My new blog is up and running.
For my life updates, check there as I will no longer be using this blog.
Thanks to everyone who has read my blog on here, and I am sure I will quote plenty from here.
https://blissfulblessedbeloved.wordpress.com/
XOXO Elisebeth
4/27/2015
4/04/2015
Wordpress
I am currently in the middle of transitioning my lifestyle blog (this one) to Wordpress as my host site.
It's kind of a pain in the butt starting over, but I also feel that I will no longer be held down by my past and what is in this blog.
Once I have more done on my new blog, you guys will find out first!
I hope you'll join me and follow me through my new blog and journey.
Love you all!
It's kind of a pain in the butt starting over, but I also feel that I will no longer be held down by my past and what is in this blog.
Once I have more done on my new blog, you guys will find out first!
I hope you'll join me and follow me through my new blog and journey.
Love you all!
4/03/2015
April
You guys! It is April already!
This month looks jam packed!
I am currently home in Green Bay for Easter. I head back to Saint Paul Monday. I am already quite excited to head back. I cannot wait to move there in August!
Anywho, here's what is in store for the month!
April 11th I will be interviewing for the Education Program at Concordia. I am beyond nervous for this-it decides my future. What could be more nerve-wracking than that? I have yet to find out about what time I will be doing the interview process, but I am eagerly awaiting the email that will tell me my fate.
April 17th & 18th I am babysitting my cousins overnight. I am super excited about this! My aunt and uncle proposed this idea when Trevor and I visited when we got back from Spring Break. I'm loving the idea of spending more time with my cousins, and I'm hoping we watch their favorite movie: The Sound of Music.
April 18th is Trevor's 21st birthday! We don't really have plans figured out yet-but I'm hoping we celebrate at a restaurant so I can be a part of the festivities as well. I'm still in the process of buying his gift-he's so picky!
In addition to the above dates, Trevor and I need to tour apartments and find one we will be living in next year. Trevor will also be shooting for a new client, and I may be second shooting with him.
April will certainly be a busy month, but I'm excited for the adventures it will hold! I think it will be a fantastic time of preparation for the wedding as well.
This month looks jam packed!
I am currently home in Green Bay for Easter. I head back to Saint Paul Monday. I am already quite excited to head back. I cannot wait to move there in August!
Anywho, here's what is in store for the month!
April 11th I will be interviewing for the Education Program at Concordia. I am beyond nervous for this-it decides my future. What could be more nerve-wracking than that? I have yet to find out about what time I will be doing the interview process, but I am eagerly awaiting the email that will tell me my fate.
April 17th & 18th I am babysitting my cousins overnight. I am super excited about this! My aunt and uncle proposed this idea when Trevor and I visited when we got back from Spring Break. I'm loving the idea of spending more time with my cousins, and I'm hoping we watch their favorite movie: The Sound of Music.
April 18th is Trevor's 21st birthday! We don't really have plans figured out yet-but I'm hoping we celebrate at a restaurant so I can be a part of the festivities as well. I'm still in the process of buying his gift-he's so picky!
In addition to the above dates, Trevor and I need to tour apartments and find one we will be living in next year. Trevor will also be shooting for a new client, and I may be second shooting with him.
April will certainly be a busy month, but I'm excited for the adventures it will hold! I think it will be a fantastic time of preparation for the wedding as well.
3/30/2015
The Weekend
This weekend was interesting (for lack of a better word).
I worked over 14 hours at Noodles and Company. That is normally about how many hours in a week I work over four shifts, not two.
While I greatly appreciate my GMs thoughtfulness of giving me a lot of hours before I am gone for a week, I would have appreciated a few less.
Yesterday, I woke up with searing pain in my right knee. I have had issues with it since high school, and it seems the recurring pain will not likely go away anytime soon. Besides my knee pain, my back was incredibly sore. I was not looking forward to work, but hoped that it would at least be a slow morning.
Boy, was I wrong.
Our opener was a no show. I rolled in at noon, two hours after an opener is supposed to show up. I noticed she was not there and was frustrated, then I noticed the line to the door. The manager quickly had me count a drawer, since I was the only experienced cashier scheduled. I stood for the next 45 minutes to an hour in one position, asking the same questions, "Parmesan or Feta," "Is that for here or to go," "Can I get your name for the order," "Would you like to add a side soup or side salad for a little over a dollar extra?" I imagine this was a little taste of what hell must be like.
The opener shift is always 10am-4pm. I was scheduled 12-3pm, 4-8:30pm. I was supposed to run front from 4-5 by myself, and she was supposed to run it from 3-4. However, since she didn't show another girl and I were asked to cover her time and shift our breaks around so we could be okay up front. My break changed to 3:30-4:15. I am actually quite surprised I got this break, since I figured I'd probably end up working straight through my full shift.
Thankfully, for my shift on Sunday I wore my knee brace. However, I am still sore this morning and have a slight limp. I'm thinking it will probably not be the best day.
As much as I love to rant about my job and write about all of the negative aspects, I really like working at Noodles. Granted, I don't see myself spending forever there, but I have bonded with my coworkers and it has slowly become quite enjoyable being there. (Plus the discount is nice.)
Also...we're hiring! If you live in Saint Paul and need a job, completely disregard the above statements, and apply! :)
I worked over 14 hours at Noodles and Company. That is normally about how many hours in a week I work over four shifts, not two.
While I greatly appreciate my GMs thoughtfulness of giving me a lot of hours before I am gone for a week, I would have appreciated a few less.
Yesterday, I woke up with searing pain in my right knee. I have had issues with it since high school, and it seems the recurring pain will not likely go away anytime soon. Besides my knee pain, my back was incredibly sore. I was not looking forward to work, but hoped that it would at least be a slow morning.
Boy, was I wrong.
Our opener was a no show. I rolled in at noon, two hours after an opener is supposed to show up. I noticed she was not there and was frustrated, then I noticed the line to the door. The manager quickly had me count a drawer, since I was the only experienced cashier scheduled. I stood for the next 45 minutes to an hour in one position, asking the same questions, "Parmesan or Feta," "Is that for here or to go," "Can I get your name for the order," "Would you like to add a side soup or side salad for a little over a dollar extra?" I imagine this was a little taste of what hell must be like.
The opener shift is always 10am-4pm. I was scheduled 12-3pm, 4-8:30pm. I was supposed to run front from 4-5 by myself, and she was supposed to run it from 3-4. However, since she didn't show another girl and I were asked to cover her time and shift our breaks around so we could be okay up front. My break changed to 3:30-4:15. I am actually quite surprised I got this break, since I figured I'd probably end up working straight through my full shift.
Thankfully, for my shift on Sunday I wore my knee brace. However, I am still sore this morning and have a slight limp. I'm thinking it will probably not be the best day.
As much as I love to rant about my job and write about all of the negative aspects, I really like working at Noodles. Granted, I don't see myself spending forever there, but I have bonded with my coworkers and it has slowly become quite enjoyable being there. (Plus the discount is nice.)
Also...we're hiring! If you live in Saint Paul and need a job, completely disregard the above statements, and apply! :)
3/26/2015
Witness
With my education program interview on the horizon, I have been doing a lot of thinking.
In my Our Living Faith class, my professor has been stressing that we don't have to scream doctrine at people. We are better witnesses by our actions and showing others love.
I think this is one of the best things I have learned from this course.
Currently, it seems shoved in my face that I need to know everything about Lutheranism. It's kind of freaking me out honestly. It's a rather complex denomination and my exit interview at the end of my student teaching already seems to be looming over me. I fear that I will not get my Lutheran Classroom certification because of not knowing doctrine well enough.
So then why does one of my professors bother making the above point if it's contradictory to what the school seems to tell us?
Because it's the truth.
This article really made me realize it too: Jesus Didn't Care about Correct Doctrine, and Neither Should We
I am a proud Lutheran. I wholeheartedly believe every ounce of my church's doctrine. However, the doctrine was interpreted by man. So I do not doubt that there may be errors in it. I'm not blindly learning this stuff in my theology courses, I am questioning it. I am trying to decipher it on my own. But while I still am making sense of it all, I know that regardless of what I deduct, I can still witness for Christ by reaching out to those who need a friend, just as Jesus did.
In my Our Living Faith class, my professor has been stressing that we don't have to scream doctrine at people. We are better witnesses by our actions and showing others love.
I think this is one of the best things I have learned from this course.
Currently, it seems shoved in my face that I need to know everything about Lutheranism. It's kind of freaking me out honestly. It's a rather complex denomination and my exit interview at the end of my student teaching already seems to be looming over me. I fear that I will not get my Lutheran Classroom certification because of not knowing doctrine well enough.
So then why does one of my professors bother making the above point if it's contradictory to what the school seems to tell us?
Because it's the truth.
This article really made me realize it too: Jesus Didn't Care about Correct Doctrine, and Neither Should We
I am a proud Lutheran. I wholeheartedly believe every ounce of my church's doctrine. However, the doctrine was interpreted by man. So I do not doubt that there may be errors in it. I'm not blindly learning this stuff in my theology courses, I am questioning it. I am trying to decipher it on my own. But while I still am making sense of it all, I know that regardless of what I deduct, I can still witness for Christ by reaching out to those who need a friend, just as Jesus did.
3/24/2015
Wedding Update
I'm sure you've all been wondering how the world of wedding planning is going...
August 2nd is only 131 days away! Wow. We're almost to double digits already.
So before spring break, Trevor and I mailed out both our paper and digital invitations! Such an exciting step to take. Now people can actually show up to the wedding as they know the details.
So far we have had 13 of the 97 guests RSVP.
