As Matt was working today - rarely the case on a Saturday - I was laying around, doing things on the computer, watching too many episodes of Intervention, and just not being very productive. Not to say that all days need to be productive, but I like to have purpose to my day. Lately, I have been thinking about starting to jog. The weather has been very nice, cool with sunshine, just the way I like it. I should preface this with the fact that from time to time I will have these dreams where I will be running and running and running, and it is all completely effortless. It's almost like I just glide on the pavement, and when this is happening I am thinking okay this seems like something I would like to do! Well, then I wake up, and the dream does feel like a reality. In the past when I have decided to jog, after one of obviously fictional dreams, I feel somewhat defeated after the difficulty I have with endurance. I can't usually jog for very long before I need to stop. I realize that building that endurance/stamina is a process, not something that can be achieved in a week. But, I think my problem is that I want to see instant results.
So back to my original thought of starting to jog again... I am a very structured person, and I like schedules, or some kind of routine - which made me think that there must be other people out there like me, so I googled "jogging plan." In doing this, I found a 5k jogging plan. Hmm... I thought..Could this be the motivation that I need? If I know how much I need to jog/walk each day, could I eventually have the strength and endurance to run a 5k at the end of 8 weeks? This is more ambitious than I have been in the past when it came to exercise, but what a better time than now to change my thoughts.
Which brings me back to today when I decided to begin THE PLAN. It seems very doable.
Week 1: Walk for 6 minutes, jog for 1 minute, repeat 3 times. - 3 sessions per week.
Alright, so today was a success, I kind of deviated from the times a little by doing 15 minutes of walking, and 10 minutes of jogging. Tomorrow or Monday I will stick to what it says.
I also signed up for a daily e-mail that will give me the 5k workout plan.
I really want to stick to this, and make exercising a daily habit.
I figured that if I put this on my blog, I will look forward to updating my progress, and having others hold me accountable. I'm excited!!
Kristin
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Maybe you're wondering where a wonderful sunset like the one shown above was found? Let me tell you. My backyard. Each night, Matt and I make it a point to enjoy the sunset from the deck off of our bedroom. We have a couple of teak rockers and a little table that we love to sit out on and stare into the distance and enjoy the colors that only God has on his palette. We often find cloud animals and imaginary scenes. One of us is usually able to convince the other of what we're seeing, and if not we look elsewhere. Last night, we saw a parade of elephants. Can you see them?
What I like. I like people who are realistic about their emotions and situations. I don't believe that everything is positive, therefore not everything I will say about my life will have a positive twist on it. Genuine and real emotions are healthy. It's okay to not like something, as long as you aren't dwelling on that dislike. All that to say, I would rather a friend complain about something than pretend that everything is okay. In my blog, I will write about how I really feel about things, and try not to vague.
Moving on, Matt is working today - special circumstance, which means that I was able to wake up early this morning and go garage saling. Saling? Looks awkward, but I'll work it. I believe today was the jackpot of all garage saling Saturdays thus far. I found a sweet vintage gold bordered, intricately designed mirror, for 5 bucks. Did I mention that it's almost an octagon shape? I believe a photo is necessary.
Brand new Hemp body butter( I LOVE BODY BUTTER), never opened, from The Body Shop - 2 bucks, Sweet decorative shelving piece - 2 bucks, normally over 20 dollars at Target, Stainless steel IKEA wall-hanging magazine holder with 3 slots - 5 bucks.
After the garage sales, I stopped at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which is located in downtown Chattanooga - a frequent haunt of mine - where I purchased a can of white paint, and a thick wooden dowel for my ribbon collection. This cost 3 dollars.
I recommend checking on-line to find your local ReStore. It truly is the best place to find anything you need for home improvements, recycled craft project materials, paint, knick knacks, tools, furniture, you name it. It's all so cheap, and it's all donated. I love it! The proceeds go towards building Habitat for Humanity Homes, such as those for people who lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina. Check it out.
I'm with Ashley on this one, Ready Made magazine is fantastic. I used my magazine this month as a measuring tool for my latest and greatest garden grown cucumber. I also am still in the process of reading it, but below is a photo.
Nothing too deep this time folks, just some day to day enjoyables from Chatt to you.
What I like. I like people who are realistic about their emotions and situations. I don't believe that everything is positive, therefore not everything I will say about my life will have a positive twist on it. Genuine and real emotions are healthy. It's okay to not like something, as long as you aren't dwelling on that dislike. All that to say, I would rather a friend complain about something than pretend that everything is okay. In my blog, I will write about how I really feel about things, and try not to vague.
Moving on, Matt is working today - special circumstance, which means that I was able to wake up early this morning and go garage saling. Saling? Looks awkward, but I'll work it. I believe today was the jackpot of all garage saling Saturdays thus far. I found a sweet vintage gold bordered, intricately designed mirror, for 5 bucks. Did I mention that it's almost an octagon shape? I believe a photo is necessary.
Brand new Hemp body butter( I LOVE BODY BUTTER), never opened, from The Body Shop - 2 bucks, Sweet decorative shelving piece - 2 bucks, normally over 20 dollars at Target, Stainless steel IKEA wall-hanging magazine holder with 3 slots - 5 bucks.
After the garage sales, I stopped at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which is located in downtown Chattanooga - a frequent haunt of mine - where I purchased a can of white paint, and a thick wooden dowel for my ribbon collection. This cost 3 dollars.
I recommend checking on-line to find your local ReStore. It truly is the best place to find anything you need for home improvements, recycled craft project materials, paint, knick knacks, tools, furniture, you name it. It's all so cheap, and it's all donated. I love it! The proceeds go towards building Habitat for Humanity Homes, such as those for people who lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina. Check it out.
