Verse of Week...
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. "
Bible Study...
* One Year Bible: Old Testament
* What Makes a Man Feel Loved/ Barnes, Bob
* In the Eye of the Storm/ Lucado, Max
Husband Encouragement...
* Make sure that in our little "pack" of three he and our dog know he outranks the dog.
* Work on being soft and calmly assured that God has things under control.
* Pray for him at least three times daily.
* Wear something he likes to go out on Date Night.
* Relax and spend time talking and snuggling with him each evening.
Personal Goals...
* Press on with "7 in 2011" plan.
* Pamper self a little daily.
* Work out 5 days this week.
Work Goals...
* Rely heavily on God for guidance while interviewing again this week.
* Update an evaluation.
* Monthly report due by end of the week.
* Improve communications.
New Habit of the Month...
Schedule my evenings. (MARCH) Make it a point to get my "chores" and bedtime routine completed by 9:00 PM.
** "Let's Go for Seven in 2011!"** (JANUARY, FEBRUARY, and continuing)
M - Vac, grocery shop
Tu - Dust, focus on organization for 7 mins (filling system)
W - Quick Mop, focus on organization for 7 mins (filling system)
Th - Scrub Bathrooms (Ladies Bible Study)
F - date night
Sa - change the sheets
Su - trash, rest
Must Do...
* Load video of dolphin show and sea lion show for nieces to watch.
* Get together things to mail for wedding scrapbook.
Menu ...
Snack - Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars
M - Pickle Fish pizza and Baby Arugula & Spinach salad
Tu - Eggs-traordinary Stuffed Toasty Baskets with Lemony Greens (make 12) & peaches
W - Chicken, Brie, & Bacon Turnovers with roasted asparagus & carrots
Th - P'Sghetti & Meatballs, steamed broccoli, & garlic bread
F - Date Night
Sa - Chicken Burgers with Barbecue Onion Sauce, baked beans, and slaw
Su - Slow-Cooker Lasagna & garlic bread
FUN THINGS!
* Ladies Bible Study
* Date Night
* Relaxation time planned into each evening
* Biking with My Love and my SIL
Things I'm thankful for today...
1. God. How could I face life without Him.
2. My Love. I truly think I have the best man in the world as my husband, and I thank God for the gift of him everyday.
3. CopperMan, the most loving dog in the world.
4. Girl-friends
5. Rocu & Netflix
6. Video chatting
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Monday Meanderings... February 21, 2011
Verse of Week...
Romans 13:9-10
Romans 13:9-10
"The commandments,
'You shall not commit adultery,'
'You shall not murder,'
'You shall not steal,'
'You shall not covet,'
and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command:
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
Bible Study...
* One Year Bible: Old Testament
* What Makes a Man Feel Loved/ Barnes, Bob
* In the Eye of the Storm/ Lucado, Max (chapter 13)
Husband Encouragement...
* Make sure that in our little "pack" of three he and our dog know he outranks the dog.
* Work on being feminine or soft and calmly assured that God has things under control.
* Don't be independent. Need him.
* Pray for him at least three times daily.
* Pamper myself in an attempt to be more attractive for him.
* Admiration. Make sure he hears me admire him.
* Work on trusting him more... make a choice to trust him and act on it even if the feelings are not there. He needs this. This means to a large degree that I need to stop expecting things to be done to "my" level. Make sure he has a chance to feel good about what he has done.
Personal Goals...
* Press on with "7 in 2011" plan.
* Don't build up expectations that make my life, or My Love's life, more demanding. Accept less than perfection.
* Using prayer and introspection, do a self- check of my priorities.
* Pamper self some each day.
Work Goals...
Bible Study...
* One Year Bible: Old Testament
* What Makes a Man Feel Loved/ Barnes, Bob
* In the Eye of the Storm/ Lucado, Max (chapter 13)
Husband Encouragement...
* Make sure that in our little "pack" of three he and our dog know he outranks the dog.
