tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896040482205748492024-02-20T12:51:12.341-06:00The Ten Pound Club40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.comBlogger468125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-39318469285605131512009-08-26T07:26:00.002-05:002009-08-26T07:35:03.651-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">My blogsite will be under a new name starting Monday at:<br /><br /> 40-dayturnaround.blogspot.com<br /><br />I'm finally getting a few things done I've wanted to do for some time. I makes it hard when knowledge of computer-use is on a two-year old's level! My eyes glaze over when I listen to any kind of instruction!<br /><br />I hope this change won't be problem.<br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-68286663804884181812009-08-24T07:21:00.002-05:002009-08-24T07:32:59.044-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">What a nice weekend. It was quiet, yet busy enough to get a few things done--both business and pleasure!<br /><br />The weather has been so nice. I hope I take the time to enjoy some of it. Our garden is waning but still producing a little. I made a big batch of salsa this weekend using tomatoes, jalapenos, green peppers and onions from the garden. I added fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice and banana peppers (from a friend's garden!) to it as well. Of course, to give it "the heat", I added seasonings. It came out pretty good--but not as good as Chapala's!<br /><br />It was a good weekend.<br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-91655812756373442532009-08-19T07:58:00.002-05:002009-08-19T08:09:24.113-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">This week is flying by; I'm glad!<br /><br />It's not that I don't want to enjoy each day. It's that I have so much to do, and I need the weekend to get it all done. It's so hard to work full time and have any extra time leftover for anything else. (I do not know how these young mothers do it.) I try to take each day and not look too far ahead--but there are times when I fail desperately. <br /><br />My focus needs to daily be brought back to what really matters--a time-schedule, or people?<br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-41887730277764433432009-08-17T07:51:00.002-05:002009-08-17T07:58:11.178-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">It's obvious there are many things I've been neglecting--I've spread myself too thin.<br /><br />I'm having to do some back-pedaling and tie up more loose ends of my course work. That was discouraging to discover (not to mention the emotional impact of dragging out all the materials again). I have also neglected my good eating habits. Each new week I begin anew. <br /><br />I know things will all level out, but right now........<br /><br /><br /><br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-2122321641706469072009-08-11T08:03:00.002-05:002009-08-11T08:14:30.312-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">I didn't realize it has been so long between posts. <br /><br />My life seems to be in a state of being "between." I'm not really anywhere. I did finish my finals but haven't sent it in yet--still proofing it. I did talk to my boss but gave no definite time of quitting--only my desire to. I did talk to God about the sale of our daughter's house but want His timing--my trust is fully in Him.<br /><br />So, my life is hovering in the "between." I will, though, continue to "keep on" in the meantime.<br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-23540702904776141392009-08-04T07:51:00.002-05:002009-08-04T08:03:17.871-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">My eyes are not opening very well this morning--I started my finals last night!<br /><br />It's very hard and tedious. I have at my disposal all resources (I can find) to help me; but if you do not know what the "doctor" is saying (because of a hundred and one staged interferences), many hours can be spent listening to one word over and over, trying to hear anything (consonant/vowel) that will give you a clue. I finally wised up and went to bed after so many hours of it!<br /><br />But, today is a new day. I will stand firm--and move forward. <br /><br /><br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-20763382326587255022009-08-03T08:06:00.002-05:002009-08-03T08:19:17.415-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">I am heading toward a cross-walk in my life.<br /><br />I am excited, but I'm trying to stay level-headed and not get full of expectation. I do not know God's timetable for my life; He has a plan for me and knows when my direction should turn. I am to stand fast, not allowing the flesh to sway me. I know disappointment cracks the door to the flesh, and that's when my stand will weaken.<br /><br />I'm thankful for God's Word, ever-filling my mind with His promise, "I am with you always." <br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-49639143259710249772009-08-01T10:33:00.002-05:002009-08-01T10:39:34.365-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">It's hard to believe it is August 1.<br /><br />In three days, I will be "celebrating" my second year of employment. The celebration will be that I am entitled to another two weeks paid vacation! I have my request form already filled out and ready to hand to my boss on Monday. I don't want it to go back-to-back with my two weeks notice so want to put as much space between them as possible.