Promises Promises

So apparently the next thing I should be working on is keeping good on my word!! A five week interlude is not really acceptable when I am supposed to be utilizing this as a tool of accountability. Unfortunately, I did not have access to wireless service in many of the places we stayed on our European trip and therefore I did not keep up to date there and then after that life simply got in the way. All I can say is I will certainly try to do better.

On a more positive note, I am really feeling a mental change in myself and I think its reflecting in my life. I am simply feeling so much more motivated in my goals right now. I feel empowered to take on my fitness goals, am making a valiant effort at growing my business, and feeling very motivated in the state of my home. I will admit, I hired a cleaning lady to come in once a week. Yesterday was her second time and obviously the house is much cleaner. However, knowing that she is coming is really keeping my on task and forcing me to keep up with the laundry and general home maintenance. Unfortunately, this house tends to collect dirt, dust, and debris thanks in large part to living in the boonies of New Jersey and having large dogs tramp in and out all day long. In general though I find that we are maintaining a clean household on a daily basis and now I find I can focus more on work during my daytime hours.
Youth group has really forced me to stretch myself out of my comfort zone. We are going through a study on the basics of living a Christian life and its allowing me to reexamine what that means to me and how I am doing day to day in my walk with the Lord. Also, I feel a great sense of responsibility toward the kids because I have voluntarily placed myself as a role model, knowing that mistakes I make in my own life will reflect onto them. We had an absolutely fantastic event a couple weeks ago that was fairly well attended but enjoyed by everyone involved. The heart of these kids is so genuine its a nice change.