* Work on being feminine or soft and calmly assured that God has things under control.
* Don't be independent. Need him.
* Pray for him at least three times daily.
* Pamper myself in an attempt to be more attractive for him.
* Admiration. Make sure he hears me admire him.
* Work on trusting him more... make a choice to trust him and act on it even if the feelings are not there. He needs this. This means to a large degree that I need to stop expecting things to be done to "my" level. Make sure he has a chance to feel good about what he has done.
Personal Goals...
* Press on with "7 in 2011" plan.
* Don't build up expectations that make my life, or My Love's life, more demanding. Accept less than perfection.
* Using prayer and introspection, do a self- check of my priorities.
* Pamper self some each day.
Work Goals...
* Rely heavily on God for guidance while interviewing page candidates.
* Complete 2 evaluations.
* Finish at least one report that I'm behind on.
* Improve communications.
New Habit of the Month...
I give myself permission now to not be perfect this next week. Pressing on is the goal, not perfection.
** "Let's Go for Seven in 2011!"**
M - Vac, grocery shop
Tu - Dust, focus on organization for 7 mins.
W - Quick Mop , focus on organization for 7 mins.
Th - Scrub Bathrooms (Ladies Bible Study)
F - change the sheets, focus on organization for 7 mins.
Sa - date night
Su - trash, rest
Must Do...
* Load video of dolphin show and sea lion show for nieces to watch.
* Video chat with nieces.
* Give CopMan his flea meds.
* Mail pictures to nieces.
* Get together things to mail for wedding scrapbook.
* Complete 2 evaluations.
* Finish at least one report that I'm behind on.
* Improve communications.
New Habit of the Month...
I give myself permission now to not be perfect this next week. Pressing on is the goal, not perfection.
** "Let's Go for Seven in 2011!"**
M - Vac, grocery shop
Tu - Dust, focus on organization for 7 mins.
W - Quick Mop , focus on organization for 7 mins.
Th - Scrub Bathrooms (Ladies Bible Study)
F - change the sheets, focus on organization for 7 mins.
Sa - date night
Su - trash, rest
Must Do...
* Load video of dolphin show and sea lion show for nieces to watch.
* Video chat with nieces.
* Give CopMan his flea meds.
* Mail pictures to nieces.
* Get together things to mail for wedding scrapbook.
* Get pictures of god-children ready to mail to their mom.
* Pay bills.
Menu ...
Snack - "puppy chow"
M - Chinese Take-Out (Panda Haven)
Tu - Prosciutto, Garlic, and Herb Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Tarragon Pan Sauce, roasted asparagus & mashed potatoes
W - Pasta with Swiss Chard, Bacon, and Lemony Ricotta Cheese with some crusty bread
Th - Rotel Chicken & broccoli spaghetti with a side of carrots & some crusty bread
F - Chicken Burgers with Barbecue Onion Sauce, slaw (instead of greens listed in recipe), & baked beans
Sa - Date Night
Su - Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Pizza with a baby arugula & spinach salad (including peperonchino peppers)
FUN THINGS!
* Ladies Bible Study
* Date Night
Menu ...
Snack - "puppy chow"
M - Chinese Take-Out (Panda Haven)
Tu - Prosciutto, Garlic, and Herb Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Tarragon Pan Sauce, roasted asparagus & mashed potatoes
W - Pasta with Swiss Chard, Bacon, and Lemony Ricotta Cheese with some crusty bread
Th - Rotel Chicken & broccoli spaghetti with a side of carrots & some crusty bread
F - Chicken Burgers with Barbecue Onion Sauce, slaw (instead of greens listed in recipe), & baked beans
Sa - Date Night
Su - Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Pizza with a baby arugula & spinach salad (including peperonchino peppers)
FUN THINGS!
* Ladies Bible Study
* Date Night
* Relaxation time planned into each night
Things I'm thankful for today...
