Catching up!

Ok... so one thing that the 100 Day Challenge book thing asks me to do every day (well for the first week...) is to write a "vision statement" so as I catch up and write about the days to catch my blog up to where I am now, I"ll put that day's portion of the vision statement in italics (and then I"ll probably put it in my about me... makes sense right?) Well anyhow it does ask to write in present tense as if the things I want are already true. It sounds a little awkward to me but oh well. :)

Aug. 16
I am so grateful that I can astutely express myself through words and that I consistently reach out to help others. I am so grateful to love my career which rewards me financially, psychologically and with plenty of personal time. I am so grateful that I am a successful writer who earns the respect of those versed in literature.

Physically I am 167 pounds, but healthier than I have been in years. I can't seem to break this 167 pound barrier these days. I think I've got to stop thinking that way. Maybe it is a mental barrier more than a physical one. I am proud of myself because even though I don't like my current job situation, I am supporting myself and being responsible. The other day I checked my credit and was shocked to find that it is actually fantastic. It made me feel a little better about taking a while to pay off my debt. Even though I'd rather have no debt, I guess steadily paying it off instead of sporadically doing so in large chunks is best because it results in great credit! I do think that there is a lot of clutter in my life, in my physical world as well as my mental. I'm surrounded by things that I don't actually need and yet I have a hard time letting go of them. I have a box of stuff for Goodwill that has sat by my door for 4 months now. I wonder what that says about me. Again although the job isn't great, this place is beautiful. There may not be many young people to hang out with, but it is amazingly beautiful when you drive down my street and then suddenly there is the harbor! Amazing!


Aug. 17
I am so grateful that I manage my wealth so well to have an abundant lifestyle, to give to to others and to have a secure, comfortable future. I am so grateful for everything that my wealth accomplishes for me and for others.

Hmmm this day I didn't write anything else in my book.

Aug. 18
I am created in the image of Elohim: the creator. Creativity is innate in my being and it brings me closer to God when I follow in those footsteps and create beautiful things through my words and actions.

Challenges in life:
Some of the challenging situations I have encountered... hmmm

1. Learning Portuguese. This I think was a challenge for me not only because of the obvious but because I'm such a perfectionist. I had a difficult time relaxing enough to make mistakes and be corrected. Although I' still uptight about that... I think I can be grateful for that experience because it taught me that sometimes you can't just automatically learn things. Sometimes you have to mess up to learn something new.

2. Although I hate it all the time (especially lately) I think my struggle to find someone special for my life has been important. I see so many people collapse their lives and personalities into the people they love and I know I would hate that if I did it. So I'm grateful that I have had the time to find myself, to decide who I am alone and to pursue the things I care about without having to sacrifice for a significant other.

3. Right now I'm not always grateful for it, but I think the fact that I struggle financially on a regular basis will be good for me someday. I think that because I'm managing to survive and even pay off debts on my tiny salary someday when I have more money available I will effectively live within my means and have an abundant life.

Aug. 19
I am so grateful for a handsome husband who understands, loves, adores and enjoys me. I am so grateful that we have adventures and quiet times.

Three people who push my buttons and why I should be grateful for them:
well I wrote about this but this is probably not the most appropriate place to talk about people who annoy me. hehe

Aug. 20
I am so grateful that I am forever learning and expanding my boundaries. I am grateful that my life and career are continually opening the doors of knowledge.


Aug. 21
I am am so grateful that I am fit and skinny and that I can easily enjoy and be happy with my body. I don't worry about health and fitness because I enjoy and crave things that are good for me.