We've only just begun...

In the past 2 years I gave myself small challenges. Actually, one challenge broken into multiple parts. I realized that I have commitment issues. No, I'm not referring to relationships!!! I'm talking about the smaller things that tend to make a big difference. Anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I can be a bit unfocused at times... I guess you could call it scatterbrained. Personally, I like calling it Dorybrainitis. You know Dory... the blue fish from Finding Nemo. She always had good intentions, but would forget... after 20-30 seconds. LOL... that's me, but my lapse in memory ranges from 20 seconds- to a few days.*ting*

1. Initially I challenged myself to commit to a workout routine. CHECK... I <3 Zumba!!
2. Next, was my hair. This was a multi-challenge... I cut, then committed to NOT cutting it AGAIN or covering my hair in anyway. CHECK... I <3 my puff and I haven't even hit 1yr yet!!
3. Commit to losing weight. I know what you're thinking... "shouldn't that go w/#1?" Probably, but it didn't happen. I had to first <3 working out and I do. Then I was determined to lose weight. CHECK... lost 15lbs between July 4 and Aug 6. Did I already say that I <3 Zumba.. lol.
4. Turn off the TV and read... again EVERYDAY.... and write... again. CHECK... though I'm an English teacher and <3 the classics... it was so much easier NOT to read or write!
5. The most important (I think)... committing to my purpose and living not just with purpose (because I've done that for years) but living ON PURPOSE!! In a nutshell... had to stop backing away from things I'm called to do.
6. This last one encompasses it all and is why I am able to do what I do. I'll continue to to develop my relationship with the Lord. Without Him... nothing is possible. This isn't anything new for me... I'm proof that He is all knowing, merciful, and favours me and because of this I owe.. .my all.. myself to Him.

I'll go if I have to go... by myself....

I'll sing if I have to sing... by myself...

That puts me here... December 28, 2010 and ready to embarq on a new journey and I'm taking you with me. These aren't NEW YEAR'S resolutions... though I just so happen to be telling the universe about it as we begin a new year. Just challenges... and changes... for the better. 

The only constant is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the dominant factor in society today. Isaac Asimov

The first thing is actually 2-fold.... writing and creating. That's where the Prissy Pauper comes in. The blog and (drum roll please) my Etsy store. Yes, I've attempted to blog before, but I wasn't committed. Same with the shop... got distracted and lost focus.  D. Ivan posted a quote on Facebook about the differences in believing and knowing. I've always believed that I could do... well, just about anything. The difference now is that I KNOW I can do anything. Before, I just believed that I could do my blog and Etsy... (ha) now I KNOW I can. *so many thoughts coming to the forefront right now... Thank you God for that revelation!!!* I KNOW that I have the ability to sit down, focus, and pour out the creativity that's in me.

I think, therefore I am. I KNOW, therefore I CAN

So that's 1 & 2... Write, at least 2x a week. Design  Make jewelry 2x a week...

Naturally, I'll continue with my previous commitments. This dear friends is just the beginning of this awesome journey....

We've only just begun....