Long Time No See...

I have not written in a while, but it's not because I don't have stuff to talk about. I guess I've been a little busy, and then when I haven't been so busy, I've enjoyed doing nothing...something that I don't get a chance to do often.

Let's see...what have you guys missed? Well, last week, my body went through a major workout shock. I hit the weights hard last week, and I paid for it in a major way. So much so that I couldn't perform my duties the last day....it hurt so badly! It felt good though...even though it felt bad...does that even make sense?!

I've been a little off my normal schedule...I have minimal groceries...which is very unlike me...and I haven't been to church in a lot of weeks, I wince to type that...you know, founder of a non-profit agency...skipping out on church, but it's/I'm missing something...and whatever that something is...my desire for it is causing me to be at a standstill....so, here I stand!

I think the problem is, I really don't know what I'm praying for around this church issue...maybe I'll know it when it happens!

My 4th of July was great! Dad and I cooked out on Saturday, and went shopping in Austin on Sunday! It was a great relaxing weekend.

Now, I'm home...hanging out on the sofa...should be in bed, because I've got an early morning appt with the gym, and then off to work for TAKS Remediation...go me! Oh yeah, and I really wish my iPhone 4 would hurry up and get here! I cannot wait...the anticipation is killing me.....I almost bought a case today, but my good sense kicked in..I mean, I don't even have the phone yet...but it should be soon!

I hope your holiday weekend was a blast! Have a great week peeps!
~J

Still waiting...

WOW!! I had no idea that my last post would evoke such emotions from you, my lovely readers....thank you for your encouragement, but for now, I'm still not ready!

I promise the publish button will be hit soon...just not today! Is that cool?! Sorry peeps, y'all know this is a struggle for me!

Yesterday, I worked out outside, and my allergies are kicking butt today! They actually started soon after I got back inside, and they still haven't let up. I have a huge tickle in my nose, and throat....yuck!

This week seems to be going by a little too slow for me. I'm headed to Waco this weekend to spend a little time with my vanilla family...ha! Taylor has a PALS project that I am helping her out on, and I couldn't be more excited. I get to teach middle school girls about proper skin care, and more importantly how 'less is more.' It should be pretty fun! I'll have pics to post later!

I don't know if I mentioned this, but I am going to Mississippi for Mother's Day. Mom and I are connecting in Houston and flying together to Jackson. I.can't.wait! I love going to MS to spend time with my family....I'm sure I'll have lots of laughs, and of course...pics to share!

Hope your hump day is going well friends! Catch you later!

A little bit of everything...

I was looking through a bunch of old photos last night because I'm getting a blog makeover, and one day...I'll have to post my weight loss journey...! I'm still not 100% satisfied, but I've come a long way! Maybe one day I'll do a post on what I did, and what I'm still doing!

Last night...I had a mini, "I'm so overwhelmed, I think I'm going to lose my mind," breakdown! Between this week at work (try-outs), the four papers I have due for school, the process of prayerfully getting accepted into the Regional Principal Leadership Institute, (I know I haven't mentioned this on here....I've journaled about it, but I haven't filled you guys in yet..I will soon), I am a little nerved! But, last night, God reminded me that He will never give me more than I can bear, plus, I cried about it, so that helped a lot!

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But you know what...?? I'm happy to be overwhelmed because that means 1.) I'm alive, 2.) I have a job that I love and that can overwhelm me, 3.) I'm pursuing my goals, and 4.) I have people in my life to keep me grounded, and who don't mind listening to me! I realize that some people don't have a support system in life, and I'm so very blessed with a handful of close friends that I can really count on to stand in the gap! Thanks guys!

Do I need 'that' virtue?

From this moment on...I will call you...blog friends...(bf's) for short!

I've mentioned this before, but I LOVE the way my shampoo and conditioner smell. I know that's a weird way to open a post, but I'm feeling a little random at the moment! In case you're wondering...in case you even care a little bit...it smells like vanilla mint...!

If you're still reading, bless you, bored much?!

Bridesmaid dresses, TAKS, and grocery shopping were on my agenda for today. It was a perfect Saturday...even the fact that I had to be at the school at 7:30 AM! Trust me, the hardest part was waking up....with no Folgers in my cup by the way! My Mom called to tell me that she found one of her favorite stores, and when I jumped up and down, and exclaimed with her...{yeah right}, she replied, "Jarvis Noelle...I wouldn't trade you for the world"....I'm counting on it Mom!

I could really feel Jesus today! He was close, and trust me, I didn't mind one bit. I couldn't help but pause, and try to hear what was being said. I've been ALL over the place lately, and sometimes, I feel like I'm involved in 50 things, but wonder am I effective in anything. Maybe I should change wonder to worry...sometimes I'm so short with my kids, that I pray that they'll forgive me the next day...they do. They truly are the perfect illustration of Christ...SOMETIMES!

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I just need to do better. Be more intentional, patient, patient, patient...did I mention patient?! I think I'm good at showing grace to those I love, but I need to work on showing grace to those who have wronged me too. Really, I just want to be like Him, and I fear sometimes that I'm not even on the map! Do any of you ever feel that way?

I'm off to 1. dry this hair, and 2. iron my church clothes! So excited about worshipping tomorrow!