At least it's not broken

I fell. Yep, I fell. I fell on Sunday at Dodger's family reunion and jammed my wrist. I could have sworn that I had broken a bone with how swollen it got and the horrible pain I was in. I can't say for sure that it isn't broken but it has gotten considerably better since Sunday. Almost all of the swelling in my fingers is gone. My wrist is still puffy and tender but I do have more movement in it before I feel pain.

Typing with one hand is annoying so I'm going to stop now.

On Becoming Me

So, I have lots of ideas about what I believe about things. I can be pretty opinionated and abrasive (just ask some of the homeschoolers in the area that I've already managed to piss off in the 2 years we've been homeschooling... LOL). Yet as I sit here and read through other blogs, I realize just how much more growing I still need to do.

It's not that I'm finding fault in who I am right now, it's just that I see where I can move and grow and I want to get to it as soon as possible. I know that my growth will take place at my own speed and in God's timing but I can stop myself from impeding my growth. I can be open to new ideas and opinions. I can be unafraid to be myself even when I know many people don't "get" me.

I'm happy with where I am and excited to see where I'm going.

This is just a thanks to all of you out there who are evolved thinkers... thanks for expanding my horizons.

WTF is Wrong with People!

While surfing through some of the great secular homeschool blogs out there, I saw Doc's post about an atheist family having to homeschool after what their daughter went through at a public school.

An Atheist Family Sues an Oklahoma Town for Violating Separation of Church and State

I read the article and all I could think was WTF! If that is Christianity then I don't want any part of it! A Christian by definition is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. And what is done in the name of Christianity just sickens me!

It becomes harder and harder for me to say I'm a Christian when I know what that's become! This is the shit that I'm trying to distance myself from! Damn, the world is really F'd up when I can relate more to secular humanists than to other Christians!

Can all Christians please grow up! Can you all look at the three fingers pointing back at you when you've got your nasty little finger pointing at someone else! Could ya go back to your Bible's and tell me where in the hell it says to treat other people this way?!

Top 10 Roadblocks to Your Success

Success means different things to different people. Success takes time, planning and a strong desire. Success is taking action. Success is setting goals and accomplishing them. Success means reaching your goals even when the going gets tough.

There will be challenges along the way. Here are ten potential roadblocks to look out for:

1. No clear vision
The clearer your vision is of your definition for success, the faster you will achieve it.

2. Fear of failure
Don't let worry, fear and uncertainty hold you back from reaching your full potential. Eliminate the Bummer Words - no, never, can't, won't, maybe and if.

3. Lack of determination
Turn challenges into a problems that need to be overcome. Don't let a challenge become a stopping point on your path to success.

4. No action plan
Write a detailed, step-by-step plan of how you will achieve your success. Include a timetable for completion, and place the written strategy where you can read it, every day.

5. Change
You will have to make adjustments in your life to focus on reaching the success you want. For example: What current priorities on your time will have to be changed? Are you surrounded by people who can help you succeed?

6. Negative thinking
Everyone has some self-doubt. However, these two questions will help you. Ask yourself everyday: 1. Did I give my best effort to today's activities? 2. Did I move closer to reaching my goals?

7. Lack of enthusiasm
Be the day's cheerleader. All days are good; some are better than others. You will find enthusiasm is contagious; give some to others.

8. Procrastination
You can have the best plan in the world, but if you don't take action on it you simply have a dream. Are self-motivated, or do you need external motivation from someone else? Determine which method of motivation works for you. Take action.

9. Making excuses
Take personal responsibility for your success by eliminating excuses. Avoid blaming others for your lack of effort.

10. Learn from your mistakes
Everyone makes them. Successful people learn extremely valuable life lessons from their mistakes.
These roadblocks can actually become stepping stones to your success. How? By identifying which ones are holding you back from reaching your goals, and diligently working to eliminate them.
This is Your Life! Your Goals! Your Success!

YOU ARE A WINNER!

Ideas for Implementation:

• Highlight one potential roadblock and work for one week to turn in into a positive.
• Continue the process through the entire list, each week highlighting a new potential roadblock.
• Repeat as needed. Please visit www.TeachingMoments.com for more life skills ideas to help children succeed.

Reprinted with permission. www.TeachingMoments.com