1. God. The Great "I AM" - To think the Creator of beautiful sunsets at the beach loves me and is my Beloved Heavenly Father is both mind blowing and reassuring.
2. My Love. I truly think I have the best man in the world as my husband, and I thank God for the gift of him everyday.
3. CopperMan.
4. Girl-friends
5. Rocu
6. Netflix
7. Video chatting
8. Gym
9. Piano to practice
10. A job. I might not always enjoy my job, but I am thankful that God is providing through it.
Things I'm thankful for today...
1. God. The Great "I AM" - To think the Creator of beautiful sunsets at the beach loves me and is my Beloved Heavenly Father is both mind blowing and reassuring.
2. My Love. I truly think I have the best man in the world as my husband, and I thank God for the gift of him everyday.
3. CopperMan.
4. Girl-friends
5. Rocu
6. Netflix
7. Video chatting
8. Gym
9. Piano to practice
10. A job. I might not always enjoy my job, but I am thankful that God is providing through it.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Monday Meanderings... February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day! My Love and I started celebrating this past weekend, and we plan to celebrate all week. He is just the greatest, most romantic man I know. I love him dearly. This week marks the two year anniversary of the day he ask me to marry him and our eighteenth month married. God is GREAT. All the time God is Great! Thank you LORD for my dear husband, My Love.
Verse of Week...
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” - John 13:34-35
Bible Study...
* One Year Bible
* What Makes a Man Feel Loved/ Barnes, Bob
* In the Eye of the Storm/ Lucado, Max
Husband Encouragement...
* Work on being feminine. Bob Barnes defines this as being soft or speaking softly (not harsh or demanding) and having an inner peace. He says this comes from our walk with the LORD and an assurance that God is in control. He says this greatly blesses husbands.
* Don't be independent. Need him.
* Pray for him at least three times daily.
* Pamper myself in an attempt to be more attractive for him.
* Admiration - Bob Barnes says he needs this. Work on purposefully giving it.
Personal Goals...
* Press on with "7 in 2011" plan.
* Find at least one thing to look forward to EACH day.
* Pamper self some each day.
Work Goals...
* Complete an evaluation.
* Finish at least one report that I'm behind on.
* Improve communications.
New Habit of the Month...
I give myself permission now to not be perfect this next week. Pressing on is the goal, not perfection.
** "Let's Go for Seven in 2011!"**
M - VALENTINE'S DAY = no chores... take this time to love on My Love.
Tu - Dust
W - Quick Mop - Vac
Th - Scrub Bathrooms - Change sheets
F - Special Valentine's weekend - suspend chores - give stars for taking time to show love
Sa - Special Valentine's weekend - suspend chores - give stars for taking time to show love
Su - Special Valentine's weekend - suspend chores - give stars for taking time to show love
MUST Do...
* Mail pictures of birthday to nieces! I have been meaning to do this for a month!
* Video chat with nieces.
* Make special Valentine for My Love.
* Mail Valentine's to nieces
* Get things ready to take a special weekend showing love to My Love
Menu ...
Snack - chocolate sugar cookies
M - Valentine's Day Dinner
Tu - Smoked Turkey Tenderloin, speckled lima beans, and salad
W - Brick Pit BBQ
Th - chicken meatball spaghetti florentine
F - Special Valentine's weekend - no cooking
Sa - Special Valentine's weekend - no cooking
Su - eat out of the freezer
FUN THINGS!
* Valentine's Day night off
* Special Valentine's Weekend with no work
* Bible Study
* Friend's Open House
Things I'm thankful for today...
1. God's love and provision. How blessed I am to have a savior who is interested in every intricate detail of my life and wants me to come to Him daily with my all.
2. My Love
3. CopperMan
4. Girl-friends
5. Rocu
6. Netflix
7. Video chatting with loved ones far, far away
8. My Piano
9. Gym to workout
10. My Love's new job that God has used to provide for our celebration of our love.
Verse of Week...
