Tuesday, February 06, 2007

A Couple of Questions LV

1. If you were told you would receive $100 a month for a year to spend on just one of the following opportunities each month (no switching) - and if you didn't use the money, it would be gone - which option would you choose?
- housekeeping service
- clothes/shoes/accessories shopping for just you
- spa or salon services

2. Is there a song that has been especially instrumental in helping you through a time of trial?

I've got exactly one week to get my weight to the same place or lower than it was at this time last year (annual physical next Tuesday) so wish me (and consequently the rest of my family!) luck over the next 7 days!

7 comments:

HollieHobbie said...

1. Housekeeping, hands down.

2. "If you can't be with the one you love, love the ne you're with"....just kidding! I can't think of one. Unfortunately for me I haven't been through alot of trials, meaning they are probably in my future somewhere. I keep telling myself I have been through the trials I just choose to look at the rosey side of them, that is why they don't seem like trials. hmmm that was worded weird.

How do you plan to do this "diet? and how much do you have to lose? Inspire me! and Good Luck!

LiteraryGirl said...

1. Hmmm, tough. I think a monthly massage or facial would be my pick.
2. "How Could I Ask For More"
Not sure if that is the official title or not.

teedub said...

1. Housekeeping services, hands down. (Right there with ya Hollie!) It is something that I already do because Travis and I would hate eachother all of the time if the house was my responsibility to keep clean......

2. I like Jodi's answer; "How Could I Ask for More?" That was played at Travis and my wedding. But, I really don't have a song that I sing or listen to when I am going through a time of trial.

Good luck with getting your weight down for your appointment. Not an easy task, but you have been given a challenge; I know you will prevail!

StephieAnne said...

1. Housekeeping, but it's a tough call

2. "Hold Me Jesus" by Rich Mullins

"Sometimes my life just don't make sense at all, when the mountains look so big, and my faith just seems so small, so hold me, Jesus, cause I'm shaking like a leaf, you have been king of my glory won't you be my prince of peace"

and then this line-
"Surrender don't come natural to me, I'd rather fight you for something I don't really want than take what you give that I need"

Perfect words for places in my life that seemed so scary, or so hard. I remember playing this song in a tape player in a dark room in Kisumu, Kenya - literally on my knees on the floor of the bedroom where I stayed - the night that my "then-fiance" told me he wanted to cancel our wedding.... God is good, talk about trying to hold on to something I didn't really want!

StephieAnne said...

Now Hollie, if I told you how much weight I want to lose that would reveal how much I've gained over the last year.....

Actually, we're not talking about a lot, but I did think I'd kick-start my efforts with 7 days on Atkins. However, that was put to a stop on Day 1, when by the end, my stomache was aching soooooo bad. I think I have a borderline ulcer (this was an issue early last fall) - and eating the high-fat, high protein literally made me ache internally. I did, however, lose a pound and a half in that one day - isn't the science of that diet just crazy? It's definitely not for me long term, though, nor do I think it's a wise lifestyle choice, so I suppose it's just as well that it didn't work.

John has been going to a gym and working with a trainer since the beginning of the year and has lost 20 pounds just by working out 3 days a week and eating healthier. Pretty much, I've been trying that too and not much will be radically different over the next week, I'm pretty close to where I was last year. I just need to not cheat in the next week - that's the hard part!

If you want inspiration - check out www.youhavemyword.blogspot.com - it sure encouraged me!

HollieHobbie said...

I was just wondering because I think you look beautiful in all of your pictures!

Anonymous said...

1. Salon - haircut and dye job not accomplished with my own two butchering hands would be nice.

2. "Amazing Grace" has always resonated deep down with me. I have spent many a Sunday sobbing in my pew when this song was sung. Also "Strong Tower" by Kutless ("You are my strong tower, Shelter over me, Beatiful and mighty, Everlasting king" except I always try to sing "everlasting peace" and realize my mistake, and end up singing "everlasting ping" and laughing at myself as I drive around looking like a madwoman.)