I think my favorite part about The Knot is that you can set up your entire guest list through there and people can view your "wedding website." Through the website they are able to see your registries, wedding details, and in our case RSVP! This was originally going to be the only method of RSVPing we were going to use. My mom, however, said that most of her family doesn't even have internet so we need another option. That is how my phone number ended up on the invitations. I've only received one call so far-from Trevor's side!
I'm a little concerned about the fact that only 13 people have RSVP'd so far, but there's still over 4 months until the wedding, so I guess some people may not know what their summers are looking like yet.
If you were invited though, and know you are coming, please RSVP for my sanity.
A rather concerning wedding happening occurred over spring break. Our Target registry disappeared. Yes, you read that right. I logged on one day and Target prompted me to start a wedding registry! What?! I had just finished ours through Target a few days prior. I went through all of our possible ways of accessing the registry, and sure enough, it said it was deleted. I contacted Target and told them that we did not delete our registry and asked if they were able to resurrect it somehow. I never got a response. BUT. I checked randomly a few days later, and it was back up! All in all, I am satisfied with how it turned out. But I was quite close to a Bridezilla moment.
Another wedding milestone occurred over spring break, however this one was not negative. We had our first pre-marital counseling session with Pastor Toenjes! It was Trevor's first time meeting him, so the first portion was just giving him a deeper insight into both of our lives and into our relationship. I was super nervous going into it because I didn't know what to expect. But we actually talked for two full hours and I had a really good time. I think we definitely chose the right guy to officiate our wedding. He also gave us the book, The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman to read through and work on together. I have read excerpts of it before, but am excited to work on reading all of it with Trevor! The hard part will be getting him to read....
The conversation of late has been honeymoon. Originally we were thinking we would just not go on one due to our financial situation. However, we did some re evaluating and concluded that we could in fact go on something small. Trevor and I narrowed our choices down to Saint Louis, Chicago, or the Wisconsin Dells. I was doing a lot of research on the Saint Louis option, as I would love to visit my birth city again. Nothing was really within our price range unless we were only staying a night or two. So we briefly looked into our Chicago hotel options. Same issue. It then hit me. We can't go on a honeymoon. We just cannot swing it. So instead, we're going to enjoy Saint Paul and Minneapolis. We'll hit up a few restaurants we've been wanting to try out, like Pizza Luce and Punch Pizza (Trevor only eats pizza). I'm sure we'll find a lot of other fun things to try out in town too. Thankfully there is a lot to do here. At the very least we could go on a photo adventure somewhere. Our honeymoon may not be something extravagant to somewhere tropical, but it'll be the two of us relaxing together, finally being married. Even though we won't go to Saint Louis or Chicago, I am excited for our honeymoon.
That's basically the latest news on the wedding front. Planning has been kind of slow as of recent. We're both swamped and stressed with work and school. Come summer, we'll be diving into making decor and getting the details all lined up.
August 2nd is only 131 days away! Wow. We're almost to double digits already.
So before spring break, Trevor and I mailed out both our paper and digital invitations! Such an exciting step to take. Now people can actually show up to the wedding as they know the details.
So far we have had 13 of the 97 guests RSVP.
I think my favorite part about The Knot is that you can set up your entire guest list through there and people can view your "wedding website." Through the website they are able to see your registries, wedding details, and in our case RSVP! This was originally going to be the only method of RSVPing we were going to use. My mom, however, said that most of her family doesn't even have internet so we need another option. That is how my phone number ended up on the invitations. I've only received one call so far-from Trevor's side!
I'm a little concerned about the fact that only 13 people have RSVP'd so far, but there's still over 4 months until the wedding, so I guess some people may not know what their summers are looking like yet.
If you were invited though, and know you are coming, please RSVP for my sanity.
A rather concerning wedding happening occurred over spring break. Our Target registry disappeared. Yes, you read that right. I logged on one day and Target prompted me to start a wedding registry! What?! I had just finished ours through Target a few days prior. I went through all of our possible ways of accessing the registry, and sure enough, it said it was deleted. I contacted Target and told them that we did not delete our registry and asked if they were able to resurrect it somehow. I never got a response. BUT. I checked randomly a few days later, and it was back up! All in all, I am satisfied with how it turned out. But I was quite close to a Bridezilla moment.
Another wedding milestone occurred over spring break, however this one was not negative. We had our first pre-marital counseling session with Pastor Toenjes! It was Trevor's first time meeting him, so the first portion was just giving him a deeper insight into both of our lives and into our relationship. I was super nervous going into it because I didn't know what to expect. But we actually talked for two full hours and I had a really good time. I think we definitely chose the right guy to officiate our wedding. He also gave us the book, The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman to read through and work on together. I have read excerpts of it before, but am excited to work on reading all of it with Trevor! The hard part will be getting him to read....
The conversation of late has been honeymoon. Originally we were thinking we would just not go on one due to our financial situation. However, we did some re evaluating and concluded that we could in fact go on something small. Trevor and I narrowed our choices down to Saint Louis, Chicago, or the Wisconsin Dells. I was doing a lot of research on the Saint Louis option, as I would love to visit my birth city again. Nothing was really within our price range unless we were only staying a night or two. So we briefly looked into our Chicago hotel options. Same issue. It then hit me. We can't go on a honeymoon. We just cannot swing it. So instead, we're going to enjoy Saint Paul and Minneapolis. We'll hit up a few restaurants we've been wanting to try out, like Pizza Luce and Punch Pizza (Trevor only eats pizza). I'm sure we'll find a lot of other fun things to try out in town too. Thankfully there is a lot to do here. At the very least we could go on a photo adventure somewhere. Our honeymoon may not be something extravagant to somewhere tropical, but it'll be the two of us relaxing together, finally being married. Even though we won't go to Saint Louis or Chicago, I am excited for our honeymoon.
That's basically the latest news on the wedding front. Planning has been kind of slow as of recent. We're both swamped and stressed with work and school. Come summer, we'll be diving into making decor and getting the details all lined up.
3/23/2015
Spring Break 2015
I realized I never gave the full scoop on what went down Spring Break 2015.
Honestly, most people would probably consider what I did for break boring. I didn't go anywhere cool or exciting. I went home to Green Bay.
This was really nice for me. I had not been home since December 29th, so it was almost three full months since I had last been there. It's crazy realizing next year I'll probably only be back for Christmas during the school year.
Anywho, here's what happened Spring Break 2015:
Friday: March 6
Trevor and I left Saint Paul around 4 pm. I drove for part of the way, but my knees get irritated from long drives, so it was only for about an hour and a half. That gave Trevor time to finish typing up a paper he had to finish for that night.
When we arrived in Green Bay we stopped at Smart Cow. While we're in Saint Paul, we discuss how we need to find a new froyo place to go to. But it always go back to how nothing will ever beat Smart Cow. So we made sure to stop first thing back in town. Then we brought Trevor's things to his place and watched an episode of Bob's Burgers. By the time I got dropped off it was about 10:45.
Saturday: March 7
Originally I was going to see Kammerchor, a choir from CUW, at Pilgrim. But I decided against it. I headed down to CUW around 4 pm and made it down at 5:30. It was so great being greeted by my friends there! We walked to the bluff and went all the way down the stairs and back up.
Then we headed to the Nest for dinner. After dinner we went back to their room and played Quelf and Cards Against Humanity. It was probably one of the weirder groups I have played CAH with..they took out a lot of the really funny cards due to inappropriateness. But we made it fun nonetheless. After games we watched Baby Mama, which is like my all time favorite movie. After that we all went to bed, clocks had to spring forward an hour and I already knew I wasn't going to get enough sleep!
Sunday: March 8
Karlee and I woke up early to go to church. I have missed that beautiful chapel. If you are ever on campus, be sure to visit the chapel because it is breathtaking. The others met us for brunch afterward at the cafeteria. I forgot how delicious CUW's food is. And now they have a waffle maker and iced coffee machine! Why did I leave that place?! After stuffing our bellies full we headed to Lion's Den Nature Preserve. We went there last year and it was fun to take my camera along and get shots now that my photography has improved.
Honestly, most people would probably consider what I did for break boring. I didn't go anywhere cool or exciting. I went home to Green Bay.
This was really nice for me. I had not been home since December 29th, so it was almost three full months since I had last been there. It's crazy realizing next year I'll probably only be back for Christmas during the school year.
Anywho, here's what happened Spring Break 2015:
Friday: March 6
Trevor and I left Saint Paul around 4 pm. I drove for part of the way, but my knees get irritated from long drives, so it was only for about an hour and a half. That gave Trevor time to finish typing up a paper he had to finish for that night.
When we arrived in Green Bay we stopped at Smart Cow. While we're in Saint Paul, we discuss how we need to find a new froyo place to go to. But it always go back to how nothing will ever beat Smart Cow. So we made sure to stop first thing back in town. Then we brought Trevor's things to his place and watched an episode of Bob's Burgers. By the time I got dropped off it was about 10:45.
Saturday: March 7
Originally I was going to see Kammerchor, a choir from CUW, at Pilgrim. But I decided against it. I headed down to CUW around 4 pm and made it down at 5:30. It was so great being greeted by my friends there! We walked to the bluff and went all the way down the stairs and back up.
Sunday: March 8
Karlee and I woke up early to go to church. I have missed that beautiful chapel. If you are ever on campus, be sure to visit the chapel because it is breathtaking. The others met us for brunch afterward at the cafeteria. I forgot how delicious CUW's food is. And now they have a waffle maker and iced coffee machine! Why did I leave that place?! After stuffing our bellies full we headed to Lion's Den Nature Preserve. We went there last year and it was fun to take my camera along and get shots now that my photography has improved.
