Wee Bit of Me Wednesday

{one}

do you wear holey jeans? if so, do you buy them that way?

That's a negative. I despise the "Holey" look.

{two}

do you get a full 8 hours of sleep per night?

I make a good attempt to but it never seems to happen unless its the weekend! I do love to sleep though!

{three}

what’s your favorite way to eat an oreo?

I eat the icing in the center first then the cookie part

{four}

do you wear shoes in your house?

usually Uggs or house slippers.

{five}

 who would you call first if you won the lottery?

Jared and then my Mom!

{six}

 have you ever been in a food fight?

Yes. It was a fraternity/sorority swap in College and it was absolutely disgusting. Never Again!

{seven}

 do you snore?

Unfortunately...yes!

{eight}

do you know how fast you type?

I can actually type pretty fast but I don't use the right fingers on the right keys.

{nine}

 can you do a headstand (without using a wall)?

I can so one if I'm in water. I was never a gymnanst or cheerleader so that's my excuse.

{ten}

how do you like your popcorn?

Usually just a little butter and salt but my new favorite is the natural with lime and salt. I think Orville Redenbacher makes it??

This makes me HAPPY!

I know where I will be tonight at 9 p.m.! THe new season of Real Housewives starts tonight. This season is in Miami. What more could I want on my birthday! ha! Oh yeah....someone to cancel my Supply Chain Management class tonight.

M.I.A

Right now my life is absolutely crazy. Between working 40 hours taking 12 hours of classes, bible study and trying to be a good wife blogging has definitely taken a back seat. Sorry to all my 28 followers but it might be awhile before I update because I don’t think anyone wants to hear about Lease Administration or Management Marketing Strategies and that is what consumes my life. Maybe I could talk Jared into blogging in my absence! Ha-ha!

Holy 6 Pack Batman!

So I just completed Level One of Jillian Michaels 6 Week 6 Pack on Exercise TV. Holy Mother of Goodness Gracious it was HARD!! Plus I had my doggy workout partner getting in the way. Apparently when you break out a yoga mat she thinks it means PLAYTIME! This is something I want to incorporate into my weekly work outs.

In case you didn't know I am also crazy and agreed to do a Super Sprint Triathalon with the Hubby. In case you don't know what that is its a 100 meter swim, 5 mile bike and 1.6 mile run. The only thing that scares me is the swim. I've never been "good" at swimming. I can swim to survive but that's it. I used to hate when kids would want to race in the pool when I was younger. I always came in last place and doggy paddled the whole time. It's definitely something I would love to learn so with the help of Jared, who's claim to fame was being a life guard at Adventure River, I am going to learn to swim the "correct way"! Also I have to purchase an appropriate bathing suit. Hello Speedo! ha ha

Last weekend was Mable's First Birthday of course I had to have her a party. She is my only daughter. I need to upload pics. This will probably happen over the weekend. Between working, training for the tri and 12 hours of school I am plum wore out in the evenings.

Time to Study....Only 8 more months until GRADUATION!

*Sorry for no pics Blogger is being dumb!

Random Thoughts from Kelly

This is too impressive not to share! Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I'm pretty excited about being off work Monday.

Also, all my Memphis Friends need to check out the Groupon today. Its a two for one for classes at Pure Barre. I never tried it but I know people that have and they have nothing but good things to say about it!

Sickness and Snow

This weekend has consisted of a lot of sleep, antibiotics and gross cough syrup. In case you haven't guessed I've been sick since Thursday. I woke Thursday morning with a swollen throat and cold barely breathe out of my nose. Strep Throat crossed my mind first due to the fact that one of my lovely co-workers decided to come to work while she had it. Come on people if you are contagious STAY HOME! So I got ready and still wasn't feeling a hundred percent but I was swamped at work and I knew today wasn't the day to stay home. Oh, I forgot to mention my mom just found out that she had bronchitis and Jared was still under the weather. But apparently guys don't have to go to the doctor...not if you're a married guy! hehehe Once I arrived at work I called my good friend and family nurse practitioner to get this taken care of ASAP. I made an appointment for Jared and myself. 5 prescriptions, one sinus cocktail shot and blood work taken we ruled out strep for both of us however Jared had a bad sinus infection and I had bronchitis. Did I mention I also had a canker sore the size of Montana in my mouth and a stye in my eye. Last week was not my week! I went home and slept from Thursday night until Friday night only waking up to take medicine and eat something in order to take the previously mentioned medicine. Yuck! I don't think I have ever felt that achy and sick! Luckily I had two wonderful nurses; Jared and Mable. Apparently Mable felt like she needed to be right next to me in bed the WHOLE TIME! I'm definitely not complaining. Here are some pictures of my four legged nurse.

The last two were taken while we were trying to get her off the bed so we could throw the sheets in the washer. 

There she is! Probably thinking we are crazy for making her move.

