Today's Song: "Thousand Things" by Disciple
Weeks have gone by since my last post. Not much has changed since, but tomorrow is my last day at the gym. I finally made the decision to leave. There are too many reasons why I had to. It starts with finding more time in my day and having time to work on me. It also allows me the time to make more money at my real job. I will miss the people. But, the building I have to move on from. I have been stagnant far too long.
Today has been my first full day off from work without any big plans, so I am finally getting more organization done. That alone should help me feel so much better about everything. I'm not sure what direction I am headed from here, but this change is good. I still have much I want to get done. There is so much more I'd like to get done! I'm thinking, though, at this point of the evening I should probably take the dog for a walk and make some dinner! I hope to be back to write more soon, perhaps tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Song for today "Glory Defined" by Building 429
Today is the beginning of lent for all the Catholics out there. My brother's girlfriend is one of those, so it meatless for today and Fridays. I asked her this morning if I could still have egg whites and fish. She said yes, so I told her "welcome to my life," since I've not been doing so great with animal meat.
When I asked her what she was giving up for lent, she replied that she simply wanted to do better about going to church every weekend. My brother is probably partially to blame for that one; I hope he can help her to do that despite his work schedule.
...
Yesterday I moved in the last couple pieces of furniture that I had in my parent's garage. There were two more boxes of cleaning materials and dishes and glassware that are now sitting in the middle of my bedroom. What to do with them? What to do? So, I am reorganizing today. Yoga is still on the list of things to do for today as well, in preparation for my group ex Centergy training that is all too fast approaching.
I'm working the rest of the week, mostly from one job straight to the next, but I have training sessions on the list. This mostly means my days may just be getting longer, which with the time change may just work. Summer weather is on its way, which means I need to be reaching my goals now, without excuses! [And, I should be getting in the pool, right? Making those appointments with Laura are on my list of things to do as well!] ... I just sent an email.
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In other news, my brother chuckled this morning at the fact that I had our college address memorized, as he was filling out another application. I said back to him that I've filled out enough apps to be able to remember it. The fact that I've filled out more applications to places outside of Michigan should be no surprise. I just find it amazing that this is what it has all come to: me ready to leave the land I've called home for a new challenge, for new work. Here's to filling out yet another application. I hope one day soon this process will find itself postponed for a few months or so. :D
Today's application goes out to Richmond, VA :P
And, as always: Love life!
When I asked her what she was giving up for lent, she replied that she simply wanted to do better about going to church every weekend. My brother is probably partially to blame for that one; I hope he can help her to do that despite his work schedule.
...
Yesterday I moved in the last couple pieces of furniture that I had in my parent's garage. There were two more boxes of cleaning materials and dishes and glassware that are now sitting in the middle of my bedroom. What to do with them? What to do? So, I am reorganizing today. Yoga is still on the list of things to do for today as well, in preparation for my group ex Centergy training that is all too fast approaching.
I'm working the rest of the week, mostly from one job straight to the next, but I have training sessions on the list. This mostly means my days may just be getting longer, which with the time change may just work. Summer weather is on its way, which means I need to be reaching my goals now, without excuses! [And, I should be getting in the pool, right? Making those appointments with Laura are on my list of things to do as well!] ... I just sent an email.
...
In other news, my brother chuckled this morning at the fact that I had our college address memorized, as he was filling out another application. I said back to him that I've filled out enough apps to be able to remember it. The fact that I've filled out more applications to places outside of Michigan should be no surprise. I just find it amazing that this is what it has all come to: me ready to leave the land I've called home for a new challenge, for new work. Here's to filling out yet another application. I hope one day soon this process will find itself postponed for a few months or so. :D
Today's application goes out to Richmond, VA :P
And, as always: Love life!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
"Worth It All"
Can you believe that the time change is just days away! Spring is on the way!
I have even better news: I am four days off of the omeprazole. This excites me thoroughly. Diet is back on track, despite still staying away from most land animal meat. Oatmeal, in the form of stove cooked steal cut oats, has been put back on the daily menu. It's so far so good.
