I’ve been able to learn a lot so far in 2015. Isn’t it crazy how you can learn so much in such a little amount of time? You can literally feel like a whole new person a week from now. It’s kind of a freeing and terrifying thought at the same time. There have been moments where I have been terrified and want to just curl up in bed and get whisked away into the world of Sex & the City, believe me. But today, I am feeling free and in tune with my mind, my heart and the Lord, so here are a few things that have really hit home with me over the past month. I hope they mean something to you, too.

 

1. Being envious of something or someone doesn’t make you superior; it hurts your heart and makes you ugly on the inside. Get over it, your time will come.

2. Your family is more important. Period. When faced with the choice, choose family every time.

3. A job is just a job. Yes, you need it to pay bills, support yourself and family, blah, blah, blah. Don’t let it consume you and don’t let it rule your life.

4. Prayer makes a huge difference in your daily walk with Christ. When you stay in touch with him, your days are simpler. It doesn’t make your decisions any easier, just more clear.

5. Just eat the stupid brownie! Every gooey bite.

6. Failing does not make you a failure. It makes you smarter. As long as you pick your head up and keep truckin’, you will win every single time.

7. As much as you want to roll over in bed, get up and quit wasting the day. That cup of coffee and quiet time with Jesus waiting on you will totally start your day with a bang.

8. So you have a million things running through your mind. Finishing the to-do list for today, starting the to-do for the next day, laundry, dinner and dirty dishes all zooming through your only-so-big-brain… If your husband asks you to come snuggle on the couch, quit what you’re doing and go snuggle.

9. Wash your face before you go to bed. Not only does it wash off your makeup, it washes off the day, too.

10. When the opportunities present themselves, have fun. It doesn’t matter if that means an impromptu day-date, a pedicure or a spontaneous weekend trip to the mountains, just do it!

11. Don’t let the chance go by to speak your mind. But be kind when you do it.

12. Never underestimate the power of a curling iron and lengthening mascara. They will do wonders to your attitude!

 

Thank you for enduring my mushy, sentimental ramblings. Until next time, folks!