I'm with Ashley on this one, Ready Made magazine is fantastic. I used my magazine this month as a measuring tool for my latest and greatest garden grown cucumber. I also am still in the process of reading it, but below is a photo.
Nothing too deep this time folks, just some day to day enjoyables from Chatt to you.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
I'm creating this blog to allow friends to experience my internal workings that I oft wonder if I should even divulge. I feel that the best way to write about what's in my head, is to scribe what's on my heart. By doing this, I hope to find freedom and a release of thoughts that would otherwise camp out in my mind.
As many of you know I have had quite a bit of time to just think and reflect on
years passed, friendships, who I am in Christ, my role as a wife, decisions, and how it has all been orchestrated by the Lord. Living in Chattanooga, and being unemployed (except nannying and substitute teaching) gives me hours upon hours to meditate on the Lord and I find myself engulfed in the question: Where am I finding my worth?
Ponderings and Dwellings.
...Now that I'm in TN, friends are sparse. Matt and I have looked to our neighbors for friendships. We are so thankful for the kindness that many of them have shown. Joel and Ashley, our closest friends thus far, moved back to Florida recently, which led us to search again.
...Friendships are on my mind probably more than they should be. I am jealous. I see close friends of mine who have friends within arms reach and could spend any amount of time with them that they please. I see events and adventures, that I wish I was a part of. I know that's not my situation anymore, and that if I dwell on what once was, instead of what is that I will not find joy here. My head knows that's a truth, but my heart hasn't soaked that in yet. I envy those who are constantly surrounded by love and support from friends and family. I love my friends and family, and the difficulty of not being near anyone sometimes seems unreal. It takes time to build all new relationships, especially without any initial connections. Without a church, or job, I am finding it hard even to figure out where to start. I don't feel hopeless, because there is hope for me yet. I know God has many people for us to be with here, we just haven't reached that yet.
...We are looking for a church home, and have tried around 8 churches so far. It's helpful experiencing different styles of teaching/worship, yet exhausting when we leave the service knowing that it's not a fit for us. We want to find a place where we can serve youth. We don't want to feel like we should be wearing our Sunday best when we arrive. We are seeking a scripturally-centered message where God is speaking through the pastor. Conservative Christianity seems to be the name of the game in churches we've visited thus far, and that's not who we are either. We are looking for a church that loves God, loves others, engages the congregation, has community that brings everyone together and not just on Sundays. It's not a list of things that are unattainable, and we know God has a church already picked out for us, that he knew we would go to before we even moved here. I find comfort in that truth.
...I wonder if I am a good friend, a challenging friend, a loving friend, an encouraging friend, a thoughtful friend.. or just a friend. I want my friends to know that I'm figuring out who I am again with God's help, and I will continue to try to be a woman of integrity and great devotion in my friendships.
...I'm seeing that I'm imperfect in many ways, and am thankful for redemption.
...My recent joy has been found in asking God for a mind that is out of this world. One that is full of 1 Corinthians 13 love, in my friendships I want to see perfection in the imperfections. I pray for my eyes to be transformed to see people the way God does.
There is so much more swirling thought, soon to be coming out in word form.
Love and keep loving,
Kristin
As many of you know I have had quite a bit of time to just think and reflect on
years passed, friendships, who I am in Christ, my role as a wife, decisions, and how it has all been orchestrated by the Lord. Living in Chattanooga, and being unemployed (except nannying and substitute teaching) gives me hours upon hours to meditate on the Lord and I find myself engulfed in the question: Where am I finding my worth?
Ponderings and Dwellings.
...Now that I'm in TN, friends are sparse. Matt and I have looked to our neighbors for friendships. We are so thankful for the kindness that many of them have shown. Joel and Ashley, our closest friends thus far, moved back to Florida recently, which led us to search again.
...Friendships are on my mind probably more than they should be. I am jealous. I see close friends of mine who have friends within arms reach and could spend any amount of time with them that they please. I see events and adventures, that I wish I was a part of. I know that's not my situation anymore, and that if I dwell on what once was, instead of what is that I will not find joy here. My head knows that's a truth, but my heart hasn't soaked that in yet. I envy those who are constantly surrounded by love and support from friends and family. I love my friends and family, and the difficulty of not being near anyone sometimes seems unreal. It takes time to build all new relationships, especially without any initial connections. Without a church, or job, I am finding it hard even to figure out where to start. I don't feel hopeless, because there is hope for me yet. I know God has many people for us to be with here, we just haven't reached that yet.
...We are looking for a church home, and have tried around 8 churches so far. It's helpful experiencing different styles of teaching/worship, yet exhausting when we leave the service knowing that it's not a fit for us. We want to find a place where we can serve youth. We don't want to feel like we should be wearing our Sunday best when we arrive. We are seeking a scripturally-centered message where God is speaking through the pastor. Conservative Christianity seems to be the name of the game in churches we've visited thus far, and that's not who we are either. We are looking for a church that loves God, loves others, engages the congregation, has community that brings everyone together and not just on Sundays. It's not a list of things that are unattainable, and we know God has a church already picked out for us, that he knew we would go to before we even moved here. I find comfort in that truth.
...I wonder if I am a good friend, a challenging friend, a loving friend, an encouraging friend, a thoughtful friend.. or just a friend. I want my friends to know that I'm figuring out who I am again with God's help, and I will continue to try to be a woman of integrity and great devotion in my friendships.
...I'm seeing that I'm imperfect in many ways, and am thankful for redemption.
...My recent joy has been found in asking God for a mind that is out of this world. One that is full of 1 Corinthians 13 love, in my friendships I want to see perfection in the imperfections. I pray for my eyes to be transformed to see people the way God does.
There is so much more swirling thought, soon to be coming out in word form.
Love and keep loving,
Kristin
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