Y'all, I bought a plane ticket to go see my love in Texas in just under a month for ten glorious days. I haven't seen him since my trip down there last July for Independence Day. I am so excited to spend quality time with my sweet, kind-hearted, merciful and humble man. God has truly blessed me by keeping Matthew in my life. He is truly my best friend and has been since we were 16 - that's eight years of sweet friendship and 4 and a half years of calling him my beloved. I am so grateful for the ability to spend time with him and his family this June in their precious small west Texas town.
I have set a goal for the end of this summer - I want to be able to run/jog/walk 13.1 miles by labor day - as of last night, I'm at 4 miles in an hour. By the end of June, I hope to be able to do 6 miles in an hour and continue to build up distance and eventually speed from there. I finally feel convicted to use running as a form of praise and thanksgiving to my Lord and Savior instead of dreading it with every ounce of my being.
What are you looking forward to in the next month? How have you turned something previously unpleasant for you into a form of worship and praise to our King?
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- Sarah Elizabeth
- I blog about my life as a twenty something living with her parents, working for a Christian nonprofit, attending graduate school, dating long-distance, maintaining long-distance friendships, being an adviser to a local sorority chapter, volunteering in youth ministry, and learning to love each day, even if it's not where you thought you'd be.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Unhapppy
So, I went to the doctor two weeks ago and when they weighed me I learned I'm the heaviest I've ever been and about 50 pounds over my ideal weight. Y'all, that sucks.
I also learned that in addition to my lactose-free life I've been leading since I was 16, I now have to become gluten-free as well. So, that's fun. . .
With how busy I've been with work, school and volunteering, I've stopped working out. I want to remedy this soon.
To start small, I've decided to challenge myself to complete 60 miles in April. These 60 miles can be walked or ran. I'm going to update this blog every Friday with my miles from the week prior (Sat.-Fri.).
Will you please help keep me accountable? I need it :)
I also learned that in addition to my lactose-free life I've been leading since I was 16, I now have to become gluten-free as well. So, that's fun. . .
With how busy I've been with work, school and volunteering, I've stopped working out. I want to remedy this soon.
To start small, I've decided to challenge myself to complete 60 miles in April. These 60 miles can be walked or ran. I'm going to update this blog every Friday with my miles from the week prior (Sat.-Fri.).
Will you please help keep me accountable? I need it :)
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
ABCs
I got this idea from Hearts on Guard, and as it is my last week being 23, I thought now would be a good time to share my ABCs with y'all.
Age: 23 until Saturday.
Bed size: Twin until I move out this summer and upgrade to a queen.
Chore you hate: Cleaning the bathroom - YUCK!
Drink of choice: I love lattes, green tea, coconut water, water, & cherry coke.
Essential start to your day item: Chapstick and moisturizer - my skin is SO dry in Colorado! I need some humidity. . .
Favorite color: Crimson, or any shade of red really, I especially love crimson though.
Gold or silver: I wear both, but love gold more.
Height: 5'8"
Instrument(s) you play: I used to play piano, tenor saxophone and oboe. I'd love to pick oboe and piano up again.
Job: Program Coordinator for a Christian nonprofit and full-time marriage and family therapy graduate student.
Kids: None.
Living arrangements: I currently live with my parents and younger brother, but I'm moving out this summer.
Mom's name: Cathy
Nicknames: Bear, Princess, SBG
Overnight hospital stay other than birth: I've never had to be admitted overnight, but I stayed in the waiting room overnight when Matthew had his appendectomy.
Pet Peeve: Hearing other people chew, people not sharing sidewalks or stairs, people that take up a "two lane" parking lot strip, people that can't park straight, people that are rude, etc.
Quote: “I’m in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection. But with Montana it is love. And it’s difficult to analyze love when you’re in it.” John Steinbeck
Right or left handed: Right
Siblings: Younger sister (Rae-20), younger brother (Ben-17).
Time you wake up: 6:30, but I'm trying to make myself wake up at 5:00 so I can workout in the mornings.
Underwear: Always.
Vegetable you hate: I actually like most vegetables and can't think of one I refuse to eat.
What makes you run late: Hitting snooze to many times. . .
Xrays you've had: Other than my teeth, I don't know. . .
Yummy food you make: I'm actually a really good cook and most everything turns out yummy.
Zoo favorite: Elephants, giraffes and pandas. Especially elephants, though.
Age: 23 until Saturday.
Bed size: Twin until I move out this summer and upgrade to a queen.
Chore you hate: Cleaning the bathroom - YUCK!
Drink of choice: I love lattes, green tea, coconut water, water, & cherry coke.
Essential start to your day item: Chapstick and moisturizer - my skin is SO dry in Colorado! I need some humidity. . .
Favorite color: Crimson, or any shade of red really, I especially love crimson though.
Gold or silver: I wear both, but love gold more.
Height: 5'8"
Instrument(s) you play: I used to play piano, tenor saxophone and oboe. I'd love to pick oboe and piano up again.
Job: Program Coordinator for a Christian nonprofit and full-time marriage and family therapy graduate student.
Kids: None.
Living arrangements: I currently live with my parents and younger brother, but I'm moving out this summer.
Mom's name: Cathy
Nicknames: Bear, Princess, SBG
Overnight hospital stay other than birth: I've never had to be admitted overnight, but I stayed in the waiting room overnight when Matthew had his appendectomy.
