2.5 miles. what?! YES. I ran 2.5 miles. now I'm not to the point of running it without stopping but I guys, I ran 2.5 miles. and I'm proud. I am determined to keep my body in good health.
I love Proverbs 31. I know that maybe it overwhelms a lot of women and they don't want to think about it, but I want to look at it as a challenge... a challenge for everyday and every year of my life... to grow more and more to be the woman God wants me to be. and in that lovely Proverb it says
"She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms." she works out. :) So work out I will. as much as I can... when I can... and have a blast doing it. I blare music in my headphones and I go outside... I try not to care what others think of me and I just enjoy working this temple that God gave me.
(I just looked and I've already quoted this verse on here...but haters gonna hate:))
I ran across this quote today on an instagram picture and fell in love. I even wrote it out and it's on my dresser where I will see it everyday. it goes like this...
Eat better. Run more. Squat more.
Sleep earlier. Wake up earlier.
Make a good breakfast. Drink water.
Eat fruits. Read books. Adventure.
Talk less. Listen more.
Feel deeper. Love better.
Open your eyes.
Experience life.
Be happy.
I absolutely love this! it's like the perfect challenge. I want to make this one of my mottos.
Some days I dread working out... but it always pays off. Some days I don't work out... but I will do it another day when I can. don't sweat if you can't get it done today... but make sure you try again tomorrow or the next day. (talking to myself somewhat here) and don't sweat if it's not a full blown 2.5 mile run like me... if it's just a half a mile walk? hey, that's good. at least you got out and moved out of the chair your sitting in reading this. ;)
train like a beast. look like a beauty.
Luanna Joy
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
...awake until almost 2 am...
so last night was rough getting to sleep... and around 1:15 mom was texting me and she suggested just typing up on in my notes on my phone what was on my mind and then putting my phone down and going to sleep. and it worked... here is what I came up with last night.... I was typing it as if I was writing up a blog post... and so I'm sharing it here today with my readers. :) I hope your Tuesday is amazing.
*On a side note, I feel like I almost don't know how I feel about Ebola right now... like it's unknown and scary to me, and I'm just not sure how to feel about it. but it is a very scary thing...
I honestly don't know why I have to be awake at 1:16 am
on a TUESDAY morning. I have school tomorrow and then a MPE grad meeting, which
I'm dreading. I want to graduate yes, but having to go to these meetings and
step out of my comfort zone is hard. I'm so tired... I can feel it in my
eyes... Why am I not asleep? Is it because I drank that soda from Quik Trip? Is
it because Ebola is lurking out in MY country and sadly I can't control it and
so therefore it's giving me a panic attack? Is it a combo of those things and
more? I've been feeling like things have been crawling all over me.... Probably
my nerves because I'm stressed out.
I want to trust God. I WANT to. I'm TRYING to. It's so
hard. I feel so human right now. So raw. And I feel like I can't even feel the
"right" feelings I should be feeling with my heart right now. (Do I
make any sense ever.....) God has my future all laid out for me... And I can't
do anything about the future right now. All I can do right now is trust, pray,
and take care of my body. Ebola will probably never get me or any of my family
members... Right? I hope it won't. *cringe* I'm so tired... And tomorrow will
be long. Very long. But I'm gonna get through it. God will help me. I have to
tell myself these things sometimes because they don't come over me in my
feelings... I just have to speak truth to myself and try to believe it. Am I
weird? Am I the only one who works this way? What is wrong with me... I'm some
weirdo I'm sure...
What is it about Mondays...they are the worst.
Oh and then I found out that a very close family member
broke her leg today and my heart feels heavy for them right now. They don't
need that right now... Things are busy and hectic for them... But everything
happens for a reason. And God, You've got this one too.
God, You actually have the whole world in your hands and
you're going to take care of your people. You're gonna take care of me. You're
gonna help me. You're going to love me; you're going to give me the grace and
help I need; you're in control of my future and my present and my everything.
And you'll be faithful...So faithful to the end.
The words to a favorite song that I love singing with all
my heart... When I'm feeling afraid, full of uncertainty... And it goes on to
say, He will be faithful to the end. He will provide time and time again. And
he will be faithful, so faithful to the end. He will be there when all else
fades, his love is stronger than my pain, and he will be faithful, so faithful
to the end.... I've learned that I can TRUST HIM...
I love You Jesus. I Know you know my heart and are right
here with me tonight. And I'm so thankful for that.
*On a side note, I feel like I almost don't know how I feel about Ebola right now... like it's unknown and scary to me, and I'm just not sure how to feel about it. but it is a very scary thing...
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
...a goal met. a poem written. a smile for the day.
Yesterday I finally met a goal I've been wanting to meet for a while... I ran 2 miles. {crowd cheering here} I know, I know, it's not that much... but you try to go run 2 miles... it's hard core. But I did it. and I'm so proud of my body and my determination and my little brother who made it with me...
