Living The Good Life

Well let's get on with it! What's new, you ask? Oh, wellllll:

I'm kind of trying to be a health guru now, so that's fun. 

(Lies. Actually it kind of sucks) It will be so worth it, though! I've been going to the gym religiously, and trying to eat better (that's my REAL struggle). I'm actually starting P90X2 TODAY. I did the original P90X two years ago, and it turned out pretty well. I finished all 90 days but I definitely could have done better on a lot of things.

There are 93 days until summer, so I'm getting super serious about all of this jazz.

Also, 93 days until I finish high school forever, just saying.

While we're counting down, let's not forget to mention my 18TH BIRTHDAY in 10 days :).

I also think I'm going to do the GM diet once more. We ordered a VitaMix from QVC, and I think that will make my week a lot easier! 

I think my next post is going to be from some special guestssss. If you guys care. Whoever "you guys" are...if anyone even reads this. If not, well, that's embarrassing.

HAPPY 2013!

First blog post from the new computer. What whaaaat.

I'm so excited to finally have my own laptop! It's fabulous. That was my main Christmas present, and I could not be more happy with it. 

Several things to update you on. 

1) It is my last semester of high school. 

I almost shed a tear by just typing that statement. This is my last 5 months with my best friends, and I have no idea how I am going to handle it. Hopefully this semester will be filled with good grades, great memories, and even better friendships. I've decided to change a lot of things,  but it a strange way...which leads me to...

2) New Year's Resolutions:

I resolve to not have any New Year's Resolutions, but to change as I see fit. My first change has already begun. Lately my attitude towards certain things/people has been awful. I've decided to think through every situation and realize that NOTHING is as bad as it could be. I started my "Good Things" box (pictured below), and I intend to write down everything good that happens during 2013 that way when the year comes to an end I can see how truly blessed I really am. My changes will be small, but will impact me in a way that hopefully changes my lifestyle. Not that my lifestyle is bad or anything, but we could all use a little improvement. I will do my best to post about any other changes when they happen, and if you have any suggestions please feel free to share. (I'm also trying to be more open-minded)

Also, I will hopefully be starting the GM diet with my friend Caroline soon. If you don't know what this diet is, I'll put a link to it hurrrr:

http://www.gmdietworks.com/general-motors-diet/gm-diet-day-1.html

This will hopefully start my year off with good health, and help me to jump start my health plan for 2013.

3) Along with my main motto for 2013, I think each week I'm going to try and have a Bible verse as my motto. (maybe even a song lyric or two) Just something to encourage me on a daily basis, and something I can think about if I get frustrated or even if someone else needs my help. 

(Possible) 2013 Motto: "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised" Proverbs 31:30

This is my prayer, above all else this year. That I can put away all things that focus on me, and focus only on my Creator and His love. 

This week's motto: "Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come" Proverbs 31: 25

4) POSSIBLY GOING TO KENYA.

If you can't tell, I'm INSANELY excited about this. I've been praying for a long time about going on a mission trip out of the country, and last week my friend from Tupelo (also my college roomie) showed me this paper with all of her churches mission trips for this year. There were so many awesome opportunities right there, but none really felt completely right. I'm still praying about them, but this morning my preacher said something about our church going to Kenya this year. Right when he said it, my heart swelled. I'm positive God wants me on this trip, and even though plans are still in the making, I could not be more excited.

5) I'm also trying to read more. This started in 2012, but I'm carrying it over. I also got this really neat journal for Christmas that I'm going to finish this year! It's a Wreck This Journal.  I can't really explain it, but just look it up on Amazon for a description.

I have a stack of books in my room I need to finish, and I'm very excited to set aside some reading time. If you have any book suggestions, lemmie know.

6) Thinking about going on a "Social Networking Fast"

I've realized how much time I spend on my phone lately and it's really unhealthy. There are so many other things I could do with my time. Things that would actually HELP me in the long run. I'm going to start off with a week of no Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook (even though I only use FB for photo purposes). I might stay on Tumblr, but that has yet to be decided. You may join in this fast if desired! I think it'll be a great way to help "cleanse the mind" or something cheesy like that. 

But on the real, I plan on spending a lot more time in the Word and in prayer over this next week. Wish me luck!

Stay mean muggin'