Pet Peeve: Hearing other people chew, people not sharing sidewalks or stairs, people that take up a "two lane" parking lot strip, people that can't park straight, people that are rude, etc.
Quote: “I’m in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection. But with Montana it is love. And it’s difficult to analyze love when you’re in it.” John Steinbeck
Right or left handed: Right
Siblings: Younger sister (Rae-20), younger brother (Ben-17).
Time you wake up: 6:30, but I'm trying to make myself wake up at 5:00 so I can workout in the mornings.
Underwear: Always.
Vegetable you hate: I actually like most vegetables and can't think of one I refuse to eat.
What makes you run late: Hitting snooze to many times. . .
Xrays you've had: Other than my teeth, I don't know. . .
Yummy food you make: I'm actually a really good cook and most everything turns out yummy.
Zoo favorite: Elephants, giraffes and pandas. Especially elephants, though.
Monday, February 18, 2013
5 for Five
Last week's goals:
1. Blog five days this week.
- 5 for Five
- What I'm loving Wednesday
- Sunday Social
2. Complete my Kappa Alpha Theta foundation scholarship.
- Our Advisory Board Chairman for the Advisory Board I serve on agreed to write one of letters of recommendation and my Director at work agreed to write one. I'm finishing my essays tonight, since class got canceled.
3. Exercise five days this week.
- I need to find an external motivator. . .
4. Mail Matthew's Valentine's Day present.
5. Attend Ash Wednesday service.
This week's goals:
1. Exercise 5 days this week.
2. Complete my Kappa Alpha Theta foundation scholarship.
3. Record all daily food intake in the My Fitness Pal app
4. Read 300 pages for my Theories of Family Therapy class
5. Use my day pass for Lifetime Fitness to attend a class with my mama and sister while she is home this weekend.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Sunday Social
1. Best Valentine's Day you’ve ever had?
My freshman year of college was nice; the boy I was dating at the time bought me two pink wineglasses, a sweet white wine, and the box set of Audrey Hepburn's Roman Holiday, Sabrina and Breakfast at Tiffany's. We watched Sabrina while eating Red Velvet cake and drinking wine in his dorm room after going out to eat. It was just a very sweet way to celebrate.
2. Worst Valentine's Day you’ve ever had?
I've never had a bad Valentine's Day, whether I was dating someone or not. Growing up, Mama always got us treats and she continued that through college.
3. What do you plan on doing for St. Valentine's this year?
I have work during the day, then I'm going to come home and do school work and drink a hot cup of tea.
4. Best Valentine's Idea if you’re single?
Going to get a pedicure and manicure, coming home to an old black & white movie like An Affair to Remember or Roman Holiday, a face mask, and a hot cup of tea, followed by a bubble bath with a glass of wine.
5. Favorite Valentine's Candy?
6. Favorite Valentine's Memory from your childhood?
My freshman year of college was nice; the boy I was dating at the time bought me two pink wineglasses, a sweet white wine, and the box set of Audrey Hepburn's Roman Holiday, Sabrina and Breakfast at Tiffany's. We watched Sabrina while eating Red Velvet cake and drinking wine in his dorm room after going out to eat. It was just a very sweet way to celebrate.
2. Worst Valentine's Day you’ve ever had?
I've never had a bad Valentine's Day, whether I was dating someone or not. Growing up, Mama always got us treats and she continued that through college.
3. What do you plan on doing for St. Valentine's this year?
I have work during the day, then I'm going to come home and do school work and drink a hot cup of tea.
4. Best Valentine's Idea if you’re single?
Going to get a pedicure and manicure, coming home to an old black & white movie like An Affair to Remember or Roman Holiday, a face mask, and a hot cup of tea, followed by a bubble bath with a glass of wine.
5. Favorite Valentine's Candy?
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In third grade I was home sick from school, so my teacher brought my Valentine's to me that evening. A boy in class had brought me a miniature balloon and a a daisy; I thought that was adorable and made me feel much better about being home sick that day.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
What I'm Loving Wednesday
Home:
Beauty:
Skincare/Fragrance:
Commercial:
What other categories would you like to see me include?
5 for Five
I am linking up with Jessica and Jenn for 5 for Five again this week.
Last week's goals:
1. Blog five days this week.
- 5 for Five
- 2013 Goal Updates: January & February
- What I'm Loving Wednesday
- Gallup Strengths Finder
- Friday Night and Weekend Plans
- Sunday Social
2. Complete my Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation scholarship.
3. Complete my presentation on Bowen Family Systems Theory.
4. Exercise five days this week.
5. In bed, lights out no later than 10 p.m. each night.
3. Complete my presentation on Bowen Family Systems Theory.
- I give this presentation tonight.
4. Exercise five days this week.
5. In bed, lights out no later than 10 p.m. each night.
This week's goals:
1. Blog five days this week.
2. Complete my Kappa Alpha Theta foundation scholarship.
- I need to get a fellow alumnae's recommendation and finish this this week. It's due March 1.
3. Exercise five days this week.
- I'm thinking of joining the YMCA; I'm more motivated to work out when I'm paying for it. . .
4. Mail Matthew's Valentine's Day present.
5. Attend Ash Wednesday service.
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