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| I saw Jesus |
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| Traditional trip and picture. Rio May 2014 |
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| Copocabana as seen from Sugar Loaf |
Friday, May 30, 2014
Rio May 2014
Boot Camp
I am up and moving!
Moving to a new place is really hard. It took me a long time to make friends in Indianapolis, and we moved right after I had a couple. Now we are living in a place where I am mostly home with the dog.
To make friends, and get my health on track, I went to my very first ever boot camp. It was hard, tiring, and so wonderful. It felt so good to use my muscles again, and to meet others with like minded goals. I need something to get me out of the house occasionally, and working out just seems like the best way to do that.
I have been changing the way we eat, and Peter and I have started to incorporate a workout into our Jesus time. This has been a huge blessing. It's fun to sweat together, and see how far we can push ourselves to outdo each other in reps. (I only win because my weights are smaller).
What a blessing to feel my muscles stretch and grow. What a blessing to be using the body that God has given me. I have started a Get Fit program for the summer, and I hope that will help keep me on track. Since I do not want to be the one to lose the least, and not learn anything, it's good motivation for me.
Anyways... I am truly blessed to be learning so much more about myself. I also ate dinner at 3:30 pm.
Moving to a new place is really hard. It took me a long time to make friends in Indianapolis, and we moved right after I had a couple. Now we are living in a place where I am mostly home with the dog.
To make friends, and get my health on track, I went to my very first ever boot camp. It was hard, tiring, and so wonderful. It felt so good to use my muscles again, and to meet others with like minded goals. I need something to get me out of the house occasionally, and working out just seems like the best way to do that.
I have been changing the way we eat, and Peter and I have started to incorporate a workout into our Jesus time. This has been a huge blessing. It's fun to sweat together, and see how far we can push ourselves to outdo each other in reps. (I only win because my weights are smaller).
What a blessing to feel my muscles stretch and grow. What a blessing to be using the body that God has given me. I have started a Get Fit program for the summer, and I hope that will help keep me on track. Since I do not want to be the one to lose the least, and not learn anything, it's good motivation for me.
Anyways... I am truly blessed to be learning so much more about myself. I also ate dinner at 3:30 pm.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
5 months in...
I know my image of what 30 was supposed to look like was a bit dream like.
When I was 20, I thought 30 was sooo far away. Haha. The other day, I accidentally told someone I was 22. I then did the math, and I haven't been 22 in 8 years! I thought by 30 I would have elementary aged children, have a house (with a pool??), and a husband who did all the yard work.
Well, here I am. I have that amazing husband, but am to the point of not really wanting kids anymore, and we are still renting an apartment. I am unemployed, and living in a state that I never imagined God would take me. Kentucky!! Where is that???
It's crazy how our plans for life go up in smoke. I hardly even remember all the plans I've made that didn't work out. That's how awesome my life has worked out! I look back at what I thought life would be, and what it actually was. I wouldn't change a thing... except maybe having that house with a pool. :)
I also look back at who I was at 20, 22, 24, 26, 28... I definitely would change who I was from 20-26. Those years were crazy. The single 20's are hard on women. It really messes with our psyche. I can't blame the world for my complete insanities, mess ups, and bad decisions. I can however, own up to them, and make sure I learned from them. I can use the long lost friendships as motivation to work hard at my relationships. I can remember not to let life get me down, or create drama where there shouldn't be any.
As I start my 30's, I want to own up to who I am. I am working on changing a few things, and I know it's a never ending process of growth. I am OK with that. I am content staying home with the dog. I am happy to cook and clean and serve my husband and my God. Whatever plans He has for me, I will honor Him. The only plans I'm making in my 30's are everyday decisions that mean health and happiness.
When I was 20, I thought 30 was sooo far away. Haha. The other day, I accidentally told someone I was 22. I then did the math, and I haven't been 22 in 8 years! I thought by 30 I would have elementary aged children, have a house (with a pool??), and a husband who did all the yard work.
Well, here I am. I have that amazing husband, but am to the point of not really wanting kids anymore, and we are still renting an apartment. I am unemployed, and living in a state that I never imagined God would take me. Kentucky!! Where is that???
It's crazy how our plans for life go up in smoke. I hardly even remember all the plans I've made that didn't work out. That's how awesome my life has worked out! I look back at what I thought life would be, and what it actually was. I wouldn't change a thing... except maybe having that house with a pool. :)
I also look back at who I was at 20, 22, 24, 26, 28... I definitely would change who I was from 20-26. Those years were crazy. The single 20's are hard on women. It really messes with our psyche. I can't blame the world for my complete insanities, mess ups, and bad decisions. I can however, own up to them, and make sure I learned from them. I can use the long lost friendships as motivation to work hard at my relationships. I can remember not to let life get me down, or create drama where there shouldn't be any.
As I start my 30's, I want to own up to who I am. I am working on changing a few things, and I know it's a never ending process of growth. I am OK with that. I am content staying home with the dog. I am happy to cook and clean and serve my husband and my God. Whatever plans He has for me, I will honor Him. The only plans I'm making in my 30's are everyday decisions that mean health and happiness.
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