Wow - what a whirlwind the past 5 weeks have been!
For the first time in my college career I applied myself full-throttle and the work paid off. It's like my eyes were opened and I suddenly realized that in order to not only feel good about myself but to alleviate stress I simply need to stay on top of my homework and do everything the professor suggests I do. I've acquired good study habits and only ONCE did I procrastinate, and I did that because I was so worried about how I was going to do on finals that I didn't want to face studying for them.
But now all of that is behind me, the urgency of studying is over and I have the chance to look back on the past 5 weeks. I'm evaluating my performance and the consequences of that performance. I hope that I can do this well in the Fall and even better. Something my aunt told me has really gotten me through this time. She said, "Don't be perfect. Be excellent." You see, I am guilty of being a perfectionist when it comes to tasks I'm assigned and if I don't get 100 % I get really upset with myself because I know it's my fault. But after hearing those words from my aunt my entire perspective on school and work has changed. It's okay if you're not perfect! All that matters is that you do YOUR best and are excellent in what you do. Awesome!
Ideas and inklings of one Promise Joy Rhodes DuBose
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Oatmeal and Agave Nectar = Delicious Morning
It would seem that Drew & I have finally figured out how to delegate and share our time. At last! Basically since we met we have spent every waking moment together. Of course he took an 8 day trip to Tahoe in December of 09. He also took a 2 week work trip to China & Singapore this past February & I took a trip to England in May. So, we have spent time apart but when we're both in the same state (or country) we spend EVERY hour together. Because he works from home & I don't work during the school year it is hard for us to get any "me" time & recently we realized that "me" time is really important.
Now that it's Summer and I'm working almost everyday Drew is getting more time to himself in the afternoons & we've scheduled some personal time in the mornings. When I wake up I start the coffee and immediately head to "my room". I spend an hour to an hour & a half checking email, writing, reading and getting ready for the day. Drew spends this time reading. And only reading (I love the way he enjoys to read). Having these bits of time apart helps us to enjoy each others company even more. We feel more balanced as a couple & like real adults. LOL. It's been a good change.
Friday, May 27, 2011
What I Want (& Need) Right Now
Okay, list time!
- Establish a husband/wife life schedule
- Become structured human beings
- Start packing for move
- Find counselor
- Finish managing emotions book
- Deep-clean entire CS house
- Organize CS garage sale
- Find part-time Summer job
- Set up Fall classes and financial aid
- Go to bed earlier
- Get up by 7 everyday
- READ more!
- Spend time with friends
- Be a happy person
- Just get out there and LIVE!
I should read this post everyday.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
A Prayer
Father,
I know that you blessed me with a creativity of words and getting my thoughts down in print, so why have I forsaken that blessing? I haven't touched pen to paper in over a year and my spirit feels the strain of it. I feared there was nothing left within me that was beautiful and glorious but tonight I saw a glimmer of hope. I lost myself, God, I lost myself. Can you take me back to where I stepped off and help me see your face again. When I daily sought you, simply spoke with you, there was a deepness of my soul that helped me through each day. I know you have blessed me in this life but I have always, since I was a little girl, felt a sorrow that I cannot explain and unless I am near to you I am almost overcome by that sorrow. I believe you placed that within me so that I would be able to understand other people who live with that sorrow and have faced hurt and confusion. You will bring these people into my life and I will befriend them and be there to hold them up in the dark times of their lives because I know how it is to feel that lowliness, that sorrow and hopelessness. But I also know what it is to feel the hope on the other side.
God, please awaken this sleeper's soul and water these withered roots, make this tree to grow and sprout green leaves of life once again. Deep in these dry branches there is life waiting to break free and sing songs of praise once again.
Break me free.
I know that you blessed me with a creativity of words and getting my thoughts down in print, so why have I forsaken that blessing? I haven't touched pen to paper in over a year and my spirit feels the strain of it. I feared there was nothing left within me that was beautiful and glorious but tonight I saw a glimmer of hope. I lost myself, God, I lost myself. Can you take me back to where I stepped off and help me see your face again. When I daily sought you, simply spoke with you, there was a deepness of my soul that helped me through each day. I know you have blessed me in this life but I have always, since I was a little girl, felt a sorrow that I cannot explain and unless I am near to you I am almost overcome by that sorrow. I believe you placed that within me so that I would be able to understand other people who live with that sorrow and have faced hurt and confusion. You will bring these people into my life and I will befriend them and be there to hold them up in the dark times of their lives because I know how it is to feel that lowliness, that sorrow and hopelessness. But I also know what it is to feel the hope on the other side.
God, please awaken this sleeper's soul and water these withered roots, make this tree to grow and sprout green leaves of life once again. Deep in these dry branches there is life waiting to break free and sing songs of praise once again.
Break me free.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Housie Things
Unfortunately we were "outbid" by someone else on the house, only because they offered CASH! We were going to pay the full price - no underbidding - and someone comes along w/ a wad of CASH in their pocket. That's a LOT of cash! But I'm trying not to be sad. I'm telling myself that God has an even better house out there for us.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Movin' On
Mmmmm - slurping my morning cuppa.
It is Spring Break 2011 and I am soaking up every minute of it. I DO have one English project to work on throughout the week but besides that I have all the time to myself. Drew's been in Houston since yesterday so I used that alone time to go shopping for my sister-in-law's baby shower coming up this Saturday. It was so much fun! I love baby stuff.
This time-change has really thrown a wrench in the works: I can't seem to wake up before 8:30. I really don't like waking up late, it makes me feel like I've lost most of my day... Drew can attest to that. He tells me that I constantly say, "My whole day is gone!" in utter dispair. The only time I feel like I have actually enjoyed a FULL day is if I wake up around 6am.
It looks like hubs and I are moving to Houston. Drew's Dad has been needing Drew full time so he thought we should just move and if we do, we'll move in the Summer. We've found several houses we like but none as much as 7303 Open Oak Way.
It is Spring Break 2011 and I am soaking up every minute of it. I DO have one English project to work on throughout the week but besides that I have all the time to myself. Drew's been in Houston since yesterday so I used that alone time to go shopping for my sister-in-law's baby shower coming up this Saturday. It was so much fun! I love baby stuff.
This time-change has really thrown a wrench in the works: I can't seem to wake up before 8:30. I really don't like waking up late, it makes me feel like I've lost most of my day... Drew can attest to that. He tells me that I constantly say, "My whole day is gone!" in utter dispair. The only time I feel like I have actually enjoyed a FULL day is if I wake up around 6am.
It looks like hubs and I are moving to Houston. Drew's Dad has been needing Drew full time so he thought we should just move and if we do, we'll move in the Summer. We've found several houses we like but none as much as 7303 Open Oak Way.
The yard is GORGEOUS. I'll have to hire someone to keep
the flower beds or have someone teach me. :D
Beautiful kitchen. The cupboard is huge and the
cabinets are classy. Plus, the drawers pull out so smoothly!!
Master bathroom. I don't dig the wallpaper lining near
the ceiling but I can change that!
I love all this shelf space. This would be Drew's office
and I have so many ideas for decorating.
Look at this backyard! It's gorgeous. We could have
people over for dinner. I could host a ladies' bible study.
Easter's in this backyard would be great!
Monday, March 7, 2011
John 1.m4v
This is my Pastor, Justin Grace. I'm doing 21 Days of Change which is simply reading John chapters 1 thru 21 in 21 days. I'm looking forward to it. I always have trouble deciding what I should read when I sit down with my bible so I usually end up NOT reading it. Having this outline will help me stick to it.
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