Goals from 2009... how it went and where it is going.

well, so much for blogging over break. :)

2009 is here. Here is what I hope to do/be in 2009:


Here are goals I set for myself last NYE. They are actually really fun to revisit, since I haven't since then! :)

happy with how my life has been and is going. - Got it. So much more so than I could have ever imagined.

thankful for God's blessings. - I have been shown so much more in this than ever. I now have a heart for the less fortunate and for the people of Africa, which makes me more thankful every day for the blessings He has given me.

healthier and more fit. - eh still on a plateau on this one, but now am starting again.

a completer of a half marathon. - not so much. hmmm... maybe 2010.

a homeowner. - check. My beautiful condo is where I am living now. :)

more spiritually disciplined. - check in more ways than one.

a more regular blogger. - negative progress. oops! :)

I am only going to add one for 2010. Start to put myself out there emotionally. I dont think I have ever done this and these past few days have really made me realize it's time. It never felt like time before. It's just time now.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)

Peace Prize Commentary

I think this is a classy article. Thank goodness it is a non-negative view from the conservatives out there. Finally.

Taken from Ben's Blog....

Unprecedented court ruling in Cleveland ,
Cleveland, OH (AP) - A seven-year-old boy was at the center of a Cleveland courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be maintained to the degree possible. The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge then suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out that they also beat him. After considering the remainder of the immediate family and
learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of
life among them,the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him. After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the Cleveland Browns, who the boy firmly believes is not capable of beating anyone.

SAD

Fall is starting to get to me with it's early dark times and taking so long to get light again! Have to find a way to overcome this seasonal affective disorder. Do you think it's a coincidence that Seasonal Affective Disorder spells SAD? I don't. Any suggestions?

God is love. Simple as that.

It's been a while...

It's been awhile, but I finally found something worth posting... I decided that if I do get married, this would be so freaking awesome to do.... I also think Steph Macek would thoroughly enjoy doing this at her future wedding as well. Enjoy! :)

Jesus is that Elephant!

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Usually not a fan of Colbert at ALL, but this was very interesting to me. He is a quick one!