TGIF!!!

Oh, how I love Fridays. I get to wear jeans to work. I spend time thinking of how I will get to spend my weekend. There is an overall sense of relaxation; knowing that the end is in sight! Sure it's just temporary; just a pause. Yet it rejuvenates me!

I am thinking of starting a second blog strictly for my new health journey that I've ventured on. Not a diet. Not "training" (because training comes to an end eventually). But permanent change. I've had years and years of poor habits. Honestly, I've had lots of bad habits in all areas of my life. I am doing my very best to take charge of my life. To be gracious and be brave at the same time and conquer these small habits (that add up to be a huge disorderly life).

I'm working out, I'm eating healthy, drinking my water, trying to get enough sleep, trying to keep my living space clean, trying to have a balanced life... Normally when I venture out on a new journey, I am so hyped and believe that I can conquer the world. I am facing these changes with a bit of humility this time, I guess. I realize that I can fall on my face in a heartbeat. I know that permanent changes must be made. I know that my lifestyle has to change. I know that's not going to be easy. And I KNOW it's going to take a LONG time (I didn't get this way overnight - it's been 35 years of poor habits). But I'm doing my best to take it one day at a time. Pray for me in my quest, if you think about it. :)

Things with J are still going fabulously :) We see each other pretty much every weekend. After several months together, though, we're starting to settle in a bit; we realize that we have our own individual needs and loved ones as well, and take time apart from each other when needed to take care of our own needs. I am so grateful for him. He is by far one of the very best things that has ever happened to me. Thank you, Lord, for this precious, precious man...

I'm still LOVING school! I'm about 7 weeks into it and, as everything else in my life, I have a long way to go. But I'm doing my best and learning a lot. I think just possibly, I've finally found what I want to be when I grow up! Sheesh! It's taken long enough!

I'm feeling a lot of gratitude today. Life is good. I am blessed. I am grateful.