I LOVE this. It is from my Beth Moore study on Paul.
"Help me not to see You through the lens of legalism, nor others through the lens of judgement. Help me instead to experience the reality of being a new creation."
Monday, September 27, 2010
{I think I am enjoying}
the exhale portion.
I'M EXHALING.
finally!
I am starting to feel the changes.
It's about time, since I gave my notice in April and my last "official day" was May 31st. After well over a year of agony in reaching that decision.
When you take into account I did no contract work for the firm for several weeks in June, the entire month of July and most of August and the fact I scheduled very few sessions for July and August {only the have-to ones} AND I AM JUST NOW feeling it? That lets you in on how far behind and out of balance I was in every aspect of my life.
But, I think that I {along with the family} are finally reaping the benefits from that gut-wrenching, scary decision.
and, a few of those benefits:
*not sitting at the computer until the wee hours of the morning on a pretty much daily basis. which equates to = sleep.
*being totally caught up on orders {& sales tax reporting, whew!!}
*PLAYING with the kids and not having anything in the back of my head
*sitting in an MD's office {or my car reading} and not having an anxiety attack that I should be a my desk or knowing that means I will be up all night reviewing records
*cooking
*cleaning
*soaking in more of Bible reading/study
*starting a new Bible Study tomorrow during morning hours
*being caught up on edits
*not living in a state of "frazzlement"; i intended to make up a new word
*ENJOYING my family
*i think i'm a little more pleasant to be around by aforementioned family ;) although you may want to ask them?
*drum roll.......my billing for the firm is caught up. BEFORE the due date. I can't remember the last time?
*running errands without stress {you know, 'should be at my desk}
*the inquiries are still coming in, and I am only taking a certain "number" because I have to stay very balanced there as well or all of this is for not. I have learned to say no and have realized it doesn't kill me. And, the phone still rings.
*i am having a little more time to focus on me: diet and exercise. still working on that!
The list could go on....and much of the above will mean nothing to anyone but me. State taxes - that's a big deal. Billing - huge.
My sessions have been beyond busy of late - but, it's just a busy time. October is much more balanced. A few in November. Two weddings in December. And, NOTHING from Jan until mid-March in order to prepare for next year and once again, re-evaluate.
Happy girl!
I'M EXHALING.
finally!
I am starting to feel the changes.
It's about time, since I gave my notice in April and my last "official day" was May 31st. After well over a year of agony in reaching that decision.
When you take into account I did no contract work for the firm for several weeks in June, the entire month of July and most of August and the fact I scheduled very few sessions for July and August {only the have-to ones} AND I AM JUST NOW feeling it? That lets you in on how far behind and out of balance I was in every aspect of my life.
But, I think that I {along with the family} are finally reaping the benefits from that gut-wrenching, scary decision.
and, a few of those benefits:
*not sitting at the computer until the wee hours of the morning on a pretty much daily basis. which equates to = sleep.
*being totally caught up on orders {& sales tax reporting, whew!!}
*PLAYING with the kids and not having anything in the back of my head
*sitting in an MD's office {or my car reading} and not having an anxiety attack that I should be a my desk or knowing that means I will be up all night reviewing records
*cooking
*cleaning
*soaking in more of Bible reading/study
*starting a new Bible Study tomorrow during morning hours
*being caught up on edits
*not living in a state of "frazzlement"; i intended to make up a new word
*ENJOYING my family
*i think i'm a little more pleasant to be around by aforementioned family ;) although you may want to ask them?
*drum roll.......my billing for the firm is caught up. BEFORE the due date. I can't remember the last time?
*running errands without stress {you know, 'should be at my desk}
*the inquiries are still coming in, and I am only taking a certain "number" because I have to stay very balanced there as well or all of this is for not. I have learned to say no and have realized it doesn't kill me. And, the phone still rings.
*i am having a little more time to focus on me: diet and exercise. still working on that!
The list could go on....and much of the above will mean nothing to anyone but me. State taxes - that's a big deal. Billing - huge.
