Old Journal Entries/Moments in Time

It's kind of disappointing that I'm at the same place I was several months ago. I read some old journal entries and I felt that my current situation almost perfectly mirrored what I was reading. There were things in my life I was unhappy about then and there still are.
However, I am pleased that I have another day to improve upon those thoughts and feelings. I am working on renewing my mind and my spirit so that not only am I focusing on doing things for God but also that I'm talking to Him throughout the day while I'm doing them.
This may sound trite or obvious but this is the only way for me to get through the day-to-day challenges so that I can move onto God's glory and eternity.
At the end of the day, if nothing else goes right, I know that I am one day closer to being with Him in heaven. I can't wait for that day!

The Journey has begun...

Day 2...MTC

Soul Stroll

I am glad that I had the opportunity to participate in the 2006 Soul Stroll at Coyote Point. The weather was misty--not too hot or cold. If it would've been any hotter, I may not have made it. The walk was very enjoyable because I was surrounded by black people and the magnificence of my home/backyard--the Bay Area. Walking along that path, I observed the planes landing and taking off from SFO. I could see the San Mateo Bridge and the skyline of Burlingame and Foster City. I passed by the museum and picnic areas I was forced to visit countless times during middle school. I could also see the Bay Area swamp which was littered with trash and smelled terrible.

But don't think that tarnished my image of the Bay.

I am sooo fortunate to be able to have lived and currently reside in this great area. What other major metropolis boasts of three major cities in such close proximity and easily available for my disposal. I am blessed for that.

5 Miles

I ran five miles yesterday and guess what?!? I'm still alive to talk about it! I honestly didn't think it was possible but that really just goes to show you how much your mind can and does control your body.

As an athlete, I admit that I don't know my full potential. I am great. I have the ability to walk, jog and run miles if I put my mind to it. I have the ability to be in shape and to not get tired after minimal exercise.

That's powerful!

That's also why I really need to get back to my exercise routine. It's been two long weeks and I never want to go that long again. I feel good when I work out--on of the few guaranteed and daily things these days that truly makes me feel happy and fulfilled.

Imagination

This is my word of the day/week/whatever. I just thought about how imagination allows one to escape any situation, in this case the workday. Today I imagined myself in Paradise—on my dream vacation sipping lemonade and thinking only about nothing in particular. I imagined myself wearing a royal blue sparkly night gown and dancing on stage with Chris Brown to my favorite song, Poppin. I imagined myself driving my new 2002 Toyota Rav-4 and maneuvering with grace into a tight parking space. I imagined myself at home in bed, forcing myself to nap for a third time during that morning. I imagined carefree thoughts. I imagined a stress-free life. Could this be the answer, outlet I’m seeking when it comes to dealing with my stress and worry? Is it possible to imagine myself out of my current situation so as to go through it faster and easier? Can imagining truly satisfy my deep desires of self-expression? I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

P.S. I know this entry seems kind of weird but I wanted to accurately capture these feelings and thoughts so that I can think about them again later when my life is in a different state—a bit more stress-free.