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| i’ve been thinking a lot about something that ali edwards mentioned in her blog.
choosing a word for 2009. a word that sums up what you want for yourself this coming year. i thought this would be easy. i thought a word would just jump out at me. but it didn’t. i’ve been thinking about it…looking up words…scriptures etc…. i finally narrowed it down to two. refocus & renew. 2008 was a year that i really focused on getting healthy. losing weight. exercising. making healthy eating choices. but one thing that always got pushed to the bottom of my to-do list, was my quiet time wtih God. in 2009, i would like to refocus my energy and renewing my relationship with Christ. daily making the choice to create time to spend alone with him. of course these words can also be applied to other areas of my life also, but i really want my main focus to be on Him. knowing that, when we put our eyes on Christ, everything else should fall into place.
in order to encourage this change, i have found a few challenges that i am going to do. Scripture Challenge 2009 (these 2 are done through faithsisters.com} LPM Scripture Memory Challenge 2009 (this is livingproofministries, which is beth moore, a fantastic Bible-study leader) think about it. it’s more than just a resolution. what will be your focul point this year?? |
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| uhhhh.
ok. what the heck is this??? our local college (B & N) starbucks is using these cup things….. something just isn’t right about tv advertisements on my beloved cup of caramel macchiato… |
a year counting
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| that’s me. using the poor man’s plastic surgery. ha ha ha.
can’t believe it, but it’s been a year that i have been counting calories. i use www.my-calorie-counter.com . i love it! my original goal was to lose about 15 pounds….as of now, i have lost almost 30!!! it keeps me accountable. it is easy using an online journal. i opt to pay the $5 a month for additional options. i never felt like i was ‘missing out’ on my favorite sweets or starbucks….i would just figure those calories into my daily allowance. i also walk on the treadmill, (while lifting weights)….i try to do it daily, but occasionally miss a day here or there, (especially during the holidays). online, you can even account for the amount of time exercised and how many calories are burned during that time. that’s all. just thought i would mention it. it worked for me and i enjoy it. if you’ve made a new year’s resolution to get healthy and maybe lose weight, give it a try!
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yes, i bought another one
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| ok. ok.
so, i have a slight problem with resisting those cute mugs at starbucks. i know. i know! my cupboard is already overflowing…mugs and glasses pressed against the cupboard door… hoping not to fall out once someone opens the door. i know already!! but i did it. i couldn’t resist. it had been a mug that i had seen before the holidays. loved it. wanted it. so cute with names of the special holiday drinks printed on it. nice and bright and cheery with it’s red inside. today, my hubby & son took me out-of-town shopping and there i saw it. sitting in the basket on the floor. shouting “here i am! over here! i’m even on sale!!!!!” well, that’s all it took. i reached in. scooped it up. held it in my cold little hands while i waited in line, so proud to place it on the counter. as if it had been waiting for me. (it could have been my caffeine-induced stupor….2 venti (that means large for those anti-starbuck people) non-fat caramel macchiatos BOTH with an extra shot of espresso….but that’s beside the point….) (extra fun shopping day! Christmas money to spend at Archivers & Target!!!! soooo dangerous!!!!) hope your saturday was as fun and caffiene-filled as mine was!!!!
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not as much
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| took down the tree tonight. mainly by myself.
of course. taking down the tree, as opposed to putting up the tree, is not as much fun or exciting… enjoy your weekend!!!
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altered gift box
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resolutions to consider
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Today’s Christian Woman had a great article today, suggesting 5 Resolutions to Keep.
i hope that your 2008 has been full of God’s love & grace and that next year will bring much of the same! |
back 2 blogging soon
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| sorry i haven’t been blogging daily the last few days.
but, just as you are probably also, i’ve been busy. whether it’s baking, going to get-togethers, picking up Christmas stuff, or whatever, just seems like at the end of the day, blogging gets pushed aside. this week’s goals:
well, that pretty much sums it up. hope you are recuperating from the holiday craziness. of course, New Year’s is still on it’s way!!
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best biscotti e.v.e.r.
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| oh my.
this is the best biscotti i have e.v.e.r. tasted. my new sister-in-law gave it to me as part of my gift, in our secret santa exchange. she knows how i love coffee…. boy, these are amazing!!!!! it’s like a big brownie with chocolate chips in it. reallllllly good!!!!! i am planning on begging her for the recipe. soon. hope your Christmas was filled with family and friends and the blessings of Christmas. |
a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord
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| merry Christmas, from krista @ scrapsinbloom |