The beginning of the last week of July, wow! Last Wednesday night I had my final class of 3 in a series that was on reading the Bible. Part of the homework included reading 1st and 2nd Timothy. I went into class Wednesday and said to the Pastor teaching, ummm, Timothy??? She is the pastor who has walked my journey with me. Along with her close friend, who has been the counselor I have worked with for the past year and a half. She told me that I needed to talk to her (the counselor) about it. I was told to read Ten Lies the Church Tells Women by J Lee Grady. So I bought it, and I read it, and oh my gosh, POWERFUL!
I'm so glad I read it! The 10th lie deals with abuse. Jess had sent me an article a while back that detailed the context of the Malachi verse that states that God hates divorce. I had already known before I read that article that while God hates divorce He also hates several other things and I knew that I was submitting to the spiritual leadership in my life. So while I've been pretty good with my decision this book dealt with other factors and I was just so glad I read it! I appreciated the fact that the author addresses the lie that women have to be married in order to be complete according to what most churches teach and that is just simply not the case. I could go on but I'll just say it's definitely worth the read!
Thursday morning my brother and SIL had the baby and I am super excited! My parents are currently adoring the time with them!
Thursday night I finally got to meet up with my friend who I used to be her underwriting assistant and then I moved to a different department and now she has moved to a different company. I love her so much! She's actually the one who set me up with the guy who was my first after divorce date guy. She and I caught up with each other at Dresslers restaurant in Midtown. Oh my goodness the food was so good! It was my first time there, it's one of her favorite restaurants. I ordered a chopped salad and seared tuna, oh so good! She did ask me what happened with the guy and I explained that he just fell off the face of the earth but that I knew he traveled and that he has a lot going on. She said don't be surprised if I hear from him. Apparently they had a whole conversation at work about me and how amazing I am and he said he just felt like too much time had gone by to contact me. She told him I'm not like that.
If he does contact me again, awesome! I like him tremendously! But I'm not holding my breath. I am crazy busy and I have my own life. I still believe when someone is truly into you they make much more of an effort to be in contact with you. For this guy he's coming out of a really bad marriage, his divorce finalized at the same time as mine. I completely understand he's just not in a place where he's looking for a relationship. I totally understand! For me the 2 dates that we had allowed me to realize that I actually am ready to date and enjoy meeting new people. However since I am not online the only way I'm going to meet someone is if God puts him directly in my path. This is fine with me. My plan is to chase God as hard as I can and if a guy can keep up then he can run with me.
Friday after work I had an interview. I can't provide a whole lot of detail at this point. I've been praying for new opportunities and new doors to open and I'm hopeful so we will see what happens. I believe I have a strong chance but I have already prayed if it's not the right door then God will close it.
Saturday I finally got back to a workout. I went to boot camp, and it kicked my butt and it was awesome! I spent the rest of the day hanging out at home and it was so awesome! I didn't tell anyone I was free, I didn't make any offers to do anything with anyone, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time!
This morning the power went out at church right before the 8am prayers service began. It was really special how we all came up to the front and had the prayer service anyways. Then the 9 service began by candlelight and right before the sermon the power came back on.
I had my last small group meeting with my girls and it was such a special time! I'm so thankful for the opportunity that I had to lead the group I led!
This evening I plugged in my digital picture frame. The frame had been unplugged for a few weeks because I had moved it and then moved it again and just hadn't plugged it in. There are tons of pictures of A on there. The other night I came across a picture of her and I when we were at my parents and she was opening her presents from them in 2011. I see these pictures and quite honestly I get a mixture of emotions. I wouldn't change any of these past few years. I'm thankful that they have brought me to where I am. Saying that I see the pictures and I get mad that D was such a liar and that all the things I envisioned when I married him shattered before my eyes before our first week of marriage was over.
At the beginning of each month I send A a card to tell her that I'm thinking of her, that I love her, and I include a scripture verse. I promised when I married her Dad that I would love her like she was mine and I did that, and I still love her, and quite honestly I still have moments when it hits me like a ton of bricks that I won't be there to see her grow up. Regardless of the fact that I stay in touch it's not the same as when I had her every weekend. She was never mine to begin with, and there were challenges but one of the reasons I fought so very hard to make my marriage work was for her.
