What to do?

As a woman, I suppose that when something happens that I don't like or want... my first response is emotional. Truth be told, I don't notice that as my 'conditioned' response and it usually takes my husband pointing it out for me to recognize it.  I hate it when he's right.

Tonight,  I had a little 'eruption' in my already unsettled spirit- concerning my daughter's education.  I won't go into all the details but over the course of the past 4-5 months, we've been researching private schools and have even completed the application/admission process for one school already.  Tonight, I found myself praying that Julia is accepted into this school, though we won't know for another 3-4 weeks.  I'm now trying to figure out what the next step is- the best step.  Chris piped in a little while ago: "its better to be thought a fool and keep quiet, than to open your mouth and it be proved."  This is a paraphrase of a proverb in scripture.  So, I suppose I will sit for a bit longer and try to figure out what should be done... and how to address it.  In the meantime, I'm looking into a few other private options and hoping that we have clarity along the way.

Tomorrow will be day 21 of my 30 day shred.  I did miss two days this past week- once due to illness and once due to chaotic schedule (or poor planning)... but I've doubled up two other days to make up for my absences.  Tomorrow is weigh in/measure day.  I'm not sure what to expect... I haven't been on the scale all week (which is a first for me) and I haven't attempted to measure.  So, we'll see.  Another 10 days left on this first 30 days- then, I plan to start a second 30 days- with an additional workout plan.  I am on a mission.  I'm feeling pretty good.  I do remind myself a lot- that this is a marathon- not a sprint.  Day in and day out... consistency is the key.  

So, yesterday, Chris and I embarked on a new adventure in our old married life of over 14 years... we started "Financial Peace University" - through our church.  I can say that it helps that Dave Ramsey (the creator of the program) is so comical... but, truth is- this is not something that is going to be easy however, we know that the long term effect from this will be worth the pain of dredging through it in the next 13 weeks.  I will warn you, between my intense workout regiment and FPU- I may not be in the best mood for the next 60-90 days. WATCH OUT!