The cycling training, on the other hand, is kicking me in the rear! I am beat daily with this, song after song, again and again. I'm doing my best to learn the tracks and the music, focusing on one at a time. I know the real challenge is just getting on the bike again and again. Video tape in another month?
I have yet to make updates on the physical goals I set a month ago. To be completely honest, I may have hit the weights two or three times since the goals were set. Working at a gym means nothing when I'm not motivated to get back in there at the end of the day. I will get these shoulders back where they were. And, there's plenty of other work to be done.
Short update for today. I'm hoping to work on that video again, getting down all the cues at least. And maybe later, I might go back up to the gym to practice a bit... or lift weights. ;) It's great being me.
I have even better news: I am four days off of the omeprazole. This excites me thoroughly. Diet is back on track, despite still staying away from most land animal meat. Oatmeal, in the form of stove cooked steal cut oats, has been put back on the daily menu. It's so far so good.
The cycling training, on the other hand, is kicking me in the rear! I am beat daily with this, song after song, again and again. I'm doing my best to learn the tracks and the music, focusing on one at a time. I know the real challenge is just getting on the bike again and again. Video tape in another month?
I have yet to make updates on the physical goals I set a month ago. To be completely honest, I may have hit the weights two or three times since the goals were set. Working at a gym means nothing when I'm not motivated to get back in there at the end of the day. I will get these shoulders back where they were. And, there's plenty of other work to be done.
Short update for today. I'm hoping to work on that video again, getting down all the cues at least. And maybe later, I might go back up to the gym to practice a bit... or lift weights. ;) It's great being me.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
"No Plan B"
"There's no Plan B."
I heard this song nearly every time I got into my car yesterday. I added it to my playlist about a week ago.
"Hit the streets."
I picked up more hours at work for today. A short day, but add it to the other short day I plan on picking up this week, and it's a consistent bonus to my weeks. The extra hours have been a blessing. And, it's nice finding those weak fellows who don't mind me taking them.
I'm hoping to hit the weights light today. It's something that I've been putting off quite often. I don't mean to, there is just so much going on. Between talking to Laura trying to set up swim times to training for my cycling routine, I find myself sleeping unexpectedly at sometimes 6pm at night. It makes me miss my caffeine, but I feel awesome when I wake up.
"Face myself or get taken out."
I feel like everyone has been fighting a common cold except for me this winter season. Despite my own internal pains, It feels amazing knowing that my immune system has been strong enough to keep sickness away. I don't know that I could handle going through anything similar to last year all over again. I'm at a point where I finally feel like I am taking control of my body again. And yet, there is so much left to do.
"And I know that this road is my destiny."
I'm thrilled for what's to come! I know I hit rock bottom last year at about the same a year ago. To look back and see what has happened since: amazing! And, I'm only feeling better and better as the days go on.
"Born for this, victorious."
It's back to the gym. Back to the grind. Back to the bike. Back to running in this race of life.
But first, it's back to work!
I heard this song nearly every time I got into my car yesterday. I added it to my playlist about a week ago.
"Hit the streets."
I picked up more hours at work for today. A short day, but add it to the other short day I plan on picking up this week, and it's a consistent bonus to my weeks. The extra hours have been a blessing. And, it's nice finding those weak fellows who don't mind me taking them.
I'm hoping to hit the weights light today. It's something that I've been putting off quite often. I don't mean to, there is just so much going on. Between talking to Laura trying to set up swim times to training for my cycling routine, I find myself sleeping unexpectedly at sometimes 6pm at night. It makes me miss my caffeine, but I feel awesome when I wake up.
"Face myself or get taken out."
I feel like everyone has been fighting a common cold except for me this winter season. Despite my own internal pains, It feels amazing knowing that my immune system has been strong enough to keep sickness away. I don't know that I could handle going through anything similar to last year all over again. I'm at a point where I finally feel like I am taking control of my body again. And yet, there is so much left to do.
"And I know that this road is my destiny."