Her mom sent me a picture of her the other week and she's started losing teeth and she's 6 1/2 so she totally looks like a big kid now and not like the little girl whose life I was such a big part of. I wanted to be around for this part, and the next part and watching her graduate high school and there's still a part of me that hurts knowing that I am not. I don't ever doubt my decision. At the end of the day she can never believe it would ever be acceptable for anyone to talk to her the way her Dad talked to me. She was given way more information from her Dad then can ever be considered acceptable for a 5/6 year old to handle. I have to remember that regardless of how bad the situation may be God can and will redeem and restore.
It's hard to let go of all this and yet I keep moving forward. My life looks absolutely nothing like how I thought it would and yet when I look at how God is moving and how He has worked all things for His good I'm so thankful!
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Meetings, Calendar, Busy, Busy, Acceptance
The month is rapidly moving towards it's end. The Friday after the date that didn't happen I had the most amazing day! God totally moved the details so that I was able to have meetings with the organization that I'm working with that is involved in working with women who have been trafficked and the director of the Hope Center at my church and then after that meeting we had a meeting with an amazing place that among other programs offers equine therapy.
The day was just so full of God's details that I think we were all blown away! It was incredible to talk and connect people and events and hear what God is doing and think, wow! To know that He is so good and faithful and able and to be reminded to never ever put Him in a box!
After the meetings I drove home and threw clothes in a bag and drove to High Point to spend time with my brother, SIL and nephew. They are now expecting my newest nephew to arrive any day now. My SIL had requested that I come up for one last visit before the new baby and of course I wasn't going to miss out on the opportunity!
We had a really good time! My SIL and I stayed up way too late watching Say Yes to the Dress. I still love all things wedding! I don't ever have to have a wedding but I do love all the details and planning for other people!
Saturday my brother and I took my nephew to Chick Fil A and then the park. Little H is outside every chance he gets! I left around 2 to head home and get ready for dinner with my friend Karen. It's hard to believe that we've now been friends for 11 years. We met at Peculiar Rabbit in Plaza Midwood area.
I used to frequent the neighborhood and I never had trouble finding parking. We were meeting for dinner at 6 and there was no parking to be had. I paid for a spot in order to avoid a ticket, being booted or towed. I figure $5 is a small price to pay. Sometimes living in a city that is so rapidly growing has those moments when I just shake my head. Progress is all well and good but it comes with aggravations as well. Especially when you have to drive everywhere and deal with traffic and parking.
We had an amazing dinner! I had not been there and I really enjoyed the shrimp tacos, they were an appetizer but as an entree it worked perfectly too!
That Sunday after church I met my friend Tiff for lunch. We hadn't caught up with each other in several weeks so it was awesome to see her! I feel beyond blessed to have friendships that have lasted for such a long time!
I fit a workout in before going home and getting ready for Patrice's Dad's surprise retirement party. I had THE BEST time at the party! It's always fun to get to catch up with people at a party like this. Patrice and I have literally grown up with each other since church nursery so many of the people who have watched us grow up were there. She and I shared a plate since we are both doing the no sweets and I'm doing the no white bread (she doesn't eat white bread regardless). We had plenty to eat and I even fed L his piece of cake.
This month schedule wise has been full! Monday night I did my volunteering, including a run where we got caught in the pouring down rain and had to be rescued. It's one of those awesome summer night memories and it was an adventure!
Right before we went for the run I had 2 missed calls a VM and a text message from D. There was a family emergency and he was requesting prayer. I did text his parents to express that I was praying. The truth is he does not need to be contacting me when there are emergencies. I understand that perhaps he wanted me to know, and I understand that prayer was needed, but what he fails to realize and understand is that I do not want him in my life in any way shape or form. I pray for him as regards his daughter. I have thought about it since last week and the truth of the matter is because of the way that he operated during our entire separation and divorce I learned more about him than in the entirety of our marriage. God rescued me and brought me out and protected me and has healed me from the wounds. When D contacts me I have to work to let it go, give it to God, and remember that I have been set free and I choose to continue to walk in the freedom that I've been given.
