I have never been a big fan of New Years Resolutions. In fact, my lack of enthusiasm inspired one of our second semester senior shirts in high school. At Wednesday night Bible study, everyone was going around sharing their resolutions. I simply stated that I don't make them since I have zero intention of keeping them. Insert Katie with a spot on comment: Overachiever... Set your goals low.
But something so frustrating happened in 2011, that it only seem logical to embrace the tradition. In the dreaded 2011, I found myself going to Walmart... On Sundays... A lot. There is some sort of black magic that surrounds Walmarts on Sundays that causes people to lose all sense of self awareness. People stop mid-parking lot aisle to dig through their purse for their shopping list, or gum, or something else super important. People drop phrase like "excuse me," "please," and "thank you," from their vocabulary and stare at you blankly when the passive politeness escapes your lips. And while you walked in with a smile, you invariably come out like you lost the battle, the war, and your mind. Ok, I think maybe you are starting to get the picture. So in December of 2011, I proclaimed to Brandon and Summer that under no circumstance will I go into Walmart on a Sunday in 2012. (At this point, Brandon added that I will also not send him to Walmart in my place.)
Well today, my friends, is December 31, 2012. Yesterday was the 52nd Sunday of 2012. And I stayed out of that nightmare of a place every one of those Sundays! (Come on, celebrate the small things!)
So with that, I am changing my outlook on New Years resolutions. It is illogical for me to assume that I will suddenly develop a workout routine and commit to it for the next 365 days. It is foolish to think that I will instantaneously love veggies and hate chocolate for the next 52 weeks.
However - there are things that I can resolve to do in my life that will leave a lasting impression on who I am.
In 2013, I resolve to run a 5k.
In 2013, I resolve to be the best wife and mother that I can be.
In 2013, I resolve to further seek out Christ and to live for him unashamedly.
In 2013, I resolve to love people, more than I love being right.
In 2013, I resolve to make our house a home.
How about you? What does 2013 hold for you?
Monday, December 31, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
How I Almost Won $10,000
We all have had that moment. The moment where you hear what the Powerball amount is, or the moment where someone is giving away $500 if you just enter their drawing. Really, whether the dollar amount is $500 or $500 million is irrelevant. Admit it, you mind goes there. "What would I do with all that money?" You can't help but hope you win.
Every Christmas, Financial Rockstar, Dave Ramsey gives away tons of free goodies and money on his website (www.daveramsey.com). And not just on Christmas, but he gives money away for the whole six weeks leading up to it. This year is bigger than ever - he is giving away $10,000 every week. Stick with me, this isn't a commercial. Well I entered every day for a while, but when I am truly honest with myself, I know that Brandon is the one with magic in his name. Brandon has some special mojo when it comes to drawings, Bingo, and the like, so I decided he needs to be the one to represent our household in the contest. With that, I told him if he gets a call from the Nashville area code, he better stop, drop, and answer that call!
Well at about 1:40 this afternoon, 615-xxx-xxxx came across my cell phone and my heart stopped. My mind zoned in on one simple fact: The Dave Ramsey Show is live RIGHT NOW! So I answer, "This is Lisa..." A man's voice is on the other line. "Hi! This is Jeremy with the Dave Ramsey Show..." My mind: NO WAY! My voice: NO WAY! Yes, I was a bit excited hearing those words over the line. I don't know if Jeremy has ever been greeted with such zeal. In fact, my cheerfulness quite possibly made his day!
My heart was pounding. Blood pressure was rising. And my feet were pacing...fast.
So here I am, waiting for the next words. "Dave wants to talk to you" or "Please be near your phone in 20 minutes." But those aren't the words I heard. No, the words I heard were much more logical and probably should have been what I expected... "We are so excited for your Financial Peace Class that you are coordinating in January!"
WHAT? Not what I was hoping for, and it was pretty hard to concentrate during the remainder of the call since I was trying to get my heart at a more normal pace. Oh, and just a small tip for the Dave Ramsey staff - maybe make your excellent customer service calls at a time when your diehard listeners aren't hoping to win $10,000.
Have you ever "almost" won something?
Every Christmas, Financial Rockstar, Dave Ramsey gives away tons of free goodies and money on his website (www.daveramsey.com). And not just on Christmas, but he gives money away for the whole six weeks leading up to it. This year is bigger than ever - he is giving away $10,000 every week. Stick with me, this isn't a commercial. Well I entered every day for a while, but when I am truly honest with myself, I know that Brandon is the one with magic in his name. Brandon has some special mojo when it comes to drawings, Bingo, and the like, so I decided he needs to be the one to represent our household in the contest. With that, I told him if he gets a call from the Nashville area code, he better stop, drop, and answer that call!
Well at about 1:40 this afternoon, 615-xxx-xxxx came across my cell phone and my heart stopped. My mind zoned in on one simple fact: The Dave Ramsey Show is live RIGHT NOW! So I answer, "This is Lisa..." A man's voice is on the other line. "Hi! This is Jeremy with the Dave Ramsey Show..." My mind: NO WAY! My voice: NO WAY! Yes, I was a bit excited hearing those words over the line. I don't know if Jeremy has ever been greeted with such zeal. In fact, my cheerfulness quite possibly made his day!
My heart was pounding. Blood pressure was rising. And my feet were pacing...fast.
So here I am, waiting for the next words. "Dave wants to talk to you" or "Please be near your phone in 20 minutes." But those aren't the words I heard. No, the words I heard were much more logical and probably should have been what I expected... "We are so excited for your Financial Peace Class that you are coordinating in January!"
WHAT? Not what I was hoping for, and it was pretty hard to concentrate during the remainder of the call since I was trying to get my heart at a more normal pace. Oh, and just a small tip for the Dave Ramsey staff - maybe make your excellent customer service calls at a time when your diehard listeners aren't hoping to win $10,000.
Have you ever "almost" won something?
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