Weekend Reflections
Posted by Prairierose on Oct 23, 2006
THE DISCIPLINE OF TIME
I will be exalted among the heathen,
I will be exalted in the earth.
– Psalm 46:10(KJV)
Time is a precious commodity, no doubt about it! We never feel we have enough of it, and most of us struggle all our lives with how to use it wisely. It’s a worthy goal, therefore, to understand how time works best for you, and then to work hard at implementing that understanding.
Discover the time of day when you feel at your best and schedule important activities to fall into that time period. Start your daily tasks with what matters; then do the quick, easy, and enjoyable jobs to build up momentum.
One of best way I have found to maximize my time adn stay true to my priorities is to learn to say no. It’s a hard word to say at times, but so valuable. We live in a society that prides itself on being busy, but as someone once said, ‘the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” Try it.
Lastly, don’t fill more than 75 percent of your day. Save some time for the unexpected — for one of God’s surprises! Save time for a moment of quiet between you and the Lord.
(Keep it Simple for Busy Women — by Emilie Barnes)
THE WEEKEND
After the overwhelming-ness of the past week, this was a weekend to enjoy. Yes, I did work around the house, and didn’t “play” all day; but there was satisfaction in the work as well. There wasn’t a deadline or pressure to do it. I just did it … because. And made some headway in some areas that have sorely needed some attention. Its getting there. I am gradually getting more energy, both physically, and mentally. Things don’t overwhelm me as easily. Yes, I was overwhelmed this week, but with everything I had going on, it truly was an overwhelming week, and not just my perception of being overwhelmed. There is a difference. This week is going to be a piece of cake.
Saturday was a cold and drizzly day, the kind of day that a good book (or list of blogs) and a warm blankie is soooo inviting. But, I didn’t give in. I started the day by sleeping in. I needed the extra rest, believe me! We were kinda slow getting around; and then early afternoon, Ethan and I headed to the grocery store for weekly shopping. He was helping with the lights at a play production Saturday evening, so I got supper going pretty early. Shortly after Ethan left, David came home. We looked at the TV line up and realized there was nothing on. So, he went back out and rented a couple of movies. “Over the Hedge” was one of them — very funny, and very cute. I don’t know what the other one was… a drag racing kind of movie. That was my cue to come play on the computer:) Ethan had made it home by then, so the two of them watched it, and I got to listen to all their little comments (like David informing Ethan his truck WOULDN’T do what they were doing on TV…and it better not ever….or he is soooo busted).
Sunday was church in the morning. Ethan went to KC with a youth group from another church to play Lazer Tag, hit the mall, and then go to Judgement House. He had been before, but in a different town, so he was excited at the chance to go again.
I was thinking I would have a nice quiet afternoon all to myself….but it was even better. Malachi (my 4 year old grandson) and his mom came for a visit. I’ll never turn down a visit from them. He is so cute. And he got this bright idea to tickle grandma’s belly. What a funny kid. And smart too. Not that I’m biased or anything where he is concerned:) …..
And again… shortly after they left, David came home. He rented another movie, and then he had a Service Team meeting at 7:30. Ethan didnt’ get home until around 10:00, so I did have a few hours to myself. It just made for a really nice, relaxing weekend. The weather was a lot nicer yesterday than it was Saturday. I’m really not looking forward to winter. I do. not. like the cold and ice. Give me Spring or Fall. I love both.
I’m thinking I’m going to make this — Weekend Reflections — a weekly thing. There are several ladies who do something similiar. I dont’ want to out and out copy what they are doing; but I would like to take bits and pieces from all of them, and incorporate them into my own little weekly feature. I made up a couple little banners that say “Weekend Reflections” — and I reallly really like how they turned out.
And maybe this will give you, the reader, a break from the PayPerPost entries I’ve been doing. I hope they turn any one off from reading my blog — because I am really serious about doing them. So far, I’ve been credited $5.00 to Paypay … from the 2 entries I did early on, just to make sure it was legit. I know have $40.50 coming, and I have a long list of “opportunities” with them that I still want to do. We are limited to doing 3 a day, and they can’t be consecutive. So, that means a 6 entry day. I don’t see me doing that consistently every single day, but I can see doing that on weekends, and maybe getting a few in during the week. There is some serious money to be made here, and its actually something I can do. Not to mention, I really have found some interesting sites that I woudln’t have found other wise, and I’m hoping as I do the entries, you, the reader, will look at it that way as well …. I can’t turn down money doing something I enjoy doing! and I won’t ever do one of their “opportunities” that I wouldn’t buy or do myself. So, I hope, as we go along, you’ll learn to enjoy them, and go check out whatever sight I have decided to blog about. With alot of my working money going towards my weight loss plan, this is a great way for me to still be able to buy graphics and stuff, and not have to sacrifice one for the other. If you have any questions about PayPerPost, or think you might be interested in doing it as well, just let me know. I’ll answer your questions as much as I can and know about them.
SIMPLE PLEASURES
- Breathe in the smell of burning wood in the crisp autumn air.
- Smile at boxes and boxes of apples — red, yellow, green
- Enjoy some cripsy cold, fresh-pressed cider.
Blessings to all.
October 24th, 2006 at 9:03 am
Hey, you’re little “advertisements” don’t turn ME off….who knows? Maybe I’ll use it to earn a tad of money too one of these days soon?
GLAD you enjoyed your weekend, even if your grandson WAS being obnoxious!!!….*L*
Will get your Tupperware over to you today or tomorrow, hopefully!!
October 24th, 2006 at 9:04 am
Got something else you MIGHT get a kick out of too!!!….*grins*
October 24th, 2006 at 11:37 am
Dear Carolyn,
It sounds like you had a nice relaxing weekend and I’m so glad because you deserved it!
I wish so much I could start with Payperpost but my blog [new one] won’t be old enough so I can start before early December. Waaaaah! *lol*
I could have used my Xanga blog for it but dummy me - I have a tendency at times when I’m done with a blog, to go back and delete older posts so that makes it look like I had no posts which were done in the past 30 days on it.
Love,
Jennelle
P.S. Love the new look here!
I would dearly love to be able to set up a blog like this [WordPress, right?] but I don’t know in the least bit where to even think about starting.
I am supposed to have rss feeds for my blog where it’s at now but when I tried getting it in my rss feeder, it wouldn’t let me. Not sure why …