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Yes…It is Tuesday

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Yesterday was a very busy day for me.  I had a lot to do around the house and I got a lot done.

Today…well, that’s another story.  Although I am still working, I am not feeling it the way that I was feeling it yesterday.  Maybe it’s because it’s raining outside or because I’m tired from everything that I did yesterday.  Or…maybe it’s because it’s Tuesday.

I have to make myself tackle this stuff because it’s Tackle it Tuesday….

Tackle it Tuesday is the day where I try to get as much done as I possibly can so that I can continue to be productive for the remainder of the week.  This week my plate is full.  I have a final paper due this week and a few personal deadlines that I would like to meet as well.

Prior to writing this post, I was doing a lot.  I got a little tired and drained.  So, I decided to stop and take a break for a little while.  Writing is refreshing for me…so…here I am.  I may knit for a little while too.

I’m working on a sweater for myself that doesn’t require a lot of focused knitting because it’s in stockinette stitch.  I’ll be posting a picture of my progress soon.  I will also be posting a video of my works in progress and the Biweekly Swatch.  This is going to be the first one for the year.

See!  I feel better already.  I guess I just needed to stop and blog a little 😉

That’s why this is one of my favorite pastimes.

Have you ever had a Tackle it Tuesday?  How did you encourage yourself?

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When I Call On Jesus

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There are times in this life, when I just don’t feel like I am enough.

How can I do all that I am supposed to do? The dreams in my heart are too big for me. I have felt overwhelmed by it all at times. How can I do it…Lil’ ol’ me…

It’s when I take my focus off of me and look to Him, that I realize, I don’t have to do it all alone.

Everything changes with Jesus.

For with God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26

What if?

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Today, I watched this video. As I sat and watched it, I ask my self questions. There were things that could say and there are points that I can argue with about the video, but ultimately, I have to say that it inspired me.

I began to think…

What if I stop allowing fear to have a place in my life?

What if I lived completely free?

What if I stopped hiding and allowed my personality to shine through 100%?

What if I became courageous and worked on my dreams and goals?

What if I lived like I was going to die tomorrow? How beautiful would my life be?

I don’t mean any of this in a negative way…I’m just saying that I am looking at my life and wondering what it would be like to walk in the freedom that God gave me through Jesus. I’m wondering how much I hold back…what do I hold on to?

I want to be all that God created me to be. I want to live until I am an old woman…135 old woman 🙂 Yet who knows when their time is up on this earth. Hezekiah knew and asked for more time. I want to see my kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and great great grandkids grow up. I want a life worth living and inspiring!

Today I am thankful for the inspiration. I am thankful for the encouragement.

Lord,
Help me to live this life to the fullest. Help me to walk in faith and to live courageously. Let my life be inspiring and full of love and joy. Help me to be the best that you created me to be. In Jesus’ mighty name. ~Amen

Knitting: What’s on My Needles

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Over the past few years, I’ve read multiple blog posts of knitters that are able to complete projects within a weeks time. Let me be the first to say, I am not one of those knitters.

With so much going on in my life, it’s a blessing if I find time to get half way through a project in less than two weeks. I have decided, however, to attempt to complete projects at a faster pace.

One reason for my decision is that I want to sell my crafts on Etsy. I have a friend that crochets and she has an etsy store. Within a few months she made 17 sales that totaled about $400 dollars. I talked to her recently and Found her words very encouraging. In short she said, “get to work girl!” She knows how to inspire me.

So there are two items on my needles right now. The type of yarn, I’m not sure. I started working on these items at my leisure and didn’t annotate the yarn that I was using. I’ll be able to go back and check my ralvery stash to update them.

The first project is a basic shawl in brown. The second project it a multicolored hat. The hat is in a child’s size. I plan on making a scarf for it that will match.

So the truth…I may not be one of those knitters that can knock out multiple projects in a week, but I have a few goals that I’ll be working toward.

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Do you have any goals that you’ve set or need to set in order to fee that you are progressing in some way? Tell me about it.

Work vs Play

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There are times when I have so much to do, but I really don’t feel like doing it.  Today was one of those days.

I didn’t feel like making the calls or sending the emails, but I knew what I had to do.  When times like this arise, I have to do the same and arise to the occasion.  I decided to encourage myself.

I cannot play if I do not work.  I decided to work as hard as I possibly could at 5 1/2 months pregnant and with 3 children.  Then I would allow myself to play.  Play for me equals making a new journal and reading the book that I just got from the library.

Someone may be thinking that I’m crazy, but that’s what I really want to do…So, I’m off to get some more work done that way I can play.