CHRISTMAS BREAK
Christmas break was everything I thought I would be and wanted it to be. I was able to relax, take a vacation, take time for self, take a little "me" inventory and enjoy good times with loving family and friends. With the first time me being home (for vacation) with my parents as retirees, it was very interesting yet fun. We did more things together like taking walks with my dad, going to lunch with my mom and just enjoy there times around the house and sharing current and past stories. It was just the time I needed with them at the end of a very eventful year. With my sister still working back up until Christmas Eve, I had plenty of time to spend with the parents and them enjoy my company. LOL.
Anyways, Christmas came and my sister and my nephew (Jax, her dog) finally arrived to the house for us to exchange gifts, prep food and get the festivities started for Christmas dinner. It was a very joyous time with family and friends that came by for dinner, music, movies, laughter and good times. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and with plenty of pictures, I have good times to keep with me while back down in TN.
The following week, I was given a very deserved and needed gift. A 4 day trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts which involved touring the cape, visiting more family and spending a great time with a wonderful, special and loving friend. I enjoyed the time away doing nothing, watching movies, eating some good food and being in a different part of the country. I am very thankful for that experience. Thank you Ms. L.
NEW YEARS
With New York City in striking distance, family/friends around and possibilities aplenty I decided to go to church with my mom for this time. Decided to enjoy that time with moms and some family and then we came home to enjoy snacks that my dad prepared for us (crab legs, deli spreads, olives and shrimp) at home. Not to mention I would be heading back to TN New Years Day, it was better that I did that and was very happy with my decision to do such. HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS, no doubt about that.
THE MONTH OF JANUARY IN THE NEW YEAR
With a new year comes new challenges, surprises, stories, opportunities and experiences. All of which I am willing to embrace and take in as they come.
By the way, I don't usually make New Year's resolutions, but during my inventory I have decided to have one and keep it up. I will READ more this year. At least a book a month, if not two. I am excited about this because first, reading is fundamental, LOL, and learning through reading is a powerful tool. I teach it to my kids everyday so why not practice what I preach. So far, I have read "Crazy Love"and "The Shack" (two great reads) and am currently reading "Heaven is for real" and "The Purpose Driven Life". Taking time to do such has been different for me, yet very calming during this off season time. I am always looking for reading suggestions by they way so please share.
Spiritually - I am looking to increase my faith and be a better example of what a MOG (Man of God) is and share my experiences, thoughts, emotions and time with those that can help me reach a stronger level. To assist in this, I have read the book "Crazy Love" and am currently reading "The Purpose Driven Life" with Ms. L to help keep reading and living God's purpose surreal for both of us. I also plan to be more involved in church along with attending more consistently. I will be attending practice for the praise team and will be in a small reading group with some of the members. I am excited about my objective to grow in my faith and live life in a more Christian way.
Physically - I have become quite complacent with my workout routine and feel as though I need a new challenge, a regimen to follow and an obstacle to attain. Therefore, I have taken the initiative and decided to purchase the INSANITY Workout DVD collection. I started on Jan. 30 and am still in it. It is a 60 day workout routine with strict exercises and diet and quite the goals to attain. Stay in tune to hear more about how this goes. It is by far, THEE HARDEST WORKOUT I'VE EVER DONE since college football. LOL. But I love a challenge and look forward to the results it brings.
Football - We are in the process of the off season with weights 4 days a week with players not in winter or spring sports. It is not my most exciting time of the year but is the time when you make the most growth. Off season is where teams win championships. It is proven and often very true. At my position of QB and WR
School - January means we are getting closer and closer to state testing time and with the high demands from the state and opportunity to acquire high recognition from our district and the state tension is increasing within. As an educator this can create quite a bit of pressure and stress for all involved, but I believe this demand for high scores will create an environment in which we step up to the plate and reach the goals we have set for our students. It will be interesting as we get closer to April and our preparation increases for the test.
ONE MORE YEAR
And with all of this, yours truly, had another birthday come by at January 25th in which I turned 28 years old. It was a great time and week. I celebrated pretty much all week with loving family and some new friends/co-workers. Consumed pretty much every bit of food offered or I was around and thoroughly enjoyed my birthday. Wasn't all flashy and crazy as previous birthdays, but it was still as elaborate and exciting as I wished. Thanks for all who wished me and celebrated my birthday.
I guess I should have taken a resolution to blog more because it has been awhile and I forgot how create it is to get out my thoughts through this blog. It helps in more ways than I thought and you may think. Thanks for checking in and I promise to be more current in the days to come. Take care and God Bless. Peace.