If I feel up to it later today, I may go run again, but if not, it's okay. I just try to run at least 2 times a week...and if I make it three then that is just extra goodness. I'm trying not to pressure myself a TON but I do want to keep fit, I do want to stay as healthy as I can. God wants me to take care of my body, it's His... and I need to keep it in good working shape so He can use me.
Proverbs 31:17... She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. (a virtuous woman works out... pretty legit)
speaking of the Proverbs 31 woman... I looked up the passage in The Message last night and from that passage I found "...and she always faces tomorrow with a smile." I liked going to bed on that thought and then waking up this morning and remembering it... it's a very positive and healthy way to look at the day. and I need that today.
I'm tired... I tried to even go to sleep earlier than I have some nights, last night, and I STILL didn't get good and asleep till after 11:30 I think... ugh.
In the mornings I really struggle with getting up... sometimes I get up at 7:40 or 7:50... or some mornings like this morning, it is a few minutes after 8... so later start on school, but that's okay. I'm facing today with a smile. oh, and I also spilled my water cup all over my floor, iPad (it's fine), pillow, and blanket this morning... still smiled.
I love having an optimistic and healthy outlook at life. It helps everything SO much. and I encourage YOU to do it too!
a poem written.... for school I was supposed to write a 2 stanza poem, 4 lines each stanza, with proper everything... well this is what I came up with... I spent a long time on it and I'm pretty proud. don't critique too hard...
Key to My Heart
Cayman Brac-it holds the key unto this
Heart of mine. A comfort calming to my
Soul-it whispers life to me. A sure bliss
To my being. Tears do fall when come goodbyes.
Key unto this soul my body keeps, I
Take as many pieces home to keep it
All with me. And hope and pray that by and
By the time will come when I can go again.
Hold the applause. (sarcastic) I had fun with it anyway.. :)
Well, I must return to my school work now. I hope you have an amazing day, no matter what happens. remember to face the day with a smile and it will help everything!! much love..
luanna joy
If I feel up to it later today, I may go run again, but if not, it's okay. I just try to run at least 2 times a week...and if I make it three then that is just extra goodness. I'm trying not to pressure myself a TON but I do want to keep fit, I do want to stay as healthy as I can. God wants me to take care of my body, it's His... and I need to keep it in good working shape so He can use me.
Proverbs 31:17... She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. (a virtuous woman works out... pretty legit)
speaking of the Proverbs 31 woman... I looked up the passage in The Message last night and from that passage I found "...and she always faces tomorrow with a smile." I liked going to bed on that thought and then waking up this morning and remembering it... it's a very positive and healthy way to look at the day. and I need that today.
I'm tired... I tried to even go to sleep earlier than I have some nights, last night, and I STILL didn't get good and asleep till after 11:30 I think... ugh.
In the mornings I really struggle with getting up... sometimes I get up at 7:40 or 7:50... or some mornings like this morning, it is a few minutes after 8... so later start on school, but that's okay. I'm facing today with a smile. oh, and I also spilled my water cup all over my floor, iPad (it's fine), pillow, and blanket this morning... still smiled.
I love having an optimistic and healthy outlook at life. It helps everything SO much. and I encourage YOU to do it too!
a poem written.... for school I was supposed to write a 2 stanza poem, 4 lines each stanza, with proper everything... well this is what I came up with... I spent a long time on it and I'm pretty proud. don't critique too hard...
Key to My Heart
Cayman Brac-it holds the key unto this
Heart of mine. A comfort calming to my
Soul-it whispers life to me. A sure bliss
To my being. Tears do fall when come goodbyes.
Key unto this soul my body keeps, I
Take as many pieces home to keep it
All with me. And hope and pray that by and
By the time will come when I can go again.
Hold the applause. (sarcastic) I had fun with it anyway.. :)
Well, I must return to my school work now. I hope you have an amazing day, no matter what happens. remember to face the day with a smile and it will help everything!! much love..
luanna joy
Monday, October 6, 2014
...i've tried this before; but let's try again
hey there. the name is Lu. Luanna fully... but I like going by Lu.
I've tried this whole blogging thing before and it's gone through phases... but I decided spur of the moment to start a brand new blog with a new title and a fresh start.
anyone who reads this probably knows who I am and my story... but here's a brief, brief version...
I'm currently 17, a senior... I've been homeschooled my whole life, I live in Kansas, I love algebra, photography, sleeping, and my iPhone, being with friends and family is what I live for, running is a passion and I love being outside... and most of all--I'm in love with God. (got no boyfriend)
My dad passed away 8 months ago from cancer... he left behind his wife, aka my mom, and me and my three siblings, Esther, Julianna and Karson. 13, 9, and 6.
