10 . 3 . 2013

Did anything interesting happen today?

Blah day. It was a half-eaten sandwich for lunch at my desk, coming home exhausted, eating a random dinner and running out the door to get to the next thing kind of day.

Did you learn anything new about yourself?

These last couple of days I have been thinking about boundaries and personal responsibility. My therapist asked me to think about the things that I am responsible for when it comes to myself and others. The key to this is boundaries. Dun-Dun-Dun. 

All of this has been brought on by having too many "irons in the fire" as my Mom says. The thing is ... all the irons are great and I love them. BUT it's time to let something go or else I will become a crazy person.

How do you feel about your relationship with God today?

Today I have spent a lot of time in prayer about my upcoming decisions as well as asking others to pray for me and with me. Having someone pray with me is a special treat and I am so thankful that I have people in my life to do that with.

Praying for the peace of Christ to rule in my heart today as I figure out what to let go and what to keep.

How do you feel about your relationships with people today?

Meh. Although tonight I was finally able to catch up with my roommate tonight and talk about everything that has been going on. We commiserated about life, celebrated her new job, and cheered each other on as we talked about the coming weeks!

Other thoughts or feelings:

This is something that I want to remember ...

10 . 2 . 2013

Did anything interesting happen today?

Worked all day, went to therapy on my lunch break and then after work went home for an hour to catch up on personal emails and things. Around 7 my friend and I got together for a late dinner. We hadn't seen each other in a couple months - which is a travesty! It was a cold and rainy night and I wanted something warm and cozy so I drove us to Gustav's for dinner & drinks. One of my favorite things is cheese fondue and Gustav's has some of the best!

Did you learn anything new about yourself?

With my how busy my schedule is lately I have had to start implementing at lease one full night where I can just be at home. Trouble is I don't have to time to start that until next week! : (

How do you feel about your relationship with God today?

Today I have been praying a lot for my friends and others that need to feel Jesus' presence. Praying for people helps me focus on Jesus and realize that life isn't about me.

How do you feel about your relationships with people today?

It was SO GOOD to have dinner with my dear friend and catch up on life. She is a friend from college and thankfully she has stayed in my life. She is the kind of friend that can make me cry from laughing so hard, is authentic and genuine, and gives the best momma bear hugs. Everybody needs that kind of friend.

Other thoughts or feelings:

Today I was talking to another friend of mine and we tried to set up a movie date ... I replied to her text by saying "...I don't have a free night until ... Oct. 16th..." 

HA. That is crazy. Something needs to be done about this.

9 . 30 . 2013

Did anything interesting happen today?

Work day & Ministry night. My day didn't end until 9:30pm. Lots of things that happened ... I guess the most interesting - or fun - would be that I got to chat with my Grandma tonight when I got home. She is one of my very favorite people and talking to her warms my heart. 

I love her so much. ❤ We talked about family and set up plans for our "Annual Family Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza" that will be happening in a few weeks.

Did you learn anything new about yourself?

I dislike confrontation. I actually I hate it. This is something that has been a recurring theme this September and of course it would happen on the last day of the month. However, I learned a secret to confrontation. Well two secrets. First, the word "confrontation" doesn't represent the act well. I have picked up and started using the phrase "having a truth telling conversation" which I believe is more accurate. Most of the time when confrontation needs to happen it is because the truth needs to be expressed. Second, in order to feel prepared for a "truth telling conversation" one should ALWAYS pray before hand. Not just shoot up a desperate plea to heaven and say, "HELP!" ... but to actually stop, breathe, and seek God, stand in His Presence, and absorb His wisdom.

How do you feel about your relationship with God today?

I feel blessed by Him today. There were multiple occasions todays where I was able to take moments out of my day to spend time in prayer for various things. I am grateful that I work at a Christian University where praying with co-workers is encouraged! I am also grateful that I work in a ministry at church where prayer is a priority as well. So much of the day is "go-go-go" and pray has this special way of slowing me down and helping me re-focus on Jesus & the reason I am going & doing.

How do you feel about your relationships with people today?

I feel drained today. Mostly in a good way. I was able to pour out love to the woman in my group tonight, with the help of my fabulous co-facilitator, team, and ministry leader.

Other thoughts or feelings:
Tomorrow is October 1st! I don't think I've ever been more excited for a month to be over. September was the month of "confrontation & decisions" ... I'm hoping October will be a month of "new things, joy, & rest". 
I am hopeful for this new month.