It's crazy how hard going dairy free can be. Butter or a milk derivative can be found in most items I am accustomed to eating.
I have faltered. Starbucks runs make it difficult on my brain. I mean really, it's stressful enough remembering an exact order, but then I have to add SOY to the mix! Oy! That's only happened once, but I was pretty disappointed.
I have been able to stay away from cheese annnnd QUESO. I use the powdered coffee creamer in my coffee (awful). Also, I have been able to keep chocolate at bay, which is probably my biggest feat yet.
22 more days to go!!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
Day 2: Dairy Free
I decided to give up dairy for 30 days (November). It has already been tough.
I decided about 10 days ago to go dairy free after a week of throwing up at random. Come to find out, it wasn't due to dairy, or even gluten, but I had done too much research! I had to try it.
I chose the worst possible time to give up dairy by the way. Halloween chocolate. Holiday flavored coffee creamers. QUESO. AY! I don't know that I can make it.
Non dairy creamer is not tasty.
The ratio of chocolate to other Halloween candy is pretty limited. Skittles and sour patch kids are amazing, but I can feel my teeth rotting out as just THINK about them.
I guess I could order guacamole instead of queso. EYE ROLL.
28 days to go.
I decided about 10 days ago to go dairy free after a week of throwing up at random. Come to find out, it wasn't due to dairy, or even gluten, but I had done too much research! I had to try it.
I chose the worst possible time to give up dairy by the way. Halloween chocolate. Holiday flavored coffee creamers. QUESO. AY! I don't know that I can make it.
Non dairy creamer is not tasty.
The ratio of chocolate to other Halloween candy is pretty limited. Skittles and sour patch kids are amazing, but I can feel my teeth rotting out as just THINK about them.
I guess I could order guacamole instead of queso. EYE ROLL.
28 days to go.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Good days
I've been having a lot of good days lately, and that's always something to give praise to God for! I'm trying to make more of an effort to talk to God everyday. I feel more at peace since I started doing that. I started going to The Austin Stone with a friend for Sunday service 2 weeks ago, and I think I am sold on it. I always take away a great deal from the sermon.
Tomorrow I celebrate Halloween with 10 two year olds.
PRAY FOR ME!
Tomorrow I celebrate Halloween with 10 two year olds.
PRAY FOR ME!
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Oh Hey!
I know.
It's been a month.
A lot has happened, and I am sorry I have not kept up with my blogging.
Thank you for the prayers, please continue to pray for me. This is a big week for me. The Lord is answering prayers!
I love you no matter what!
-J
It's been a month.
A lot has happened, and I am sorry I have not kept up with my blogging.
Thank you for the prayers, please continue to pray for me. This is a big week for me. The Lord is answering prayers!
I love you no matter what!
-J
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Hey Y'all!
I am on a yet another Z Pack. Eye Roll.
I am having a lot of fun making new friends in the greater Austin area. NO LONGER A HERMIT!
I recently had a conversation with a friend about her prayer life. This is new for me, as I have gone most of my life with the "They will know we are Christians by our love" mentality. I never really discussed my faith, I tired to show it to others by word and deed. I have recently changed, perhaps "this little light of mine" is growing into a torch? Back to the friend. She finds it hard to talk to the Lord. I really admire her, she seems to walk closely with Jesus, but hearing she has problems with prayer took me back. I told her I would pray for her and for her to find a way of praying that works for her.
Now, I can admit I do not pray a personal prayer everyday, and when I do, I usually include my friends. SO that is what I want to work on this week. I want to pray everyday for my friends. They mean so much to me and I am lucky to have them. When they are happy, I am happy.
In keeping with the 'being a better friend' motif, I have actively tried to be more of a listener lately. It has been difficult, but it has been nice. I feel more connected to my friends.
Okay, and I have been making an effort to find more ways to connect to my friends. READ THAT: I have taken up watching "new shows" that my friends watch. I would be perfectly content watching Dateline reruns all day, so yes, this is me making an effort. I now watch: Revenge, 666 Park Avenue, Parenthood (on Amazon Instant), Parks and Recreation (on Amazon Instant), and a few others. I also can't wait for American Horror Story to start back up in October.
