his/her act together before showing love. When acting from kindness, you see the need and then make your move.
Wasnt kindness the first thing that drew you to your spouse in the first place? Werent you expecting to enjoy thier kindness for the rest of your life? Didnt your mate feel the same way about you? Even though years can take the edge off desire, your enjoyment is still linked to the daily level of kindness expressed.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Love Dare Day #1
Although love is communicated in a number of ways,our words have reflect the condition of our heart. For the next day resolve to demonstrate patience and say nothing negative to your spouse at all. IF the temptation arises, choose to say nothing at all. It's better to hold your tongue than to say something you will regret!
Love is patient! When you choose to be patient you learn to respond in a postive way to a negative situation. You are slow to anger. Love begins to help you extent mercy to those around you.Patient brings calm to the storm.
No one likes to be around an agry person.Anger never makes things better.It usually generates more problems. But patience stops things in thier tracks. It clears the air.
If your spouse offends you do you quicky retailate, or do you stay under control? Do you find anger is your emotional default? If so,are you spreading poison rather than love?
As sure as lack of patience will turn your home into a war, the practice of patience will foster peace. Patience is where love meets wisdom. Patience helps give your spouse permission to be human. It understands everyone fails. When a mistake is made, it chooses to give them more time than they deserve to correct it. It gives you the ability to hold on during the tough times in your relationship rather than bailing out under pressure.
Can your spouse count on a patient partner? Can they know locking thier keys in the car will be met with understanding than a lecture? Few people are hard to live with as an impatient person.
Love is patient! When you choose to be patient you learn to respond in a postive way to a negative situation. You are slow to anger. Love begins to help you extent mercy to those around you.Patient brings calm to the storm.
No one likes to be around an agry person.Anger never makes things better.It usually generates more problems. But patience stops things in thier tracks. It clears the air.
If your spouse offends you do you quicky retailate, or do you stay under control? Do you find anger is your emotional default? If so,are you spreading poison rather than love?
As sure as lack of patience will turn your home into a war, the practice of patience will foster peace. Patience is where love meets wisdom. Patience helps give your spouse permission to be human. It understands everyone fails. When a mistake is made, it chooses to give them more time than they deserve to correct it. It gives you the ability to hold on during the tough times in your relationship rather than bailing out under pressure.
Can your spouse count on a patient partner? Can they know locking thier keys in the car will be met with understanding than a lecture? Few people are hard to live with as an impatient person.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Goal Number #3
As you can see I am tired of not being happy so I am setting some goals for myself.I am going to try my hardest buy if I dont meet them I know I gave them my best shot.
I would really love to be more organized at home.IF I could get more organized at home I would be able to save more time and accomplish more.I think I spend more time catching up and trying to find things than I do anything else.Here are the first 5 things I would like to get organized at home:
1. Pen Pal Supplies - I love to write letters but get so overwhelmed by everything it takes to stay organized I just give up.I am going to organize and get back in touch with old friends.
2. Our Bedroom - It is very disorganized with clothes everywhere.Its supposed to be a place to get a good nights sleep.So that is what I want to make it agian.
3. My Office Area - I am going back to school and starting to do more work at home projects. I want to be able to enjoy the area if I am going to spending lots of time there.
4.My Reading Area - AKA night stand. I wont to organize the books I want to read.Plus I want a way to organize after I read.I post all books already read on BookMooch so I need a resting place until they get sent out.
5. Pantry - I want to my pantry repainted and organized for when I find bargians.I am hopefully going to be able to stock up more with the money I save.
I would really love to be more organized at home.IF I could get more organized at home I would be able to save more time and accomplish more.I think I spend more time catching up and trying to find things than I do anything else.Here are the first 5 things I would like to get organized at home:
1. Pen Pal Supplies - I love to write letters but get so overwhelmed by everything it takes to stay organized I just give up.I am going to organize and get back in touch with old friends.
2. Our Bedroom - It is very disorganized with clothes everywhere.Its supposed to be a place to get a good nights sleep.So that is what I want to make it agian.
3. My Office Area - I am going back to school and starting to do more work at home projects. I want to be able to enjoy the area if I am going to spending lots of time there.
4.My Reading Area - AKA night stand. I wont to organize the books I want to read.Plus I want a way to organize after I read.I post all books already read on BookMooch so I need a resting place until they get sent out.
5. Pantry - I want to my pantry repainted and organized for when I find bargians.I am hopefully going to be able to stock up more with the money I save.
The Love Dare
I do not take many things as serious and as sacred as I do my wedding vows.I when I said I do,I meant them.I love my husband with all my heart. I know he is the one I am supposed to be with.He completes me in everyway.He helps keep me grounded and I really do need that. I never thought I would meet a guy I would feel so comfortable with and would never be able to imagine my life without.Then I met my husband and he completely turned my thoughts and world upside down.
After 13 years of marriage we have had our ups and downs.Some times have been really hard but some moments have been the best and make the worst times all worth it. I want to work on making our marriage even greater.
I know that he is not one to try new things so I am going to do the Love Dare all on my own and see what a difference it can make in someone life.I will be starting with Day One tommorow.
After 13 years of marriage we have had our ups and downs.Some times have been really hard but some moments have been the best and make the worst times all worth it. I want to work on making our marriage even greater.
