And the riddikulus list of resolutions begins....

So, Here it is...

My list of New Years Resolutions. There are quite a few, but If I can get even one of these to stick I'll be better off for it.

Grouped by Category.

@ the Throne
I am joining up with anyone else who wants to do the 2 verses a Month Memorization challenge Cassi posted on her blog. I know the basics, but need to plant God's word more firmly into my heart. I like the fact that you get to pick which verse you are going to memorize.

I am also committing to spending more time just BEING in the Lord's presence. I have confessed that the just sitting there part of this is difficult for me, but I have learned over the last few months how important this is. And I need to get to the point where I can not be so antsy when I try to just be.

@ Home
I need to keep my spaces more clean and organized. I have found that disorganization leads to me being cranky and doesn't ease my stress levels at all. This includes my car. I don't think I am going to make it to the By New Year's Day deadline I set for getting it clean, but I am making major progress.

@ School
I need to finish my grad school apps.

I also need to finish my paper in a timely manner.

I need to complete my hours for Dr. Talamante.

I need to get my paperwork straightened out so I can register for classes.

@ Work
I think work is pretty good. I need to be able to come up with some cool crafts this year.

@ Church
I need to continue to build relationships with my teenagers. I love them, but sometimes I feel out of my league when it comes to relating to them.

@ Myself
I am going to work on losing at least 20 pounds this year. More would be amazing, but I could be happy with 20.

I need to be more social. I may not like it, but I guess it needs to be done.

I was recently told by a good friend that in order to love others as I love myself, I should love myself more. I don't not love myself, but am always more comfortable putting everyone first, sometimes this leads me to do things that bring me harm. I am going to try to assert my needs more. I do not want to end up as a spoiled brat, but there are times, when I just need to put myself first. (I sound so freaking spoiled just writing this)

I have jokingly mentioned training for a 5k walk. I would have to work on being able to do this without killing myself, but it is a concrete way to add one of the few excercises I am allowed to do into my daily routine.

pre new years resolutions

I have 2

to get my room cleaned and

to clean out my car

if you've seen either you know it needs done

My post new years resolutions will be posted soon

Monster Cheese and Onions

SO today I went to work, where we suffered through yet another day of no heat. But I still had a little bit of fun, even though we were all Chilly Willy status.

After that I went to Sarah's house. Then we went to the British store where I bought Lemon Curd for my amazing moonbeam cookies, and my favorite Chocolate buttons. I love the chocolate buttons.

After that we went to Jo Ann's where we bought felt to make our own versions of ugly dolls, I made a not so ugly yeti that is almost done. As soon as he is I will post a picture.

Then I went to the store where I shopped like a relatively healthy thinking person by avoiding the center aisles and shopping around the outside of the store, and I bought ingredients for three yummy meals. Now All I have to do is decide which one I feel like making tonight.

My options are Spaghetti with Italian Sausage
French Onion Soup with yummy Muenster Cheese and Bread and Salad
or Salad and a grilled ham and cheese sandwich

The last option is fastest but the first one sounds amazing
whatever I dont do tonight between the sapghetti and the soup I will do tomorrow. Oh well, off to figure out dinner...

I know it's been said many times, many ways...

Merry Christmas to you!

My holiday has been basically amazing. I will be sure to post more later.

Oh and if you go see Marley and Me, bring some tissues...

WoooHooooo!

I got my grades. This was by far the worst semester I have ever had. Last fall was pretty sucky, but at least I didn't feel bad for the entire semester. But this semester I did. However, I got an A in my Humanities: War and the Human Experience class. I got a B- in my US Since 1945 class. That is sooo exciting. I was seriously worried for a while that I was not going to pass this class. But I not only passed, I passed with a B-!!!! So Exciting. (well, not ordinarily, but this semester, I'll take it! ;) )

Next Semester I will have two History Classes, Film as History & Terror and Totalitarianism. I really like both professors and it will be a nice last semester. I also have two GE classes to take that I would rather not, but oh well, you gotta do what you gotta do.

Happy Christmas Eve!

What's This

Listening to Christmas Music, Cooking some yummy lasagne for dinner, Decorating the tree, wrapping gifts, I think I may have just gotten in the holiday spirit... :) Finally!

I did however, not only brave the insanity that was Target this evening, but I walked the whole time. No magical electric cart for me today. (I usually grab one it makes it easier for me to shop without killing my back) I was originally upset, but I figured that I could do it, and that I would just sit down in the middle of an aisle if I needed to. But I made it. I probably shopped for about 40 minutes and then I was so done.

What is not a win, however is that they were sold out of the amazing 15 dollar crock pots, which is what I was after. Oh well, I got some fun stuff anyhow.


This year I have been attracted to the song O Come O come Emmanuel. It satrs out powerfully with the line about:
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.

And continues with amazingness such as:
O come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death’s dark shadows put to flight.

Tonight I was listening to the song and I do believe it was the first time I had actually heard the part about putting death's shadows to flight.
All I could think was WOW! That is so so powerful. I love my Jesus. He came:
To Ransom Captive Israel (and everyone else)
To Teach us the poaths of Wisdom
To Save Us from Hell and Give Us victory over the grave.
To put the shadows of death to flight.
To open wide our heavenly home;
To Make safe the way that leads on high,

And to be and do so much for us, it is the complete opposite of a wordly ruler who rules so that others may serve him...

The last stanza just hits me as appropriate for the day:
O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of all mankind;
Bid Thou our sad divisions cease,
And be Thyself our King of Peace.

Amen!


Thats it for today!

Today

Today I am waiting for grades.

I am also watching Get Smart and Tropic Thunder.

I am doing Laundry.

I am cleaning up the house, including my room.

I am decorating the tree.

All in all I am enjoying the solitude.

I feel very responsible but at the same time am enjoying the fact that I am still in my pajamas. at 2:30 in the afternoon... Bliss I tell you, sheer bliss...