The promises of blogging...

Initially when I decided to blog (some where around many moons ago) I figured that it wouldn't be that hard. I love to write, I live to talk, I love to talk about the things I make and the things I love to do, so it can't be that hard to write about them - right?

Hmm, well, obviously it is harder than I thought. I am not just one to write about what my kids are doing on a daily basis, or even weekly (I tried that in a different blog - I think there were half a dozen post in a s many years) basis about homeschooling my four amazing children - that didn't work either. So, the question remains, what makes me tick and how do I write about it.

I love...

sewing

                                             crafting

                                crocheting

                                                                                                        tatting

singing

                       dancing

                                                                                                                        reading

                                 learning

                                          walking                                                  God

     beaches                                                                lighthouses

animals                                                 

                                                                                              friends                                      family

                                                                                                     

I also have to work...

                                                 Real Estate

                      Taxes

House

                                                                                                             Home
                                                                                   Bills

                                                                                                                                    Crafting

              writing 
                                                                                   speaking



But how do I tell you - the world - about it without boring you to death?
Well, for one, at the moment, I won't write a daily log of what i had for dinner (not unless it is an awesome recipe I must share). And when I am sick (like the last few days) I promise not to get on here and whine about how miserable I feel (even if it is true).

With that in mind, I will share about the items listed above, with the understanding that I am free to speak my opinion and not that of others - meaning, that if you don't like it, that's fine, this is how I feel not you. I promise to honor God in my writing, and to stay realistic in my approach...in the mean time, I pray that you are touched by my insights, inspired by my creations, and willing to come back the next time I post to see what else I am up to...

until then...

I'll be knee deep in my real estate books trying to pass this obnoxious test on the third of August. Prayers are greatly needed!!

Flustrating, yet...

Humbling.

Needless to say, I failed my exam yesterday. Not by much, mind you, but I did fail. 

The first three questions told me it was a fail. They were so random. In fact, 

it took half an hour today in my office for anyone to find the answer to one of them. 

Just random fact of being a NC real estate agent. But, I have one under my 

belt and will head back next week for another - 

which will be a pass.

In the meantime, it is back to the books for another week of drowning myself in 

facts that I will probably never need to know again, but you might, so you must know - 

the important-in-someones-eyes facts... ya me!

But today is college registration for my girls and other fun 

deeds of being a mom...like balancing the checkbook for the week and 

preparing in advance for the weekly shopping (couponing!) 

and figuring out what household chores are first on the list and ...

well, you get the picture.

So, my faithful friends, I will leave you with this: failure does not make a man, for one, 

the word failure itself is not in the Bible*, 

therefore, sitting here for twenty-four hours or more beating myself up over failing 

an exam is useless... accept it, get over it and move on...tomorrow is a new 

day and this day has worries of its own. (Matthew 6)

*Ok, so if you do a search on Bible Gateway and search every different translation 

out there, then yes, you will eventually find the word failure, 

but understanding that the word itself is not there is amazing in itself!

Today is the day...

Yes, nerves come in bundles... 

especially when it comes to taking exams. 

Amazingly I have spent the last three, no maybe four, weeks studying for this 40 question exam and still don't feel any better about it. Yes, I have passed practice exams, but I still mess up on the same type of questions. I really thought that the TX real estate exam was hard, but

 the NC exam is just as hard. 

In this beautiful state I have to remember constructions terms and that a survey is not necessary to close, but at the same time there is also all of the rental information that was a separate entity in TX, that will be part of my job here. I am amazed at the differences just right there, but that doesn't mean I remember it all.

In the morning I like to listen to Our Daily Bread  on my phone. The very first verse given is 

 -John 16:33 - 

"In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." 

Hmm, I know an exam isn't the type of tribulation that the verse is exactly speaking of, but honestly, it feels that way. Even as self-inflicted as it is (meaning that I am choosing to take this exam), I can't help but feel troubled, but can I be cheerful and trust that it is overcome? Of 'course I can, but I have to choose to do so.   

Prayerfully, with that thought, I will keep my chin up and smile and remind myself that the worse that will happen is that I will fail and have to repeat the exam. 

 Yes, it will be very humbling, but at least then I know what to expect and will hopefully have a better understanding of what else I need to study and focus on.

Procrastination . . .

Yep, the word for today...

I need to study for my real estate exam, balance the check book, pay the bills and buy some grocieries (couponing!!) - but, I am just tired. Actually, beyond tired. Yes, I could have slept in for another hour, but then I would have been rushing to get my car to the shop for repairs and forfeited my quiet time this morning with my Lord and Savior, but after yesterday - Monday - actaully being a Monday, it was worth getting up on time.

Focus.

I don't have it today either...so, where do i go from here...

back to my knees for another helping of grace.

If you have lost your focus, or find yourself lost in procrastination, stop what you are doing, walk away, find a quiet corner to yourself and pray. Ask God to help you refocus and define which task need to be done first. Ask Him to order your day. Then, get a cup of coffee or some hot tea and just take a couple of minutes to listen to Him. You will be surprised at what He has to say to you today, just as I am always surprised.

Be blessed my friends...

So . . . obviously . . .

I'm not very good at blogging...

any ideas on how to get better?

(I could use some hints and tricks!! )

I am not even on FB lately due to my crazy schedule!

Since December, we have moved to a new duty station in beautiful NC! I live in Sandhills now, small town of Aberdeen, where I am currently studying for

my real estate liceanse!

I am a Texas Realtor but I am

transferring my license to NC since we plan to retire here!

I am still dancing, writing and anything in between!

So, please be patient with me as I rebuild my life...

and can continue becoming a "blogger". :O)

OH! And if you are looking for a great book to read... try...

Heaven is for Real

or

Forbidden

or

'not a fan'

Happy Reading and be blessed!!