I know that he is not one to try new things so I am going to do the Love Dare all on my own and see what a difference it can make in someone life.I will be starting with Day One tommorow.
Goal Number #2
My second goal and one of the hardest I will try to accomplish is lose 160 pounds.I love to eat.I eat when I am happy,sad,bored and even when I am hungry! LOL I am tired of not being able to buy cute clothes.I have gotten to the point I loathe clothe shopping.Which in turn makes me not want to go anywhere becuase I have nothing decent to wear. It is a bad downward spiral that I want to get out of.
I will continue to blog about journey on this wieght loss trip I am talking.
Goal - 160 pounds
Beginning wght - 220 pounds.
I will continue to blog about journey on this wieght loss trip I am talking.
Goal - 160 pounds
Beginning wght - 220 pounds.
Goal Number #1 for 2010
yes I do that 2010 has already started.That just shows how behind I always on and how I love to procrastinate.Its the story of my life. So anyway now that I have pleaded my case I will tell you my goal.Drum roll please! (Stop its kind of annoying)
I want to read 50 books by December 31st.This one goal I know I can reach if I put my mind to it.I love to read.I used to be a book worm when I was younger.Then I met this great thing called the internet and lost all my interest.I want to get that passion back.I already have read a few books so I am on my way.
1.Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
2. Black Rose by Nora Roberts
I will be adding more as time progesses!
I want to read 50 books by December 31st.This one goal I know I can reach if I put my mind to it.I love to read.I used to be a book worm when I was younger.Then I met this great thing called the internet and lost all my interest.I want to get that passion back.I already have read a few books so I am on my way.
1.Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
2. Black Rose by Nora Roberts
I will be adding more as time progesses!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Learning to be content
One of the things I learning to do is be content with myself and life.I tend to always compare myself to others.For some reason I always fall short.I think it really is no way to live.I think we are given different lots in life and things are not all the same for everyone.
I do know that I am very fornuate to have a loving and wonderful husband.We have been married 13 years.I would not change any of it for a million dollars.I know he is the one I met to be with and could never see myself with anyone else. Its hard to believe I found that one person I love to be with.I never thought that will happen.
We have a great 12 year old boy.He is a handful and a challenge but I think that keeps us on our toes. He is our pride and joy.He is my husbands mini me.
I have great friends that I know are there when I need them. That is not always something I had in my life.So its a refreshing change.I actually feel like I fit in somewhere.I feeling I would never take for granted.
The last thing is a family that is some what grounded for the most part.We dont have the typical dysfunctional family.
So I should be very content in my lot in life!
I do know that I am very fornuate to have a loving and wonderful husband.We have been married 13 years.I would not change any of it for a million dollars.I know he is the one I met to be with and could never see myself with anyone else. Its hard to believe I found that one person I love to be with.I never thought that will happen.
We have a great 12 year old boy.He is a handful and a challenge but I think that keeps us on our toes. He is our pride and joy.He is my husbands mini me.
I have great friends that I know are there when I need them. That is not always something I had in my life.So its a refreshing change.I actually feel like I fit in somewhere.I feeling I would never take for granted.
The last thing is a family that is some what grounded for the most part.We dont have the typical dysfunctional family.
So I should be very content in my lot in life!
Lazy Afternoon
I am sitting here watching American's Idol. I just got back from the chiropractor and figured I should relax a little bit and let it set in. I didnt get to watch it becuase Chris was home and he is a remote control hog.I let him be last night since he was sick and under the weather. Plus I didnt get home until almost 8 pm. I had take Zack to his swimming lessons.He needs to learn to swim to advance in Boy Scouts.IF he doesnt advance he wont be able to take the First Class Trip.They are going to Texas to see the Lady Lex.He is so excited. Now I need to step up and take on some more jobs so we can afford the trip.Chris's paycheck is all spoken for.I so hope we will be able to swing it.I have all the confidence in the world that it will happen.
I did have a interview Monday for a dietary aide/cook job.ITs here in town and only 5 minutes away from the house. I would love to be so close to work.It would save gas and the hours are awesome. I would be working days execpt every other weekend.So I dont have to worry about leaving Zack that long at home.He is enough to stay home now but he tends to do naughty things sometimes. I will find out tommorow if I get it or not.
I did have a interview Monday for a dietary aide/cook job.ITs here in town and only 5 minutes away from the house. I would love to be so close to work.It would save gas and the hours are awesome. I would be working days execpt every other weekend.So I dont have to worry about leaving Zack that long at home.He is enough to stay home now but he tends to do naughty things sometimes. I will find out tommorow if I get it or not.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Starting Over
I feel like lately I am just not happy and feeling very lost in awhile.I love being able to stay at home and take care of my husband and son but I need more than that. I feel like I am in a rut doing the same things over and over and I am doing them on autopilot.
I want to get back to having a job of my own and feeling like I am contributing in some way be it small.I also want to finish my Medical Billing and Coding Associate Degree that I had started.I hope by getting back into in blogging I sort out my feelings and help set goals so that I can still make 2010 the best year yet in my and my family's life.
I want to get back to having a job of my own and feeling like I am contributing in some way be it small.I also want to finish my Medical Billing and Coding Associate Degree that I had started.I hope by getting back into in blogging I sort out my feelings and help set goals so that I can still make 2010 the best year yet in my and my family's life.
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