I thought about why I even started a blog and basically it boils down to two things: (1) to keep in touch with friends who aren't in the same city and (2) already in my early 20's I am having several life-shaping experiences - personally, professionally, and spiritually...and it's important to reflect and perhaps even share them with my friends. My sincerest intention is that this blog is enjoyable to read and not bothersome, offensive/defensive, or negative. If you see me going against any of these things, I am giving you permission to call me out on it! Deal?
Ok, my week...
(1) So, I put in an offer on my very first condo yesterday! And there has already been some countering back-and-forth going on. It's a nail-biter. Seriously. I read up on the art of negotiation (thanks to www.google.com) and made a gut decision. I'm hoping I get it (obviously). Beware to future home buyers: home buying sucks your time (and money). I had Monday off for President's Day and literally spent half the day with the realtor going through the contract and a whole bunch of legal mumbo-jumbo....exhausting! (side note: why would ANYONE want to be a lawyer?!) Anyway, the meeting left me questioning whether I really want to make this big commitment. Then I came to my senses. I can't believe I'm buying (or trying to buy) a house. I feel like such a big girl. I also feel ill equipped to handle this, have more fears than I imagined, and am also realizing that I'm more impatient than I'd like to admit (why can't the seller just accept my offer NOW?!). But like every other major decision in my life, God is faithfully taking control. One of the most favorite things about my life is that it's totally on God's Divine Timing. The more I reflect, the more I see that my life is on (what Beth Moore calls) "God's Royal Timex". I'm so relieved I don't have to worry about being late...or early....for once, everything is and will always be ON TIME, thanks to my Timekeeper!
(2) I have to talk about The Bachelor. It owns 2 hours of my life every week so it deserves at least a portion of my blog. First of all, this show goes against just about everything I believe in, but I still watch it. I feel like my watching the show protects the girls in some way...silly, I know. This show gets to the heart of a woman. Women want attention, they want to feel loved and they want to be chosen. Women also want (and expect) to be the only ONE in a man's life. Thus, why The Bachelor makes me mad. I mean, can you IMAGINE going on a date with a guy and 10 other girls...or worse yet the guy and one other girl only to find out the other girl gets picked? Tragic. Yes, it's all part of the show and it's the girl's choice to participate. Which brings me to my next point. I feel like this show show sets up girls for failure, so they should just do away with the whole show all together! I like the meet-"THE one"-concept, but don't think that for one girl to get chosen, 24 other girls need to get hurt (so publicly) in the process. It's repeated seasons of false hopes creating massive disappointments. Sad. I'm curious to see how this season shapes up.
(3) On a lighter note, my company signed me up with an "executive coach"....i.e., a professional therapist. They aren't sending me there because I'm crazy (at least I don't think they are!), they're sending me there to learn more about myself as a leader - strengths, weaknesses, fears, personal leadership style etc...so that I can be more mentally balanced in order to lead other people. Brilliant. I love Diane (my therapist/coach). She knows more about me than some of my very best friends.....all this just by my filling out 3 little surveys! Every time I meet with her, she gives me homework to do and things to work on. My homework assignment from last time was to journal about FEAR. Interesting, eh? I'm scared to even THINK about my fears!
The next couple of weeks are going to be HUGE, y'all. Here is everything that I've got going on: 2 school projects, 1 final exam, a massive haircut, (successful?) condo negotiation, umpteen million things to do at work, my 2008 review at work, mine and Therese's birthday party (we got big plans - will blog later 'bout 'em), and one exciting vacation to pack for!!! I am going to commit to blogging in the midst of all this because in a strange way, it's helping me de-stress. :) I may even send this link out to more than two people!
It's about 11 PM - way past my bedtime, so I better call it a night.
Sweet Dreams, friends!
How in the world is The Bachelor so captivating? I cannot get enough of it, but like you, disagree with the whole setup! Hope your condo-negotiations go well! How exciting!!!!
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