So I haven't written in a while. I find it difficult to believe that most of you really want to read my ramblings, so I don't write. I know you will all say, Jill we love your writings, but nevertheless, it's still hard to write sometimes. It's a discipline that I should embrace. Speaking of discipline, that seems to be the word for 2012. Yay for me. So here are the 5W's of discipline for my life.
Who: Me
What: finances and health, possibly writing
When: Now
Where: online via daveramsey.com for finances.....still looking for a realistic weight loss plan
Why: Because God says it's time for me to quit mucking around
So, I'm going to be somewhat painfully authentic in my journey. I know you're surprised by that.
As of today, I am unemployed. I was laid off right after Christmas. I have about $450.00 to my name. I live with my parents which is beneficial because I don't have to pay any rent or utilities. As a 36 year old, I am ashamed of that last sentence. I struggle with comparing myself against the standards of this world. My credit score is approximately 640-670. I will know for sure in a couple of days when I get my most recent credit report. This score is actually quite an improvement from a year ago when it was in the 500's. I paid a lady named Lynn, who I would highly recommend, to help me boost my score. Trying to fix your credit while recovering from a hysterectomy is quite difficult though, so my score probably didn't get boosted as high as it could have, had I been diligent to do what Lynn told me too.
As for the job hunt, I dream of being a prayer missionary to my own city. I am working probably 30ish hours a week for the last month, planning with students a 247 prayer room for university students. In the meantime, my next best option would be to get a part/full time position with the City of Lubbock at a recreation center. I have applied for both a full time and a part time position. I am honestly torn between which one I want. There is also a full time phone bank job that I've interviewed for and loathe the idea of doing. I don't hate work. I just want to work for something I am passionate about instead of something stupid.
As for debt, I would guess I've got about 15K in student loan debt and maybe 10K in personal debt, many of which is medical bills.
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As for health, my dear friend Marcia and I have covenanted to quit drinking soda.
I weigh approximately 275-285 lbs. At 5'2", that is easily 125 lbs overweight if not more. After being diagnosed with uterine cancer in Dec. 2010 and having a hysterectomy in Feb 2011, then having my thyroid quit working, my body has been in a free for all this last year. Now that I'm beginning to get some sense of normalcy, I really want to start working on a plan for my health that is not just a diet but a lifestyle change that is slow and gradual. I am not going to start going to the gym, and I can't become a vegetarian overnight. So, I need to add or subtract small things in my life slowly and see how I manage that. We have 44 weeks left in 2012, and if I lose 2 lbs a week I would be down 88 lbs by New Years. That would put me at 197, which I vividly remember weighing under 200 in 1998 when I lived in Valparaiso, IN. So it would be really exciting to get down to that weight, but I would still have much more to go. I'm praying for some healing with my digestive track as well because it is off kilter to say the least. I'm checking into FitAmerica.com. So we'll see if they are a good fit. Next step Biggest Loser Club.
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I'm grateful to Marcia for walking with me, and for God's grace to give me strength in this process. I'm ready for health.
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