Everything but the kitchen sink

This post really doesn't have anything to do with a kitchen sink.  I just saw this camping version of a kitchen sink today and found it funny for some reason!

Anyway, I've recently been reminded how much I enjoyed blogging and having my deep thoughts, fun times, and memorable moments adequately documented.  So, here's a quick recap of where I've been...

I have officially completed my Master's of Educational Administration Degree from Lamar University.  This isn't something I ever saw myself doing but I'm really glad that I took the opportunity to do it!  With my new degree came a new job.  I am now an Assistant Principal at a middle school in West Fort Worth and so far, I'm really enjoying all of the new experiences and responsibilities.

I just spent the weekend in my favorite place in the world with some of my favorite people.  There is just something about Broken Bow, Oklahoma that makes my soul feel at rest.  I loved introducing some friends to the greatness of Broken Bow.  Like nature, these friends constantly point me to Jesus, so putting the two together made for a great weekend!

Just keep moving

I knew training for a Triathlon would be difficult, but I was not anticipating the ups and downs of the process.  One day you're breaking personal records and have no doubts that you'll be able to actually finish the triathlon.  Then, the next day you fall off your bike and can't run 100 yards without excruciating pain.  And, you certainly have all the doubts that you won't be able to finish the triathlon.

I guess if you think about it, it's a lot like life.  Some days you are having a great day and everything is going well, then all of a sudden you have a terrible day and nothing goes right.  Either way, you just keep going and trust that God's going to pull you through to the next good day.

I'm four weeks into my official training and four weeks away from the big race.  I'm feeling pretty good about the swim portion of the race and the running part of the race.  But, riding a bike for 10 miles has turned out to be a lot more difficult than I had anticipated.  Who knew?

I'm still excited about the race but there's definitely still some doubts hanging around.  Hopefully over the next four weeks I'll have more good workouts than "fall of your bike workouts" and be able to have a great race day.  Just gotta keep moving!

a disciplined life

Well, it's been quite a while since my last blog post and I thought I'd dust off the ol' blog and get back in action.

Like most people, I'm thankful for a New Year and excited about all the resolutions that are going to mark my 2015.  Rather than make a long list of resolutions that we all know I won't keep, I decided to focus my efforts on just one thing.  In 2015, I want to live a disciplined life.  Nothing like a broad resolution to keep the accountability level low!  But, here's how I would define a disciplined life for me...

Spiritually.  I want to have a disciplined spiritual life where I spend time with God and really grow in my relationship with him.  I want to memorize scripture so that when my mind is bored it will go to the words of the Bible.  My home group at church is taking on this task together as we work to memorize James 1.  So far, I've got through verse 6!

Physically.  Several years ago I decided I would become a runner and somehow it actually happened.  I can't even remember why I stopped running, but several times a year I try to begin again only to give up on the process.  So, this year, in the spirit of "go big or go home," I'm going to be a triathlete.  I have mentally committed to participating in the 2015 TriWaco Sprint Triathlon on July 26th.  A triathlon.  In July.  In Texas.  Can we please take a collective moment of silence for my sanity?  I haven't put any money down on it yet, but that is the goal.  I will swim 400 meters in the Brazos River, then bike 12 miles, then run a 5k!

Financially.  I'm working hard to be wise and disciplined with my money.  I have saved more money in the last month than I probably ever have in my life.  I'm trying to reduce the amount of "stuff" I have and instead live on only what I need.

Scholastically.  I am officially 6 months away from completing my Master's Degree in Educational Administration.  The work is manageable but there are a lot of pieces that all come together in August and at times I get overwhelmed.  I also an expert procrastinator, so I need to be disciplined to work hard and get tasks accomplished.

I plan to use my blog to document my progress in all phases of my disciplined life.  Here's to an exciting 2015!!