Those are the two words that were laid on my heart for 2010. When I do something I give whatever it is my whole heart. Kind of like when I was in 3rd grade and fell in love, then when that sweet boy did not like me the same way I was crushed….because I had given him my whole heart.
I tend to dive into whatever is the “new” thing; I guess I like learning new things and figuring things out. This is something I discovered about myself in 2009.
When I began digital scrapbooking, I was on several creative teams, I wanted to learn how to do awesome layouts, etc. I devoted a lot of time learning this new trade. I am glad I did, but now I don’t do it as much.
Then I got a new camera and I dove in learning f-stop, ISO, aperture, etc. I am so glad I learned these and I still love to take pictures, but I am not doing it as much.
Last year I dove into studying God’s word, I was faithful in quiet times, I was doing all the right things. I sure had some spiritual highs last year where God used me and blessed me by leading people into my life that I never imagined I would meet. Then November and December hit and I crashed spiritually. It was gradual, but God said “you are in time out and you are to stay put for now.” So I did what any warm-blooded girl would do, I threw a fit, pouted, and claimed how unfair He was being to me. Well God being God knew I had “junk” to work through before I could go forward.
So right now I am dealing with this “junk” and I think God has only begun teaching me, but right now I am in a good place.
Why do I share all this?
Because authenticity and simplicity are my goals this year. Authenticity in sharing where I am and the struggles I am going through. Simplicity will mean blogging may be once a week or several times a week. I am going to let God lead. One passion remains (after studying God’s word) and that is book reviewing.
This year is hitting me, I turn 40 this year, I have a son that only has two years left of high school and I feel like I live my days in count down mode. I honestly worry that I won’t handle him moving out well (but I know so many other parents have lived through it and I will to). It will be God that is going to get me through that.
So what have I been doing?
Well if you follow me on Facebook, you know I have been living my life around the basketball court. I have three boys on three different teams and my husband is the coach for the high school freshman. I have been living, breathing, and spending a lot of gas money traveling to basketball games. My wonderful Facebook friends have reminded me I will miss these days and I know that is true, but some nights I just drop from going all day.
I don’t make resolutions but one thing I did promise my hubby was that I would do better in using coupons. I HATE spending the time cutting coupons. BUT as I said before, once I begin something I give it my full heart, so I have been the coupon Queen here. I was so proud when I went to the grocery story and my receipt said I saved $50 in using coupons. It is like this wonderful savings “high.” Ha!
Another thing I decided to try this year is E-mealz. I am a big Dave Ramsey fan and I have listened to him talk about E-mealz so I finally decided to try it. We are a picky family, but I have to say so far it has helped me in planning meals and helped me save money each week. Click on the picture below if you want to find out more about it. Anyways it has worked for us.
Then whatever free time I do have, I am helping Noelle over at CWA. Did you know that CWA is open to everyone? It has levels of membership with the basic membership free (which includes almost everything, except hosting your own webinar). But for free you can watch the other hosts and their great webinars. Seriously you should join, I am blown away by the great ladies we have over there. Or listen to CWA’s Blog Talk Radio show that is on each day. All the information can be seen by clicking the button below.
Well that is what I have been up to. Have you made any changes this year? What has been keeping you busy?
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