I'm thrilled for what's to come! I know I hit rock bottom last year at about the same a year ago. To look back and see what has happened since: amazing! And, I'm only feeling better and better as the days go on.
"Born for this, victorious."
It's back to the gym. Back to the grind. Back to the bike. Back to running in this race of life.
But first, it's back to work!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
"It's RIDE or die!"
Welcome back! ...That's how I feel! I have so much excitement right now in my life!
God's been doing amazing things in my life this week. With work I feel like I finally am getting a foot in the door, or maybe at least a toe. In relation to family, I had an unexpected visitor Monday at work that opened my eyes wide with a curiosity and interest I have not had for quite some time in this Michigan world of mine. And, running into a familiar 'Gator' led me straight into a conversation about my faith.
Enter "One Quantum Leap At A Time."
I've needed at break at work; I've just wanted someone to understand how far I've come in three years and give me a chance. I haven't had the best of times there. I haven't had my interests focused while finishing college. I've been stressed juggling it all, trying to keep everyone happy except myself. Now that I've nursed myself back to feeling well, I feel that desire again that I've lost over the long months... several dozen of them.
Months working on the fitness piece.
There's really no understanding to the fight I've had to maintain to not walk out away from my dreams, and I except complete fault for getting caught up in finishing college rather than developing my career. I'm at that point where I've had enough, and it's either all or nothing. Well, I finally got something; my toe caught in the door I've been wanting to enter. A new battle begins, I know, to fit one more thing in my crazy schedule. But, this is the ticket; this is my 'in.' No understanding comes from the ones who I want it from, but it's now that I can prove myself to the ones who can help make my dreams a reality.
Reality. Enter family.
My unexpected visitor came up to me with what might as well have been beaming lights down upon her. She glowed with excitement, and I was attracted to it. That's when she asked if I were... she said my name! Sure am THAT GAL! She then asked if I was the daughter of... she said my dad's name. [Oh how I miss him.] Soon enough we were a conversation that played like a racquetball game. Apparently a cousin to my father, I was absorbed in every word this woman had to say, in every question she asked. She said my grandmother's name. [Oh how I miss her.] And when this magnificent woman had to leave, I wanted her to stay so we could continue to share conversation, build a bond, and reunite corners of our family in my brain that I am still unaware of at this point in life. I was touched, and the rest of the day I felt some of her beam in every one of my smiles.
Beam. Rays of light. Enter faith.
I've had my share of close friends who have studied the Bible most of their lives. I'm not one who likes to be told what to do and especially what to believe. I have my faith in a God, and I don't want to be preached to by acquaintances. But, I ran into Steve 'Gator.' This guy is amazing. First of all, anyone who is near twice my age and recognizes and personally, verbally compliments me on my muscular figure while I'm at my 'office job' and engages in conversation with me about fitness instantly wins my attention. Not seeing 'Gator' in months and then recognizing his face and direct eye contact left us in one LONG conversation that dropped me right into being talked to about my religious involvement.
Enter the body of Sara.
I burn my candle at both ends. I work myself ridiculously hard for having been a student in college for eight years. I feel like I may have wasted a lot of time and money and now torture myself to pay my debts, but this makes me who I am today. My dad was the best role model I had, and he worked himself to death. I remember days he would come home from work and just lie out on the porch step. I wish it weren't winter, because I would love to go back there right now and just lie on that same porch step. I would like to rest this burnt out candle.
If it weren't for Drew spoiling with flowers repeatedly, I don't know if I would ever stop to smell them. I have been living to work and not working to live. This is why that first step in the door is so important, even if it means I have to wedge my big toe in first. This is why the reminder of family, and those who have NEVER turned their back on me when other family members have, is so important. This is why bringing me back to "faith as the backbone of the manner I live" is so important. It is at this time, when my health is good, my relationships are great, and my faith is present that my spirit feels alive and knows that May flowers are on their way.
Now is the season for April showers.
Lord, cleanse me of what I do not need, bring to life what has lied dormant, and renew my spirit in full.