After some fresh air, we went to Goodwill. I got some good deals! I purchased two new books, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and a Hillsong CD for right around $8! Emma then suggested that we go get shamrock shakes, which I am always game for! After MickeyD's, I headed back to Green Bay.
Monday: March 9
Monday was the day of appointments. I had a dentist appointment and an eye appointment. I hate the dentist. But I love my hygenist. Claudia is the best. And she knows Trevor's family really well, so she was asking me all about the wedding. My eye appointment is enjoyable as well. My eye doctor really cares about his patients and takes time to get to know them well. After finally making it home, my family and I went to Pizza Ranch! We walked in the doors, and Trevor came out from in back and very bluntly asked, "What are you doing here?" Not the sweetest welcoming. At least Alexis was excited to see me!
Tuesday: March 10
Trevor and I treated ourselves to our favorite Mexican place: Margarita's! We then had our first session of pre-marital counseling! It went quite well, at least I would say it did. After leaving Pilgrim, we visited Lambeau field. We explored the newly renovated pro shop. And dang. The Lombardi Trophy statue is quite impressive.
Wednesday: March 11
Wednesday was my free day. I left it open in case I needed to just sit and do homework, which never happened. In the morning, Trevor and I went and shot photos for a band playing at Washington Middle School.
Later in the day I had another dentist appointment.. I tell ya, I hate the dentist.
Thursday: March 12
Thursday was ladies' night! I got to see some old friends from high school again! It's crazy how time flies by. I had a wonderful time with some lovely ladies. If you want more of the details, go to Rae's blog. She's got the inside scoop. But I will add in that I drank two full size Arizona Raspberry Iced Teas and have probably never peed so much in my entire life.
Friday: March 13
Friday was an exciting day! Ana and I went on a photoshoot! We first headed to Josten Park. I wasn't sure what type of shots we'd get, but I was satisfied.
Our photos downtown, however, were even better. These photos are honestly my best work thus far. I love working with Ana. She is so easy to direct and she makes my job so much easier!
After we were done shooting, she dropped me off at Fonferek to help Trevor and his friend Eddi shoot a music video. We were there forever. I was cold and hungry. You can sure bet I complained a lot.
Once they finally finished, Trevor and I met Bekah at Cup O Joy to see Loftland! It was one crazy dance party. They're super good live. Trevor is there newest fan girl ;)
Saturday: March 14
We left Green Bay at a decent time and made it back to Saint Paul with enough time to hit up Mall of America. I have never been so disappointed in my life with Charley's Subs. They let me down. I wanted a chicken california sub, but their grill was broken! However, I did get an adorable top and the comfiest sweatpants in the world from CottonOn.
Sunday: March 15
The final day of Spring Break. Always a sad day. We went to church and then headed to my aunt and uncle's for lunch. We had burgers and good conversation! I love their insight on life and wedding planning. My uncle is hilarious. And Trevor loves their dog Wrigley! I'm so excited to babysit for them April 17&18! The evening concluded with me working a shift at Noodles & Company.
All in all, I had a lovely break. I got to see so many friends and have a lot of laughs.
3/18/2015
Back At It
Coming back from a break from school is always difficult. I'm not the only one, right?
For some reason this bounce back seems even more difficult than usual.
Getting back into the swing of work, having a real schedule, and classes just isn't feeling right.
I recently did a little renovation on my photo blog. And I'm loving it.
Now you can view more of my photo collections-which means more views of my work.
Even better yet-today I noticed a new referrer link- http://exploratorius.us/
My photo is under the "My Faves of Yours" portion toward the end! How awesome, am I right?!
I'm so glad my work is getting out there!
However, it's getting me thinking. Possibly overthinking.
Maybe I want to do more in photography than I am willing to admit right now?
Could I see myself in the future just working part time at a daycare and doing primarily photo work instead of being in a classroom all day? Possibly....
Maybe I'm just stressed about my upcoming interview into the education program....
For some reason this bounce back seems even more difficult than usual.
Getting back into the swing of work, having a real schedule, and classes just isn't feeling right.
I recently did a little renovation on my photo blog. And I'm loving it.
Now you can view more of my photo collections-which means more views of my work.
Even better yet-today I noticed a new referrer link- http://exploratorius.us/
My photo is under the "My Faves of Yours" portion toward the end! How awesome, am I right?!
I'm so glad my work is getting out there!
However, it's getting me thinking. Possibly overthinking.
Maybe I want to do more in photography than I am willing to admit right now?
Could I see myself in the future just working part time at a daycare and doing primarily photo work instead of being in a classroom all day? Possibly....
Maybe I'm just stressed about my upcoming interview into the education program....
3/16/2015
Picture Perfect
So today I spent over an hour and a half working on my photo blog. Yes, procrastination at its finest!
I finished editing pictures last night from my shoot with Ana on Friday. I can honestly say this is my best work yet!
I love how they all turned out!
Here are my top five favorites:
I finished editing pictures last night from my shoot with Ana on Friday. I can honestly say this is my best work yet!
I love how they all turned out!
Here are my top five favorites:
To see the rest of the photos click HERE
3/04/2015
Work Out
In college, I have struggled with having healthy habits. I find it hard to consistently work out and to eat well. Who has time for that?
A week ago, I made a decision.
I am going to work out. Consistently.
I need to look good for my wedding right?
Well, I think even without working out I would look just fine for my wedding. I bought a dress that fits me perfectly. Also, I have not gained any weight in college- I have actually lost 5 lbs from high school.
So why am I working out then?
Why bother?
My current workout regimen is more than just going to the fitness room for 30 minutes Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after my 8am class.
My routine is also involving to read my Bible before I go to bed.
This is an area where I need the most improvement. My spiritual fitness.
I need to improve my relationship with my Creator.
So how have I been doing that?
My Our Living Faith professor (who I am not a huge fan of in all honesty) told us one day that he thinks everyone should read Romans 8 and 12 at least once a week, if not more. So that is where I have started. Last week I read Romans 8 early in the week and Romans 12 later on in the week.
This week, however, I read both last night.
I was having a huge personal battle last night and was on the verge of destruction. But something in me made me pick up my Bible. I first read through Ecclesiastes 3 which helped me calm myself. Then I flipped to Romans 8. The first verse made me cry my eyes out.
"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
I deserve death and suffering. But I am in Christ, so I have that death sentence revoked. How crazy?
Even with all of my sins and mistakes that have been so prevalent lately, I am not condemned.
God's grace astonishes me.
This is why I am working out my spiritual fitness. So I can find verses like Romans 8:1 and feel a connection. To know that God is speaking to me right then and there. He's seeing me in my situation. The Spirit is directing me to the very verses I need the most.
How amazing is our God!
So I encourage you to start working out. If you haven't been to the gym in a while, I don't blame you-it's hard. If you haven't opened your Bible in a while, I understand.
I'm not telling you to go sign up for Planet Fitness and to join a Bible study. However, at the very least, open your Bible once a week and read a chapter.
It's crazy what can happen.
A week ago, I made a decision.
I am going to work out. Consistently.
I need to look good for my wedding right?
Well, I think even without working out I would look just fine for my wedding. I bought a dress that fits me perfectly. Also, I have not gained any weight in college- I have actually lost 5 lbs from high school.
So why am I working out then?
Why bother?
My current workout regimen is more than just going to the fitness room for 30 minutes Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after my 8am class.
My routine is also involving to read my Bible before I go to bed.
This is an area where I need the most improvement. My spiritual fitness.
I need to improve my relationship with my Creator.
So how have I been doing that?
My Our Living Faith professor (who I am not a huge fan of in all honesty) told us one day that he thinks everyone should read Romans 8 and 12 at least once a week, if not more. So that is where I have started. Last week I read Romans 8 early in the week and Romans 12 later on in the week.
This week, however, I read both last night.
I was having a huge personal battle last night and was on the verge of destruction. But something in me made me pick up my Bible. I first read through Ecclesiastes 3 which helped me calm myself. Then I flipped to Romans 8. The first verse made me cry my eyes out.
"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
I deserve death and suffering. But I am in Christ, so I have that death sentence revoked. How crazy?
Even with all of my sins and mistakes that have been so prevalent lately, I am not condemned.
God's grace astonishes me.
This is why I am working out my spiritual fitness. So I can find verses like Romans 8:1 and feel a connection. To know that God is speaking to me right then and there. He's seeing me in my situation. The Spirit is directing me to the very verses I need the most.
How amazing is our God!
So I encourage you to start working out. If you haven't been to the gym in a while, I don't blame you-it's hard. If you haven't opened your Bible in a while, I understand.
I'm not telling you to go sign up for Planet Fitness and to join a Bible study. However, at the very least, open your Bible once a week and read a chapter.
It's crazy what can happen.
3/01/2015
Pre-Spring Break Excitement
I have never been one to have extravagant spring break trips, remove my Europe trip.
This spring break will not be extravagant in the sense of traveling to somewhere warm and getting a nice tan in my bikini, however, I think it will still be quite extravagant.
I am so excited for this spring break because I will be home for a week!
Saturday to Sunday I will be down in Mequon visiting my wenches, who I have not seen since last May (except for Bekah).
This spring break will not be extravagant in the sense of traveling to somewhere warm and getting a nice tan in my bikini, however, I think it will still be quite extravagant.
I am so excited for this spring break because I will be home for a week!
Saturday to Sunday I will be down in Mequon visiting my wenches, who I have not seen since last May (except for Bekah).
I miss these ladies a lot! I will also have a special surprise in tow for them!
Monday I have a dentist and an eye appointment scheduled. I keep getting harassed by both offices, and figure I need to get these appointments done with while I am still on my parents' insurance. I definitely will need to stock up on contacts while I have the chance!
