Ready...Set....GO!

This is the day that I begin to live the life I know I was meant to live. What does that mean you might ask? Well, for me this journey started about two and a half years ago. I was depressed and unhappy, I didn't know what I was doing with my life. When talking to my friend Jenell, (who always kicks my butt, by the way) she challenged me to go out and find what I was looking for. What was I looking for? I really didn't know, but I was determined to find out....

When I started thinking about my career, I realized that I was feeling very unfulfilled. I was (and still am) working at a salon - managing and bookkeeping. I enjoyed the people interaction, not much else. I really missed being around teenagers...I know that sounds weird, but J and I have been in youth ministry for a long time. I also missed being with my kids - they keep growing up, no matter what I do to keep them little! Then, suddenly, it came to me....why not be a school counselor? That way I could work with teens and still have time off with my kids in the summer. I prayed about it, sought counsel from people I respect and decided that this was what I was going to do. Thus my journey began....

Now, two years later I am getting close to the end of one journey and beginning another. I will graduate with my Master's in School Counseling in September...a mere four months away. A little scary, but also pretty exciting as well. I have been spending my internship at an alternative school in Chandler and I love it. The kids are great and I am challenged every day. Finding a job may prove to be more difficult, but I know that God has the perfect place for me and I am TRYING to hand that over to Him....he does a much better job that I can!

During the last six months, I have been challenged in another way as well...my health. I have not felt that great in awhile - tired, lots of migraines, gaining weight and generally feeling unhealthy. I have read many articles and seen a couple of documentaries regarding "clean eating" - which means eliminating processed foods from your diet. For some reason, this made a lot of sense to me so I decided to start....slowly... : )

It has definitely been hard, but I am determined to give it a go. I am using the blog to share information regarding "clean eating" and keeping myself accountable in my "quest" to live a healthier life. I am going to share my struggles and my successes...and be vulnerable...something I am not really good at. All I ask is that if you read this blog, you learn from it and don't judge. Who knows? Maybe this is something you can do as well....