Have You Found It Yet?
It seems a relatively simple matter, is not it? And many believe that we could probably respond to its relatively easy aspect of our lives that we give much thought to. For some, the answer is money, for others, love, happiness, security and so on. All this is very noble research in their own right and worthy of all, but today the completion of the quote of the day I was thinking about something. How many of us really know, or even stop to consider what is the actual difference between research and willing?
As the English proverb says rightly "taken into account: you can not find what you do not play, but how can you really get? Where to start? And how do you know when you find what you are looking for? Personally, I find it a bit difficult of a concept that I know what I want, but I’m actually looking for it, or am I just let my life by the time? Many people I met or whose blogs I subscribe to seem to have a strong desire for things they think what they want from life, but they are actually seeking them? And what is the difference between the two?
According to the Oxford Dictionary, search is defined as follows:
• Look verb (past and past part. Recherchée 1) try to find or obtain. 2 (search) to seek and find. 3 (try to) or if you want to try to do. 4 ask.
The desire on the other side is defined as follows:
Desire 1 • name of a strong sense of wanting to have something or want something to happen.
• verb 1 strongly wish you want. 2 archaic request or begging.
The difference is striking to me and, therefore, it becomes clear he does not want something, we must try to find and obtain for ourselves. For me, this return to the whole process of setting objectives and formulate action plans. The goal is our desire and the action plan is our quest, the guidelines, we will take is to "search."
Therefore, what brings us back to the original question, what are you looking for? Challenge you, do you really want to find or not it really just bad? As we have established here today, there is a world of difference between the two and thus achieve a sense of fulfillment in this life, I think it is essential to address this May disconnect can exist only in part of your success.
I know I’ll be.
It is Often the Simplest Things
Yesterday evening, I learned how to knit big boys. Gabe is using a coil (caps) and Zach did both knitting needles! Ben wanted to have fun on the way, with lots of help, he made a little finger knitting. When he tired of me that had spread to my fingers and ended at its desired length. It is now a sea serpent dragon, snake cross. Ben loves such toys. Since knitting spirit that we were, I got out of needles and cotton and son started to brush my skills with a laundry. Next? A sweater for me. There is something very satisfying about knitting that I had forgotten. I took my knitting several times throughout the day – a line here, a few lines – and almost every time Zach made his too. It is surprising with itself gained speed every time. It provides on the first draft of a scarf, but he already has a thought for knitting backpack carrier for Noah to his puppy in. I hope this interest in knitting hard – at least for a while. Maybe they will be able to do so in the van without getting motion sick! As for me, I never want to stop knitting and I wonder why I ever made. I think I was under the illusion that I had no time for her, but today, I thought about all the possibilities are there for the knitting of the day – on a curl, seated near a sick child, listening to a boy reading, knitting and chatting side by side in the van, the garden, watch a movie while waiting for an appointment, change of Oil … … .. Think of all the sweaters that I might be wearing!
The sweater is what stops me! I have a lot of sweaters in my life! Big image of dreams and goals that seem so big, I can not by him. I freeze and do nothing. It is something that I am at work these days – focusing on the meaning of small steps that are necessary to achieve the major goals and dreams. It’s amazing how much more productive, I (we) am (is). Rather than wait for some time to achieve the ideal of the whole thing at a time I can take small steps daily, weekly, monthly and suddenly the goal is accomplished! In the process, each day is much richer and more rewarding for me, and I think that for everyone. I know at least that it makes me happier when I am feeling happy and productive, I feel I am a better mom. I am currently a sweater, thinking so slow at a time – at unraveling.
What Out, Here I Come
One day before the year 2009 is to us. 2008 provided me and many others with high, low, and intermediaries. However, I am ready to move forward to 2009. We have all the changes it is a new baby, marriage, or a new job, be grateful for. However, there will also poverty, homelessness, and death always in the world. The new year is almost upon us and that is why I make changes and goals for me. I hope we can all think that we can make changes, the help we can give to others, and true grace that God gives us all. So … Here is my list for 2009:
1) Stop chattering as I am working with my co-workers all the time and when I’m with people who do it. I am guilty of membership and "denigration" to my colleagues, so I need to know that God loves them as much as any other, no matter what they are like, how they deal with situations and what happens in their lives.