Tuesday, Trevor and I have a meeting with Pastor Toenjes. We did our online questionnaire early January and I am excited for our first official session of marriage counseling. However, I am a little nervous. I'm not sure why though.
Wednesday, I have nothing planned, so maybe I'll surprise Katherine at school with lunch or something.
Thursday is a work in progress. I'm hoping for a good ladies night with some of my high school classmates, but the details are still being worked out. It would be so nice to spend a night with them all again!
Friday I am hopefully taking photos with Ana. If it does happen, I'm going to not only use my Nikon, but also my new film camera, a Pentax K1000! Then later that night, we (Trevor, and hopefully Ana and Bekah) are going to see Loftland at Cup O' Joy. I am really interested to hear their new sound since they have sort of changed their "look" recently.
Saturday Trevor and I will head back to Saint Paul.
I'm thinking that this will be a fantastic time home. It's crazy that I have not been home since late December.
Now to make it through this week of school!
2/23/2015
Birthday
I am now 20.
I cannot believe that.
Only 52 weeks until I can legally drink-that's exciting I guess.
20 is kind of a weird birthday. At least for me it was.
It was spent doing normal things. Like going to church. the mall. dinner. doing laundry.
The only thing special was the constant reminder that it was my birthday so I had to make decisions. That just became more annoying than special.
Trevor got me an awesome present. I love that guy.
He bought me a Pentax K1000. These film cameras stopped by manufactured in '97.
I am so excited to begin shooting again with film!
What will 20 hold for me?
I'll be getting married.
I'll be in my own apartment with Trevor starting in August.
I'll be a real adult.
I'll have to be paying bills regularly.
What else?
I am not sure.
I hope for a lot of adventure and fun.
So here's to the beginning of my twenties.
I cannot believe that.
Only 52 weeks until I can legally drink-that's exciting I guess.
20 is kind of a weird birthday. At least for me it was.
It was spent doing normal things. Like going to church. the mall. dinner. doing laundry.
The only thing special was the constant reminder that it was my birthday so I had to make decisions. That just became more annoying than special.
Trevor got me an awesome present. I love that guy.
He bought me a Pentax K1000. These film cameras stopped by manufactured in '97.
I am so excited to begin shooting again with film!
What will 20 hold for me?
I'll be getting married.
I'll be in my own apartment with Trevor starting in August.
I'll be a real adult.
I'll have to be paying bills regularly.
What else?
I am not sure.
I hope for a lot of adventure and fun.
So here's to the beginning of my twenties.
2/19/2015
Invitations!
Wow, we're at 164 days until the wedding!
Crazy!
Today I got almost all of the envelopes for invitations addressed..we're just waiting for a few addresses.
Some invitations will be hand delivered, others will be digitally sent out, and others will be old school snail-mailed.
Crazy!
Today I got almost all of the envelopes for invitations addressed..we're just waiting for a few addresses.
Some invitations will be hand delivered, others will be digitally sent out, and others will be old school snail-mailed.
My hand got dramatically sore as the day went on. Never have I addressed so many envelopes!
2/17/2015
Just In Case...
I am loving photo blogging.
Being able to showcase my photography work somewhere is awesome to me.
So if you haven't, or even if you have,
please check it out!
Elisebeth Anne Photography
My latest post: Film
Being able to showcase my photography work somewhere is awesome to me.
So if you haven't, or even if you have,
please check it out!
Elisebeth Anne Photography
My latest post: Film
2/16/2015
PLUS Time
Last semester I was working pretty consistently at PLUS Time. Playful Learning with University Students. It's an after school program for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade at an apartment complex near to Concordia.
I continued working there as this semester began. However, things were different.
Last semester I was a student worker. There was no dispute about this at all.
As this semester began, a new supervisor came into play. He was less reliable than the other two supervisor. He also happened to be supervising Tuesdays, my main day there. I brought up some of his areas he needed to work on to our faculty advisor, so they could be worked on. However, her response was to make me "back up supervisor," meaning when he couldn't make it last second, I was to be in charge. This shifted quickly to me being supervisor completely.
Now supervisors are paid an extra dollar an hour ($9.00), but you also attend two hour and a half meetings and must also have extensive lesson plans for each of the days you supervise. As a future teacher, I love to develop lesson plans. But not for this particular group of students.
At PLUS Time, it is a large group of diverse students. This diversity is not only ethnically, but religiously, and age as well. There are also a few students who are extremely hard to work with.
As much as I know my experience at PLUS Time will strengthen me for my future classroom, I also question how diverse my future classroom will be. I am an LCT (Lutheran Classroom Teacher) minor, which means I will receive a call when I graduate Fall 2017. I will be in a Lutheran classroom. This will eliminate quite a bit of religious diversity. I am not saying there will be no diversity, but I highly doubt the levels of diversity I will experience will be to the heightened extremes as are found at PLUS Time.
I recently emailed my faculty advisor saying I cannot work there anymore. I did not want to become supervisor because I already have a lot on my plate. I am a full time student. I work at Noodles. I am planning my wedding. I am interviewing for program this semester. I need time for Trevor. AND I need time for myself.
I have become overcommitted here and needed to regain my sense of time management. So that is what I have done.
I will miss some of these kids though.
I continued working there as this semester began. However, things were different.
Last semester I was a student worker. There was no dispute about this at all.
As this semester began, a new supervisor came into play. He was less reliable than the other two supervisor. He also happened to be supervising Tuesdays, my main day there. I brought up some of his areas he needed to work on to our faculty advisor, so they could be worked on. However, her response was to make me "back up supervisor," meaning when he couldn't make it last second, I was to be in charge. This shifted quickly to me being supervisor completely.
Now supervisors are paid an extra dollar an hour ($9.00), but you also attend two hour and a half meetings and must also have extensive lesson plans for each of the days you supervise. As a future teacher, I love to develop lesson plans. But not for this particular group of students.
At PLUS Time, it is a large group of diverse students. This diversity is not only ethnically, but religiously, and age as well. There are also a few students who are extremely hard to work with.
As much as I know my experience at PLUS Time will strengthen me for my future classroom, I also question how diverse my future classroom will be. I am an LCT (Lutheran Classroom Teacher) minor, which means I will receive a call when I graduate Fall 2017. I will be in a Lutheran classroom. This will eliminate quite a bit of religious diversity. I am not saying there will be no diversity, but I highly doubt the levels of diversity I will experience will be to the heightened extremes as are found at PLUS Time.
I recently emailed my faculty advisor saying I cannot work there anymore. I did not want to become supervisor because I already have a lot on my plate. I am a full time student. I work at Noodles. I am planning my wedding. I am interviewing for program this semester. I need time for Trevor. AND I need time for myself.
I have become overcommitted here and needed to regain my sense of time management. So that is what I have done.
I will miss some of these kids though.
2/12/2015
Throwback Thursday
November 5, 2011
When I'm older and have kids, I plan on being the parent that sits with their kids and watches a movie before they go to bed. Preferably a Disney movie. I kind of got this "inspiration" from my aunt and cousins. They choose a movie whenever I see them at my grandma's and we all curl up closely and watch the movie and sing a long with the songs. It's always a great time to get closer with them. Plus I've seen my little cousin, Lucy, really fall in love with the characters. She wants that Prince Charming she sees in the movies.
I realize that I do really have plenty of time to decide on what I'm going to major in in college... But I've been thinking.
Early Childhood Education?
I'd never really considered it, but looking back, I love little children and how inspiring they can be. And even more so, how great their love for Jesus just radiates out of them in a way that can only be found in them. Faith like a little child!
So maybe this will be the path I'll go down....
But I have time to figure that out yet..
Marianas Trench
Favorite singer
Taylor Swift
Favorite color
Teal
Favorite t.v. show(s)
New Girl, Desperate Housewives, Parks & Rec., The Twilight Zone
Favorite movie(s)
The Notebook, Titanic, The Avengers
Favorite author(s)
Sarah Dessen, Francine Rivers
Favorite actors/actress'
Liam Hemsworth, Chris Hemsworth, Gerard Butler, Eva Longoria, Rachel McAdams
Favorite animal
I don't really have a favorite, but I guess probably the bald eagle..
Favorite soda
Root Beer (Barq's to be specific)
Favorite food
Pizza
Favorite thing about Winter
Movie Marathons while sipping hot chocolate
Favorite thing about Spring
Warm Thunderstorms
Favorite thing about Summer
Funky tan lines, beaches, random friend time
Favorite thing about Fall
Buying back to school supplies(I sound like a nerd!)
Favorite country
USA? Unless it comes to watching the Euro Cup, then it's France because of Yohan Cabaye <3 *drools*
Favorite state
Minnesotaaa
When I'm older and have kids, I plan on being the parent that sits with their kids and watches a movie before they go to bed. Preferably a Disney movie. I kind of got this "inspiration" from my aunt and cousins. They choose a movie whenever I see them at my grandma's and we all curl up closely and watch the movie and sing a long with the songs. It's always a great time to get closer with them. Plus I've seen my little cousin, Lucy, really fall in love with the characters. She wants that Prince Charming she sees in the movies.
I kind of had that same reaction while watching my Disney movies tonight. I want a Prince Charming too.
It's crazy looking back at old posts from high school.
Most of mine were about finding out a guy didn't actually like me.
It honestly embarasses me looking back at a lot of them.
August 24, 2012
Early Childhood Education?
I'd never really considered it, but looking back, I love little children and how inspiring they can be. And even more so, how great their love for Jesus just radiates out of them in a way that can only be found in them. Faith like a little child!
So maybe this will be the path I'll go down....
But I have time to figure that out yet..