<br /><br />Of course, the timing of the notice is not in my hands; I'm just lining my ducks up!<br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-57380978938408481772009-07-28T07:58:00.002-05:002009-07-28T08:13:32.216-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">I'm almost looking completion of my course in the face. It's a great joy!<br /><br />I don't know what the future holds (from all of this), but getting this part of the venture done is a huge weight lifted from me. I will, hopefully, begin taking my finals this weekend. It will be a long, lengthy ordeal; but it will be "the end!" <br /><br />I'm glad I didn't know how arduous this would be. God keeps some things from us for good reason!<br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-42131679274117698172009-07-27T07:57:00.002-05:002009-07-27T08:06:01.650-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">I've abandoned my post for awhile! I'm busily working on my course and am forgetting about the rest of my life!<br /><br />It's been a busy weekend, but this week at work will be more relaxing than usual. My boss is on vacation, for one thing. That always brings the temperature down a few degrees. I also have a helper for part of the week--what a difference that makes! <br /><br />I'm thankful for my job; I really need it. I am looking forward to the day I can give my two-week's notice, though. Only God knows when that will be, and He never makes mistakes. <br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-69500087233721849772009-07-21T07:46:00.002-05:002009-07-21T07:57:17.256-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">I have a new picture, and I have a new name for my blog--I just need time to get it all orchestrated!<br /><br />I have pulled one iron from the fire--completing my three-year term on the School Board--and will soon be pulling another big one out when I complete my medical transcriptionist course-work. Of course, the biggest iron will be when I can quit my forty-hour a week job! (A note of praise is I found out I have two more weeks paid vacation coming!)<br /><br />Time is precious; I'm seeing that (very) clearly. <br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-65058440802615299162009-07-17T07:57:00.002-05:002009-07-17T08:07:03.004-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">It's nice to be heading into the weekend and having a break from (the grind of) work.<br /><br />I accept this is all in God's hands (how long I work outside the home), and I see how God is using this to better-equip me for the next "assignment" He has for me. I have learned so much in the two years I've spent as salad/dessert cook. If there is much more for me to learn, then that's where I want to be.<br /><br />I love the peace the Spirit provides during this time of waiting.<br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-16678652956004060382009-07-14T07:52:00.002-05:002009-07-14T08:06:14.831-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">What a busy summer! Time has really gotten away from me.<br /><br />Six months ago I had lofty goals--and I was sure I would be on the other side of them by now. I'm still trudging toward them, none of them completed. It's hard when God "only" gives us twenty-four hours, (and the need to rest part of those hours). What parts of my day can I do differently?<br /><br />Choices. The ball is in my court.<br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-91600466419976861042009-07-08T08:03:00.002-05:002009-07-08T08:15:21.331-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">Getting back on target after vacation is not done overnight. Oh, for the zeal I had in the beginning!<br /><br />It's time to dig in and "refind" what has been lost. God loves to see response to His enablements. Taking that second helping (or large portion) is not a way to experience His ever-present provision. <br /><br />I need a renewing of my mind and notice all that God desires for me. <br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-37363521732707954822009-07-06T06:37:00.002-05:002009-07-06T06:52:25.304-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">Finally, vacations are over. I've done much damage. <br /><br />It is good to re-enter the real world where the ebb and flow has a schedule. Returning to work is challenging, though. To recapture the rhythm in getting the salads and desserts done on time will be interesting! The summer menus are full of fresh fruits and vegetables--all very time-consuming.<br /><br />So, with mixed feelings, I'm back.<br /><br /><br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-62649597660447339912009-07-01T07:50:00.002-05:002009-07-01T08:08:24.650-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">My first day back to work was full of blessings! <br /><br />All I asked for was strength to get it all done; God gave me more! He provided me with another set of hands most of the day, so my workload was cut in half. Today and tomorrow I have that same set of helping-hands, too. <br /><br />I marvel at the attention God gives to something as insignificant as "my day at the office."<br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-61289957159671377362009-06-30T07:42:00.002-05:002009-06-30T08:02:28.306-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">It's back to work I go. It's been a great two weeks!