I have been reading my ass off as well as walking it off too. I finally got down past my 10 lbs. barrier (thank God for the braces). I am now at 11 pounds, but I am sure I gained some due to the earlier situation. But overall, my life is better than it ever has been and I don't mind taking some credit. When I fall on my bum, I must take credit there too. I have recognized the power I have over my own life. I can do things that no one else can do for me. I can change things that no one else can change for me. Rather than sitting around whining about what I percieve as God's inaction in my life, I am very happy getting up and doing it myself. Which these breakthroughs are both answered prayer as well as being a good steward of my life and time as far as I am concerned. For the time being, I feel like I am living.
I am not as apt to avoid discomfort as I am usually prone. I feel pretty good as I have been able to embrace the good and bad of life that needs to be worked through. I have finally recieved the call to being responsible. Please pray for me that I do not hang up that call.
Here is my psychology quote of the week (or more, depending on when I can get back to the blog) from Feldman's Lifespan Development text. I though this was hilarious.
"By encoding the information that four legs, a wagging tail, and barking are often found together, we learn very early in life to understand the concept of "dog.""
And, as most of you have read, still waiting for baby.
Later!