2) To continue the construction and re-establishment of links: I made new friends here in the region of Des Moines. I also have friends in the Waterloo / CF area. My goal is to continue to build on the relationships that I made here in the Des Moines area and become involved with a Bible study here to continue building my relationship with Jesus Christ. I also wish to return to the Waterloo / CF and continue to re-build and maintain relationships that I have there.
3) Do not drink as much pop: Since I am descended from the region of Des Moines, I was consumming a lot of Mt Dew, Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Coke, Sprite and other POPs. I hope I can finally stop drinking pop on a regular basis, but I’ll have to take small steps in that direction. I will replace pop with more water, tea and sometimes coffee. I’ll try to go to a pop one day, but who knows, it could start with zero.
4) Start recording of music: My Mac Garage Band, so I’ll use this software. I do not know when I’ll start recording, but hopefully it will be sometime in 2009. I’m really psyched to write new songs and put music to it. I became very passionate about this recently and I can not wait to develop some records and really much time and effort.
5) Continue to understand what God wants me: This is extremely difficult for me now because I’m not sure what type of what I want to do in 2009. I do not know if I want to go to graduate school in journalism, working for a non-profit organization, or another so that God opens for me. I just need to trust him, give my thoughts and prayers for him continue to grow and be rooted in His Word, and be patient and hope for the future while taking my life one day at a time .
6) Training for Dam Dam: I decided to run the 13 miles Dam Dam in June. That means I have to begin training in January. I’m exacerbated to do and it takes physical and mental preparation for this, and I am ready for the challenge. The longest race I ran it before the 6.2 miles Midnight Madness in Ames. I am not for the competition and earn the Dam Dam, but I’m here for fun and see if my body can "resist" this punishment.
Well this is my last post for the year 2008. I hope you all a safe and happy New Year and May we continue to put our hope and our trust in God for the year 2009. So I leave you with the artist and that I will have new albums in 2009
To Your Success
And if I sit here on the eve of the last day of the year. I am one of those "who reflects on the past year and all the things I did not do. The number one item on my list – NOT LOSE! I can not remember when I did not lose weight on my list of resolutions. There was not to blame anyone but myself and I never want anyone to feel sorry for me.
I’m fat because I like to eat! In addition to being a Latina (everything we do food) with those built in curves, I realized that I eat, if I am happy or sad. Food is my friend – independently. And now? More kidding me that the scale is broken because it moves – or – get off my ass and move!
It makes me crazy when I watch Biggest Loser or read "half their size." I wonder – "what the hell is wrong with me – is it so difficult that I can not do? Not at all – I’m lazy! Its so easy to be comfortable in the skin, but at the same time, feel so bad.
I’m not sure what it is about food – mostly sweets – that I want. When it comes to eating meals, I do very well. I can eat chicken / vegetables, etc … but I am snack. I love the junk, you can get one of the stores! Oh, and I do not need a reason to snack – I do because I have programmed myself to eat continuously. It is as if I am not happy if I do not have something in my mouth.
So why the blog? Maybe if I make myself responsible for this blog, to all potential readers, I might take me more seriously. Of course, I want to look good, but now I want to feel better. This year I had more pain and noticed that it was much more difficult to take with my 2 years than it was several years ago. Although I have no problem with my age, going a little slower sucks! Apart from that – I was fat for at least 30 years of my life. I need to prove to myself that I can beat the weight. Geez, how many years I’m going to lie to myself and then feel the shit on the New Years Eve?
Change my diet must be a new way of life for me. I need to take time to read the labels, or search for how to prepare healthy meals. I need to take the time to go walking, weight and work on my arm. I will not deceive me and being the first 10 books. It takes more than that – I WANT IT need more than anything I wanted in a very long time. It is my daily mantra.
