My dearest friend Leslie helped me set up my first blog log-in. There were so many decisions to be made. The layout, picture, about me section. It's facebook all over again. The title took the longest, all of five minutes. I didn't want to be cheesy with a "L alliteration." You could be reading "Welcome to the Lueders' Lounge" or "Livin' with the Lueders." How about "Loving Life Lueders' style?" I know, gag. So I thought a penny for your thoughts was cute and to the point.
(I also stole the blog topics from Leslie. She's a pro blogger.)
5 things I'm thankful for in 2009...
1) My faith in Christ's unwavering and persistent love continues to grow and grow and grow and grow. This past spring, I took a huge leap of faith and gave up a great/very safe job. I basically entered a very unstable job market and prayed that He would provide. I had no idea what that would look like. I was extremely nervous, but slowly I was putting more and more trust in Him. Not only did He provide, He exceeded every one of my expectations. How does He always do that? Because He is awesome! I could not be in a better situation, and I am thankful to serve a Lord who is so omnipotent and loving.
2) My best friend Rands.....
(I wanted to impress people with my novice blogging skills and post that first picture....It was daunting, but now I'm ready to post tons more pictures)
He is my rock. Life would be so boring without him. He always keeps me laughing and on my toes.
3) My family! Oh how I love them! We don't really take pictures....but they are great anyways!
4) My sweet Mopac! I had no idea that people could love animals as much as I love my little Mo! She makes every bad day better with all her kisses. This year she accomplished playing dead as a trick. The Barnum and Bailey's producers and us are currently negotiating a contract for her mad skills.
Photo courtesy of Magan's Lens.
5) My fabulous girlfriends....I love them so much. Life would not be the same without our weekly chats, shopping trips, wreath making projects,book swaps, dinner parties, and Mesa Rosa lunches. You girls definitely make me smile!
5 things I want to improve on in 2010...
1)I need to develop a better/more consistent prayer schedule. A schedule where I am just still. We learned in Common Ground this fall that we need to be still and know that He is there. I asked the question, How do you guys be still? I need to work on freeing my mind and sitting in silence while I reflect on all the blessings He has given me.
2) Blogging.....I'm going to work really hard at posting at least once a week. I get really wrapped up in school and my daily house duties that I have little time left to do fun things. I also seem to hate the computer when I get home from work. After a day full of noise and emails, I just want to fall into a good book. So if it's March, and you're still reading this sole post, know that I failed on this particular goal. But I'm going to really try!
3) Being a better listener
4) Trying at least 2 new recipes a week! Randy will love this goal!
5) Organization! My closet is in desperate need of a make-over. The container store will know my Visa soon.
Cheers to a healthy and happy 2010! I'm pumped about the new adventure!
More blogging to come....see goal number 2 for verification
Welcome to the blogging world! I love your first post- great things to be thankful for and great resolutions! Here's to an awesome 2010!
ReplyDeleteI love Cookie's kisses, too. They certainly make my day better!
ReplyDeleteAs for how to be still...I had to quit my job to accomplish that one, so I'm not exactly one to give advice. But I would say it's still a good resolution, something great to strive for!
Remember that I'm always up for a Mesa Rosa lunch. Goodness, that avocado cream sauce is good. Yum! Yum!