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” - John 13:34-35
Bible Study...
* One Year Bible
* What Makes a Man Feel Loved/ Barnes, Bob
* In the Eye of the Storm/ Lucado, Max
Husband Encouragement...
* Work on being feminine. Bob Barnes defines this as being soft or speaking softly (not harsh or demanding) and having an inner peace. He says this comes from our walk with the LORD and an assurance that God is in control. He says this greatly blesses husbands.
* Don't be independent. Need him.
* Pray for him at least three times daily.
* Pamper myself in an attempt to be more attractive for him.
* Admiration - Bob Barnes says he needs this. Work on purposefully giving it.
Personal Goals...
* Press on with "7 in 2011" plan.
* Find at least one thing to look forward to EACH day.
* Pamper self some each day.
Work Goals...
* Complete an evaluation.
* Finish at least one report that I'm behind on.
* Improve communications.
New Habit of the Month...
I give myself permission now to not be perfect this next week. Pressing on is the goal, not perfection.
** "Let's Go for Seven in 2011!"**
M - VALENTINE'S DAY = no chores... take this time to love on My Love.
Tu - Dust
W - Quick Mop - Vac
Th - Scrub Bathrooms - Change sheets
F - Special Valentine's weekend - suspend chores - give stars for taking time to show love
Sa - Special Valentine's weekend - suspend chores - give stars for taking time to show love
Su - Special Valentine's weekend - suspend chores - give stars for taking time to show love
MUST Do...
* Mail pictures of birthday to nieces! I have been meaning to do this for a month!
* Video chat with nieces.
* Make special Valentine for My Love.
* Mail Valentine's to nieces
* Get things ready to take a special weekend showing love to My Love
Menu ...
Snack - chocolate sugar cookies
M - Valentine's Day Dinner
Tu - Smoked Turkey Tenderloin, speckled lima beans, and salad
W - Brick Pit BBQ
Th - chicken meatball spaghetti florentine
F - Special Valentine's weekend - no cooking
Sa - Special Valentine's weekend - no cooking
Su - eat out of the freezer
FUN THINGS!
* Valentine's Day night off
* Special Valentine's Weekend with no work
* Bible Study
* Friend's Open House
Things I'm thankful for today...
1. God's love and provision. How blessed I am to have a savior who is interested in every intricate detail of my life and wants me to come to Him daily with my all.
2. My Love
3. CopperMan
4. Girl-friends
5. Rocu
6. Netflix
7. Video chatting with loved ones far, far away
8. My Piano
9. Gym to workout
10. My Love's new job that God has used to provide for our celebration of our love.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Monday (or Sunday) Meanderings... February 6, 2011
Verse of Week...
"Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor" - Proverbs 21:21
Bible Study...
* One Year Bible
* What Makes a Man Feel Loved/ Barnes, Bob
* In the Eye of the Storm/ Lucado, Max
Husband Encouragement...
* Say "Thank you" often.
* Let stuff go.... don't hold him to the perfectionist standards I am trying to release myself from.
* Watch my tone of voice. Speak softly.
* Get over my independence and need him. Then let him know how I need him.
* Pray for him at least three times daily.
* Make small talk in the morning. ["Good Morning", "Thank you", kiss & hug]
* Make time each evening to give him undivided attention.
Personal Goals...
* Press on with "7 in 2011" plan.
* Enjoy life. Stop and smell the roses. Find at least one thing to look forward to and enjoy at home and at work EACH day.
Work Goals...
* Complete a evaluation.
* Proof & send in program planning sheets for April - August.
* Finish monthly reports.
* Improve communications.
New Habit of the Month...
I give myself permission now to not be perfect this next week. I know I have a lot to accomplish at work and want to take time to connect with family and friends this week, so I have lightened up my goals for "Seven in 2011" for this week.