I cannot believe that I ever thought that this major might not be the right choice. Yes I am crazy stressed with all of the work I put into it, but that's any major, right?!
June 30, 2012
Favorite bandMarianas Trench
Favorite singer
Taylor Swift
Favorite color
Teal
Favorite t.v. show(s)
New Girl, Desperate Housewives, Parks & Rec., The Twilight Zone
Favorite movie(s)
The Notebook, Titanic, The Avengers
Favorite author(s)
Sarah Dessen, Francine Rivers
Favorite actors/actress'
Liam Hemsworth, Chris Hemsworth, Gerard Butler, Eva Longoria, Rachel McAdams
Favorite animal
I don't really have a favorite, but I guess probably the bald eagle..
Favorite soda
Root Beer (Barq's to be specific)
Favorite food
Pizza
Favorite thing about Winter
Movie Marathons while sipping hot chocolate
Favorite thing about Spring
Warm Thunderstorms
Favorite thing about Summer
Funky tan lines, beaches, random friend time
Favorite thing about Fall
Buying back to school supplies(I sound like a nerd!)
Favorite country
USA? Unless it comes to watching the Euro Cup, then it's France because of Yohan Cabaye <3 *drools*
Favorite state
Minnesotaaa
So basically none of this is true anymore.
Also-over half of these responses were easily influenced based on the guy I liked at that time's opinion.
Despite a lot of the embarrassing stuff I have on my blog, it makes me realize that some of that stuff I dreamed about is actually happening.
That major I wasn't sure of, I now know is the right choice.
Prince charming worked out too. Even though half of the posts on my blog are about a wide range of other guys.
Things work out.
You just have to give them time.
And don't assume everything will be perfect in high school (like I did.)
2/09/2015
2/06/2015
Interviewing
If you don't enjoy college-I feel sorry for you.
Well, that was a bit blunt. But honestly, college has held some of the best times of my life so far.
One huge milestone that will be coming up for me in college is my interview into the School of Education. By interviewing and getting accepted, I will be able to do my practicum and student teaching. Both of which are necessary to get my teaching license and to graduate.
I got the all important email today.
Well, that was a bit blunt. But honestly, college has held some of the best times of my life so far.
One huge milestone that will be coming up for me in college is my interview into the School of Education. By interviewing and getting accepted, I will be able to do my practicum and student teaching. Both of which are necessary to get my teaching license and to graduate.
I got the all important email today.
I emailed back promptly, saying that I will be interviewing this semester.
As much as it excited me as I emailed her back, it now terrifies me.
For one, I have not finished any required human relations reports. I have one in progress, but it has a bit to go.
Also, I am no where near done with my eFolio!
I have so much to do!
I voiced my concerns to Trevor.
He is such a blessing.
I love this guy.
2/05/2015
Birthday List
Trevor has requested that I make a list of what I want for my birthday (my birthday is the 22nd of February for those of you who didn't know/forgot).
So that's what I worked on yesterday instead of homework. Really productive, I know.
So,
Here are ideas of what to get me for my birthday:
So that's what I worked on yesterday instead of homework. Really productive, I know.
So,
Here are ideas of what to get me for my birthday:
- Bossypants by Tina Fey ($7.15-Amazon)
- Yes Please by Amy Poehler ($17.39-Amazon)
- Going Off Script: How I Survived a Crazy Childhood, Cancer, and Clooney's 32 On-Screen Rejections by Giuliana Rancic ($18.36-Amazon)
- Jordy Nelson Packer Jersey (look at any sketchy foreign site for best price)
- Doctor Who Monopoly ($29.76-Amazon)
- Cads About Matrimony ($29.42-Amazon)
- Taylor Swift tickets ($196.50 a piece, for two seats together-StubHub)
- North Face Wanderer Cover Up|Purple|Medium ($65-The North Face)
- Remington T|Studio Pearl Ceramic Professional AC Hair Dryer ($32.40-Amazon)
- Gift cards to any of the following:
- Target
- H&M
- Cotton On
- Aerie
- Anthropologie
- Victoria's Secret
- Under Armour
- The North Face
- Pac Sun
- Famous Footwear
As you can see, I have a lot of options available. And a wide range of price categories. Obviously, I know I'm not getting Taylor Swift tickets...but a girl can dream, right?!
2/03/2015
A Must Read Blog
So as many of you know (if you follow me on Twitter), my favorite blogger commented on one of my posts! Woohoo! Kylie commented on my post from a few days ago. I may have possibly screamed when I read this email:
Seriously, this excited me so much.
I love you ladies that went to high school with me that read my posts, but it's so exciting knowing someone else read my blog!
Anywho,
I just want all of you who have not looked at her blog to go check it out!
She just posted an awesome video on hair.
If you're looking for new products, check some of these out!
I just bought the Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser last night from Target. It was $4.99 and smells like heaven. Also, my hair is so incredibly soft now. I can't believe it!
2/02/2015
6 Months
Today officially marks the 6 months point until the wedding day!
August 2 cannot come soon enough!
Things to get done as soon as possible;
-Finish registering for gifts
-Finalize guest list (get addresses)
-Figure out food
Granted there are several other things to do, those are the most necessary to get done soon.
Crazy to think that in 6 short months I get to marry my best friend and finally be his wife.
I cannot wait to spend our lives together.
August 2 cannot come soon enough!
Things to get done as soon as possible;
-Finish registering for gifts
-Finalize guest list (get addresses)
-Figure out food
Granted there are several other things to do, those are the most necessary to get done soon.
Crazy to think that in 6 short months I get to marry my best friend and finally be his wife.
I cannot wait to spend our lives together.
1/31/2015
Work
I work at both Noodles and Company and an after school program called PLUS Time.
I work at Noodles on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
I work at PLUS Time on most Tuesdays and Fridays.
So yes, Thursday is my night off from work. Why Thursday? Because I have a night class on Thursdays from 6 to 8:50.
This week at Noodles I am scheduled 24.5 hours. At PLUS Time I signed up for 6 hours.
I am absolutely exhausted!
I am currently writing this during my break at Noodles, in an attempt to sort of de-stress. Is that even possible?!
Today I work here from 12-2, 3-8:30.
Tomorrow I'll be here from 11-4, 4:30-7.
It's just a rough week.
At least my bank account will look a little nicer...
I work at Noodles on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
I work at PLUS Time on most Tuesdays and Fridays.
So yes, Thursday is my night off from work. Why Thursday? Because I have a night class on Thursdays from 6 to 8:50.
This week at Noodles I am scheduled 24.5 hours. At PLUS Time I signed up for 6 hours.
I am absolutely exhausted!
I am currently writing this during my break at Noodles, in an attempt to sort of de-stress. Is that even possible?!
Today I work here from 12-2, 3-8:30.
Tomorrow I'll be here from 11-4, 4:30-7.
It's just a rough week.
At least my bank account will look a little nicer...
1/26/2015
Invitations, Catering, and the Guest List...Oh My!
Folks, it's about to get crazy here.
We're quickly approaching the 6 months mark until the wedding. That means things begin to get finalized!
So scary!
Yesterday, Trevor and I finished designing our invitations. They look pretty dang snazzy. We also ordered them! We got 40% off for Vistaprint! Plus 50 free envelopes! Win-Win! I am so excited/nervous/scared/impatient to get them.
Along with invitations came finalizing the guest list. What an incredibly tough task.
Some people will receive a special edition digital invitation which will link them directly to our wedding website, rather than a paper invite. While I certainly hope this does not offend anyone, I know it will help save on costs in a lot of ways: stamp purchases, invitation purchases, envelope purchases, etc. The main missing component of our guest list now is people's address (both physical & e-mails). So don't be surprised if you get a text or Facebook message from me soon asking for either!
One large cost that is scary to think about lately is food. Catering is so damn expensive! We've had two people from my church congregation say they may consider making the food for us if we discuss details with them sometime. So hopefully my dad and I can set up a Skype conference soon to get things figured out.
Through all of the stress planning a wedding has caused me, I still am sure I am less stressed than most brides.
I have an amazingly wonderful fiance who has been so supportive when I am in the midst of a freak out (which happens regularly).
All in all, I know the most important thing about the upcoming day is that I will be married. If the food runs out, or is burnt, or no one shows up, or too many people show up, none of that matters--I'll me married to my best friend.
Only 188 days!
We're quickly approaching the 6 months mark until the wedding. That means things begin to get finalized!
So scary!
Yesterday, Trevor and I finished designing our invitations. They look pretty dang snazzy. We also ordered them! We got 40% off for Vistaprint! Plus 50 free envelopes! Win-Win! I am so excited/nervous/scared/impatient to get them.
Along with invitations came finalizing the guest list. What an incredibly tough task.
Some people will receive a special edition digital invitation which will link them directly to our wedding website, rather than a paper invite. While I certainly hope this does not offend anyone, I know it will help save on costs in a lot of ways: stamp purchases, invitation purchases, envelope purchases, etc. The main missing component of our guest list now is people's address (both physical & e-mails). So don't be surprised if you get a text or Facebook message from me soon asking for either!
One large cost that is scary to think about lately is food. Catering is so damn expensive! We've had two people from my church congregation say they may consider making the food for us if we discuss details with them sometime. So hopefully my dad and I can set up a Skype conference soon to get things figured out.
Through all of the stress planning a wedding has caused me, I still am sure I am less stressed than most brides.
I have an amazingly wonderful fiance who has been so supportive when I am in the midst of a freak out (which happens regularly).
All in all, I know the most important thing about the upcoming day is that I will be married. If the food runs out, or is burnt, or no one shows up, or too many people show up, none of that matters--I'll me married to my best friend.
Only 188 days!