It wouldn't be Sunday without some baking. Today I made Pumpkin spice muffins and Chocolate Pumpkin chocolate-chip muffins. James Paul ACTUALLY ate a chocolate one and liked it! Clearly they must be good. I can't wait for breakfast!
I love you and I AM praying for you!
I am on a yet another Z Pack. Eye Roll.
I am having a lot of fun making new friends in the greater Austin area. NO LONGER A HERMIT!
I recently had a conversation with a friend about her prayer life. This is new for me, as I have gone most of my life with the "They will know we are Christians by our love" mentality. I never really discussed my faith, I tired to show it to others by word and deed. I have recently changed, perhaps "this little light of mine" is growing into a torch? Back to the friend. She finds it hard to talk to the Lord. I really admire her, she seems to walk closely with Jesus, but hearing she has problems with prayer took me back. I told her I would pray for her and for her to find a way of praying that works for her.
Now, I can admit I do not pray a personal prayer everyday, and when I do, I usually include my friends. SO that is what I want to work on this week. I want to pray everyday for my friends. They mean so much to me and I am lucky to have them. When they are happy, I am happy.
In keeping with the 'being a better friend' motif, I have actively tried to be more of a listener lately. It has been difficult, but it has been nice. I feel more connected to my friends.
Okay, and I have been making an effort to find more ways to connect to my friends. READ THAT: I have taken up watching "new shows" that my friends watch. I would be perfectly content watching Dateline reruns all day, so yes, this is me making an effort. I now watch: Revenge, 666 Park Avenue, Parenthood (on Amazon Instant), Parks and Recreation (on Amazon Instant), and a few others. I also can't wait for American Horror Story to start back up in October.
It wouldn't be Sunday without some baking. Today I made Pumpkin spice muffins and Chocolate Pumpkin chocolate-chip muffins. James Paul ACTUALLY ate a chocolate one and liked it! Clearly they must be good. I can't wait for breakfast!
I love you and I AM praying for you!
Monday, September 17, 2012
Case Of the Mondays.
Good Evening Sports fans!
I have had many great days since my last post!
I had a very fun and relaxing weekend with my best friend watching our University lose. It was awesome to go back as an Alumni (shirt to prove it), and they adventure of finding somewhere to watch the game on ESPN 3 was even fun too. We ran into an old friend and her boyfriend which turned out great.
This past weekend, I went out with a co-worker and some of her friends. We had a blast watching the Texas game. It's really nice to have a new friend up here.
Now. Today. MONDAY.
Let me just say, everyone is entitled to have off days. I just prefer that they DON'T ALL OCCUR ON THE SAME DAY! I would not say today was one of my favorites, but I would say today reinforced that I want to use my degree. And bathe in germ-x. I really miss plats, codes, databases. I never thought I would miss making databases, but I DO.
Hey. I just met you, and this is crazy, but I miss ARC GIS, so hire me, maybe?
haha
Love Y'all! Have a great week, and wish me luck on my softball game tomorrow!
I have had many great days since my last post!
I had a very fun and relaxing weekend with my best friend watching our University lose. It was awesome to go back as an Alumni (shirt to prove it), and they adventure of finding somewhere to watch the game on ESPN 3 was even fun too. We ran into an old friend and her boyfriend which turned out great.
This past weekend, I went out with a co-worker and some of her friends. We had a blast watching the Texas game. It's really nice to have a new friend up here.
Now. Today. MONDAY.
Let me just say, everyone is entitled to have off days. I just prefer that they DON'T ALL OCCUR ON THE SAME DAY! I would not say today was one of my favorites, but I would say today reinforced that I want to use my degree. And bathe in germ-x. I really miss plats, codes, databases. I never thought I would miss making databases, but I DO.
Hey. I just met you, and this is crazy, but I miss ARC GIS, so hire me, maybe?
haha
Love Y'all! Have a great week, and wish me luck on my softball game tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Just.
