makes the heart grow fonder.
I've been a little absent from the blog-writing world, not by anything life-changing or disasterous. I've been spending a lot of time contemplating the choices I've made recently in my life, with my diet, and with the items I want to pursue for the future. It's tough. I'm not making decisions without thinking thoroughly, and have decided that I really want to work hard at not having to work hard. How to do that?
I haven't figured that out as of yet.
But, I am trying.
I went to a movie today, which is rare. Eat, Pray, Love was a good movie for me. It brought back memories and quotes and lovely items from the book by Elizabeth Gilbert. I will most likely pick this book back up and re-read all of the tagged pages, notes, stickies, etc., and relish in the simplistic nature Elizabeth has and her journey to find herself. I only wish I could afford to take a year off to travel the world...
My decision to go to church last week wasn't a fluke that will be forgotten or a passing event where I'll say that I'll go later. I have made the commitment to going each Sunday. I enjoyed last week's homily on recalculating and really took it to heart. I semi-prioritized what was important to me in accomplishing this week. Although I worked on my own time, I was able to get my classroom pretty much ready to go (minus some purchasing of some small things, but that involves money that I don't have, so it's going to wait). However, I do love the outcome of the room that I will be spending the next 180 days in.
I took the term recalculating to mean a lot of things, but it really hit home that I'm not making the things that really matter to me my top priority. I realize I can't do this all of the time, and that's perfectly ok. I know that starting weight watchers is a way for me to recalculate my weight and mindset to become healhier, both physically and emotionally.
So much has happened in the past week that I am taking it all in and allowing myself to go with the flow, recalculate when necessary, and enjoy the special moments.
Today's All the Good Things: Calling my grandma because I felt a pressing desire/need to hear her voice, being told I'm special, hearing her laugh and sing the hamster song, and telling her I love her. I didn't realize it was her birthday until after the call...although I felt bad about not wishing her a happy birthday, I believe she knows just how special she is.