1/23/2015
Wifely Duties
A little over a week ago, Trevor and I went over to his friend Jimmy's apartment. Him and his girlfriend cooked enchiladas and had a few friends over to enjoy a good time.
After supper we played Cards Against Humanity-one of my current favorite games.
However, if there is one thing I have learned from the game (which i have learned a lot from) it is that who you play with does determine a lot of the game's fun.
It was a little awkward playing that night in my opinion. I didn't really know what cards people would truly appreciate or not.
At one point the infamous "Wifely Duties" card was played.
The term wifely duties always gets me thinking.
I thought I would see what Urban Dictionary defines it as to include that here, but nope. Nothing! How does Urban Dictionary not have a definition for that?!
Anywho..
If wifely duties are truly just things you do as a wife I see no issue with the term. However, if these are pre assumed duties-I do see an issue. I do not think anything should be assumed going into a relationship. In fact that is how huge arguments and issues occur and get started.
I do however think that women and men should each have their roles in a household. If one person does all of the work, that is fine, as long as the couple has discussed it.
Personally-
I look forward to getting to make dinner.
I don't look forward to always cleaning, but sometimes I do enjoy it! Luckily Trevor is a tidy guy, so I don't think he'll be too much of a problem.
I also enjoy doing laundry. Here in Saint Paul, a good chunk of the time, I do Trevor's laundry anyway because it's cheaper at my place.
I am not too concerned about fulfilling my wifely duties. Not because I will be forced to, but because I know they are ways I will be able to love and serve my husband. I mean let's face it, food is the way to a man's heart!
I cannot wait until my everyday chores I am doing already, become "wifely duties."
After supper we played Cards Against Humanity-one of my current favorite games.
However, if there is one thing I have learned from the game (which i have learned a lot from) it is that who you play with does determine a lot of the game's fun.
It was a little awkward playing that night in my opinion. I didn't really know what cards people would truly appreciate or not.
At one point the infamous "Wifely Duties" card was played.
The term wifely duties always gets me thinking.
I thought I would see what Urban Dictionary defines it as to include that here, but nope. Nothing! How does Urban Dictionary not have a definition for that?!
Anywho..
If wifely duties are truly just things you do as a wife I see no issue with the term. However, if these are pre assumed duties-I do see an issue. I do not think anything should be assumed going into a relationship. In fact that is how huge arguments and issues occur and get started.
I do however think that women and men should each have their roles in a household. If one person does all of the work, that is fine, as long as the couple has discussed it.
Personally-
I look forward to getting to make dinner.
I don't look forward to always cleaning, but sometimes I do enjoy it! Luckily Trevor is a tidy guy, so I don't think he'll be too much of a problem.
I also enjoy doing laundry. Here in Saint Paul, a good chunk of the time, I do Trevor's laundry anyway because it's cheaper at my place.
I am not too concerned about fulfilling my wifely duties. Not because I will be forced to, but because I know they are ways I will be able to love and serve my husband. I mean let's face it, food is the way to a man's heart!
I cannot wait until my everyday chores I am doing already, become "wifely duties."
1/22/2015
Why I Want to Get Married Young
There are a million or two articles out there today about why certain people are glad they got married young. And there are just as many articles giving reasons as to why you shouldn't.
So why am I engaged at 19?
Here is my take on young marriage.
Trevor and I will be getting married on August 2, 2015.
He will be 21 and I will be 20.
He will have finished three years in college and I will have finished two.
Many people have suggested we push the wedding off until we are done with school. Even family members have told us to do so. They claim we will have more money to live off of then.
I beg to differ. At that time we will be paying off student loans and will never have any time when there is not a payment due.
Another thing.
Many people have asked if I know that Trevor is actually "the one".
Personally I do not believe that there is one single person out there for every person.
I do not think it is predestined who you will fall in love with and spend your days with.
God has given us the ability to love. And I think you can love anyone.
I am in love with Trevor and he is my best friend. So yes, I know he is the one I want to marry. No part of me doubts that in any way.
He is the one I want to spend my life with and to wake up next to every morning.
I am certainly not getting married purely for the reason of wanting to have sex (as was suggested by a lady cutting my hair when she found out I am 19 and engaged).
Am I worried that we'll ever get divorced?
NO.
We are both God-loving people. We have a healthy relationship now. And I do not doubt that if our relationship were ever to fall apart we would seek help from a pastor or counselor.
We are also doing pre-marital counseling with the pastor that will be marrying us. We took this awesome questionnaire and will be using it to guide conversation during our sessions. Personally, I am quite excited!
If my thoughts on getting married young aren't enough for you--that's okay.
I know marriage isn't for everyone. And certainly not for some people that are younger.
But I do urge you to not be afraid of it.
Also,
Here are some more interesting articles:
5 Good Reasons to Get Married Young--> I only like point number 5.
Hey Young People: Now's the Time to Get Married and Have Kids--> No, we're not going to have kids right away!
Marrying young...And why you need to shut your mouth about it
So why am I engaged at 19?
Here is my take on young marriage.
Trevor and I will be getting married on August 2, 2015.
He will be 21 and I will be 20.
He will have finished three years in college and I will have finished two.
Many people have suggested we push the wedding off until we are done with school. Even family members have told us to do so. They claim we will have more money to live off of then.
I beg to differ. At that time we will be paying off student loans and will never have any time when there is not a payment due.
Another thing.
Many people have asked if I know that Trevor is actually "the one".
Personally I do not believe that there is one single person out there for every person.
I do not think it is predestined who you will fall in love with and spend your days with.
God has given us the ability to love. And I think you can love anyone.
I am in love with Trevor and he is my best friend. So yes, I know he is the one I want to marry. No part of me doubts that in any way.
He is the one I want to spend my life with and to wake up next to every morning.
I am certainly not getting married purely for the reason of wanting to have sex (as was suggested by a lady cutting my hair when she found out I am 19 and engaged).
Am I worried that we'll ever get divorced?
NO.
We are both God-loving people. We have a healthy relationship now. And I do not doubt that if our relationship were ever to fall apart we would seek help from a pastor or counselor.
We are also doing pre-marital counseling with the pastor that will be marrying us. We took this awesome questionnaire and will be using it to guide conversation during our sessions. Personally, I am quite excited!
If my thoughts on getting married young aren't enough for you--that's okay.
I know marriage isn't for everyone. And certainly not for some people that are younger.
But I do urge you to not be afraid of it.
Also,
Here are some more interesting articles:
5 Good Reasons to Get Married Young--> I only like point number 5.
Hey Young People: Now's the Time to Get Married and Have Kids--> No, we're not going to have kids right away!
Marrying young...And why you need to shut your mouth about it
1/21/2015
State of the Union
I'm not one to get involved in politics.
I do not like confrontation, especially when it comes to the topic.
While I identify as someone who is conservative and normally sides with republican views, I still have one thing that is of great importance to me.
Respect.
I understand that not everyone will agree with me on this, but I feel that it needs to be put out there.
Yes, you may not agree with the statements of our democrat president-but you give him respect. He is our elected leader, so you still have to deal with what has been decided on within our country.
I definitely do not agree with his views on gay marriage or abortion, among other things-but I respect him as a human being and an elected official.
Many of you democrat fellows probably are glad to hear that right now, but I have something to say to you as well!
You should offer some respect up as well.
The current speaker of the house is a republican. Yes, I am speaking of Boehner.
Obviously Boehner does not side with President Obama on all of his brought up points in the State of the Union-so why would he applaud or stand up for every single aspect. If there was a republican president, I highly doubt that any democrat would be critical of a democrat speaker of the house for not applauding every point brought up by that president. That's how politics are.
Have some respect for members of the opposing parties of your own. They may not have the same views as you, but they are still humans. I pity those that do not know how to respectfully interact with other Americans.
One more point to address.
I, as a republican and conservative American, do not agree with a lot of Obama's policies. But that does not mean I disagree with every single one. You cannot honestly tell me that you think Boehner disagrees with every single aspect that Obama presents. I am sure they probably do not see eye to eye on everything, but I bet they have a few things they can agree on.
It bothers me to no end that so many people assume that if you are republican you hate Obama or completely disregard anything he says!
Now do you see why I avoid the topic of politics?!
End Rant.
I do not like confrontation, especially when it comes to the topic.
While I identify as someone who is conservative and normally sides with republican views, I still have one thing that is of great importance to me.
Respect.
I understand that not everyone will agree with me on this, but I feel that it needs to be put out there.
Yes, you may not agree with the statements of our democrat president-but you give him respect. He is our elected leader, so you still have to deal with what has been decided on within our country.
I definitely do not agree with his views on gay marriage or abortion, among other things-but I respect him as a human being and an elected official.
Many of you democrat fellows probably are glad to hear that right now, but I have something to say to you as well!
You should offer some respect up as well.
The current speaker of the house is a republican. Yes, I am speaking of Boehner.
Obviously Boehner does not side with President Obama on all of his brought up points in the State of the Union-so why would he applaud or stand up for every single aspect. If there was a republican president, I highly doubt that any democrat would be critical of a democrat speaker of the house for not applauding every point brought up by that president. That's how politics are.
Have some respect for members of the opposing parties of your own. They may not have the same views as you, but they are still humans. I pity those that do not know how to respectfully interact with other Americans.
One more point to address.
I, as a republican and conservative American, do not agree with a lot of Obama's policies. But that does not mean I disagree with every single one. You cannot honestly tell me that you think Boehner disagrees with every single aspect that Obama presents. I am sure they probably do not see eye to eye on everything, but I bet they have a few things they can agree on.
It bothers me to no end that so many people assume that if you are republican you hate Obama or completely disregard anything he says!