"Come spark the parts in me that all but died/Jump start my heart and wake the sleeper inside" - lyrics from Toby Mac's song "Ignition" ... "It's RIDE or die!"
Comic for this weekend: (Oh how I love Michigan weather!)
God's been doing amazing things in my life this week. With work I feel like I finally am getting a foot in the door, or maybe at least a toe. In relation to family, I had an unexpected visitor Monday at work that opened my eyes wide with a curiosity and interest I have not had for quite some time in this Michigan world of mine. And, running into a familiar 'Gator' led me straight into a conversation about my faith.
Enter "One Quantum Leap At A Time."
I've needed at break at work; I've just wanted someone to understand how far I've come in three years and give me a chance. I haven't had the best of times there. I haven't had my interests focused while finishing college. I've been stressed juggling it all, trying to keep everyone happy except myself. Now that I've nursed myself back to feeling well, I feel that desire again that I've lost over the long months... several dozen of them.
Months working on the fitness piece.
There's really no understanding to the fight I've had to maintain to not walk out away from my dreams, and I except complete fault for getting caught up in finishing college rather than developing my career. I'm at that point where I've had enough, and it's either all or nothing. Well, I finally got something; my toe caught in the door I've been wanting to enter. A new battle begins, I know, to fit one more thing in my crazy schedule. But, this is the ticket; this is my 'in.' No understanding comes from the ones who I want it from, but it's now that I can prove myself to the ones who can help make my dreams a reality.
Reality. Enter family.
My unexpected visitor came up to me with what might as well have been beaming lights down upon her. She glowed with excitement, and I was attracted to it. That's when she asked if I were... she said my name! Sure am THAT GAL! She then asked if I was the daughter of... she said my dad's name. [Oh how I miss him.] Soon enough we were a conversation that played like a racquetball game. Apparently a cousin to my father, I was absorbed in every word this woman had to say, in every question she asked. She said my grandmother's name. [Oh how I miss her.] And when this magnificent woman had to leave, I wanted her to stay so we could continue to share conversation, build a bond, and reunite corners of our family in my brain that I am still unaware of at this point in life. I was touched, and the rest of the day I felt some of her beam in every one of my smiles.
Beam. Rays of light. Enter faith.
I've had my share of close friends who have studied the Bible most of their lives. I'm not one who likes to be told what to do and especially what to believe. I have my faith in a God, and I don't want to be preached to by acquaintances. But, I ran into Steve 'Gator.' This guy is amazing. First of all, anyone who is near twice my age and recognizes and personally, verbally compliments me on my muscular figure while I'm at my 'office job' and engages in conversation with me about fitness instantly wins my attention. Not seeing 'Gator' in months and then recognizing his face and direct eye contact left us in one LONG conversation that dropped me right into being talked to about my religious involvement.
Enter the body of Sara.
I burn my candle at both ends. I work myself ridiculously hard for having been a student in college for eight years. I feel like I may have wasted a lot of time and money and now torture myself to pay my debts, but this makes me who I am today. My dad was the best role model I had, and he worked himself to death. I remember days he would come home from work and just lie out on the porch step. I wish it weren't winter, because I would love to go back there right now and just lie on that same porch step. I would like to rest this burnt out candle.
If it weren't for Drew spoiling with flowers repeatedly, I don't know if I would ever stop to smell them. I have been living to work and not working to live. This is why that first step in the door is so important, even if it means I have to wedge my big toe in first. This is why the reminder of family, and those who have NEVER turned their back on me when other family members have, is so important. This is why bringing me back to "faith as the backbone of the manner I live" is so important. It is at this time, when my health is good, my relationships are great, and my faith is present that my spirit feels alive and knows that May flowers are on their way.
Now is the season for April showers.
Lord, cleanse me of what I do not need, bring to life what has lied dormant, and renew my spirit in full.
"Come spark the parts in me that all but died/Jump start my heart and wake the sleeper inside" - lyrics from Toby Mac's song "Ignition" ... "It's RIDE or die!"
Comic for this weekend: (Oh how I love Michigan weather!)
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