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Hello out there in blogger land, to the few people who even know that I exist. (:
Life for me has been like a roller coaster ride. I've been thinking lately that I need to find some balance in my life as it relates to the activities that I do. For some reason, I feel like I have to be at every event, doing every thing (even planning) with everyone. Then I wonder why I often have no peace or have no time to clean house or work on other "important" projects. Slow your butt down and perhaps you can get something else done......
Well, I have four friends that are pregnant all due around the same time so that means showers to the left of me, showers to the right of me. I have one friend getting married in which I am a hostess in his wedding, lest I forget the engagement party that said I would help plan. There are about 3-4 birthdays to celebrate for the remainder of the year and of course I know I will be asked to send out evites etc... I don't mind doing things but it's like I am the automatic go to girl. "Sandy, I don't know how to do an evite" "oh Sandy, you have everyone's email address" (ok that may be true). Then there's the thinking that I actually like planning these events, NOT REALLY.. I like helping but the ring leader thing? Am I complaining....?
It's no one's fault, I just have problems creating boundaries and saying no so you can imagine what a disaster that can be.. UGLY....category 5's and 6's sometimes... :)
Anyway, I'm over myself now....
What else is going on. I had my bathroom remodeled this August. It's pretty, I wish I had the pictures developed. I'll have to share later... It's very unique. modern. My friend is a kitchen and bathroom designer and she has got some serious vision... Things don't always turn out the way she had hoped, but for the most part. There are a couple of things that I actually want to change but they are minor hopefully I can find the money to do it this year. My cousin did the work and he did a great job in a short time (like 4 days) so I am very grateful. Did I mention that I went like $1000 over budget.... Oh well......
I am moving right along with my Toastmasters membership as well. I just did my 5th speech and it was called the Disease to Please (a book by Harriet Braiker) it was all about people pleasing and I shared many personal experiences. I got a great evaluation. I underestimate myself a lot but my ability to present a decent speech doesn't take away the fact that I am typically so afraid when I give a speech that I get physically sick... After I gave my 1st speech I was nauseous, had a headache and was sick to my stomach.... (even after the speech) this last one I was simply a little dizzy.
Anyway, there are lots of other things going on with me and its about to get even more out of control because all ministry activities that ceased for the summer are starting back up and I am like the marketing gal for the youth worship service (I do all their Sunday programs) and brochures, I am still leader for my Singles Ministry (please pray for me I have NOTHING planned for the rest of the year) and I am now what my church calls a "first friend" meaning, I am assigned to a certain # of new members who I am supposed to call to see how they are, welcome them to the church, encourage them to finish their new members classes, be present at their baptism (if necessary) and at their right hand of fellowship once they've completed all classes.
Well I think that's enough for me. If I take on another task please feel free to send me and internet slap. Between those things, toastmasters, breathing, managing friendships and staying in constant communicado with my Lord thru prayer, and study of the word I think that's enough.
That's it for now! Lord help me.... (again)
The Lord is my chosen and assigned portion, my cup; You hold and maintain my lot. ~Psalm 16 (amplified)
Life for me has been like a roller coaster ride. I've been thinking lately that I need to find some balance in my life as it relates to the activities that I do. For some reason, I feel like I have to be at every event, doing every thing (even planning) with everyone. Then I wonder why I often have no peace or have no time to clean house or work on other "important" projects. Slow your butt down and perhaps you can get something else done......
Well, I have four friends that are pregnant all due around the same time so that means showers to the left of me, showers to the right of me. I have one friend getting married in which I am a hostess in his wedding, lest I forget the engagement party that said I would help plan. There are about 3-4 birthdays to celebrate for the remainder of the year and of course I know I will be asked to send out evites etc... I don't mind doing things but it's like I am the automatic go to girl. "Sandy, I don't know how to do an evite" "oh Sandy, you have everyone's email address" (ok that may be true). Then there's the thinking that I actually like planning these events, NOT REALLY.. I like helping but the ring leader thing? Am I complaining....?
It's no one's fault, I just have problems creating boundaries and saying no so you can imagine what a disaster that can be.. UGLY....category 5's and 6's sometimes... :)
Anyway, I'm over myself now....
What else is going on. I had my bathroom remodeled this August. It's pretty, I wish I had the pictures developed. I'll have to share later... It's very unique. modern. My friend is a kitchen and bathroom designer and she has got some serious vision... Things don't always turn out the way she had hoped, but for the most part. There are a couple of things that I actually want to change but they are minor hopefully I can find the money to do it this year. My cousin did the work and he did a great job in a short time (like 4 days) so I am very grateful. Did I mention that I went like $1000 over budget.... Oh well......
I am moving right along with my Toastmasters membership as well. I just did my 5th speech and it was called the Disease to Please (a book by Harriet Braiker) it was all about people pleasing and I shared many personal experiences. I got a great evaluation. I underestimate myself a lot but my ability to present a decent speech doesn't take away the fact that I am typically so afraid when I give a speech that I get physically sick... After I gave my 1st speech I was nauseous, had a headache and was sick to my stomach.... (even after the speech) this last one I was simply a little dizzy.
Anyway, there are lots of other things going on with me and its about to get even more out of control because all ministry activities that ceased for the summer are starting back up and I am like the marketing gal for the youth worship service (I do all their Sunday programs) and brochures, I am still leader for my Singles Ministry (please pray for me I have NOTHING planned for the rest of the year) and I am now what my church calls a "first friend" meaning, I am assigned to a certain # of new members who I am supposed to call to see how they are, welcome them to the church, encourage them to finish their new members classes, be present at their baptism (if necessary) and at their right hand of fellowship once they've completed all classes.
Well I think that's enough for me. If I take on another task please feel free to send me and internet slap. Between those things, toastmasters, breathing, managing friendships and staying in constant communicado with my Lord thru prayer, and study of the word I think that's enough.
That's it for now! Lord help me.... (again)
The Lord is my chosen and assigned portion, my cup; You hold and maintain my lot. ~Psalm 16 (amplified)
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Now that's a busy life!!!
Hey there Sandy - long time time since I commented...I'm still around, just popping in to say Hi :)
Hey Sandy,
Don't add one more thing, girl! You stop right there! There is something so important about balance. I don't want you getting yourself burned out; then you won't be any good to yourself or anyone else. Take it slow. God will show you the important stuff.
Peace,
Michele
Hey Sandy. I can write my own shower e-vite after you all decide on a theme. It can be our little secret!!
T-Y
Hey Faraja! I miss you
Thanks for the encouragment Michele my goal in life is balance balance balance...I dont see how people do it with a family.. Lord help me and you and faraja and Twyla and everyone else :) PS: I knew there was someone you reminded me of. There is a young lady at my church who I think you favor... You may be cousins (: her name is Barbara. I have to get a pic of her to show you.
Twyla - thanks for the help, you know I wasnt complaining about you (:
Love the slide show Sandy :)
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