As in, "Just when I think I have my life together, I find proof proving otherwise."
My Grandmom always tells me (and anyone else who will listen, for that matter), "You can't have everything, where would you put it?" This coming from a borderline HOARDER. So sometimes I try to force myself to make do with less. I don't buy the new shirt I want. I don't accept everything given to me. I try to reduce "my things." That's all fine and dandy until I have a day like this.
I was escorted (read that: followed) all 22 minutes of my commute to work by a sheriff. Cool (Not cool). Despite this, I made it to work 10 minutes early (shocked)! I went to text a friend, GIRL, you know I gotta tell somebody! It was then I realized that my phone was right where I wanted to be, in my bed, a town away. I also forgot my book. This made my 90 minute lunch break almost unbearable. Oh, and I fell off a counter and hurt my leg in full view of a parent, who then teased me about it. My "owie" immediately bruised due to my lack of being able to express pain. Instead, I settled for embarrassment.
Having a long day, I decided I should take a bath to relax. However, I saw a pin about a detox bath, and well, you just can't unsee that! I did it. Epsom salt, ginger, peroxide, and baking soda equal SWEAT CITY for 30 minutes. Now y'all, I didn't re-pin that pin, nor did I like it, so of course I can't find it anymore. And who knows, I might have made the whole thing up! I achieved a result that made me happy enough, so success!
Dream of me.
My Grandmom always tells me (and anyone else who will listen, for that matter), "You can't have everything, where would you put it?" This coming from a borderline HOARDER. So sometimes I try to force myself to make do with less. I don't buy the new shirt I want. I don't accept everything given to me. I try to reduce "my things." That's all fine and dandy until I have a day like this.
I was escorted (read that: followed) all 22 minutes of my commute to work by a sheriff. Cool (Not cool). Despite this, I made it to work 10 minutes early (shocked)! I went to text a friend, GIRL, you know I gotta tell somebody! It was then I realized that my phone was right where I wanted to be, in my bed, a town away. I also forgot my book. This made my 90 minute lunch break almost unbearable. Oh, and I fell off a counter and hurt my leg in full view of a parent, who then teased me about it. My "owie" immediately bruised due to my lack of being able to express pain. Instead, I settled for embarrassment.
Having a long day, I decided I should take a bath to relax. However, I saw a pin about a detox bath, and well, you just can't unsee that! I did it. Epsom salt, ginger, peroxide, and baking soda equal SWEAT CITY for 30 minutes. Now y'all, I didn't re-pin that pin, nor did I like it, so of course I can't find it anymore. And who knows, I might have made the whole thing up! I achieved a result that made me happy enough, so success!
Dream of me.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Speed of Life
Today, I became overwhelmed as my brain was racing through my projects I wanted to do, but I couldn't pick a place to begin, or even ask for help. I can admit my poor brain is fried due to my recent medical adventures. One thing I have gained from the experience is the new tool of making lists (in my memory journal). Here are somethings clogging up my mind:
1. My classroom doesn't feel like mine. It is a mess. Yes, today was my first in it full time, but I still felt a since of defeat from it. I am looking forward to organizing this week, and figuring out a schedule that works.
2. I miss who I was just a few years ago, but I love who I am becoming. I miss the songs I would jam out to in the car, I miss talking to old friends, I miss the familiarity and repetition I use to have in my life. I love the the strong confident woman I am SLOWLY becoming. I love that I am happy with less than I thought possible and do not feel like ______ is missing.
3. What is my ________ password? Currently cannot remember my Twitter, and ya know everybody's tweetin' without you ABOUT YOU. Haha.
4. I need to blog more. Sorry.
1. My classroom doesn't feel like mine. It is a mess. Yes, today was my first in it full time, but I still felt a since of defeat from it. I am looking forward to organizing this week, and figuring out a schedule that works.
2. I miss who I was just a few years ago, but I love who I am becoming. I miss the songs I would jam out to in the car, I miss talking to old friends, I miss the familiarity and repetition I use to have in my life. I love the the strong confident woman I am SLOWLY becoming. I love that I am happy with less than I thought possible and do not feel like ______ is missing.
