Well, it certainly has been a while since I posted. My last post was toward the end of August, and the last one that I actually wrote myself was in July. This is due partially to the fact that in late July, I began a new job working at the Yahweh Center Children’s Village. I enjoy it very much, but it has consumed a great amount of my time. But isn’t that what work is supposed to do 40 hours per week? However, I’ve noticed that it affected my entire routine outside of work. Toward the end of September, I began noticing that I just don’t have time for a whole lot anymore. I’m often tired, and it seems like I have no time for things outside of work. So this week, I chose to reorganize EVERYTHING. It will be happening slowly, but I know it’s what’s best for me (and Reed.)
In looking at what’s going on with myself, and what the problem is, I noticed that one major thing that was missing was organization. Now granted, I’ve never been the most organized person, but that’s going to change. So to do this, the very first thing I did was talked with my supervisor about being switched to day shifts. Ideally, I would love to work Monday through Friday, 9-5. However, in the job I’m in now, I don’t think that is possible, but at least I’ll be able to sleep at night and be awake during the day which is something my body has been fighting to do for the last few weeks. I use to be able to work night shifts and stay up all night with no problem. When Reed and I took our vacation to Myrtle Beach, we were usually in bed by 11pm and awake by 7 or 8am. I absolutely loved the amount of energy I had and how rested I felt.
So, step one, revamping the work schedule. Though this can’t happen immediately, it is in the works and will hopefully happen soon.
So once I begin working days, that will put me into somewhat of a normal schedule. This in turn will let me have a daily time to start going back to the gym regularly. I use to be able to go at 2 or 3 in the morning when I was off, but now I just want to use that time to sleep. I’ve been forgoing the gym lately, and have noticed that I am beginning to get a little too, um.. “fluffy” for comfort. In talking about the way a wife she act and what her duties are, Proverbs 31:17 states “She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.” I take this to mean that the Proverbs 31 woman keeps herself in shape. This is one of my main goals for myself since I have gained a considerable amount of weight that past few years.
Gym. Check. The next thing I want to do is reorganize my whole house and keep it neater. It seems like every time I turn around there are always dishes or laundry to be done, the bathroom needs to be cleaned, floors need to be vacuumed, and tables need to be dusted. This is in part because I feel like I never have time to finish anything. On my off days, I’m trying to rest up (sometimes after putting 40 hours in one weekend) or spend time with my husband and chores seem to get placed on the back burner. Proverbs 31:27 states, “She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” The affairs of my household is not my main focus right now, though I’d like for them to be. And I can guarantee there is stale bread in my kitchen. But, I must remind myself, changing everything at once would be overwhelming and I have to take it one step at a time. Reed and I are planning to move at the beginning of next year, and I need to get things organized at my first house before even thinking about moving into a second.
So, in doing these three things, I hope to feel more productive, rested, accomplished, and organized! Reed and I have a lot of plans for ourselves in the next few years so I’m hoping this will be a good start! I will update on the progress!
