Project March Update . . . Say What?

Okay, I know. It's not March. But, I owe you all one final project March update! Not that you all really care that much :P
Anyway, the journaling went pretty well over all. Those 5 extra credit points really push a girl! Only about 17 days left and I've guaranteed my (much needed) extra credit points.
The devotions everyday did not go so well. In fact, it went pretty terribly. I really need to find a way to work that into my everyday schedule. It's not as though I feel distant from God. In fact, for the past year and a half I've felt closer to God and felt I have a stronger relationship with him then I ever have. Yet, I know this is something that I'm supposed to be doing. . . or is it? I know I'm supposed to be growing closer to God and everyone always tells you that the way to do that is through a personal daily devotion but . . . What do you think? How do you stay close to God in your everyday walk?
Next part of Project March, my room. It is currently clean. However, beyond those two drawers I did back in the first week of March I haven't gotten any further in organization. I still have one desk drawer, six dresser drawers and one whole cabinet. *sigh*
And that diet? Well, it's going okay. I've been really frustrated recently with our scale. I was slowly losing, in fact I was down a whole 5 pounds and then suddenly it added back the five pounds plus two more! I was so frustrated because I hadn't over-eaten or anything. The only thing I can think of was that I'd done the 30 Day Shred two days in a row and maybe I was gaining muscle. But still, not that much muscle! Stupid Scale. I think I'm going to rename the 30 day shred the 20 pound shred cause there's no way I'm moving past level one after only 10 days. It's killer! My cousin calls it the "Death Workout" :D
So, needless to say, all four of my March goals will be continuing to April and it's now--Project April!! Just what you guys wanted to hear right?

Keep on singing,

First April Post . . .

 . . .the one in which I feel terrible for not posting for a whole week and missing the start of a new month.

Oh well. Such is life. Life. Yesterday was Easter although that is a forbidden word in our house. It's Resurrection Sunday not Easter Sunday. And I'm all for that. I get that Easter was a pagan holiday. But somehow wishing someone a blessed resurrection just sounds funny. Like hope you rise well. I don't know; it just sounds funny. Nevertheless I'm the first one to text my friends a "He is Risen" and I am thrilled to the core when they text back a "He is Risen Indeed, Hallelujah!" I think Easter (Resurrection, Christ-rise) Sunday or whatever you call it has got to be one of my favorite holidays. Ever. Think about it, outside sunrise service + breakfast with everybody at church + great hymns + new clothes = one amazing holiday! For my new Resurrection get-up this year, we bought a top at Walmart and my mom made a cute skirt to match. She's so talented! And my daddy picked me out some new matching jewelry from Avon. Such a good Daddy! Hope you had a "Blessed Resurrection!"

Keep on singing,

Two Months.

Two months from today, my friend is getting married. Two months. From today. She's getting MARRIED?!?!?

MARRIED, People!!

When the heck did this happen??

Keep on singing,

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Keep on singing,

Willing to Try

I didn't post yesterday. It was a long day. I was really tired. I was stressed. I was full of questions. Today, I'm better. It was still a long day. But I'm not as tired or stressed. And those questions that were bugging me? Well, they're still not answered. But they don't bother me anymore. I guess it was just one of those days.
Yesterday, I tried out Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I had heard about it on some blogs and then my cousin mentioned it to me last week on our spring break trip. She said it was tough and she's thin so I knew it would be hard. Man, is it hard! I did it again today and I am sooooo sore!! And, of course, the day I try this new workout our scale malfunctions. Good times. Oh well, I'm willing to try pretty much anything if it'll work. We'll see how this goes.
Keep on singing,

Project March Update 2

 Last week was . . . a disaster in terms of Project March. I got absolutely no room cleaning done, devotions and journaling went out the window, and while I didn't gain any weight, I didn't lose any either. I'm blaming it on the fact that the first half of the week I was sick and the second I was on spring break, but that, as I said, is just an excuse. This week has been better. I have done devotions and journaling everyday except Sunday (I was still on spring break :P ). I haven't had much opportunity to clean my room because I've been so busy with school, but I haven't let it get any worse either. The diet and exercise has been going great! I've drank my 64 oz. of water and exercised every day. I've even managed to stay inside my calorie and carb ranges! In addition to the weighted hula hoop, I have added another new form of exercise, and it's much more fun than your basic walking--more about that later perhaps. Project March will definitely be extending into April, May, June, ect. However, it's gonna be worth it!

Keep on singing,

Breathe, Just Breathe

I'm just a little bit stressed right now . . . Okay, that's a lie. I'm really stressed right now. It just really hit me how much work I still have between now and the end of the semester. Add to that the stress of trying to lose some weight before the wedding and prepping for the summer and you've got one stressed Johannah! I just keep telling myself to breathe. God will get me through I know, but right now. Whew. Stress!

Keep on singing,