january 19th and i'm still moving. moving physically that is. exercise has almost become an ingrained routine in my nights. i have discovered once again the beauty in multi-tasking. the elliptical is my new best friend when i know i've got reading to do and an hour still to fill with exercise. i heard once that 21 days makes a habit. if that's so, here's to hoping my habit stays after school gets busy and homework and studying consume more of my time.
classes have begun and i again realize how much i love school when i'm not stressed out or too busy studying. i know that's coming later on, possibly next week even, but until those moments of anxiety hit, i'm trusting in God to reward me for my time well spent -- devotions and quiet time fill my mornings, classes throughout the day, work in the afternoons, and exercising and homework at night.
i feel more diligent in my studies and feel healthier. more awake and alert and ready to face each new day. i feel settled, not restless. energized and not drained. full with the Holy Spirit, and not wondering when i'll see God move in my life.
i see this year, 2011, as a turning point in my life. hopefully you too are continuing with your new year's resolutions and goals for this pinnacle year as well. good luck and keep on keeping on!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
let's just be honest
i am not afraid to admit it....i am a woman and therefore i am not the best driver this world has ever seen. granted, i think i'm more cautious and slower than most women, possibly even a good female driver, but i agree 100% that the male gender tends to be the better drivers. watch some videos on youtube and you will soon see that my assumptions are correct.
as a bit of a joke, the following is as section i found on a joke about female drivers. the following list are instructions for female drivers and how to use ATM machines.
1. drive up to cash machine.
2. reverse and back up the required amount to align car window with the ATM.
3. set parking brake, put the window down. find handbag, remove all contents on to passenger seat, finally locate the card.
4. tell girl friend on mobile phone that you will call her back and hang up.
5. attempt to insert card into machine.
6. open car door to allow easier access to machine due to its distance from the car. insert debit card.
7. re-insert card the right way.
8. dig through handbag to find diary with your PIN written on the address page.
9. enter PIN.
10. press cancel and re-enter correct PIN.
11. enter amount of cash required.
12. take a quick peek at yourself in rear view mirror.
13. retrieve notes and receipt
14. empty handbag again to locate purse and place cash inside.
15. write debit amount in cheque register and place receipt in back of chequebook.
16. re-check makeup.
17. drive forward 2 feet.
18. reverse back to cash machine.
19. retrieve card.
20. re-empty hand bag, locate card holder, and place card into the slot provided.
21. give dirty look to irate male driver waiting behind you
22. restart stalled engine and pull off.
23. redial person on cell phone.
24. drive for 2 to 3 miles.
25. release parking brake.
in all honesty.....watch out!
as a bit of a joke, the following is as section i found on a joke about female drivers. the following list are instructions for female drivers and how to use ATM machines.
1. drive up to cash machine.
2. reverse and back up the required amount to align car window with the ATM.
3. set parking brake, put the window down. find handbag, remove all contents on to passenger seat, finally locate the card.
4. tell girl friend on mobile phone that you will call her back and hang up.
5. attempt to insert card into machine.
6. open car door to allow easier access to machine due to its distance from the car. insert debit card.
7. re-insert card the right way.
8. dig through handbag to find diary with your PIN written on the address page.
9. enter PIN.
10. press cancel and re-enter correct PIN.
11. enter amount of cash required.
12. take a quick peek at yourself in rear view mirror.
13. retrieve notes and receipt
14. empty handbag again to locate purse and place cash inside.
15. write debit amount in cheque register and place receipt in back of chequebook.
16. re-check makeup.
17. drive forward 2 feet.
18. reverse back to cash machine.
19. retrieve card.
20. re-empty hand bag, locate card holder, and place card into the slot provided.
21. give dirty look to irate male driver waiting behind you
22. restart stalled engine and pull off.
23. redial person on cell phone.
24. drive for 2 to 3 miles.
25. release parking brake.
in all honesty.....watch out!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
happy 2011 to all
happy 2011 to all! i don't know how you managed to usher in the new year, but mine was filled with laughter and friends. what a wonderful way to begin a new year.
this of course is the time for resolutions. although every year there is always one or two picked out and tucked into the deep corners of my mind, this year i am determined to write them all down. yes, yes it is already january 1st and they are not yet written down, but i have a time picked out to do so this coming week, preferably monday or tuesday night after moving back to school and working at the office. this year i have realized how important written goals truly are and to inform others of those decisions in order to find accountability in those goals.
my goals are multiple this year, in hopes of creating a "new me" in 2011. physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, financially and relationally (i think that covers the bases). i no longer want to set unreachable and possibly impossible goals, but want to remember to make them realistic.
one of my goals is my attempt to rectify my past failures of this school year, specifically with keeping in touch with friends. i apologize to those people who feel i have lost contact amidst the busyness of school, but it will no longer be an excuse. a friend is always there. a phrase i often need to remind myself in order to steer away from selfishly shutting out the world when i find myself stressed out.
so to you who are also striving to set resolutions and goals for the new year, remember to make them reasonable and also meaningful!
happy new year!
blessings - rachel lynn
this of course is the time for resolutions. although every year there is always one or two picked out and tucked into the deep corners of my mind, this year i am determined to write them all down. yes, yes it is already january 1st and they are not yet written down, but i have a time picked out to do so this coming week, preferably monday or tuesday night after moving back to school and working at the office. this year i have realized how important written goals truly are and to inform others of those decisions in order to find accountability in those goals.
my goals are multiple this year, in hopes of creating a "new me" in 2011. physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, financially and relationally (i think that covers the bases). i no longer want to set unreachable and possibly impossible goals, but want to remember to make them realistic.
one of my goals is my attempt to rectify my past failures of this school year, specifically with keeping in touch with friends. i apologize to those people who feel i have lost contact amidst the busyness of school, but it will no longer be an excuse. a friend is always there. a phrase i often need to remind myself in order to steer away from selfishly shutting out the world when i find myself stressed out.
so to you who are also striving to set resolutions and goals for the new year, remember to make them reasonable and also meaningful!
happy new year!
blessings - rachel lynn
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