Tuesday I went to a class called life barre, toning and conditioning I like circuit better but since I had just gone to the chiropractor I need a class that was less impact.
Wednesday I had my Bible class at church. The class has been interesting and I'm thankful that I'm taking it but I seem to find myself doing the homework in lump reading rather than daily.
Thursday I had my 2nd chiropractor appointment of the week. It worked out that he had an availability for Thursday. Tuesday night we worked on my low back, Thursday we worked on the fact that my arm was going numb. My job definitely lends itself to way too much sitting and I have to be more intentional about getting up and moving around and stretching.After my appointment I went to the women's event at church.
The event was so awesome! I know that I am so blessed by the women's ministry at church!
Last Friday July 17 marked one year free from bulimia. That was such a huge, enormous milestone for me! I never believed that I would truly be set free and yet God totally and completely broke that hold. Yes I've had to choose to continue to walk in my freedom but He absolutely gave me the freedom!
Friday after work I drove down to SC. I hadn't seen my friend Margs and her family since February and it was a long overdue visit! She and I went for a walk Friday night that was awesome! Saturday morning I was up early and knocked out a 6 mile run on the trail in her neighborhood. Then we spent time at the pool. Her neighborhood has a front pool and a back pool. We went to the back pool and we had the whole area to ourselves for at least an hour and a half, it was fantastic!
We went to lunch and then I headed back to Charlotte. While I was driving home my other Margaret contacted me. She and her boyfriend made an impromptu drive to Charlotte to visit Ikea so we made dinner plans. We went to an old favorite of mine, Alexander Michaels. The food there is so amazing! Their friend Anita met us and she was awesome! It was such a fun evening!
Sunday morning I went to the 8 prayer service, I had nursery during the 9 service in the 2 year old room and then I went to the 11 service. Staying awake was a little bit challenging up until the object lesson that the pastor did. It was effective and it also woke me up, fortunately!
The rest of my Sunday I relaxed at home. I needed it! I have been so much on the go!
Last night I did my volunteering and then my friend gave me an interval routine that we did on the treadmills at her gym. Kicked my booty! I loved it!
I got home from work today and fell asleep. I didn't make it to the gym and I'm not going to beat myself up about it.
I've not heard from the guy I was supposed to have had the date with. I loved how the story unfolded and I was truly excited to go have coffee and dinner and talk further. Perhaps he will contact me but I am honestly not holding my breath. I just don't think it's going to happen.
When situations like last week with D come up and leave me unsettled, when the guy never contacts me again like what happened this past spring, when the date falls through and the plans change, these are the times when I struggle a little bit. I question my choices. I question if I can really handle the statement if God doesn't bring anyone into my life can I really accept it. The answer is yes I can. This is not because I'm awesome and strong and I don't need anyone. The reason that I can is because whatever path God has for me He has given me everything I need to walk that path and that calling. I choose to say yes to whatever He has for me, however it might look.
I'm watching the world around me and what's happening and I'm aware like never before that there are events happening that I never believed I would see in my lifetime. I had a friend post recently about how she's reading in the Old Testament and how there is nothing new that is happening now that hasn't happened before and we are called to be God hands and feet to those around us.
I fully and completely agree that I am called to be God's hands and feet to those around me! I also understand that prophecy has been and is being fulfilled. I recognize a physical pain in my heart over my friends and family who are not walking with the Lord. I've cried tears for those who blatantly deny God. Jesus died so that we would never have to be separated from the great love of the Father. There is no greater love then the cross. So knowing that people are outright rejecting this hope and promise of life is causing me to hurt.
I've talked to my coworker friend and shared the hurting. I recognize that nothing I say will change it. But by living my life holy and set apart, not because I'm awesome but because I recognize much God has done for me, and by sharing about what God is doing in every aspect of my life, my true hope is that I will be able to be the light, and reflect Jesus to all those who I come in contact with.