** "Let's Go for Seven in 2011!"**
M - Vac
Tu - Dust
W - Quick Mop - spend 7 mins focused on cleaning one area
Th - Scrub Bathrooms - organize 7 things
F - Purge magazines/catalogs/mail - 1 hour on organizing house
Sa - Change Sheets
Su - Empty all trash cans - rest
MUST Do...
* Mail pictures of birthday to nieces! I have been meaning to do this for three weeks!
* Mail craft to nieces!
* Call out of town girlfriend.
* Video chat with nieces.
* Celebrate Mom's Birthday.
* Pay Bills
* CopperMan's monthly meds
Menu ...
Snack - puppy chow
M - beef stew, corn bread and salad (bake lemon cake for mom)
Tu - Mom's birthday
W - crock pot: Greek Chicken & potatoes, green beans, carrots and whole wheat biscuits
Th - red beans & rice with slaw and corn bread muffins
F - fried egg chicken burger, sweet potato fries and early peas
Sa - Date Night
Su - out & leftovers
FUN THINGS!
* Mom's Birthday
* Bible Study
* Trying out a new gym
Things I'm thankful for today...
1. God's love and provision. How blessed I am to have a savior who is interested in every intricate detail of my life and wants me to come to Him daily with my all.
2. My Love
3. CopperMan
4. Girl-friends
5. Rocu
6. Netflix
7. Video chatting with loved ones far, far away
8. My Piano
9. Gyms to workout in on cold wet days
"Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor" - Proverbs 21:21
Bible Study...
* One Year Bible
* What Makes a Man Feel Loved/ Barnes, Bob
* In the Eye of the Storm/ Lucado, Max
Husband Encouragement...
* Say "Thank you" often.
* Let stuff go.... don't hold him to the perfectionist standards I am trying to release myself from.
* Watch my tone of voice. Speak softly.
* Get over my independence and need him. Then let him know how I need him.
* Pray for him at least three times daily.
* Make small talk in the morning. ["Good Morning", "Thank you", kiss & hug]
* Make time each evening to give him undivided attention.
Personal Goals...
* Press on with "7 in 2011" plan.
* Enjoy life. Stop and smell the roses. Find at least one thing to look forward to and enjoy at home and at work EACH day.
Work Goals...
* Complete a evaluation.
* Proof & send in program planning sheets for April - August.
* Finish monthly reports.
* Improve communications.
New Habit of the Month...
I give myself permission now to not be perfect this next week. I know I have a lot to accomplish at work and want to take time to connect with family and friends this week, so I have lightened up my goals for "Seven in 2011" for this week.
** "Let's Go for Seven in 2011!"**
M - Vac
Tu - Dust
W - Quick Mop - spend 7 mins focused on cleaning one area
Th - Scrub Bathrooms - organize 7 things
F - Purge magazines/catalogs/mail - 1 hour on organizing house
Sa - Change Sheets
Su - Empty all trash cans - rest
MUST Do...
* Mail pictures of birthday to nieces! I have been meaning to do this for three weeks!
* Mail craft to nieces!
* Call out of town girlfriend.
* Video chat with nieces.
* Celebrate Mom's Birthday.
* Pay Bills
* CopperMan's monthly meds
Menu ...
Snack - puppy chow
M - beef stew, corn bread and salad (bake lemon cake for mom)
Tu - Mom's birthday
W - crock pot: Greek Chicken & potatoes, green beans, carrots and whole wheat biscuits
Th - red beans & rice with slaw and corn bread muffins
F - fried egg chicken burger, sweet potato fries and early peas
Sa - Date Night
Su - out & leftovers
FUN THINGS!
* Mom's Birthday
* Bible Study
* Trying out a new gym
Things I'm thankful for today...
1. God's love and provision. How blessed I am to have a savior who is interested in every intricate detail of my life and wants me to come to Him daily with my all.
2. My Love
3. CopperMan
4. Girl-friends
5. Rocu
6. Netflix
7. Video chatting with loved ones far, far away
8. My Piano
9. Gyms to workout in on cold wet days
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