My sessions have been beyond busy of late - but, it's just a busy time. October is much more balanced. A few in November. Two weddings in December. And, NOTHING from Jan until mid-March in order to prepare for next year and once again, re-evaluate.
Happy girl!
{turn around}
to my monday, monday.
After I left my 45 minute estimated wait that turned into 1.5 hours for key programming only, stopped by the pharmacy and returned home - I had a fairly productive day. Yay!
Then, I picked up pizza for dinner, homework was finished and the boys and I have played outside since. LOVE this weather.
I also started a new Bible Study while sitting outside with them...Beth Moore's "Paul" 90 Days on His Journey of Faith.
I am likely the very last person on the planet to do this study.
But, WOW! I am loving it. Do not want to put it down. But, I have two boys in the tub who are giggling so much it is a clue to go investigate, a house that needs to be picked up (well, cleaned, but I'm only planning a pick up), a back pack/binder that needs to be in place for tomorrow and a whole host of other things that need to be done.
But, I think I'll go join in on the giggling!
Nite!
After I left my 45 minute estimated wait that turned into 1.5 hours for key programming only, stopped by the pharmacy and returned home - I had a fairly productive day. Yay!
Then, I picked up pizza for dinner, homework was finished and the boys and I have played outside since. LOVE this weather.
I also started a new Bible Study while sitting outside with them...Beth Moore's "Paul" 90 Days on His Journey of Faith.
I am likely the very last person on the planet to do this study.
But, WOW! I am loving it. Do not want to put it down. But, I have two boys in the tub who are giggling so much it is a clue to go investigate, a house that needs to be picked up (well, cleaned, but I'm only planning a pick up), a back pack/binder that needs to be in place for tomorrow and a whole host of other things that need to be done.
But, I think I'll go join in on the giggling!
Nite!
monday, monday....
*i am sitting @ the toyota dealership for the 2nd time in less than a week. waiting for a new key to be programmed. i purposely failed to document dropping my key into a public toilet last week. i'll leave it there. i wish i could say i did.
*keys are very expensive.
*very :(
Sunday, September 26, 2010
{throwing in the towel}
more like, a load or two.
I got up and showered this morning, woke the boys up and discovered a very sick little dog with a kennel that was in need of a huge clean-up job.
Kennel cleaned.
Dog bathed and dried.
2nd shower for me.
Got the boys showered, dressed and fed.
{Scott had been having terrible nausea throughout the night, which is not uncommon for him}
Within 4 minutes of walking out the door.
I heard.......
"Mommmmmmmieeeee"
Evan had a very upset tummy.
We are back in our comfies and I pray it is all very short-lived.
It's Sunday. I should not be surprised. This is #3 in a row for illness.
I got up and showered this morning, woke the boys up and discovered a very sick little dog with a kennel that was in need of a huge clean-up job.
Kennel cleaned.
Dog bathed and dried.
2nd shower for me.
Got the boys showered, dressed and fed.
{Scott had been having terrible nausea throughout the night, which is not uncommon for him}
Within 4 minutes of walking out the door.
I heard.......
"Mommmmmmmieeeee"
Evan had a very upset tummy.
We are back in our comfies and I pray it is all very short-lived.
It's Sunday. I should not be surprised. This is #3 in a row for illness.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
{mark, get set, go!}
i started C25K tonight.
and, survived.
that's a good thing.
and because i had it loaded to my phone, i also got to listen to some great music at the same time.
that made it a tad better.
you know i detest sweating.
but, i got over that fast.
actually looking forward to day 2.
that's weird?
given, it was not that difficult being day 1.
but hoping to reallllllly stick with it.
and, survived.
that's a good thing.
and because i had it loaded to my phone, i also got to listen to some great music at the same time.
that made it a tad better.
you know i detest sweating.
but, i got over that fast.
actually looking forward to day 2.
that's weird?
given, it was not that difficult being day 1.
but hoping to reallllllly stick with it.
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