Why don't I do the things I want to do?

This seems to be the question I have been asking myself this summer. It is actually turning into a challenge for me. When summer was just beginning, I made a list of just a few things I wanted to accomplish. And because I am in college, we get four entire months for summer, so a short list of goals should be accomplishable. 

I wanted to read more books that I enjoy.

I wanted to blog at least three times a week if not more.

I wanted to work out everyday.

I wanted to get in the habbit of reading my bible everyday.

Litterally none of these things have happened. To not be completly negative, I have had a busy and enjoyable summer-- One thing that I have been good at is getting outside and walking on the water front with my friends and family!

Someone told me a couple months ago that the enemy's goal is to simply distract you. Actually that is a thought by C.S. Lewis. This thought makes so much sense. Esspecially for someone who, when focused on Jesus, can be a powerful witness for His kingdom. This resides with me. 

I am a christian and I love Jesus, therefore if the enemy can simply distract me from the things that will fill me up, bring me joy and give me a purpose then he has done his job. Then I am simply a luke warm christian who is not passionate and does nothing important with my life. Distraction from my focus is my thorn this summmer. 

I am fighting agaisnt distraction full force right now. If you have kept up with my blog in this dry season and you have made it this far on this post, I need your help. Hold me accountable against this urge I have to be lazy and be distracted from the important things in life. 

I will read more. I will blog more. I will spend more time with Jesus. I will work out more. I will be healthy and filled with Joy from Jesus. These things are non-negotable and they are life giving and they are worth fighting for. So here's to fighting agianst distraction! Here's to more joy! Are you with me? 

1000 pounds lighter

Wow, It feels so good to be writing again on this little space of mine. School kind of got the best of me (again) towards the end there with finals. But I am free for the summer! I really wish I was just naturally amazing at school and loved it. But I am not that great at it. One more year and I graduate. Yahooo!!! 

Lets see, what have I been up to. I unfancied my wardrobe! A blog will be coming soon on that. 

I started a new job, which I absolutely love, adore and look forward too. I started working part time for my church. I help to create relationships with our city and then help people within our church start serving in our city. It rocks!

My hubby and I started a new TV show, The Walking Dead. Eeee, we are addicted. It's a good one. 

I somehow have started four different books at the same time. I have never done this before and I don't know how I am doing it now. 

Hmmm... what else?! I am finally making meals again now that I have time. I'll hopefully be sharing that with you all soon. 

Until then, enjoy this photo of me feeling 1000 pounds lighter now that school is out. Yipeee.

This week

I have three more weeks of school before summer!!! and during this crazy season of life things are supposed to be hectic and stressful and unbearable. But, oddly enough, things were nice and slow and relaxing. 

Part of me wants to just say how tired I am from all the homework or how stressed I am with all the assignments I have coming up so I can fit in with all my friends who actually are busy. Isn't it funny how we do that? We want life to be crazy too if everyone else's life is crazy around us... Or is it just me?!

I'm embracing this slower-than-usual season and I am just fine with it. It could also be the sunshine that is making me less stressed and more happy. It has been sunny and in the 60's all week. Praise the Lord! 

Here are a few pics from this last week.

^^^ Patricia left this for me in my car!! ^^^