You Do It Right

Doesn't it always seem August goes about Mach 10? If I said a lot has been happening lately It'd be an understatement. I have been yearning for a good write and today even though the to-do list just keeps getting longer I gave in. In the past few weeks I have finally decided on a cosmetology school and will be starting in 2 weeks, gained a roomie/sista!!!, bought a new car (only my 2nd car ever and I'm almost 22), found a new place to live at in a month for us 3 ladies (they are my sistas and I could not ask for better roomies) and numerous other small things that have been fun but keeping this gal busy! That is not a complaint by any means as I'm wired to be a buy bee but it's just undermining the fact that organization is the key to success and the only way I will not lose my marbles is staying focused on what matters most and not doing it all!

Here is a pic of a fun night with one of my awesome roomstas!

D-backs won 4-3 in 10th inning!

Lifting is beginning to show it's work (since I had virtually NO muscle) and my appetite is that of a monster. I usually go the gym 2-3 (about 30 minutes each) times a week and run whenever I can since running is my alone time and keeps my sanity most days! It's really about balance, there is not perfect formula as to what is best. It's personal and I have to remind myself of that when I feel like I should be doing more or less of a exercise or eating how so& so does, just as our needs change mentally and emotionally and are different to those around us, same goes for our physical and physiological needs. With that being said I do believe physical and emotional are connected and if running or going to the gym evoke stress and negativity then find something else!

Being at the gym too much or too long gives me a judgmental spirit and I've noticed this in the past month. I noticed I had started to think negative thoughts about others that did not reflect the person I am or want to be. Sure maybe others are not in the best shape or what have you but then again who is? Who determines what is ideal?

For me being for a prolonged period of time in an environment where a concentrated group of body-conscious individuals reside I develop unrealistic expectations for real people. Since I am a visual thinker and observe and take in every detail this way, for me it has meant going to the gym with an intentional mindset. Not comparing or critiquing anyone else and if I do reminding myself we are all made differently and beautifully in God's image.

We need to do what is right for us and not anyone else. We rock at who we are, how much more encouraging can that be?! No matter how bad we think we do we still rock at our lives! There is only ONE of you. We get to paint where and what we'd like our our beautiful canvas created by a beautiful creator!

Here is a photo that an awesome lady and friend took of some sweet gals and I!

Love you all so much and praying that you will never doubt who you are and how you go about it!

² Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. -Romans 12:2 NLT