Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Principles, Priorities, Preferences
Greetings!
Since my little sister is back at the blogging, I figured I would copy and start it up too. It may not last long as my current efforts to secure a job overseas are in my favour. Making big life decisions I thought I was done with when I decided what university to go to after high school. haha. Little did we all know when you grow up you make them on a more consistent basis. And so the past week at church, Pastor Ross had such a helpful and insightful message on life; life issues, problems, "the will of God". So here goes my little summary:
Preferences - selection based on affection and personal desire Preferences are based on personal prejudice, are made because of parents or family or sometimes there is no reason for it. Most often they are opposite of what the Bible says and are usually all about me. Clincher: if we ran our life based on preference we would fail NEED PRIORITIES.
Priorities - place greater importance and significance on some things more than others. If we put big things first, everything else will fit. Clincher: even priorities order our lives but crumble when hardships in life occur NEED PRINCIPLES.
Principles - fundamental truth or proposition that serves to govern our lives. Principles are strong and withhold anything and in scripture you can find them on any matter. Clincher: principles must run our life.
So we base our life on the principles of the BIBLE, then make priorities of those principles in our own lives for the current time and situations we are in, then we make further decisions based on our own personal preferences that have come out of those priorities. Principles make us children of God, preferences make us unique in that. It's a good life lesson and based on this sermon I did a big of rearranging of my own life and priorities based on principles long forgotten or ignored.
Little shout out to PR for the great message!
Later days!
Since my little sister is back at the blogging, I figured I would copy and start it up too. It may not last long as my current efforts to secure a job overseas are in my favour. Making big life decisions I thought I was done with when I decided what university to go to after high school. haha. Little did we all know when you grow up you make them on a more consistent basis. And so the past week at church, Pastor Ross had such a helpful and insightful message on life; life issues, problems, "the will of God". So here goes my little summary:
Preferences - selection based on affection and personal desire Preferences are based on personal prejudice, are made because of parents or family or sometimes there is no reason for it. Most often they are opposite of what the Bible says and are usually all about me. Clincher: if we ran our life based on preference we would fail NEED PRIORITIES.
Priorities - place greater importance and significance on some things more than others. If we put big things first, everything else will fit. Clincher: even priorities order our lives but crumble when hardships in life occur NEED PRINCIPLES.
Principles - fundamental truth or proposition that serves to govern our lives. Principles are strong and withhold anything and in scripture you can find them on any matter. Clincher: principles must run our life.
So we base our life on the principles of the BIBLE, then make priorities of those principles in our own lives for the current time and situations we are in, then we make further decisions based on our own personal preferences that have come out of those priorities. Principles make us children of God, preferences make us unique in that. It's a good life lesson and based on this sermon I did a big of rearranging of my own life and priorities based on principles long forgotten or ignored.
Little shout out to PR for the great message!
Later days!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Moving is like Interval Training
Moving! The joys and pains.
I love unpacking. I love trying to best figure out where things should go. I love seeing what I do and don't need. I love buying new things (when I have to). I love the cleanliness of new houses, especially brand new suites that haven't been lived in yet.
I hate the actual moving part. I am good at putting my jeep together like a jigsaw puzzle but it's not fun. I am actually in pain from all the moving and bending and running and lifting. I don't like having to sleep on the floor. I don't like working so hard that I don't want to actually go to work or work out. I don't like knowing how much crap I actually have. I don't like buying new things cuz I don't like spending the money.
All in all, this place is going to be great. It's brand new. It has built in appliances including a dishwasher. It has huge closet and storage space. Tons of cupboards and shelving. A fake fireplace thing - generates heat but doesn't actually burn wood.
I unpacked my kitchen first. Shocker. Not. It's my favourite part. Then the bathroom stuff. I don't have my big furniture yet so I can't really undo the other stuff until I know where I am going to store it all.
Should I put my tv in my room? What should I do with the extra room? Do I bring my couch or do I buy a new one that will better fit in here? Where do I take all the garbage I generated?
I do want to buy a desk though! For sure! i have a 1 year old printer that has yet to come out of the box and a ton of office supply things that I would love a place for. I am not in school but to type on my desk on my laptop rather than my bed would be awesome. So purchases:
- desk
- night stand
- couch (don't know yet)
Other than that I am set. Ready to live in Ocean park and be closer to work. Ready to be super close to starbucks and other grocery stores. Ready to be super close to the ocean and my favourite set of running stairs!
