Here it is 12:35 a.m. on a thoughtful Thursday. Lately I have found myself wide awake at this time of night. I know that it is because there is so much happening in my life and I am actually at peace with my journey. Three years ago, I completed online the Oprah Winfrey's O Board. This was a digital version of a vision board. Recently, the Women of Value group gathered together for the monthly meeting and we began creating a vision board for 2015.
I began to reflect on the vision board I created three years ago and starting to see clearly how God has brought many of my visions to reality. I had wanted to vacation in the Smoky Mountains and the Poconos. I had two wonderful vacations in the Smoky Mountains and a Thanksgiving vacation in the Poconos with my family. I wanted to step up in my career and I became the Instruction Materials Technician for the World Languages Department of Loudoun County Public Schools. I wished for a cozy home for Lily and I to live, and I presently rent a very nice two-bedroom condo. I wanted to go to college and on November 3, 2014, I began my college career. I wanted to conquer my fear of singing on a microphone and in front of people, although I will always be nervous, I find joy in singing God's praises and lifting my voice up in song to His glory.
My new vision board for 2015 began with Jesus being the center of my life, for He is. Next I put health and fitness. To continue to strive towards eating pure and healthier meals. To gain strength in my fitness routines and to actively participate in a 5K. This Saturday, my sister and I will be run/walking in the Pittsburgh 5K Color Run. She registered us on the Sunday after I created my new vision board. Third, I put financial peace & security. Last Tuesday, I interviewed for a bookkeeper position at Potomac Falls High School, which is a higher pay level. This Monday, I was offered the position. I begin on November 15th with a three week transition period to officially be in the school on December 8, 2014.
I have also put a new wardrobe, for with losing weight and getting into shape, the majority of my clothes no longer fit me. I put a new car, for as much as I love my HHR, she is getting up there in mileage, plus all-wheel drive or four wheel drive is what I really need. I also put a home for Lily and I with a fireplace and a beautiful kitchen. What I find so fascinating is how God is already putting into place the things that I need and fulfilling my dreams. I ponder these things and realize it is because, He is giving me the dreams that He has for me. Step by step and in His time, all things that He has planned for me, are becoming reality in my life journey. And yes, I also put love and romance, for I believe in my heart, God has someone special for me. With individuals He has brought into my life, I can feel that God is bringing that special man closer to me. He will be a man that God has chosen for my life. One who will comfort me, support me, workout with me and love my dog Lily just as much as he will love me.
I have been watching the Holiday movies on Hallmark. I just love this time of year and enjoy the new and old movies. I watched Holiday Inn with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire the other evening and was transported to a time that seemed so much more simpler than this mad rush of a world today. I stopped by Harold's house and picked up my Christmas tree and plan to clean and put it up on Sunday.
I have to say that, for two weeks, I have been overwhelmed by the changes taking place in my life. The biggest one is starting college. I have to retrain my brain to go into student mode while doing my readings and I believe that I am putting two much thought process into the writings and wigging out over little things. Online classrooms are much different than being there, but I am slowly adjusting. Now if I could just get my computer to do what I need it to do, I would definitely be okay!
Life is a journey that God has placed us on and I am going to do my best to serve Him, for all the good He is giving me, I can only joyfully share it with family, friends and those in need. Once I get the new wardrobe, I will be able to donate the clothes that no longer fit, to those in need. I want to get blankets and toiletries for the homeless. There is so much more I need to put onto my vision board to complete it.
No matter what happens, I trust God with my life. He loves me and has deemed me worthy.
Well I must turn in now, I have much to accomplish later this morning before heading to Pittsburgh PA.
Always remember Psalm 30:5 (NKJV)
5 For His anger is but for a moment,
His favor is for life;
Weeping may endure for a night,
But joy comes in the morning.
Until we meet again!
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