Now do you see why I avoid the topic of politics?!
End Rant.
1/20/2015
To Do...Eventually?
Have I mentioned how much I hate growing up?!
I am so beyond stressed already this semester-it's crazy!
Last night my roomies (well the two that are also ED majors) and I are were discussing interviewing this semester to get into the ED program.
Scary,eh?
I still have one of my MTLE (Minnesota Teachers Licensure Examinations) tests to take {I signed up shortly after the discussion--FEBRUARY 10!}.
I have my entire efolio to do.
I have several letters of recommendation to have written.
I have two human relations papers to write for classes this semester.
That's just a little insight of what my "to-do list" looks like currently..
Maybe I should have bought that adorable Shit To Do book at Typo yesterday!
I am so beyond stressed already this semester-it's crazy!
Last night my roomies (well the two that are also ED majors) and I are were discussing interviewing this semester to get into the ED program.
Scary,eh?
I still have one of my MTLE (Minnesota Teachers Licensure Examinations) tests to take {I signed up shortly after the discussion--FEBRUARY 10!}.
I have my entire efolio to do.
I have several letters of recommendation to have written.
I have two human relations papers to write for classes this semester.
That's just a little insight of what my "to-do list" looks like currently..
Maybe I should have bought that adorable Shit To Do book at Typo yesterday!
1/19/2015
The Compliment
There are a lot of diverse people that I work with at Noodles & Co. Our store is right off a bus station and metro train station-so basically anyone can get there via public transportation.
One of the guys I work with is an older African American man. He has a fascinating accent, in my opinion.
He talks down to a lot of my coworkers. Many of them dislike working with him. He takes his time in front of house and is a bit slow if he's on the line in back of house. Along with this he has a bit of a short temper with some of my coworkers. There have been multiple occurrences of him raising his voice at someone who has worked at Noodles much longer than he has.
However, for some reason, he likes me.
Yesterday he was filling in stickers for food in back and I was filling bags up front. He asked me if I am the way I am because of how I am raised.
side note: everyone there found out I am a pastor's kid and treats me like I'm the most innocent girl in all of existence because of it. extremely annoying.
Anyhow, I was not sure how to answer this question. I mean how does one know how much how they were raised has impacted them?! I said I don't know. But then he said, so it's just who you are? I just kind of shrugged my shoulders. He told me how he really enjoys working with me because I keep things calm up front. I may not talk much but I still keep things under control. In addition to that he told me he appreciates seeing someone working with so much motivation and who gets things done.
Coming from a guy who does not particularly get along with all of his coworkers, I took this as a great compliment.
I'm glad someone has been noticing the continual work I am putting in at Noodles.
One of the guys I work with is an older African American man. He has a fascinating accent, in my opinion.
He talks down to a lot of my coworkers. Many of them dislike working with him. He takes his time in front of house and is a bit slow if he's on the line in back of house. Along with this he has a bit of a short temper with some of my coworkers. There have been multiple occurrences of him raising his voice at someone who has worked at Noodles much longer than he has.
However, for some reason, he likes me.
Yesterday he was filling in stickers for food in back and I was filling bags up front. He asked me if I am the way I am because of how I am raised.
side note: everyone there found out I am a pastor's kid and treats me like I'm the most innocent girl in all of existence because of it. extremely annoying.
Anyhow, I was not sure how to answer this question. I mean how does one know how much how they were raised has impacted them?! I said I don't know. But then he said, so it's just who you are? I just kind of shrugged my shoulders. He told me how he really enjoys working with me because I keep things calm up front. I may not talk much but I still keep things under control. In addition to that he told me he appreciates seeing someone working with so much motivation and who gets things done.
Coming from a guy who does not particularly get along with all of his coworkers, I took this as a great compliment.
I'm glad someone has been noticing the continual work I am putting in at Noodles.
1/18/2015
Lots of Thoughts
School always makes me look at things in a whole new way.
I guess I think about different things more philosophically perhaps.
Right now it feels like I have a lot thrown at me.
I want to be an adult. But at the same time, I wish being a little kid and being carefree.
Planning for the wedding has not been as tedious as it was earlier on while choosing date and location and whatnot.
Last night Trevor and I were grabbing sodas from the vending machine. He mentioned how the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra was starting their new set of symphonies they would be playing. He said that he would love to again. The Ordway is a beautiful place to listen to amazing, high class music. I said I would like that as well. Being at the Ordway and listening to such fine classical music really makes you feel like an adult. Not old, but sophisticated and like you have your lives together.
With everything Trevor and I are handling right now, I certainly do not feel like we have our lives together or figured out at all.
We don't have an apartment figured out for next year. We have no clue where we will live at all.
We have basically no furniture for next year. I am not staying with a twin bed for two people!
We are both still in school and neither of us have schedules figured out.
I will have the option to student teach wherever I will like, so potentially out of state if Trevor and I would like to move from Saint Paul earlier than me graduating. That is something that will need to get decided on sooner rather than later for budget reasons.
We both are unsure of what our job situations will be like next semester. We only have one car so we will need to get new jobs closer to our nonexistent apartment.
It just feels like everything is compounding quickly.
Don't get me wrong, I am beyond excited to get married to Trevor.
I do not want to push off the wedding or move in together before marriage or anything that may be suggested.
I am content with our decisions because I do feel they will be the best for us.
| 196 days until we finally get married. |
Now to stop stressing and get some homework done!
I guess I think about different things more philosophically perhaps.
Right now it feels like I have a lot thrown at me.
I want to be an adult. But at the same time, I wish being a little kid and being carefree.
Planning for the wedding has not been as tedious as it was earlier on while choosing date and location and whatnot.
Last night Trevor and I were grabbing sodas from the vending machine. He mentioned how the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra was starting their new set of symphonies they would be playing. He said that he would love to again. The Ordway is a beautiful place to listen to amazing, high class music. I said I would like that as well. Being at the Ordway and listening to such fine classical music really makes you feel like an adult. Not old, but sophisticated and like you have your lives together.
With everything Trevor and I are handling right now, I certainly do not feel like we have our lives together or figured out at all.
We don't have an apartment figured out for next year. We have no clue where we will live at all.
We have basically no furniture for next year. I am not staying with a twin bed for two people!
We are both still in school and neither of us have schedules figured out.
I will have the option to student teach wherever I will like, so potentially out of state if Trevor and I would like to move from Saint Paul earlier than me graduating. That is something that will need to get decided on sooner rather than later for budget reasons.
We both are unsure of what our job situations will be like next semester. We only have one car so we will need to get new jobs closer to our nonexistent apartment.
It just feels like everything is compounding quickly.
Don't get me wrong, I am beyond excited to get married to Trevor.
I do not want to push off the wedding or move in together before marriage or anything that may be suggested.
I am content with our decisions because I do feel they will be the best for us.
| 196 days until we finally get married. |
Now to stop stressing and get some homework done!
1/16/2015
Week One
Well the first week of second semester has come to an end.
Man did it ever drag!
I am taking six classes:
THL 270-Our Living Faith (m)
KHS 110- Dynamic Health and Human Movement (g)
BIO 100- Biology Today (g)
MUS 121- Listening to Life: Global and Popular Music (g)
ED 330- Human Diversity and Relations (M)
ECE 324- Language Development & Emergent Literacy (M)
|m=minor| |M=Major| |g=gen ed|
I have a rather interesting mix of classes. Obviously I am still finishing up a few of my gen eds. I think next semester I will just have one and the rest will be for my major/minor!
Along with ED 330 and ECE 324 I am required to complete human relations hours. I need to do 15 hours for each class. ED 330 will have the focus of different cultural groups other than my own. ECE 324 will be focusing on English language learners. Some of these hours I will complete at work at PLUS Time, so I will not have to go out of my way for those. However, not all of my hours for all of my human relations reports can be done at the same location. I still have two more reports to do in addition to the two for these classes. One of the reports I have completed the hours for already.
It will certainly be a busy semester.
|In Wedding News|
Wedding plans had slowed down a bit last semester, but now they need to pick back up!
Exciting things to mark off the list: bridesmaids' dresses, officiant, possible catering services, ceremony musician, [invitations nearly finished, guest list almost completed]! Big things are happening! Only 198 days!
Man did it ever drag!
I am taking six classes:
THL 270-Our Living Faith (m)
KHS 110- Dynamic Health and Human Movement (g)
BIO 100- Biology Today (g)
MUS 121- Listening to Life: Global and Popular Music (g)
ED 330- Human Diversity and Relations (M)
ECE 324- Language Development & Emergent Literacy (M)
|m=minor| |M=Major| |g=gen ed|
I have a rather interesting mix of classes. Obviously I am still finishing up a few of my gen eds. I think next semester I will just have one and the rest will be for my major/minor!
Along with ED 330 and ECE 324 I am required to complete human relations hours. I need to do 15 hours for each class. ED 330 will have the focus of different cultural groups other than my own. ECE 324 will be focusing on English language learners. Some of these hours I will complete at work at PLUS Time, so I will not have to go out of my way for those. However, not all of my hours for all of my human relations reports can be done at the same location. I still have two more reports to do in addition to the two for these classes. One of the reports I have completed the hours for already.
It will certainly be a busy semester.
|In Wedding News|
Wedding plans had slowed down a bit last semester, but now they need to pick back up!
Exciting things to mark off the list: bridesmaids' dresses, officiant, possible catering services, ceremony musician, [invitations nearly finished, guest list almost completed]! Big things are happening! Only 198 days!
1/11/2015
Books Blues
This semester I am taking 17 credits. The same as the past two semesters, so I'm not too concerned. However, this semester, 17 credits comes in the form of 6 classes and about 11 books.
