Be Thankful
Be thankful you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful you don't know everything,
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
Because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
Because it means you've made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life full of rich fulfillment comes to those who
Are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
And they can become your blessings.
~Author Unknown~
***HAPPY THANKSGIVING***
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
winterizing
it's fixin' to get COLD here in new england. if you know me, you know i have a SEVERE DISLIKE for cold. so, i'm trying to find things that will make winter more bearable. it has been suggested that i take up a winter sport; but, i haven't found a hockey class for adults yet...
anyway, i figured if i'm going to be indoors i might as well cycle, so today i bought myself a trainer:
speaking of cold... when my feet are cold i am miserable. as a kid if my feet were cold i couldn't sleep, so my mom would have me soak my feet in a warm bath then put on thick socks. tonight i had the "feet so cold i'm miserable" syndrome so i soaked them in a warm bath and thought of my mommy
although i did survive five weeks of cold last january, i'm a little worried about this winter. i have a feeling i'm going to be needing to buy more fuzzy socks and some flannel pajamas.
anyway, i figured if i'm going to be indoors i might as well cycle, so today i bought myself a trainer:
speaking of cold... when my feet are cold i am miserable. as a kid if my feet were cold i couldn't sleep, so my mom would have me soak my feet in a warm bath then put on thick socks. tonight i had the "feet so cold i'm miserable" syndrome so i soaked them in a warm bath and thought of my mommy
although i did survive five weeks of cold last january, i'm a little worried about this winter. i have a feeling i'm going to be needing to buy more fuzzy socks and some flannel pajamas.
LESS THAN A MONTH 'TIL TEXAS!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
i'm tired... my house is a mess... i've been working 16 hour days... i haven't ironed in weeks... i have ladies fellowship on saturday and i need to figure out something to cook... my job kind of sucks right now... i have Bible study to complete, Sunday School to prepare for....
just when i get completely overwhelmed i remember:
i have a paycheck, a roof over my head, food in my fridge, people who love me, a Savior who died for me
Lord, forgive me for my selfishness. You are so good to me and have blessed me beyond measure.
Thank you.
Psalm 103:2
Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things
just when i get completely overwhelmed i remember:
i have a paycheck, a roof over my head, food in my fridge, people who love me, a Savior who died for me
Lord, forgive me for my selfishness. You are so good to me and have blessed me beyond measure.
Thank you.
Psalm 103:2
Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
delicious
today was a not so good day at work so i decided to make myself dinner. it was the one thing in my day that i didn't ruin.
ta-da:
acorn squash filled with jasmin brown rice with walnuts and cranberries. very fallish and perfect for the season.
ta-da:
acorn squash filled with jasmin brown rice with walnuts and cranberries. very fallish and perfect for the season.Sunday, November 1, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
oops...
yes, i know i've been terrible at bloggin lately. but, i have been working A LOT. so, here is a quick summary of my life (yes, it will be in list format because i like organization... makes me feel a little more in control):
1. i started going to BSF on Monday nights... i like being back in a structured Bible study
2. my mom came to visit!!! unfortunately, i have no pictures. not too happy about that. BUT,
a. she brought me salsa verde chips, mexican rice, and coffee... i'm pretty sure she had more food in her suitcase than clothes.
b. she bought me by christmas present... much needed new running shoes
c. we had the perfect weather while she was here
d. we went to newport and saw the mansions... did the cliffwalk and toured a couple inside
e. we hiked the blue hills with allison, malarie, and allison's mom
f. we went grocery shopping at least twice and made some lasagna for me to freeze. i have more food in my apartment than i have ever had.
g. we did the tufts 10k for women with 7,000 other ladies
h. my mom successfully rode the subway by herself to the airport
3. i've found my weeks are much more tolerable when i don't work the weekends so i've taken the last couple of days and done some things for myself
a. yesterday i babysat mal and whitney, made chili and vegetable soup to freeze, and made an apple pie completely from scratch
b. today allison and i went to the ymca after church and played some pickup basketball with the boys. we dominated and it was awesome.
5. i bought my first snow shovel today. seriously snowing hard core outside right now. i may have to turn on the heater in the near future.
6. my small group for church was canceled for the third week in a row...this leaves a void in my week
1. i started going to BSF on Monday nights... i like being back in a structured Bible study
2. my mom came to visit!!! unfortunately, i have no pictures. not too happy about that. BUT,
a. she brought me salsa verde chips, mexican rice, and coffee... i'm pretty sure she had more food in her suitcase than clothes.
b. she bought me by christmas present... much needed new running shoes
c. we had the perfect weather while she was here
d. we went to newport and saw the mansions... did the cliffwalk and toured a couple inside
e. we hiked the blue hills with allison, malarie, and allison's mom
f. we went grocery shopping at least twice and made some lasagna for me to freeze. i have more food in my apartment than i have ever had.
g. we did the tufts 10k for women with 7,000 other ladies
h. my mom successfully rode the subway by herself to the airport
3. i've found my weeks are much more tolerable when i don't work the weekends so i've taken the last couple of days and done some things for myself
a. yesterday i babysat mal and whitney, made chili and vegetable soup to freeze, and made an apple pie completely from scratch
b. today allison and i went to the ymca after church and played some pickup basketball with the boys. we dominated and it was awesome.
5. i bought my first snow shovel today. seriously snowing hard core outside right now. i may have to turn on the heater in the near future.
6. my small group for church was canceled for the third week in a row...this leaves a void in my week
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