promises i made.

On December 31, 2011, I was driving to Pennsylvania from Ohio, which gave me 4.5 hours to think.  I was daydreaming of the things that 2012 would bring me.  I prayed that it would be a year of change--for me.  I wanted to improve in every aspect--physically, mentally, emotionally, and most importantly, spiritually.  Today, on March 3, 2012, I can proudly say that I have made strides in those four areas.

physically: I have been working out 3 times a week (legs, arms, legs) with my friends, Liesi, Stuart, and occassionally my husband ;) My goal this year was to get back down to my target weight and work on toning up.  I am back down to my weight of 120 and have already noticed results after working out for 3 weeks.  Michael & I are going to NC for our 1 year anniversary...so I need that beach body! :)

My whole life I have wanted braces!  Growing up, my parents couldn't afford braces for me, so at 22 years old, I am finally getting braces!  Having my teeth fixed will more than boost my confidence and lessen the insecurity that I have with them! Wednesday, the 7th, will be the BIG day! Prayers for little pain will be appreciated! ;)

mentally: I started my master's degree at the beginning of January and I have been loving every minute of it!  My degree is clinical counseling and it looks like I will be in the program anywhere from 2-2.5 years.  Graduate school has definitely challenged me in ways that I have never been throughout my education tenure.  It's such a great blessing to be given an opportunity like this.  :)

emotionally: Unfortunately, I am a "feelings" person when it's all said and done.  Within circumstances, I am the one to say, "...but I "feel"..." even though I know that the truth is far from what I "feel".  I realize more than ever that it is crucial to stop relying on feelings and begin to act upon what I hold to be true...which ties in with my relationship to God.  When it seems as though the world is crumbling around me, I wonder if God cares because I don't necessarily "feel" God; however, I KNOW without a doubt, that God is always there!

spiritually: My journey with God is ever-changing.  As I mentioned above, 2012 has brought about maturity in my spiritual life.  I am discovering much about God.  Throughout the 8 months of our marriage, God has taught both Michael & I that it is always best to put everything into His hands and to let HIM go before us!  He knows what is best for us, and if we continue to seek, we shall find! 

I am so happy to say that I have stuck with my promises for the first 3 months.  Here's to the next 9...!

blessings<3