Life has been crazy for me.... not what I would have expected it to be 5 years ago, but hey, that's okay. God's been with me every single moment and He is taking such good care of me and my family.
currently I'm sitting here listening to a playlist of music by girls on youtube and answering a question from a dmv practice test every few minutes... yeah, a driving practice test. I'm 17 and STILL don't have my permit or license. but that's okay. I'm just me... and me has been slower than most.
but you see, it's one of my biggest fears right now... that and getting a job. those two things have kinda been bugging me today, those especially at least. cause it means growing up... it means doing something where my mom won't be right there with me able to help me with my mistakes (well, driving she can, but not the job)... and I'm so so scared to do anything new... oh and I feel like everyone else has it down pat and it's no big deal--but I KNOW that's not true but I said "feel" so yeah...
how in the WORLD am I gonna do collage? 24 hours away by road trip... florida. florida the destination of mine for collage... and my mamma will be in Kansas... how? how?
I'm definitely at the point in life where I need to get a few things accomplished. like... a permit, a job, and other things...
but a part of me really doesn't want to... I don't WANT to study for that permit test {hold on let me answer the next question...okay, whatever why do I need to even know the answer to that question?}
I KNOW I can do all these things if I put my mind and energy to it... but how do I get to that point? just make myself? I guess... and trust God to help me get through it... because I don't think I will ever get around to it if I don't just DO it.
the idea of driving is SO fun... but then losing a family friend to a head on collision 3 weeks ago helped scare me off and I haven't studied for my permit since then... there is excitement and great fear with that.
having a job? oh how fun... earning money, being cool, whatever... but I will have to drive there, have hours, figure out a schedule with my already busy schedule and GO WITHOUT MY MOM...
Lu, remember I can do all things with Christ Who strengthens me...
okay, for some reason that isn't lifting my fears or anything... I'm still so scared.
okay, so all I'm really doing is rambling now... I'm gonna go now... excuse the raw feelings from the 17 year old...and feel free to give advice or whatever...
Love,
Luanna
P.S. posting twice a week every week if not more! :)
I've tried this whole blogging thing before and it's gone through phases... but I decided spur of the moment to start a brand new blog with a new title and a fresh start.
anyone who reads this probably knows who I am and my story... but here's a brief, brief version...
I'm currently 17, a senior... I've been homeschooled my whole life, I live in Kansas, I love algebra, photography, sleeping, and my iPhone, being with friends and family is what I live for, running is a passion and I love being outside... and most of all--I'm in love with God. (got no boyfriend)
My dad passed away 8 months ago from cancer... he left behind his wife, aka my mom, and me and my three siblings, Esther, Julianna and Karson. 13, 9, and 6.
Life has been crazy for me.... not what I would have expected it to be 5 years ago, but hey, that's okay. God's been with me every single moment and He is taking such good care of me and my family.
currently I'm sitting here listening to a playlist of music by girls on youtube and answering a question from a dmv practice test every few minutes... yeah, a driving practice test. I'm 17 and STILL don't have my permit or license. but that's okay. I'm just me... and me has been slower than most.
but you see, it's one of my biggest fears right now... that and getting a job. those two things have kinda been bugging me today, those especially at least. cause it means growing up... it means doing something where my mom won't be right there with me able to help me with my mistakes (well, driving she can, but not the job)... and I'm so so scared to do anything new... oh and I feel like everyone else has it down pat and it's no big deal--but I KNOW that's not true but I said "feel" so yeah...
how in the WORLD am I gonna do collage? 24 hours away by road trip... florida. florida the destination of mine for collage... and my mamma will be in Kansas... how? how?
I'm definitely at the point in life where I need to get a few things accomplished. like... a permit, a job, and other things...
but a part of me really doesn't want to... I don't WANT to study for that permit test {hold on let me answer the next question...okay, whatever why do I need to even know the answer to that question?}
I KNOW I can do all these things if I put my mind and energy to it... but how do I get to that point? just make myself? I guess... and trust God to help me get through it... because I don't think I will ever get around to it if I don't just DO it.
the idea of driving is SO fun... but then losing a family friend to a head on collision 3 weeks ago helped scare me off and I haven't studied for my permit since then... there is excitement and great fear with that.
having a job? oh how fun... earning money, being cool, whatever... but I will have to drive there, have hours, figure out a schedule with my already busy schedule and GO WITHOUT MY MOM...
Lu, remember I can do all things with Christ Who strengthens me...
okay, for some reason that isn't lifting my fears or anything... I'm still so scared.
okay, so all I'm really doing is rambling now... I'm gonna go now... excuse the raw feelings from the 17 year old...and feel free to give advice or whatever...
Love,
Luanna
P.S. posting twice a week every week if not more! :)
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