So the difficult part – now I’m 240 lbs! YEOW – that’s what it’s there for everyone to read the Internet and be mortified. I am, but if I do it right, next year this time, I would be happy to be 180 lbs strong.
Here is my problem to you – join me on the way down … … to be serious and share the ups and downs with me. Do not be fooled, this blog is not become a "thin Minny" – it is becoming more active and healthy. If not now – when?
Time to Take Stock
Well, this will be my last payment for this topic. The last inventory that I want us to see is the God of stocks. The question is, where have you seen God work this year? In the middle of everything that happened for you this year, what you do. Sometimes when we are in the midst of a difficult period, we can see that God is here with us even if we know that mentally we are not always feel in our minds. It is still there. When we get through time and can look back things are much clearer. We can see more clearly how God was at work for us. Sometimes when things go well we are not always enough to think about God. We just think that things are going well, because we are smart or talented. Again, God is there beside us.
What was the greatest blessing that you received this year? When we look at everything that happened that offers you the most? God does great things in our lives. He uses other people to bring blessing and sometimes it just moves in our minds and makes us aware of him in a new way. Think about what this great moment has been and will continue to hold him.
Finally. What did you learn about God? We must always keep moving forward and try to learn more about God. It is still waiting to prove to us if we just continue to try with all our heart. What was one of the things you have learned. Maybe you came to a realization of all that God really loves you. Maybe you realized that it is personal to you and needs you have in your life.
What is belief was reinforced this year by the things you witnessed? We always have this idea of how God works in our lives and in this world. What do you see that belief confirmed. Maybe you’ve seen another example of the provision of God in difficult times. Maybe you’ve seen his loyalty, despite the mistakes you made.
What is the conviction that has been tested this year? Maybe God is not inside your little box. Perhaps you have been convinced that God must do something for you and it did not appear in your calendar or in the way you wanted to do. God can not be placed in a box. We must let our beliefs about it be based on biblical truth, not just sentiment.
Wish you good evening.
Thank you to join me.
You Need to Have a Plan
Poor Mr. Wonderful. He came tonight to the next question, "Honey do you think we can paint the room album this weekend?" Mr. Wonderful was difficult to say "No" ho-hums it, and make apology and most of time can put me off, not this time. I have a plan. He rolled his eyes when the sentence out of my mouth.
I take over the small room, to my book room of the basement, painting the small room, decorated Ikea and prepare to become a Stampin Up demonstrator 2/1/09. I have a month to all. That is a plan.
1. Create a new blog for Stampin Up Business (I named the new blog A Stampin Mama) is a work in progress …
2. Paint a small room (not sure of any color)
3. Move the book room on the floor
4. Create a room television Lyss and Lena in the old book room
5. Help Lena Shane take the old hall of the basement
Seeing is a plan, you roll your eyes as Mr. Wonderful?
Reflecting and Looking Forward
Well, the year is a little more. Another day. It’s a hell of a year, a year of milestones for our family. Come with me now and we’ll take a trip in the past … ..
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As I said, it was a year of milestones. I hit the big 40 this year, which is quite incredible. Each year I am blown since adolescence I remember, I never live to 30. But here I am. Still kicking. And 40 is the right one! I’m still listening to rock and wearing leather jackets, the jamming of the motorcycle battery and if it is a good thing! But I can certainly feel maturation. I guess it’s about time. And notice I said not to have the maturity and old!
My child has hit her sweet 16 this year, which for a child who came to me, should be absolutely frightening. But it is much more to do that I run was his age. She is taking care of business, has good friends, is incredibly talented and creative, and I’m really proud of her.
The last step was that Michelle and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary, which is surprising given that 6 months before I got married, I swore I would never marry. Life changes in a heart beat, is not it? He was a great 20 years and I can honestly say that we are closer than ever.
