Goals for the year

I've definitely thought of this year in Maui as a fresh start for many areas of my life, and now that I've been here 2 months, I realize that if I don't put the goals in writing and make a plan for them, they won't get done.

As embarrassed as I am to state these goals and admit where I am as a person, I believe honesty builds community. So here we go. 

#1- Get back to my high school weight. If I start now and lose 1 pound per week, I'll be at my goal weight by the time I leave Maui next August. Yep, that's 43 pounds. I want to feel better physically, and have my clothes fit! Small reasons, I know, but highly motivating for me. I have 3 plans I can rotate each day or week, and my roommate Rachel wants to join me. I also want to get back to eating cleaner-  less processed, fresher foods. I KNOW that will help me feel better all around, but committing to buying it despite high prices here is rough. I am worried about injuring or damaging myself further, so I will certainly be cautious in listening to my body. I will receive some medical test results on Thursday, so hopefully those will point me in a safe direction.

#2- Let God's truth make a difference in how I live my life. I know His way is the right way, but I struggle to believe in my heart what He teaches. That He loves me no matter what. That His grace is good enough and all I need. That I'm good enough because He loves me. That He made me who I am for a special, wonderful reason. That His plans truly are the best, and will make me the most satisfied.

#3- Grow in my dependence on the Lord to the point where I can't go a day without reading His word or praying. I want to dispel my disbeliefs about prayer, and crave daily time in His word. 

Thanks for reading and praying for my journey this year. 

Blessing of today- I've gotten to work extra hours in the bookstore over the past week and it has been so fun! I've gotten to help put out Christmas merchandise (I know, I know, it's not even Halloween yet... this is retail world, we're talking about), and bond with our store manager, Leslie. Such a great lady to know! Very wise and strong in her faith, and so much fun to be around, too! Past interns (we call them externs around here) have never liked their green time assignments, especially in the bookstore. I love it so much, and I am so thankful for an enjoyable, large aspect of my job!