becoming more than a good bible study girl....

I LOVE my monday night bible study group... I know I know it's only week 2. But WOW, amazing women of faith in that group.  It really inspired me last night to be better.  I can't wait to get into God's word.  I can't wait to read and study to bring something to the table next week.
This week we talked about possessions and how worldly life can get.  We talked about how we survive in the possession world.  I discussed that for me, it's about whom I surround myself with.  I want to be around people that hold me accountable for my actions.  I truly believe that also, my friends are my rocks.  And not only my friends, but my family.  All the decisions I make, I try to make with others in mind.  I want to do the best not only for me, but for my friends and family. 
I can't wait to get home tonight to get back to the word and LEARN!!

One year ago...

Yesterday was a day I had dreaded...for a whole entire year. One year ago, one of the USI mens basketball players collapsed during a game and never woke up.  NOT something I ever need to experience again...ever. Since that day, I have learned a TON about myself and what I do for my job.  I love my job, like really really love my job. most days anyways... I have since tried to make every person feel welcome in the training room, no matter what sport they participate in and have smiled.  A smile goes a LONG way.  Jeron smiled often.. and I can see that huge smile on his face right now.  so yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and say I hope I can be remembered for my smile!  one year ago, this was my blog.

Today.. is just another day at the office! haha.. baseball practice and soccer camp. then church tonight!!

so much for the daily blog thing...

I seriously wanted to blog daily... however, it just didn't go as planned.. that's ok tho, right!
Anyways -  Monday was the BACK AT IT day... I woke up bright and early 5:15 to head to the gym to get in a good dose of cardio and weight lifting to get my week started. and it was REFRESHING! I really missed those early morning workouts (I really did, I LOVE mornings! evenings and staying up late are a completely different story) so yeah, it was wonderful.  Came to work by 745, worked with my lil rehabbers.  Lil Sprite (w.soccer) looks amazing after break, she did her workouts over break and has some mild swelling to prove it.  But all in all, I'm very impressed!! WHOOOO HOOO... finally someone did what I asked them to!! Her buddy Vandy (m.soccer) looked equally awesome.  Altho he is a lil bit further along post ACL surgery, they both are on the right track and are motivating themselves and doing GREAT.  Yep, I feel like a proud proud MOM!  I have another w.soccer kid who however is struggling...a couple bad surgeries and pity are not helping the kid out, however, I'm gonna keep on trying.  This is a task I'm not ready to give up on.  And baseball returned as well.  My lil shoulder kids are coming along.. MoneyMike had a lil hiccup over break but I think he has gotten over that and is back at it.. So yeah, busy morning... The afternoon was Day 1 of spring practice... DAY 1 -- Wanna repeat Nat'l Champs!  It was great seeing all the boys, and the hard work they were putting in.  This year's squad isn't much different from last, same pitching staff -- The Princess Golden Elbow is back.  and a few new arms as well.. MoBro.. is just one I'm sure I'll be blogging about.
The best part of the day was yet to come!!  A couple girlfriends and I joined a Girlfriends Unlimited bible study.. Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl.  I am so excited for this journey in faith with Janae and Lauren!!
Tuesday Morning was pretty much the same as Monday.. and the rest of the week will be the same..ugh... Tuesday Night I had class... I think it will be a good class. There are only 9 people enrolled, and I'm excited to have such a small group. 
Life is so great and God is the cause!!

Soooo sweeeeet!

I admit I love this life I live!! Not because of me of course, but because of God's plan for me!
Yesterday I signed up for a bible study at church on Monday nights (during the bachelor...what was I thinking!!) anyways... it's called Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl By Lysa Terkeurst.. oh gosh I just put this together -- Lysa Terkeurst is the author of Made to Crave and she has been on K.Love this week. I have no idea if you listen to K.Love http://www.klove.com/ or not but I do, I LOVE K.Love! Now I am even more excited about this study. And just one more reason to be excited about it is my friend Janae is going to join me in the study!!
Now I might really have taken on to much with this study (only time will tell)! As you know, Monday's are usually baseball's "off" day.. meaning the NCAA says that once every seven days a team must have an off day. For baseball that is usually Monday's. Baseball plays the majority of their games Friday, Saturday and Sunday's... so Mondays are their day of rest. I usually try to leave work by 4 on Mondays.. Hopefully this will be great for me this bible study.
Not only is the bible study exciting in my life right now, but I'm meeting with the FCA http://www.fca.org/ (fellowship of christian athletes) representative in our area to start a FCA here at USI. Talk about so much on my platter... I'm so nervous and excited all at the same time. I have thought about FCA for almost 3 years now, and just now I'm taking the plunge. HERE GOES!! I know I have the support of our mens soccer coach and his wife, and the mens basketball coach is on board (so I've heard, I still need to talk to him, add that to today's list!!). but yeah, what an incredible journey!

back to work... kinda.

University wide meetings this morning at 8.. how hard was it to get up for that!! geeez..
anyways.. it was a good meeting talking about the strategic plan and hopes for a bigger budget...
As for me personally, I'm still deciding on all my 2011 Goals... I have a few that are going well, but others need more work.. here is what I have so far.
. Read for pleasure 1 book a month
. Keep a Food and Exercise Journal
. Complete 6 bible studies
. Understand and memorize one bible verse a week
. develope a chore/house cleaning routine - and stick to it
. send 4 random cards a month
. Have people over once a month
. sell baked goods
. Do two 5K's and a half marathon
. Join a small group
. Start FCA chapter at USI
. Stay up until 1030 three nights a week
. Tithe
. work towards debt free
. get online CEU's
. BE MORE ORGANIZED
. use coupons
. daily devotional
. pray nightly
. thank you's as often as possible

1-1-11

What an awesome start to 2011!! I spent new years eve with the Pitts'. And it was a blast. Played just dance, last word and imagine if. Watched bsb and nkotb ring in the year and finally fell asleep at 2am. All to wake up and be at grandma's by 10 for coffee break and a full day of playing cards with 2 of my favorite aunts, wonderful grandmother and my mother. It was very relaxing and so much fun. Def a wonderful first day of 2011. I'm so looking forward to what the year will bring. A couple of my goals include running 2 half marathons, understanding more about the bible, being a better steward and living a healthier life. I'll be sure to keep you posted about how those goals are going. Hope y'all had a wonderful day and happy 2011!!


-- Post From My iPhone

back at it!!

Ok.. so I seriously am going to do a better job at blogging! Friends, I get that you are interested! haha.. well I hope you are anyways!
As I sit here at my desk, I should be doing lots and lots of paperwork...but I'm thinking of all the things I want to do next year to please God! I decided to make a list over Christmas break of all the things I want to do and accomplish. I emailed my wonderful aunt Nan this morning about the topic of tithing. My church always talks about the importance and it has finally sunk in to me. I'm going to tithe!
http://www.gotquestions.org/tithes-church-ministry.html
This is what she sent me! What an amazing person!! I am so blessed beyond words by such amazing Godly people in my life!