Yay!
Sunday, May 6, 2012
26
Greetings!
It appears that I haven't updated this thing in a really, really long time. So since Mar 25 I have discontented my contest prep, for many many reasons. Too many to go into right now. Also I don't want to relive the bad couple weeks that was that week and the few following. Since then I have been working like a mad woman, making tons of money and just living life. Need more excitement though!
I like being 26. I like going to play basketball outside without a care in the world. I like not feeling intimidated anymore when punks and skateboarders and big groups of people are hanging out where I am playing basketball. I like knowing who I am. I don't care what preppy girls think of me. I am an athlete and bodybuilder. I am confident in this.
I am moving back to White Rock in June. My roommate has already moved out. It's fun living alone again. I have this place all cleaned up, organized and I have purged probably half of my stuff to decrease the amount of "stuff" I have. My new place is a ground floor suite in Ocean Park underneath the home of one of my past clients and her 2 sons. The place is newly renovated with a brand new kitchen. There is lots of light. There is a fireplace, an onsite bathroom, a very large bedroom, another spare room/den/extra room, and a good sized living room. I am so pumped to live close to the ocean and my favourite set of stairs!
May brings our family trip to Kelowna and the rest of the summer just points to Jon's wedding in August. Can't wait!
Later days!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Sitting, Lying, Watching, Resting
Greetings,
Today I sat and slept and sat and rested and . . .
It feels like a waste of a day but my feet love me. My heels love me. My muscles love me.
I love the sun. Today was a great day where I got to rollerblade and run outside! It's been forever since I did that and now I can't wait until summer. Really though I just want to move somewhere warm!
Nothing new to report other than I am slowly coming out of this funk. SLOWLY being the key word. I am heading to Seattle next weekend for a "retreat" with my friend Stephanie. It's gonna be super relaxing and really fun. I can't wait. This week will go slow I am sure. I hope it's sunny so it will make it somewhat enjoyable. Doubt it though.
Yep I was always taught that if you don't have something positive to say, don't say anything at all. So I will leave it at that!
Other than Passion Tour 2012 was soooooo awesome and I've already bought the CD and listened to it a million times!
Later days!
Today I sat and slept and sat and rested and . . .
It feels like a waste of a day but my feet love me. My heels love me. My muscles love me.
I love the sun. Today was a great day where I got to rollerblade and run outside! It's been forever since I did that and now I can't wait until summer. Really though I just want to move somewhere warm!
Nothing new to report other than I am slowly coming out of this funk. SLOWLY being the key word. I am heading to Seattle next weekend for a "retreat" with my friend Stephanie. It's gonna be super relaxing and really fun. I can't wait. This week will go slow I am sure. I hope it's sunny so it will make it somewhat enjoyable. Doubt it though.
Yep I was always taught that if you don't have something positive to say, don't say anything at all. So I will leave it at that!
Other than Passion Tour 2012 was soooooo awesome and I've already bought the CD and listened to it a million times!
Later days!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Let the light shine in . . . face it with a grin.
Greetings!
I have been a grump, like a super grump for the last 2 weeks so I am going to take a little time out of my morning to write all the things that I recently have to be thankful for! (and in no particular order)
I am thankful for . . .
1. new cardio buddies - I have made a whole bunch of new friends that are supportive, good listeners, and motivating who enjoy doing cardio with me. Those would be, Michelle, Christa, Stephanie, Amy, Louise, Diana!
2. having time during the day to do things that make me happy - like watching Goofy Movie, sitting and having coffee, eating a hot breakfast
3. meeting with old friends for advice and catch up on their life
4. a loving family that listens to all my griping and still loves me for it
5. advice from my loving family, that I say is bad advice or not applicable, but really take to heart and apply it to my life, because they want what's best for me.
