Things I'm doing.

Happy Friday friends!

A little selfie action from last nights pack pint run at Red Coyote in Oklahoma City. Come out and run for a free beer if you're here! 

1. I'm currently working on my nutrition or as other bloggers like skinny Meg call it, macros or if it fits your macros or iifym. I'm not doing a good job, yet. 

Not good (today) and it will not get better. 

Good job! That's what I'm working towards. 

2. I bought another item for my beer brewing plans. No pic yet. It's just a box of hops and other ingredients. 

3. I'm using the vitality app from my job to log points. Apparently points can turn into gift cards. Score!

5. I'm using untapped as well. Friend me on there too!

I need to get more into this app. 1 friend is pretty sad! 

6. I'm fasting from Pinterest and the Simpsons game so I can pray and read more. It's a two week fast and I will be back at both when the fast is over. 

7. It's only 77 days until my amazing trip to Sandals! I can't wait!

8. We have a winter heat wave to enjoy some winter biking and running and drinking. I'll partake in all of the above. 

8. I'm blogging on my iPhone and hence no links to skinny Meg, sandals, or any other place. No linking up with other blogs either, or might just post the url. Also I ended up with tons of screen shots. Hopefully that's not too annoying. 

9. Half marathon training will continue with 6 miles tomorrow morning. Woot! Woot!

Thankful Thursday

Dear friends,
How important is it to stay positive in good times and bad? How hard is it during trials and tribulations? That's the hardest but those are the moments that matter the most. I have been through tough times and I am sure there are other trials to experience in the future. Being thankful even when you don't "feel" it will help you power through anything.

Today, I am thankful for God's provision. Stand in prayer with me. I will find a perfect home for my family. In the past this daunting task has been overwhelming. I will find a home and think its the best. After moving in, problems arise. I'm praying this time, we will not have problems. After all, this will be our third home in Oklahoma City. I don't want to move again when this new lease is up.

God will provide.

Please stay tuned for high five for Friday.

List

Doubt. Anxiety. Worry. Concern. That was Tuesday. What will Wednesday bring? I hope it brings good news. I am not sure my mind can take all this stress.

I am still praying for a miracle. Amen.

Jus' thinkin'

I'm thinking that it would be great to be back in Australia. This photo was somewhere along the east coast of Australia in 2004.

I'm thinking that was a long time ago and my last international trip was January 2011. I love to travel and see the world. I'm getting back out there in September.

I'm thinking that we are overdue for a wild trip too. Fiji, Tahiti, Turkey, Nepal, Iceland. So many places that I need to visit.

I'm praying and thinking about my work. Hopefully my hunt will yield positive results.

I'm thinking that blogging is so much fun and I gotta get more consistent. I'm working my way towards more writing and posting my photos.

Since I'm still thinking about vacations, tell me about your best trip! I love a good story!

Lazybones

I know how to work hard and I don't have a problem with that. I also know how to be lazy and relax. Friday is a good day to feel lazy and relax. The weekend can bring busyness or laziness. I am praying for a lazy weekend because it is well-earned from all the hard work during the week.

Today's accomplishment

It was a long day, full of internal struggles and challenges. I want to do a really good job but sometimes that is hard to do. Its especially hard for myself and any other first-born kids out there. Traditionally the first-born comes into the world with a certain amount of perfectionism.

Today’s accomplishment was going to Peoples Church and it was a great encouragement. I met some people and had a good conversation about humility. I am always praying for wisdom but tonight I am very thankful for all the goodness that God has given me and I was reminded of that tonight.

Decisions and Exams

I am currently studying for an exam and I am praying for wisdom on which job to take. I am going to take a riskier sales job, which does make me feel nervous. At the same time, I know that I can help people and be successful. In this case, I believe the benefits outweigh the risk.

What risks have you taken in your life and how did it work out for you?

Perspective

Today’s rating is Positive.

I had to regain perspective because I got offended by nothing. Sometimes, I have to think about things from another’s point of view. Other times, I need to think about what I’ve learned. In the end, I feel better and that’s most important.

I have talked to another company about a job in the new state. My calendar is free but I expect to fill up my first week with interviews. I am thanking God for all of the leads and I am praying for the wisdom to land the right job. Amen!

Meeting the challenge

Today’s rating is Positive.

Its been good and challenging the last few days. I’ve struggled with making smart decisions and I know that I have to decide what will be best for our home. I am praying that I’ve done well. In the end, God is in charge and all will work out in the long run.

I experienced a small miracle today. I lost my $100 sunglasses a couple of weeks ago and finally decided to call the last business I visited before going home. Turns out my sunglasses were turned in and kept in the company safe until I retrieved them. I was thrilled and I’m still praising the Lord! Amen!

Moving day decided

Today’s rating is Positive.

We found out about an apartment that will be ready for us in time and its decided that we will be moving into this home. Its exciting to have a definitive date. I am now praying for the tenant to be found for our existing home and I am praying that this move can be smooth. We have had a lot of moves and in our experience its harder and more expensive than planned. I have come to accept this as fact. On a good note, I packed one box today. Yay me!

Dear Lord, please help us find the right tenant, and find the right amount of cash to afford the move. Please provide me the right job so I can be helping with the expenses. Amen!

The struggle

Today’s rating is Positive.

I have struggled with being in this location for a long time. Lately, I’ve felt that there’s no purpose and I would much rather be somewhere else. I am thankful that this struggle will not last forever. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting larger every day.

I was contacted by a company to do a phone interview tomorrow. I am praying this will be good and that this is the right job for me. The struggle clouds my vision and I can creatively find a reason to accept any job. Somehow, God has protected from a terrible job so far. Thank you Lord!