20 Things that Make Me Happy

Today I feel totally content and happy so I was thinking... what makes me happy. I have decided to compile a list: 

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: 

1. God and Jesus: God sent Jesus to die on the cross... Jesus became my sin to rid me of my sin... If that doesn't make you smile I don't know what will! 

2. Cute old couples: When you see a couple who is over the age of... say 70 holding hands you just have to smile! 

3. 'Oh': There is a lady that says 'oh' when she agrees with things and when she is thinking about things, and instead of amen I think... It is just so great! Not to mention that 'oh' is a versatile word that you can use for the good or bad in sports!

4. Coffee: On a cool fall day it is so wonderful to have something hot to drink, even when your Folger's coffee doesn't taste very good! 

5. Guys: Especially the ones that love Jesus and sports!

6. Love Songs: Not every love song, but cute ones with clever phrases and music!

7. Basketball: I played today. 3 on 2... not the ideal amount of players and I was the only girl... and yet it makes never fails to make me feel good!

8. Getting Challenged: My father challenged me to see who can be the first to run a 5k... I AM IN!!! 

9. Fall: I just love this time of year... It is nearly my favorite, right after the Christmas season, which I love the most!

10. Preschoolers: I have 22 of them... Love them all!!! 

11. Sweatpants: I only have 2 pairs but I will wear them until they are no longer wearable!

12. Salads: I am on a crazy salad trip as well... They just taste so good... 

13. Sunday Afternoon Naps: Laying on the couch, with the football game on... Majorly relaxing. 

14. Going to a Church that isn't afraid to Share the Gospel: Need I say more

15. Random TV Shows I'd Never Think I'd Like: Like Dr. Who (Sci-Fi: I never thought I'd like that!) 

16. Candles: My house actually smells good today!

17. Watching Football: And occasionally making remarks out loud!

18. Children's Books: I will have one published someday!

19. Blogs. Maybe I'm not that great at blogging, but it is still fun. 

20. Knowing that God's love is unconditional!

Couch to 5K... This'll be fun

Alrighty... So I am totally starting a new phase in my life- TODAY! I have decided that it is past time that this girl get off her lazy bum and get back in shape. I have been kind of struggling with this because I know that God made me special and He thinks I am beautiful, but I also know that I could be doing a much better job of caring for this body He's given me to use while I'm down here on earth... SOOOOOOOO
In surprises of all surprises I am going to become a runner... Yep, true story... sort of... Yea. A friend told me about this program she did one time that is called Couch to 5K. The idea is that anyone can become a runner and get into better shape with this program. So it starts you off really easy and then you kind of just ease into this running program, which in 6 weeks, should form you into someone capable of running 3 miles... YEP... We'll see how it goes. I am a little nervous but I really want to get into better shape. I want to gain some of that energy I have lost, lose some of these pounds I don't need, and start feeling better about myself.
I'm not planning on losing so much weight that I become super skinny or anything, so don't worry, those of you that fear you will no longer recognize me... But I do know that I could definitely use to lose some weight! Maybe I'll get to my sister's weight (Well, then again... maybe not! = )
Also- in addition to becoming a runner I have decided that I am going to start eating healthier. I mean, what better time than now, when I am super poor so my cupboards are basically baren anyways! = ) I am going to lay off pop, which I have been drinking too much of lately and I am going to try this low carb thing that my parents and their friends have been doing. I am also going to watch how much I eat. I tend to go a little crazy on portions sometimes. So I will count my carbs and see how it goes. I am also thinking that I really don't need to be eating some of the junk that I do, so I really want to watch this. I will try it and hopefully we will see some great results. I want to really get excited about this plan, which is part of the reason that I am announcing it via blog... If I write it on here, I need to follow through so my faithful followers (Steph!) are not dissappointed in me = )
So... I am planning on doing a weekly update of how things are going and let you all know how I am feeling... I will probably feel tired and sore for part of it, but we'll see...
Yep, that is all- but don't worry, I won't give up coffee, but maybe I will try to tone down the amount, and the amount of sugar I use in it! = )
That's all for now- my first running workout is in approximately 2 hours! Maybe pray, God knows that I could all the help possible to stay excited about this!

It all started with peanut butter...

I'm eating peanut butter straight from the jar...
Yep, this is the life I lead here in Small Town, NE. I need to do the dishes, my only tempting snack is peanut butter and I have two quarter sized blisters on the bottom of my feet... Oh, and there is a killer wasp in my house threatening my life and sanity. I can see the headlines now ' Young Teacher dies after deadly attack by Crazy Wasp. Friends and Family Weep. Wasps Woot.' I think the missing leaf bug from my classroom is going to help it! Yesterday a lady brought it to my room in a cottage cheese container with holes so it could breath and today when I went to look at it... poof, gone!!! So, the only logical explanation is that it is busy cavorting with the enemy(Mr. Wasp) and planning an all out attack on Phyllis (my house) and I! This is the stuff nightmares are made of!
Okay, so maybe my sanity was the first to leave. I am feeling torn today... Football season starts this weekend! But I don't have cable... I feel like maybe I should wait until I receive a paycheck and double check to make sure I have enough money before I spend it on something trivial like television... But football season starts this weekend... I guess I will probably have to break out the radio and catch some Husker football (and others) the good ole' fashioned way.
At least high school football starts tomorrow night... I am hoping it will reach a cold enough temp that I can don a hoodie... Oh, I long for the days when I can wear a hoodie and watch some football! YAY!!! Some days it is just clear to see how God has blessed me... and trust me when I say I am overblessified!
Short post today, but really this is all I have to talk about... I liked Tim Tebow on facebook, and I am not going to lie when I say I really want to meet him someday... There is just something about guys who love Jesus and love sports that I find crazy attractive!!! Yes, so... that is all... back to reality! = )
How have you been blessed today?