6. a God who never gives up on me, even when it feels like I have given up on Him
7. the friendly, outgoing personality that God has developed in me as I got older. I always thought I was the quiet, behind the scenes type of person, but in the past couple of years I have been transformed into a public speaking, want to be around people all the time, leader person
8. my jeep - I never really think about how much that thing carries me around, and for the gracious parents who bought it for me
9. a healthy knee
10. cheap rent and utilities and a roommate that I get along with
11. sleep
12. the strive for excellence that God has instilled in me, the drive to work hard at everything I do, and the commitment to be the best that I can be
13. a sister who teaches me about hair and makeup (you all know I need all the help that I can get)
14. a good paying job that I usually enjoy
15. clients who give me advice and health tips and teach me things everyday
And the list could go on and on.
I needed to just take a step back from my grumbly attitude and reflect on my blessings. It doesn't really change the struggles that I am going through, but it does give me perspective on my life. None of my trials compare to the trials of the world, but I have gotten so focused on all the crap that I have lost perspective.
So here's to a better day and the inward joy and peace I can find in a Saviour who loves me and wants to hold me.
I have been a grump, like a super grump for the last 2 weeks so I am going to take a little time out of my morning to write all the things that I recently have to be thankful for! (and in no particular order)
I am thankful for . . .
1. new cardio buddies - I have made a whole bunch of new friends that are supportive, good listeners, and motivating who enjoy doing cardio with me. Those would be, Michelle, Christa, Stephanie, Amy, Louise, Diana!
2. having time during the day to do things that make me happy - like watching Goofy Movie, sitting and having coffee, eating a hot breakfast
3. meeting with old friends for advice and catch up on their life
4. a loving family that listens to all my griping and still loves me for it
5. advice from my loving family, that I say is bad advice or not applicable, but really take to heart and apply it to my life, because they want what's best for me.
6. a God who never gives up on me, even when it feels like I have given up on Him
7. the friendly, outgoing personality that God has developed in me as I got older. I always thought I was the quiet, behind the scenes type of person, but in the past couple of years I have been transformed into a public speaking, want to be around people all the time, leader person
8. my jeep - I never really think about how much that thing carries me around, and for the gracious parents who bought it for me
9. a healthy knee
10. cheap rent and utilities and a roommate that I get along with
11. sleep
12. the strive for excellence that God has instilled in me, the drive to work hard at everything I do, and the commitment to be the best that I can be
13. a sister who teaches me about hair and makeup (you all know I need all the help that I can get)
14. a good paying job that I usually enjoy
15. clients who give me advice and health tips and teach me things everyday
And the list could go on and on.
I needed to just take a step back from my grumbly attitude and reflect on my blessings. It doesn't really change the struggles that I am going through, but it does give me perspective on my life. None of my trials compare to the trials of the world, but I have gotten so focused on all the crap that I have lost perspective.
So here's to a better day and the inward joy and peace I can find in a Saviour who loves me and wants to hold me.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Really really good week
Greetings!
After the last couple blogs of rants I figured I would let you all know about my amazing week. This past week was super super long, like each day felt like the next day long, BUT it was awesome. I don't remember the beginning of the week, but starting Thursday things were great. First my "grandparent" clients who I watch football with on the weekends and who feed me usually once a week, gave me a big tv that they didn't want. They gave me this huge tv (50 inch?, not a flat screen, but not heavy either) and he helped me move it out to my house. My roommate was home because of sickness so we moved around the furniture and cleaned up a bit so that we could fit it in the perfect spot. I love the new arrangement and feel like my spring cleaning is already done. haha and it's not even spring.
Secondly, we found out on Tuesday that New Balance was beginning their sponsorship/partnership with Steve Nash Sports Clubs and that a couple of the top trainers, sales staff and front desk girls got a free pair of shoes. So on Thursday I went to get fitted for a new pair of shoes and picked a new model that are actually you'll never guess . . . purple. Then since their was another model of shoe that I kind of liked and he wasn't carrying stock of anymore and it was in my size, he gave me another free pair. They are grey and baby blue. Not something I would probably spend money on, but nice to have 2 pairs.
Then, I get back to work and we got paid. Turns out that since our team hit our club goal for January that we got an extra 5% commission on sales, along with our regular 10%, as well as an extra $2/session serviced if over 120. I brought in over 10 grand in January so my commission was pretty substantial. And because of that I also won a bonus for being top 20 in the company and earned an extra 150. My commission check was bigger than my actual pay stub. Pays to be at the gym all day every day.