Yes, 11 books.
How can I possibly afford 11 books?! 6 of them cost $420.
I don't think anyone should have to pay money for books for gen ed courses. I certainly don't want to be spending over $100 on a biology book.
I'm going to have to pick up a few extra hours at work to ever make back this money.
There goes anything nice for my wedding.
Yes, 11 books.
How can I possibly afford 11 books?! 6 of them cost $420.
I don't think anyone should have to pay money for books for gen ed courses. I certainly don't want to be spending over $100 on a biology book.
I'm going to have to pick up a few extra hours at work to ever make back this money.
There goes anything nice for my wedding.
1/09/2015
A Bit Frigid
Oh, Minnesota.
Your winter has finally come.
Yesterday, (when I finally did wake up) it looked like I was trapped in a snowglobe.
I also had to get to Noodles & Co for work. I took the Metro from Trevor's apartment and made it barely on time due to a slight delay.
We were so slow that I was sent home an hour and a half early. Due to the awful weather, we had super low sales.
This morning when I woke up I checked to weather.
A lovely -2 degrees. Felt like -24 degrees. wut.
It felt great to walk outside with Trevor to McNally where he had a studio session.
Ugh.
Well I knew the winter would eventually come. And let's face it-Midwest winters are never kind.
Your winter has finally come.
Yesterday, (when I finally did wake up) it looked like I was trapped in a snowglobe.
I also had to get to Noodles & Co for work. I took the Metro from Trevor's apartment and made it barely on time due to a slight delay.
We were so slow that I was sent home an hour and a half early. Due to the awful weather, we had super low sales.
This morning when I woke up I checked to weather.
A lovely -2 degrees. Felt like -24 degrees. wut.
It felt great to walk outside with Trevor to McNally where he had a studio session.
Ugh.
Well I knew the winter would eventually come. And let's face it-Midwest winters are never kind.
1/08/2015
Christmas 2014
Now that we are almost a week into 2015, I should probably get my act together and fill you in on how my Christmas season went.
Let's just say it was quite interesting.
December 24
Christmas Eve has always been when my family cooks and celebrates our Christmas. It has just fit in well with my dad's schedule with preaching-thus convenience.
This year, Trevor and I went to church at OSLC for the 1:30 service. This left time to get some cooking done afterward. We also went to Celebration for their 7:00 service. After that we headed to his place so he could put on some more comfortable clothes. I'm a stickler for dressing up for Christmas church. This resulted in these adorable photos.
Let's just say it was quite interesting.
December 24
Christmas Eve has always been when my family cooks and celebrates our Christmas. It has just fit in well with my dad's schedule with preaching-thus convenience.
This year, Trevor and I went to church at OSLC for the 1:30 service. This left time to get some cooking done afterward. We also went to Celebration for their 7:00 service. After that we headed to his place so he could put on some more comfortable clothes. I'm a stickler for dressing up for Christmas church. This resulted in these adorable photos.
After my dad finished church we all sat around and watched "Elf" while opening gifts. I got my sister fuzzy slippers, lotion, and a huge mug. I got my mom a wine glass and wine rack. I got my dad a bacon bowl mold and beer flavored jelly beans. And I got Trevor two PacSun shirts.
December 25
Trevor's family always opens gifts Christmas morning. I have never had this tradition, so it was kind of cool to take part of and enjoy. It was fun to watch his younger sisters open their gifts-I miss being young. His family even so kindly gave me a Doctor Who puzzle!
December 26
On the 26th we travelled to La Valle to my mom's side of the family. Trevor was unable to come along because he was playing in a show that evening. The entire time at my grandma's was awkward and uncomfortable. With the exception of going exploring on the farm with my cousins, Ahren and Jake, to take photos.
Here are some of the shots I got.
Also a large portion of the time at my grandparents included my grandma throwing random junk at me to take for my "new home". Now realize, the wedding is in August. We are not living together yet, we won't be until we get married. I do not have room for random stuff for my new home. One, I have no idea what the size of our first place will be, but I expect it to be puny. This will leave no room for miscellaneous objects. Two, I do not want a bunch of outdated junk that has been sitting around their house forever. Three, Trevor was not along to see any of this stuff so it was purely up to my discretion to make the decisions of what to take.
The only good thing out of the day was that Trevor and I have cupcake stands to use at the wedding now.
December 29
Rice Lake is so beautiful in the winter. I finally was able to see my grandparents' (on my dad's side) new home. It is beautiful! Not that I expected otherwise. Trevor and I drove together and made a photo stop on the way by the Chippewa River.
It was a good time at my grandparents, like always. We even had competitions at who could get the highest and lowest blood pressure. I think it's going to be a new tradition. For the first time ever, we did not have a sit down Christmas meal. It was so weird! I love grandma's sit down dinners! Grandma and grandpa even sent us away with plenty of soda from their soda fridge (yes, they have a fridge for soda and beer in their garage).
Christmas 2014 was quite a hoot. I cannot wait until next Christmas! It will be my first Christmas as a Rodriguez and I cannot wait to spend it as a married woman. Who knows what type of Christmas traditions Trevor and I will implement in our home, but most likely it will not include taking our blood pressure.
1/06/2015
Jenner Lips
If you followed the previous controversy over Kylie Jenner's lips, you may find this article quite interesting.
I love following the Kardashian family, and recently watched a few episodes with Trevor. Obviously he was not in love with it, but I like to keep up with them (see what i did there, eh?).
Anywho, read this if you are at all interested in lips or the Kardashian/Jenner clan:
http://www.bustle.com/articles/48332-i-took-kylie-jenners-overdrawn-lips-out-in-public-heres-how-my-friends-family-and?utm_source=FBTraffic&utm_medium=bhouse&utm_campaign=CMfacebook
I love following the Kardashian family, and recently watched a few episodes with Trevor. Obviously he was not in love with it, but I like to keep up with them (see what i did there, eh?).
Anywho, read this if you are at all interested in lips or the Kardashian/Jenner clan:
http://www.bustle.com/articles/48332-i-took-kylie-jenners-overdrawn-lips-out-in-public-heres-how-my-friends-family-and?utm_source=FBTraffic&utm_medium=bhouse&utm_campaign=CMfacebook
1/05/2015
Oatmeal
I fear for my life that I have become a coffee snob.
The big city is fabulous, but also spendy. My chai tea latte habit has taken to a whole new level. I can barely survive without some form of chai in my system! I have resorted to keeping two boxes of chai tea in my room (one caffeinated, one non-caffeinated). New low? Possibly.
Anywho,
I am sitting here with the love of my life at the Eagan Starbucks.
I, of course, ordered a grande chai tea latte & a blueberry whole grain oatmeal. He ordered a white chocolate mocha.
As much as used to be a heavily caffeinated Starbucks gold member, I am now more of the liking of Caribou. *hold your chin up, young one. i know it's shocking.*
Don't get me wrong, chai and oatmeal from any coffee shop will be forever cherished in my heart. However, Caribou does it right.
The big city is fabulous, but also spendy. My chai tea latte habit has taken to a whole new level. I can barely survive without some form of chai in my system! I have resorted to keeping two boxes of chai tea in my room (one caffeinated, one non-caffeinated). New low? Possibly.
Anywho,
I am sitting here with the love of my life at the Eagan Starbucks.
I, of course, ordered a grande chai tea latte & a blueberry whole grain oatmeal. He ordered a white chocolate mocha.
As much as used to be a heavily caffeinated Starbucks gold member, I am now more of the liking of Caribou. *hold your chin up, young one. i know it's shocking.*
Don't get me wrong, chai and oatmeal from any coffee shop will be forever cherished in my heart. However, Caribou does it right.
1/02/2015
Resolutions or Not
Not everyone makes the infamous "New Year's Resolutions."
I used to make a point of making a few, and often forgot them within a week.
This year however, I am not going to make any. Instead, I am going to make lifestyle changes.
Here are the few areas I am going to make changes in:
I used to make a point of making a few, and often forgot them within a week.
This year however, I am not going to make any. Instead, I am going to make lifestyle changes.
Here are the few areas I am going to make changes in:
- Health (Physical)- In high school, I played sports. I was overall in shape, ate semi healthy, and never really put on weight other than muscle. Now, halfway through my sophomore year of college, I have not put on any weight (woohoo), but my muscle has turned to mush. I'm getting married soon, and I do not want flabby arms! Time to make myself get back into the swing of working out!
- Health (Mental)- Staying mentally healthy has been a recurring challenge for me since high school. It is not something I enjoy admitting that I have struggled with. While 2014 was my best year of handling it since my struggle with self harm first began, I know I still have a way to go. I had a lot of improvement this past year but I am going to encourage myself to make longer strides.
- Pray- I have been a Christian my entire life, yet I struggle with consistent prayer. While I feel this may bring hypocrisy upon my name, I know it is something I desperately need to work on. So this year is going to be a slow and steady improvement on my prayer life and my relationship with God. I am taking a theology course entitled "Our Living Faith" so I hope that it will assist my journey.
- Give More- In a time with little money, I have become greedy. I do not share my love, talents, money, and other blessings as I should. There is so much more of me that people should get to experience.
- Organize- In past years I have been a rather organized person. I would have to say high school was the peak of this. Here in Saint Paul, my stuff is a wreck! I need to get back on my game and clean and maintain. This will also assist with wedding planning.
While a lot of these changes are huge, I know it will take more than just a day to accomplish them. These are large tasks I have set up. I am going to write them out and post them in my room so I am reminded of them daily.
Hopefully I stick with them longer than I have stuck with resolutions in past years.
Do you have any resolutions you have made? What are they? How do you plan to stick to them?
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