The world is spiraling faster and faster into the chaos and disorder and I know that this is only the beginning. I also know that Jesus came and gave His life so that everyone can have the gift of salvation. So as someone who is trying to learn to be more Christlike my hope is that others will be drawn to Him because of the Him they see in me!
The rest of this week is typically busy! Unfortunately it won't be busy with workouts since I have something going on every night for the rest of the week but again I refuse to feel guilty for not going to the gym tonight! I needed the nap! I needed the time to sort my thoughts!
The day was just so full of God's details that I think we were all blown away! It was incredible to talk and connect people and events and hear what God is doing and think, wow! To know that He is so good and faithful and able and to be reminded to never ever put Him in a box!
After the meetings I drove home and threw clothes in a bag and drove to High Point to spend time with my brother, SIL and nephew. They are now expecting my newest nephew to arrive any day now. My SIL had requested that I come up for one last visit before the new baby and of course I wasn't going to miss out on the opportunity!
We had a really good time! My SIL and I stayed up way too late watching Say Yes to the Dress. I still love all things wedding! I don't ever have to have a wedding but I do love all the details and planning for other people!
Saturday my brother and I took my nephew to Chick Fil A and then the park. Little H is outside every chance he gets! I left around 2 to head home and get ready for dinner with my friend Karen. It's hard to believe that we've now been friends for 11 years. We met at Peculiar Rabbit in Plaza Midwood area.
I used to frequent the neighborhood and I never had trouble finding parking. We were meeting for dinner at 6 and there was no parking to be had. I paid for a spot in order to avoid a ticket, being booted or towed. I figure $5 is a small price to pay. Sometimes living in a city that is so rapidly growing has those moments when I just shake my head. Progress is all well and good but it comes with aggravations as well. Especially when you have to drive everywhere and deal with traffic and parking.
We had an amazing dinner! I had not been there and I really enjoyed the shrimp tacos, they were an appetizer but as an entree it worked perfectly too!
That Sunday after church I met my friend Tiff for lunch. We hadn't caught up with each other in several weeks so it was awesome to see her! I feel beyond blessed to have friendships that have lasted for such a long time!
I fit a workout in before going home and getting ready for Patrice's Dad's surprise retirement party. I had THE BEST time at the party! It's always fun to get to catch up with people at a party like this. Patrice and I have literally grown up with each other since church nursery so many of the people who have watched us grow up were there. She and I shared a plate since we are both doing the no sweets and I'm doing the no white bread (she doesn't eat white bread regardless). We had plenty to eat and I even fed L his piece of cake.
This month schedule wise has been full! Monday night I did my volunteering, including a run where we got caught in the pouring down rain and had to be rescued. It's one of those awesome summer night memories and it was an adventure!
Right before we went for the run I had 2 missed calls a VM and a text message from D. There was a family emergency and he was requesting prayer. I did text his parents to express that I was praying. The truth is he does not need to be contacting me when there are emergencies. I understand that perhaps he wanted me to know, and I understand that prayer was needed, but what he fails to realize and understand is that I do not want him in my life in any way shape or form. I pray for him as regards his daughter. I have thought about it since last week and the truth of the matter is because of the way that he operated during our entire separation and divorce I learned more about him than in the entirety of our marriage. God rescued me and brought me out and protected me and has healed me from the wounds. When D contacts me I have to work to let it go, give it to God, and remember that I have been set free and I choose to continue to walk in the freedom that I've been given.
Tuesday I went to a class called life barre, toning and conditioning I like circuit better but since I had just gone to the chiropractor I need a class that was less impact.
Wednesday I had my Bible class at church. The class has been interesting and I'm thankful that I'm taking it but I seem to find myself doing the homework in lump reading rather than daily.
Thursday I had my 2nd chiropractor appointment of the week. It worked out that he had an availability for Thursday. Tuesday night we worked on my low back, Thursday we worked on the fact that my arm was going numb. My job definitely lends itself to way too much sitting and I have to be more intentional about getting up and moving around and stretching.After my appointment I went to the women's event at church.
The event was so awesome! I know that I am so blessed by the women's ministry at church!
