What is up?

Hello everyone,

I have been enjoying my summer. I have returned from Oklahoma Christian University, where I got back together with many long time friends. From Katy Hoover Terrell, to Rich Little, I enjoyed my visit.

I am now in the possession of 2 Mac books, 1 itouch ipod, and 1 G1 phone(tmobile versions of Iphone) I think I have arrived with technology. Bring on the woman next, please. I will for the next few days trying to figure out all of these gadgets.

No, I did not strike it rich, but my work with the school, has given me all of these blessings. I am one blessed individual.

Well, I have decided tonight to spend a few days in Chicago for a real vacation. I will hook up with some friends while there, but mostly try to take in the city and rest. One has to enjoy life, and this month will take me to Chicago.

Next month, I would like to go to San Diego and travel up and down the coast. We will see if I will adventure there next month. Meanwhile, I will take each day slowly.

I am looking to buy a bike. I have been walking and have been bored here lately. So, I want to ride a bike for a while. Ultimate trip would be to ride my bike to my moms house. We are thinking about a year from now. 23 miles highway, no telling how many when it comes to back roads. I'll be in touch about my journey.

Mike Cope is in town and I am attending Campus Church each night. He is doing an awesome job!

Still Walking!

I am still enjoying walking. I have lost some water weight. I am feeling pretty good. I am sleeping better. I do have more energy in the mornings. I am nicer to my students. I have notice enough changes to make this walking thing my new hobby. I was eating tonight worrying whether I had enough time to get my walk in for the day.

My new girlfriend is walking! I know that sounds different, but I am thinking here lately during the day designing new routes to walk. I am at a turning point I believe. I am getting ready for the summer and the only plans right now is walking.

My prayer is that I will be able to walk when the weather gets hotter. It has been very cool here in Atlanta with all the rain. God keeps providing time for me to walk.

Saturday, I walked 4 miles to reach my goal for the week. I went 11 miles instead of 10. So far this week being a Monday, I am doing pretty good.

Biggest challenge was to just get started. You know how you say you are going to do something I have found that I do have to plan and make a goal, and then I usually do it. If you are reading, I am not judging anyone, but I will tell you to just get started. I am using miles. I walk and then get in my car and drive the route to let me know how many miles I had walked.

Just get started!

I'm walking!

I don't know what it is, but I am enjoying walking these days. I have a goal this week of 10 miles which will be 2 miles a day. I am actually going to try 3 miles tomorrow. I did it last week, but I don't want go crazy with this walking thing. I am listening to music and enjoying clearing my mind of today's activities. I am meeting my neighbors as well. One asked me if I was on a health kick. I said look at me, does it look like it. We laughed together.

I know walking is a good thing. I am thinking a lot about summer these days. Have a blessed day!

Good Day!

Well, today was a good day! I apologized to my 4th period class( we did not end the week well). The day went by pretty fast. I could not wait for my 4 mile walk today. The weekend I took off and ate too much. I feel really good right now. I used a treadmill at the apartment complex I live in. I got to watch me some "House" tonight. I will walk in the morning at 6am for an hour. I will problably workout tomorrow night at the complex. I know, I know, I am going crazy on the walking. I feel good. I like the treadmill a little better because it tells you how many calories you are burning. I am even getting a little domesticated tonight- I am washing clothes and folding them when I get them out of the dryer. This is big folks!

Conflict with Adults- Unresolved for now.

12:11 was GREAT! It was so refreshing for me. I forgot I was in church. I got lost in the praise. It was good. We had 63 our first sunday. Here in Atlanta it was pouring down rain. It was a good crowd with lots of energy. We did have I believe 2 families from the community. We had lots of children. I even had them singing by themselves. You know when I say "just the ladies" well, it was just the children. Again, I got lost in the praise. Planning for next week is complete. I am working on the mother's day service. We will see how that comes out. Thanks for dropping by....

Weekend!!!!

16 miles of walking this week. I am looking forward to the weekend because it is my timeoff of walking. I have enjoyed it so far. I am buying an ipod this weekend to keep it up whether I have someone to walk with or not. I am very motivated! Wow!

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Adult Conflict? I don't really like dealing with Adults. I like to resolve issues quickly and early if at all possible. Pray that all conflicts will be resolve in due time.

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My job is changing a little for next year. 1 less class and 1 less chapel to lead. I am excited as I will have more time to be with the Junior High. I am excited.

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Tomorrow will be the 1st sleep in day in quite a while. I wonder what time will I get up tomorrow. This week, I have had two early morning walks. I am ready for a true sabbath!

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12:11 Service- a new service offered at East Cobb. I am excited about what God will do with this service. This sunday will be a very busy day with 2 services and our Timothy boys service and fellowship at night. I like to encourage the boys like people did me when I was their age. More about 12:11 after sunday.
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Vacation ideas? I plan on using two almost complete weeks this summer. 1 being the 1st of June and the second one the 3rd week in July. Any ideas? I know I need to include Florida since I am sooo close. I am thinking about going to an island. I have not done that in a while. We will see!

8 miles

Well, I have walked 8 miles within 24 hours. I am feeling good! I am beginning to feel a little sore( I think) I can feel the burning calories. My plans are to walk everyday during the week and take the weekends off. I enjoy walking(fast) when you have someone to walk with makes a difference. I am also starting to snack on Protein bars. I do wake up hungry so far, which is good for me to eat something before I walk out the door. We are all good so far!

What will I tackle next on my big agenda? Dating life! Keep your ears open, who knows tomorrow I might be informing you of a lovely lady. HA!

Health Issues...

Do you have health issues? Do your doctor tell you the things you don't want to hear? I know I am as stubborn as my mom when it comes to the doctor. Today, I am about to see my doctor. I already know what he is going to say. The question is will I listen to him. I would have fired me as a patient long time ago. I just seen the nurse who was sermonizing. I did not want to hear what she had to say. I am now waiting on my doctor, really agreeing with the nurses suggestion about my health. I keep telling myself that I am doing good. No high blood pressure, No high cholestrol, and no real physical ailment. Report was good! I am doing good. I ate a cobb salad tonight. I am going walking around 8pm. I now have a walking partner that loves to walk. I like to talk so, this should be good. No this partner is not a woman yet. I am looking for one that loves to walk each evening. We all need to be healthier. I am deciding today that I will try my best. I tried my first protein bar this afternoon. I ate a salad tonight because I was not that hungry. Well, got go walk.

Update: Walked for about 4 miles. Showered and ate protein bar, I am headed to bed. I will walk again in the morning 7am for an hour. Yes I said 7am and yes I said for an hour. Feeling pretty good right now. We will see if I get up tomorrow.