<br /><br />While on vacation, I had time to dig deeper into my desire for a healthier lifestyle. I did more reading and have a clearer vision of God's desire for each of us to be careful with what we allow to sway us. Oh, how quickly good intentions can be forgotten when the door is cracked to wrong influences.<br /><br />In this renewed awareness, I know I need to stay away from taking that first bite. <br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-77928587561995573672009-06-29T08:19:00.002-05:002009-06-29T08:27:26.288-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">It's good to be home! It was a wonderful vacation.<br /><br />This time of relaxation was such a blessing. We all needed it. Leaving the hustle and bustle behind for a few days is essential for strengthening mind, soul and spirit. I think that was all done--an overall reboot. I feel ready again to fly into action!<br /><br />God graciously provided (as the ten of us) had a memorable stay in the Sunshine State.<br /><br /><br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-54869924358961076282009-06-15T07:53:00.002-05:002009-06-15T08:03:14.034-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">Another speedy weekend is behind me. I have three busy days ahead of me, then...<br /><br />I'm on vacation for two weeks! I'm looking forward to that. I have a lot to accomplish, though, before I can leave. Sadly, I was scammed last week, so I have extra work to do so the bank can move ahead to do their next step to File a Dispute against the company. (I found out the hard way--nothing is free!)<br /><br />Life is certainly a classroom, and I still have much to learn!<br /><br /><br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-62408529011542919722009-06-12T08:02:00.002-05:002009-06-12T08:11:02.722-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">I'm so happy it's finally Friday--and payday!<br /><br />The weekend is fairly busy, unfortunately. It takes some of the fun out of Saturday. I'm looking forward to Tuesday, though--my last day of work for a couple weeks, plus I will get paid! I've never had that before and am so thankful for a two-week paid vacation.<br /><br />God has directed me down different paths (these past two years), but I constantly see His hand through it all.<br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-72102275052148586582009-06-10T06:12:00.002-05:002009-06-10T06:19:44.952-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">I've been getting up at 5:15 (instead of 6:15) and really enjoy the extra time I have in the morning before going to work.<br /><br />Something is always going to take your best energy, and that's what my job does. By the time I get home, I'm spent--especially the two days I have exercise class right after work. I feel God's challenge to get the most out of each day; and knowing I will be held accountable for my daily time decisions, I'm taking what I do more seriously.<br /><br />Some things are out of my control--but many things are not. <br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-73944776012044149702009-06-09T07:50:00.002-05:002009-06-09T08:03:27.241-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">Have you ever felt your cup "full to overflowing?"<br /><br />God has shown Himself to me in such ways that overwhelm me. Everyday He shows me new ways to be a winner. Even though I'm not using all He has already given me, He is giving more. He wants my body, soul and spirit to be healthy and remain pure--<br /><br />He wants me to succeed. <br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-39634349269924647812009-06-08T07:58:00.002-05:002009-06-08T08:08:49.918-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">Monday is here already. I think the day has come for three-day weekends!<br /><br />I'm getting back on target today; the weekend was lived somewhat sloppily. Sugar is now a daily battle. I love sweets---but they are doing such harm. To have the health I want, I need to go back to eating only fresh fruits as my desserts. I was very content, until I took that first bite! <br /><br />Sound familiar? <br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-30554157096329389122009-06-05T06:40:00.002-05:002009-06-05T06:48:57.684-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">This is a wonderful day. It is not only Friday; it is my husband's birthday! <br /><br />Our youngest is going to lunch with him, then we are going out for lunch tomorrow. We will fully celebrate this grand event on Sunday with a grill-out. It will be spent in his favorite way--surrounded by his kids and grandkids, and me!<br /><br />I am blessed to have a husband who has grown to become my best friend.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289604048220574849.post-10806263166726602832009-06-04T07:56:00.002-05:002009-06-04T08:09:28.157-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">It's wonderful to be filled with renewed hope!<br /><br />I know God has many situations come into our lives to allow us to become stronger and to grow in Him. In this past year, I've experienced several life-changing circumstances and soared through some--and struggled through others. I more readily notice the opportunities God puts before me. <br /><br />It is a blessed reminder, "He will never leave me or forsake me."<br /></span>40-dayturnaroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08177296977594862335noreply@blogger.com0