Last Friday July 17 marked one year free from bulimia. That was such a huge, enormous milestone for me! I never believed that I would truly be set free and yet God totally and completely broke that hold. Yes I've had to choose to continue to walk in my freedom but He absolutely gave me the freedom!
Friday after work I drove down to SC. I hadn't seen my friend Margs and her family since February and it was a long overdue visit! She and I went for a walk Friday night that was awesome! Saturday morning I was up early and knocked out a 6 mile run on the trail in her neighborhood. Then we spent time at the pool. Her neighborhood has a front pool and a back pool. We went to the back pool and we had the whole area to ourselves for at least an hour and a half, it was fantastic!
We went to lunch and then I headed back to Charlotte. While I was driving home my other Margaret contacted me. She and her boyfriend made an impromptu drive to Charlotte to visit Ikea so we made dinner plans. We went to an old favorite of mine, Alexander Michaels. The food there is so amazing! Their friend Anita met us and she was awesome! It was such a fun evening!
Sunday morning I went to the 8 prayer service, I had nursery during the 9 service in the 2 year old room and then I went to the 11 service. Staying awake was a little bit challenging up until the object lesson that the pastor did. It was effective and it also woke me up, fortunately!
The rest of my Sunday I relaxed at home. I needed it! I have been so much on the go!
Last night I did my volunteering and then my friend gave me an interval routine that we did on the treadmills at her gym. Kicked my booty! I loved it!
I got home from work today and fell asleep. I didn't make it to the gym and I'm not going to beat myself up about it.
I've not heard from the guy I was supposed to have had the date with. I loved how the story unfolded and I was truly excited to go have coffee and dinner and talk further. Perhaps he will contact me but I am honestly not holding my breath. I just don't think it's going to happen.
When situations like last week with D come up and leave me unsettled, when the guy never contacts me again like what happened this past spring, when the date falls through and the plans change, these are the times when I struggle a little bit. I question my choices. I question if I can really handle the statement if God doesn't bring anyone into my life can I really accept it. The answer is yes I can. This is not because I'm awesome and strong and I don't need anyone. The reason that I can is because whatever path God has for me He has given me everything I need to walk that path and that calling. I choose to say yes to whatever He has for me, however it might look.
I'm watching the world around me and what's happening and I'm aware like never before that there are events happening that I never believed I would see in my lifetime. I had a friend post recently about how she's reading in the Old Testament and how there is nothing new that is happening now that hasn't happened before and we are called to be God hands and feet to those around us.
I fully and completely agree that I am called to be God's hands and feet to those around me! I also understand that prophecy has been and is being fulfilled. I recognize a physical pain in my heart over my friends and family who are not walking with the Lord. I've cried tears for those who blatantly deny God. Jesus died so that we would never have to be separated from the great love of the Father. There is no greater love then the cross. So knowing that people are outright rejecting this hope and promise of life is causing me to hurt.
I've talked to my coworker friend and shared the hurting. I recognize that nothing I say will change it. But by living my life holy and set apart, not because I'm awesome but because I recognize much God has done for me, and by sharing about what God is doing in every aspect of my life, my true hope is that I will be able to be the light, and reflect Jesus to all those who I come in contact with.
The world is spiraling faster and faster into the chaos and disorder and I know that this is only the beginning. I also know that Jesus came and gave His life so that everyone can have the gift of salvation. So as someone who is trying to learn to be more Christlike my hope is that others will be drawn to Him because of the Him they see in me!
The rest of this week is typically busy! Unfortunately it won't be busy with workouts since I have something going on every night for the rest of the week but again I refuse to feel guilty for not going to the gym tonight! I needed the nap! I needed the time to sort my thoughts!
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Progress
I was supposed to be on a date tonight. I was so excited that I talked about it, which unwritten dating karma rules state that if you want the date to be cancelled talk about it to too many people... I don't actually believe in karma and I was excited and I did talk about it way more than I usually would have because I loved the story so much.
I have been looking forward to this night and I had really been having to keep redirecting my brain. I found myself questioning and snooping and quite honestly acting in a way that is not how I want to act. If I say that I trust the Father for His plan and that He has the details then in my actions I need to act this way.