3. What is my ________ password? Currently cannot remember my Twitter, and ya know everybody's tweetin' without you ABOUT YOU. Haha.
4. I need to blog more. Sorry.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Watch Me As I Go
I've been thinking for a couple of weeks about how much my life has changed in a year. A broken heart, a better credit score, a degree, a concussion, and a new town can do that to a girl, ya know? I'm in a completely new place in all facets of my life. I find it a little scary. I feel like no one has ever gone where I'm going (read that as: no one I know has the same life as me). Anyway, I'm 22 years old, on top of the world. I have no one to answer to, debt free, educated, in possession of something I call a "memory journal," and I can make a fresh start.
I am stronger than I ever thought I could be. I am happy, but I don't know where my treasure lies. I'm a planner (I have a degree in it), so it kind of stresses me out to not know where this crazy train I call "My Life" is headed. A year and a half ago, I thought on this day I would: be a high school English teacher, engaged, and living in the greater Dallas/ Fort Worth area. FRIENDS, none of those things worked out for me. The Lord must have fallen of his heavenly throne laughing at my plans.
Deciding to lay down your worries and other burdens is easy. The actual task is much harder. I know I'm struggling to lay it all down, my progress is slow.
Here's what I have done so far:
Highlighting in my Bible. This recent change was right up there with going out with out polished toes (NEVER, NEVER, NEVER to be done!). Now I sort of like the idea (Bible only). It's easier to see things that can soothe my heart (via the highlighting & the fact that it's a large print Bible [thanks Aunt Mary]).
Rolling with the flow. Life is no longer about just my agenda. It can't be. I am embarking on a new journey that no longer has a time frame. I have my entire life to accomplish goals, so now I can concentrate on small things: being happy everyday.
Short list, but I told you, it's hard.
I titled my blog Take Me As I Am because I feel more like me than I ever have in my life. I am no longer trying to please anyone. I am what I am, and we don't have to be friends. That is so freeing.
This post is titled Watch Me As I Go because I intend on growing with this blog, or at least have a semi-frequent diary entry situation to help jog my memory (remember: concussion).
Finally, this little GEM -> http://lovemeorhatemeimjaybaby.blogspot.com/ <- All thanks to my Real Life Best Friend (RLBF), Alex. follow that mess @ http://dauphingal.blogspot.com/
I am stronger than I ever thought I could be. I am happy, but I don't know where my treasure lies. I'm a planner (I have a degree in it), so it kind of stresses me out to not know where this crazy train I call "My Life" is headed. A year and a half ago, I thought on this day I would: be a high school English teacher, engaged, and living in the greater Dallas/ Fort Worth area. FRIENDS, none of those things worked out for me. The Lord must have fallen of his heavenly throne laughing at my plans.
Deciding to lay down your worries and other burdens is easy. The actual task is much harder. I know I'm struggling to lay it all down, my progress is slow.
Here's what I have done so far:
Highlighting in my Bible. This recent change was right up there with going out with out polished toes (NEVER, NEVER, NEVER to be done!). Now I sort of like the idea (Bible only). It's easier to see things that can soothe my heart (via the highlighting & the fact that it's a large print Bible [thanks Aunt Mary]).
Rolling with the flow. Life is no longer about just my agenda. It can't be. I am embarking on a new journey that no longer has a time frame. I have my entire life to accomplish goals, so now I can concentrate on small things: being happy everyday.
Short list, but I told you, it's hard.
I titled my blog Take Me As I Am because I feel more like me than I ever have in my life. I am no longer trying to please anyone. I am what I am, and we don't have to be friends. That is so freeing.
This post is titled Watch Me As I Go because I intend on growing with this blog, or at least have a semi-frequent diary entry situation to help jog my memory (remember: concussion).
Finally, this little GEM -> http://lovemeorhatemeimjaybaby.blogspot.com/ <- All thanks to my Real Life Best Friend (RLBF), Alex. follow that mess @ http://dauphingal.blogspot.com/
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