Thank goodness I'm finally feeling better although I would love another day of work. It's currently snowing its butt off outside and it doesn't look like its stopping anytime soon. The school are already out tomorrow. Come on CBRE don't let me down this lady needs to play in the snow!!!

Being Content

I received a devotional everyday from Proverbs 31 Ministries. I usually end up reading it over lunch break. Today's message really hit home with all that is going on in my life

There’s Always Something I Can Do



29 Dec 2010


Glynnis Whitwer


“Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.”


– Mark 6:39-40 (NIV)


Worn out. Hungry. Without resources. Needs on every side.That’s what Jesus’ disciples faced at the end of a long day of ministry. Even Jesus was ready for a rest. So He suggested they go by boat to a solitary place. Great idea, right?Well, it didn’t work out that way.


By that point in Jesus’ ministry, people followed Him everywhere.In fact, they were so desperate for His touch, they ran around the lake, and actually got to the other side before Jesus did.


Imagine the disciples’ response seeing all those needy people. I imagine they felt empty.Have you ever felt that way?… exhausted by the demands on you … emotionally bankrupt … at the end of your resources with nothing left to give?


Just when the disciples wanted to curl up and rest, Jesus started to teach to the people. Didn’t He notice they were exhausted?They wanted to do nothing, because that’s all they thought they could do.


The disciples even tried to stop Jesus from teaching, and send the people away so they could do nothing in peace. They said, “This is a remote place …and it’s already very late. Send the people away so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat” (Mark 6:35b-36).


So not only were the disciples exhausted, they were in a barren place with NO resources. I know what that feels like. There have been times in my life when needs faced me at every turn, circumstances and people thwarted my best efforts, and hope flickered like a weak flame. At those times, “nothing” seemed like all I could do.


On that day when the disciples felt they could not take on one more task, Jesus gave them a biggie. Instead of allowing them to send the people away, Jesus said, “You give them something to eat” (Mark 6:37).


Jesus then asked the disciples to present what food they had. It wasn’t much, but they handed over five loaves of bread and two fish. Then Jesus told the disciples to have the people sit down in groups (v. 39).


While the disciples did that, Jesus thanked God for the food and gave it back to the disciples to pass around. Jesus worked a miracle that day, all the people were fed, and there were 12 baskets of food left.


I’ve read that story many times in my life, but recently something stood out to me. Why did Jesus ask the disciples to have the people sit? And why did they sit in groups?The most obvious answer is that in the face of an overwhelming situation, Jesus knew everybody needed order.


What if there was more than a need for simple order?What if Jesus wanted the disciples to shift their focus away from what they couldn’t do, to what they could do? Then, Jesus did what only He could — He performed a miracle.


The disciples were so focused on their own lack, and how they couldn’t possibly meet the overwhelming needs, they decided to do nothing. Worse than that, they forgot they were standing next to the One who could help.But Jesus put them to work on the practical task right before them, to prepare for the miracle He was about to perform.


As I face hard times in my own life, there is wisdom in this for me. Sometimes, all I think about is what I can’t control. I focus on the problem and the unfairness of the situation. Even though I’ve prayed, confessed my needs and presented my resources to Jesus, I stay focused on what I can’t do.It’s a pretty limited view of the situation.


I somehow forget that I’m standing next to the One who can feed 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish … and have leftovers! Sometimes, instead of doing what God has placed in front of me, I do nothing.


Perhaps, instead of wringing my hands with worry, I need to get busy with what I can control. There’s always something I can do to bring order to my situation.It’s not a distraction technique … it’s an act of faith.Jesus is still in the business of miracles, and I definitely can’t do those.


Dear Lord, forgive me when I focus more on my own limitations rather than Your power.There is nothing too great for You. Help me to turn my thoughts away from what I can’t do, to what You have placed in front of me. I trust You to do the rest. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
 
All the blogs that I follow or read on a daily basis have been posting their New Year's Resolutions. I know I usually always say I'm going to loose weight or eat healthier. This year I'm going a completely different route. It will probably be the hardest resolution thus far in my life. However by doing it I think I will be the happiest I have ever been. My New Years Resolution is to Be Content with the life I have and cast all my worries to God. I know I'm always saying that I want a bigger house or nicer car or thinking my house isn't home since it's not completely decorated. With all that is going on with Jared being out of job and living on one salary I just feel frustrated all the time about my life.
Unfortunately by doing this I am missing all the wonderful things in my life. Jared and I live in a beautiful home in our favorite neighborhood. We have the most precious dog EVER! We both have loving families that have helped us out and supported us more than we could ever imagine. We always have food on the table and clothes and shoes to last forever.
I am blessed beyond belief and I need to realize that the other things will come in God's Time not mine and that I need to cast my worries on him and be content with the life I have now because you never know what tomorrow holds!