Lastly, I was getting frustrated because I hadn't lost any weight but then I weighed in at Langley again and turns out I lost 8 lbs in 4 weeks. Right on track. Although now is crunch time. It's 12 weeks until the show so no more cheat meals and very very strict in the food and workout sense. Probably start the zombie mentality again soon too. Sucky.
Friday was good too because I got my Nexus pass so in 2 weeks time I will be paying 40 cents less every gas tank cuz I'll head down there every week.
Saturday was our NASH HOUSE open house where I again brought in a whole bunch of money, got some new clients, did some fun demos, met a lot of people, and helped another trainer win a trip to Vegas which she is taking me on!
Today, Sunday, my friend and I headed to the downtown sports club to workout. It's so awesome. They have stools in the bathroom, a sauna, steam room, couches everywhere, 4 floors of workout equipment, tvs on each cardio, towel service, juice bar, tons and tons of awesome red coloured equipment, a huge personal training area, tons of windows, etc. I could go on and on. Safe to say that we had a good time and felt like rich members to an exclusive club. I might just be going down there a whole lot more than I have before. Then we went to the Fairmont hotel for a breakfast buffet. It was really good. Especially the vanilla waffles and these mini apple cinnamon muffins. Everything else was good too, but those stood out to me. Good cheat meal for the last day. Probs going to have some popcorn right away too as I mindlessly rest by watching the Oscars. God has been so good to me.
Later days!
After the last couple blogs of rants I figured I would let you all know about my amazing week. This past week was super super long, like each day felt like the next day long, BUT it was awesome. I don't remember the beginning of the week, but starting Thursday things were great. First my "grandparent" clients who I watch football with on the weekends and who feed me usually once a week, gave me a big tv that they didn't want. They gave me this huge tv (50 inch?, not a flat screen, but not heavy either) and he helped me move it out to my house. My roommate was home because of sickness so we moved around the furniture and cleaned up a bit so that we could fit it in the perfect spot. I love the new arrangement and feel like my spring cleaning is already done. haha and it's not even spring.
Secondly, we found out on Tuesday that New Balance was beginning their sponsorship/partnership with Steve Nash Sports Clubs and that a couple of the top trainers, sales staff and front desk girls got a free pair of shoes. So on Thursday I went to get fitted for a new pair of shoes and picked a new model that are actually you'll never guess . . . purple. Then since their was another model of shoe that I kind of liked and he wasn't carrying stock of anymore and it was in my size, he gave me another free pair. They are grey and baby blue. Not something I would probably spend money on, but nice to have 2 pairs.
Then, I get back to work and we got paid. Turns out that since our team hit our club goal for January that we got an extra 5% commission on sales, along with our regular 10%, as well as an extra $2/session serviced if over 120. I brought in over 10 grand in January so my commission was pretty substantial. And because of that I also won a bonus for being top 20 in the company and earned an extra 150. My commission check was bigger than my actual pay stub. Pays to be at the gym all day every day.
Lastly, I was getting frustrated because I hadn't lost any weight but then I weighed in at Langley again and turns out I lost 8 lbs in 4 weeks. Right on track. Although now is crunch time. It's 12 weeks until the show so no more cheat meals and very very strict in the food and workout sense. Probably start the zombie mentality again soon too. Sucky.
Friday was good too because I got my Nexus pass so in 2 weeks time I will be paying 40 cents less every gas tank cuz I'll head down there every week.
Saturday was our NASH HOUSE open house where I again brought in a whole bunch of money, got some new clients, did some fun demos, met a lot of people, and helped another trainer win a trip to Vegas which she is taking me on!
Today, Sunday, my friend and I headed to the downtown sports club to workout. It's so awesome. They have stools in the bathroom, a sauna, steam room, couches everywhere, 4 floors of workout equipment, tvs on each cardio, towel service, juice bar, tons and tons of awesome red coloured equipment, a huge personal training area, tons of windows, etc. I could go on and on. Safe to say that we had a good time and felt like rich members to an exclusive club. I might just be going down there a whole lot more than I have before. Then we went to the Fairmont hotel for a breakfast buffet. It was really good. Especially the vanilla waffles and these mini apple cinnamon muffins. Everything else was good too, but those stood out to me. Good cheat meal for the last day. Probs going to have some popcorn right away too as I mindlessly rest by watching the Oscars. God has been so good to me.
Later days!
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