When the message came through that the date had to be cancelled due to life, because things happen legitimate things, I was honestly embarrassed and deflated, I was so excited for this date. One because the guy is good looking, and that's always a plus, and two because I had a really cute fantastic outfit that I got tons of compliments on and finally because I was really looking forward to the date itself. I knew I was going to have a good time. I was looking forward to not only the food but the conversation and having the opportunity to get to know this person better.
I got the message as I was walking up the stairs from lunch. I read the message and my reactions were embarrassment and disappointment and then it was very nearly audible, "do you trust me"? It's easy to say that I trust God and His plan but this was where it was coming down to this just happened and I'm disappointed now how am I going to handle it. I said, I trust you, my life is yours, every part of my life is yours. I have prayed and given this up to you and I will acknowledge that this is in your perfect plan and I can rest in that knowledge.
I wrote back that of course I understand and that yes we could reschedule and to just contact me when he gets back from vacation and we'll get it back on the calendar.
This week I saw God's hand all OVER the details of meetings being worked out for the foundation that I've started volunteering with and the people I wanted to get meetings with being put on the calendar. All week long I've given God the glory for what He is doing. So if He's all over the details in this aspect, then He is just as much all over the details of whether or not I ever have another date with anyone.
When everything is going the way that I want it to I can be all "YAY GOD" but when I don't get my way and something that I was super excited about gets cancelled, guess what, I am going to acknowledge my feelings and then take a step back and remember that the master weaver is the one who knows the patterns plan.
I have been looking forward to this night and I had really been having to keep redirecting my brain. I found myself questioning and snooping and quite honestly acting in a way that is not how I want to act. If I say that I trust the Father for His plan and that He has the details then in my actions I need to act this way.
When the message came through that the date had to be cancelled due to life, because things happen legitimate things, I was honestly embarrassed and deflated, I was so excited for this date. One because the guy is good looking, and that's always a plus, and two because I had a really cute fantastic outfit that I got tons of compliments on and finally because I was really looking forward to the date itself. I knew I was going to have a good time. I was looking forward to not only the food but the conversation and having the opportunity to get to know this person better.
I got the message as I was walking up the stairs from lunch. I read the message and my reactions were embarrassment and disappointment and then it was very nearly audible, "do you trust me"? It's easy to say that I trust God and His plan but this was where it was coming down to this just happened and I'm disappointed now how am I going to handle it. I said, I trust you, my life is yours, every part of my life is yours. I have prayed and given this up to you and I will acknowledge that this is in your perfect plan and I can rest in that knowledge.
I wrote back that of course I understand and that yes we could reschedule and to just contact me when he gets back from vacation and we'll get it back on the calendar.
This week I saw God's hand all OVER the details of meetings being worked out for the foundation that I've started volunteering with and the people I wanted to get meetings with being put on the calendar. All week long I've given God the glory for what He is doing. So if He's all over the details in this aspect, then He is just as much all over the details of whether or not I ever have another date with anyone.
When everything is going the way that I want it to I can be all "YAY GOD" but when I don't get my way and something that I was super excited about gets cancelled, guess what, I am going to acknowledge my feelings and then take a step back and remember that the master weaver is the one who knows the patterns plan.
Monday, July 6, 2015
5 Minutes
Since the last time I wrote…
That Thursday June 25 I had a meeting with a local organization that works directly with victims of human trafficking. I'm going to be working with them and I am so very excited! I can't really say much more than that. I've been organizing meetings and reaching out to contacts and I've been able to really get the ball rolling as far as my involvement goes. It's all God! He is so in the details! I've seen His hand in it all!
Friday June 26 I was supposed to go to the 4th Friday service at church but my head was killing me! It had been crazy hot all week long and I was exhausted! I love the heat, I really do, but it does make me more tired than usual by the end of a week. I tried to run but after 1 mile I implemented my run a mile and if you don't feel better go home policy. I didn't feel better; I went home and fell asleep.
I joined a new gym that has classes that are fabulous and gym equipment that is really nice and I cancelled my planet fitness membership. I am looking forward to having a nice gym again!
