Random Thoughts

Well, this was originally going to be "Early Morning Thoughts" but since the thoughts stayed in my head until NOW, it is now just random thoughts...

• The more you get up early, the easier it gets. I only needed to hit the snooze once and got up before the alarm went off again!
• I used to think I would have less energy in the morning to workout since I am not a morning person. I was wrong. I always end up pushing myself harder and accomplishing more now. I keep breaking my previous "records"
• Working out your abs makes it hurt to laugh.
• I love watching the sun rise as it is peaking above the trees. Thank goodness my gym has plenty of windows.
• I was really dumb Saturday night and paid the price for it. Story to come.
• I need an evening or weekend day to myself. I feel like I have been going non-stop for weeks.
• I can't believe OJ was smirking while getting arrested. Or at least he was on the footage I saw.
• I love outlet mall shopping. Deals are my friend.
• My ipod is my working out lifeline. I don't think I would be able to push myself as hard or long without it. Just when I am ready to stop early, a song comes on that inspires me to keep going.
• Somehow lately I have been going to the gym 7 days a week. And now I can't imagine NOT going everyday.
• I can't believe I just typed the previous "thought". What has happened to me?!?

Why I switched to morning workouts...

Pieces of our old roof and random stuff that I don't know where it came from...

The view from the outside in - I'm standing where our door used to be, looking in at a piece of plywood closing off the rest of our house. Notice, it's quite bright. That's because there is no longer a roof.

The backwall that had water damage as well and needs to be completely redone. Scary huh. Our house now has a "sun room" temporarily. Pardon me if I choose NOT to spend time out there.

My newest purchase!

Since I have been working out everyday lately (and if not everyday at least 5 days a week) I have realized I am going to be going through shoes much faster than before. A month or so ago my shoes started to hurt my feet. I knew it was time for new shoes, but was awaiting a good deal.



Today I found one. And a new favorite store. Adidas now has an OUTLET store in Michigan City! Yes, you read that right. I bought a cute and comfy pair of $75 shoes for $49 - not even on sale! I love them and can't wait to workout with them tomorrow! I call them my new fitness-y shoes.

My not-so-fun Saturday

I should have known today was going to be a rough one when I previously decided I needed a "Jeanna Day". I wasn't going to schedule anything in besides hitting the gym and later the 730 service at church. I should know better than to plan ahead.

Thursday I went by the library to see my old co-workers and boss. After only a few minutes of talking with my boss I could see that she was completely swamped and practically drowning in work. I was nearly in tears while talking to her...so I told her to call or email me if she needed help and if I was available I would do anything I could to help her out. I am still on the payroll for just such instances.

Friday she emailed me. I was so glad she asked for help - normally she won't. She needed me to help do an extremely simple but much needed task at one of the branches before Tuesday morning. Of course I said yes - even though I knew it would take 1-2 hours of my day because its a long running program. No big deal I thought - easy to squeeze that into my fairly empty day.

THEN it all went down hill this morning.

Last night my mom got a flat tire on a nail in our garage. I couldn't change it last night so I decided to do it this morning.

Now let me just say this - while I am capable of changing a tire - I do not like to do so. If there had been any man around at the time, I would have gladly begged for assistance. But alas, it fell onto me.

After some minor drama in the changing of the tire I came to discover that the spare tire was either in need of some air or was unhappy at having to work this morning.

And of course this was all discovered 10 minutes before my mom had to leave. So here I am covered in grease (yuck!) and now have to drive my mom somewhere. I have to hop in the shower with some Dawn to cut the grease (the ad doesn't lie, it really does cut grease out of your way) and play chauffer. Then had to fit in a workout and am currently now at the library.

How did my relaxing day end up like this? *Sigh* I guess there's always next weekend...

Fear

One of my friends sent me this from her devotions...it really resonated with me so I wanted to share it with everyone else...

1st John 4:18 " There is NO fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."

Or the Message version " There is no room in love for fear. Well- formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life-fear of death, fear of judgment- is not yet fully formed in love."

Her thoughts: this verse , clearly points out that perfect love, the love that Christ desires us to share with Him and with others, casts out fear. I thought that this verse might be something that you could use as a reminder that perfect love doesn't fear but hopes and trusts.

Early Morning Thoughts

• I forgot how much I love watching the sunrise. It always leaves me in awe of how powerful God is.


• The gym is so much quieter in the morning – I kinda like it.


• Working out twice in less than 12 hours is not the brightest idea when both times were hardcore workouts.


• Morning workouts are so much harder, yet I feel so much more productive.


• Watched the morning news at the gym – found myself so upset by all the negative things going on in my community that I just started praying for all the stories I was watching unfold. Two murders last night and the trial for the man accused of shooting a police officer last year was just the opening news headlines.


• It’s frustrating when you have to get the condensation off your car twice during a two hour time period.


• Working out is great for your posture – it hurts too much to slouch.


• I wanted a smoothie this morning after my workout, but they weren’t open yet. I was bummed.


• I broke down and actually did it – I turned the heat on in my car this morning. Don’t judge! It was 40-something degrees outside! Granted it was in the high 40’s but still, it was cold!


• What is up with the weather in northern Indiana?! This morning it was 49 degrees on the local news station, with a high of 77 today! How do you dress for that!?!


• I’ve been challenged to workout for three weeks in the mornings, instead of just the two. I have to admit, the thought of losing ticks me off – I’m highly determined and stubborn at times – so I won’t lose.


• The pond at GCC was steaming this morning. It was absolutely beautiful.


• I can feel and see many more muscles on my body. And I love it! Granted they are still small, but they are there none the less! YAY!

Gotta love it!

Part of my job is uploading different videos and medias online for all to view and enjoy. If you make it to weekend services, most of these you have seen. But if you don't get the chance to go, there is always a later option to check stuff out. OR you may just be like me and when something hits home, you want to watch it over and over again or share it with someone else. So today here are three more of my favorite medias or videos from GCC:

This was used just this last weekend - wow we have some talent around here!

This was an illustration for our Doors Series, called One Step Closer

A few weeks ago people had the opportunity to accept Christ and walk through the door. This was shown the week after to highlight that amazing weekend.