CONTROL!!!!

So, the class schedule came out for Fall 2013.  

 I became obsessed.  I read it, I studied it, I figured out that I only need 6 classes now to graduate.   I figured out that when you only need 6 classes the schedule really dictates me, I do not dictate it.  That does not go well with my “Type A” personality.  So, I found myself finding ways to obsess.   I could switch this class for that, I could do this, I could do that.   I found myself finding ways to find control.   In all honestly I gave up hours of my day/week that I can never get back.   Why?  I was searching for control.  I  took something really simple and turned it into a HUGE project.  

 This answer was simple.  I need 6 classes.  Pick 2.  Be done.

 

I find myself doing this in all aspects of my life.  I want to feel in control.  I want to make sure that life is all in order.  

 

Now, it is important to have some control and some focus, but it is also important to be able to let go and let life happen.   It is amazing when you:

- stop and talk to your neighbor even though you have laundry in side.

- drop a coffee off to a friend even though you are on your way to work (and your alarm did not go off). 

- You hug and kiss your other half when they come home even though you are busy writing a paper.

-You put down your to-do list and play some baseball even though you have never really liked the game.  

- you listen to the stranger who begins talking to you and needs someone to listen even though you are really busy and have enough friends.

- go fishing even though it is time for dinner (you might just catch a huge bull frog)

 

You know what happens? 

 You build relationships.  You let life happen.  You find your self smiling and not stressing (as much).  

Perspective: This blog entry is written for myself today.  I woke up stressed, and then had a chat with a neighbor on the way to school, I got a sweet email from a new friend, I kissed Mr. before he went to work.  I made a yummy cup of coffee.  You know what.- I already feel better about my day.  Enjoy yours.  Have some fun.  Do some work.  and SMILE!

Here I go again: Tick-Tock

This is a short list on what keeps our family ticking, and what helps me not forget my name.

·         My to do list- I keep it on Evernote.   That way it is with me on my phone, my ipad, and any computer with internet.  I can add and cross off where ever I am.

·         My Google calendar- This is color coded, has alert settings, and is also on my phone, ipad and any computer.  

·         Coffee- I really don’t need to say more (except that I now work with coffee snobs and they are making me rethink my coffee choices).

·         Water- It really does help just as much as the coffee.

·        My husband- He is my rock.  He does not say much, but when I need a swift kick in the rear or a soft place to land he is always there for me.

 

·         My friends- They keep me real.  

·         My family- They also keep me real.

·         Fridays- My day off of work (let’s me do school work and grocery shopping)

·         My devotions- I have finally come to a place in my life that on days that I do not do my devotions I miss it.  I now need it to start my day on the correct path. 

·         My bed time.  I have started making sure I am in bed by 10.   This assures me (not so much Mr.- I snore) a good night sleep.  It also means that I should be able to get up and go to the gym.   I will be honest - I hit snooze more that going.   But I miss it so I know that I must put this back into my life.  (Have have gone 2 times this week!!!)

Life lessons from Kim

These are random things that I have found just make life that much better....(in no particular order)

Read in bed with your kids.   I totally feel in love with Slicks book tonight and I plan on finishing it when I am done with this!

 Hug and kiss your spouse when you/they get home.  I am not talking put me back in an arch and give me a kiss of my life time, but the warm fuzzes come alive when I walk in the door and get a hug and a kiss.

Endulge.   I am not saying go into debt, but I am saying plan and think of something that would just be fabulous.   Then do it.   FYI- This also does not need to be a $$$ thing, just a thing that makes you smile from the inside out!

Let go and laugh!  This sounds so simple, but I find that I can get so wound up that even when something is funny I don't take the time to smile, to giggle, to belly laugh, and even better if you get a laugh/snort!

Have true friends.  I honestly do not know how I would function with out my true friends.  They keep me real, hold me up, laugh with me,  send me silly pictures, tell me to get over it, and are honest true people in my life.

 


Pray.  I love prayer.  I love it because it connects me to something Greater than I am.  I love it because it is honest.  I love it because some times it is quiet, some times it is a poem, some times it is a song, sometimes it is silence.....but it is so real and gives me real energy.  If you are not a Christian, than I recommend to sit and reflect.  Give your self that time.






For the gals:  Get a great bra!  I wore an old bra this week at work and all day it haunted me.   I love myself a good Bra! Soma......love soma!

So, that is what comes to mind today.   This is by far not a complete list, but one that makes me happy.

So, what did I leave off the list?  What makes you tick?

Perspective:  Enjoy your life, take time to do that.  I know it is not perfect, but it is YOURS.  So, embrace it and find your list, that makes your day that much better.  

Worlds colliding….

So, I have many little worlds in my life.

I have my family and my home.

I have several different circles of friends.

I have my different church worlds.

I have my Perkins world.

What I have noticed that each world can perceive me in a different light.  I wonder am I different in each facet of my life?  I would hope that I am the same person to each place that makes my life complete.   But, I just don’t know.

It does make me wonder if one day all of my worlds collided and I had a house full of every person that is a part of me, would they all get along???   How would I act?  Would I be the same person?

I like to believe that I am strong in whom I am, that I am true to myself.  I believe that most days I am.   Just thinking here, this is not a blog with answers only questions. J

So, who are you?  What would others say about you?

What is your passion?

What is your pet peeve?

Who do you strive to be each day?

Perspective:  Today: be strong and powerful to you, and this will transcend to the others around you.  

To do list:

Confession: Color coding things gives me a happy high.  I love excel spreadsheets, label makers, colored pens, highlighters, etc.  Just put me in a shopping mall with an Office Supply store, a Container Store, and some food rations and pick me up in a week. 

But then when I open up my computer and see this…..

I could cry.  That is a lot to do.  That is a lot of colors.  It is just to much on some days. 

But my perspective:  I dreamed of having kids and they get several colors.  I love my job it has a color.  I am really loving my time at SMU/Perkins it has a color.  I love time with family and friends, yet another color.  I love like need to visit the YMCA yet another color.The fullness of my life keeps me in balance.  When a color is missing so is my rhythm.  

So I look at it like a juggling act.  When the rhythm is good all the balls are moving in a constant motion.  Some days a ball (or 2) drops; well guess what…that is why I am juggling balls not plates.  I can just pick them up and start again.  Every day is new and full of beautiful colors.