Saturday the 27th I had lunch with my friend Paula and caught up with her. I said goodbye to her and then went to Old Navy. I had received an email saying all of their shorts were $8. Not really all, but they did have some really amazing deals! I also went shopping for Patrice's L's 3rd birthday. Time flies! I can't believe he's 3, nor can I believe that all the other babies in my life are no longer babies; many of them are not even toddlers. Watching these little people grow fascinates me!
Sunday I had church, followed by my small group. I let the girls know I would be stepping back from leading the group. I'm not sure what is up next for me but I knew that it was time for me to take some things off my plate so I can be ready for the next things. After small group I went to Patrice's parents where we were having L's party. I was there for the rest of the day. L loved his Mickey shirt and cups that I gave him!
Monday I actually got a run in with Jack. It had been so crazy hot that I couldn't run outside much less Jack! It was beautiful and much cooler and we had a great 3 miles! My Uncle Roger and Aunt Linda arrived from Monroeville on Monday for the week.
Tuesday night I went to a circuit class. It was 6 stations, 4 different moves. You did the move for 30 seconds and rotated thru twice then you switched stations. It was a fantastic workout!
Wednesday I get a message from Patrice about an opportunity that she has which necessitates her losing the rest of her baby weight. I asked what her plan is. She said eliminate the sweets and bread. So I told her for 90 days I would do no sweets no white with her. This ends on September 28.It's actually been kind of fun doing it with her because we send each other obnoxious messages about how good we're being along with pictures of whatever it is we're resisting.
Wednesday night I got to catch up with my friend Jessica. I hate traffic with a passion! I get so aggravated at rush hour by poor planning and 2 lane main roads. Once I got to my destination I had a fabulous time catching up with her! I am thankful we were able to get the night on our calendars!
Thursday I had the day off from work. I had to get my oil changed and after that went with Mom and Aunt Linda to get our toes done. I got this really pretty silvery blue color that I love! After our pedicures we drove up to Concord Mills. We walked through a few stores, stopped for lunch, I took our bags back to the car after lunch, we did some more shopping. When we were in Children's Place this guy walked by me and my mom. He was a guy that I went to high school with. He was 2 years behind me so I didn't know him in high school other than who he was, but we have been FB friends for years.
We recognized each other, he stopped. He had my Mom as a teacher so we all talked for a minute. His mom and nephew were waiting on him in the car, and it was hot, so he couldn't talk long. After my mom had turned away he asked if I would be interested in dinner. I said yes. So he contacted me about dinner and we actually have a date later on this week. Yes I'm super excited and looking forward to it!
Thursday evening I went to another class at the new gym. This one is called C9 and it's a super intense workout, it was great!
Friday we drove up to High Point to spend time with my brother, SIL and nephew. We ate at Moose Café in Colfax. It's a restaurant that is located at the farmers market and the food is delicious! The rest of the day we hung out at my brother and SIL's house and enjoyed catching up with them!
Saturday I got a 5 mile run in on the greenway. It was a gorgeous perfect day for a run! Before the run I stretched, after the run I stretched. I knew by back was a little tight but usually a run will loosen it up. Saturday, not so much, my back has been hurting since then. I have no idea what I've done.
We went to my Aunt and Uncle's houseSaturday afternoon. They live in the house where my Grandparents lived and I hadn't been down there since my Grandmommy passed away in 2012. It was so neat to see everything that they have done and I really like the updates that they have put in.
Sunday was the prayers service, the church service, nursery and then home. Mom, Aunt Linda and I went out shopping, again. I'm glad we did. I found the cutest pair of palazzo pants and a new top forThursday night. The best part, my entire outfit was $20.
Sunday evening my Aunt Mary Ann and Uncle Mark came over and we played Mexican train. Uncle Mark had to leave early so I had to take his spot. That game takes forever but fortunately they play a way that makes it not last as long anymore and I don't mind it quite so much!
I am back at work today. This week is crazy busy as always! I've pretty much just accepted that life doesn't slow down I just have to figure out ways to make sure that I don't miss anything along the way.
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