So, what happened this year? I did some traveling. I spent two weeks in Ethiopia with a fantastic group of people. I ate goat and various others are not (and not very tasty) food. I played music for African children. It was a time I will never forget. I also took an epic 1500-mile bike race of my brother by NorCal and Oregon. It was a great moment not only for the race, but going out with my brother and get to know a little better.
Spiritually, it was a good year too. Our group has continued to grow and now has something like a dozen guys in him. It is really cool hanging with those guys and learn more about God and each other as well.
But of course there is no good news in 2008. Michelle laid off and we lost an important part of our income. However, I believe that God teaches us in difficult times, and I learned a ton of what it really means to my family through this time. I also learned that if you are faithful and obedient, God disposes. Every time.
While, in a word, was 2008.
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So what will happen in 2009? Who the hell knows? I feel it’s going to be tough. So my plan is simply to follow Jesus, the best I can do, and see where it leads me. It is not always easy to do, but it sure sounds good. I seem to have a habit of crashing the moment I think I’m incorruptible. But then, so I need him.
I will not make any New Year’s Resolutions this year. They are usually stupid things I never seem to respond to (and you do not, do not lie). Instead, I just keep my head in and doing. And if my friends and family notice a change in me, so I know I’m really accomplished something. And if I do not know …. well, you know not even you? See how it works? I am so clever.
So, so long in 2008, Hello 2009! I hope it is a rocking year for you all!
Just Sleeping Through It
Well, the last two days were really quite boring for me. I get up at 9 10ish (hey I am one of the first up! Not bad for a college kid) and then sit around the house most of the day. I’m going to Marengo Ridge with the dog for 1-2 hours per day. I am happy to find some exercise anyway. Especially as I read what is sometimes interrupted by a movie, eat, or video games. Life is pretty boring. I am not saying that I do not like being at home, I need a lot of luck and love for a moment, but now it’s going a little too tedious. Most people in the school seemed to be saying that their lack of Concordia life but I do not really desire too, again.
Getting Into the Swing of Things
There are more than a month since I posted something here. I call the end of the term (Right again! Either I am much smarter than me when I was at William and Mary or the state university system in Oregon is very poor!) followed by the church budget issues, but covers only about 2 weeks. If I wanted to be really pathetic, I blame on the weather, too, that I could not post because I was blocked by snow is a bit lame.
The truth is, well, there are two truths. The first truth is that I had the display, but not here. I have periodic updates on the bread in the oven for more on my other blog. However, I promised you all that I would not get all the baby-brained here (as well as to realize that my political rants should probably remain on the blog of my family bed and stay here where my audience is more friends who have points of view and unknown).
The other reason is less noble. I am addicted to Facebook. Every opportunity I have to write something deep and meaningful that will have an impact on everyone who read (ha!) Is stolen by the relentless run Sudoku Challenge and the abduction of my Studmuffin, Miss Kerry and the good doctor . It’s pathetic, really … .. (If you wish to find me, look. I’m always looking for challengers and abducted Sudoku!)
I’ll try to do better. I will not make a new year resolution because I believe that 2009 will be a busy year of adjustment, at least from March. But really, I’ll try not to go more than a month yet ….
Just Got Back
Hello!
Well, my Dears, just to be back yesterday Christmas in Wisconsin with my mother’s side of the family. I love them dearly!
Always fun.
This time, we have:
Made 8-foot tall snowmen and a wifesnowmen, babysnowmen and many dog and snowchildren snow and snow turkey. We named Bailey their families.
found Narnia
-Find a bear den
played three men and a little Hiney (and cried laughing again)
-hung out with the family
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It is good to be true. and relax with your family and laugh with people you love.
While there, my cousin and I talked and she asked me if I felt like I could better integrate into another period of time.
She thought she could better integrate into the 60’s-70’s. Hippy (minus the drugs), do not worry, love, peace, all that jazz. I believe in better shape in 30 or 40 years.
For some reason, this really interests me … and I can see me walking down the streets, drinking a glass bottle of cola, will swing on Friday evening, and sing on Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.
yep.