A New Step, A New Ride, and a New Year

I forgot to finish telling you about my vacation week. On my last day off (that Monday that I was going to clean my apartment) I did something different. I took out all my clothing that is too big for me now. I filled my entire trunk with clothing that I can no longer wear and took it to the local donation center.
It was somewhat of a surreal moment for me. I kept the clothes as long as I did because I didn't want to feel like I was "wasting" anything. But there was a part of me that was certain that I would need the clothes again. I have been on the yo-yo. Those of you that know me, know that. Well, this is different. A lot has changed and I needed to show myself that I have the mind, the spirit, and the courage to say, NOPE, I won't need those clothes any more. I needed to prove to myself that I am going to be ok.

Now, the only disadvantage to all of that is, I don't have any pretty clothing now. I have the "business" clothing but nothing really pretty. Maybe that will be the next step. They say a journey is one step at a time.

Someone reminded me today that I did not show you my latest. I took another step and decided to challenge myself in the exercise adventures. I am a couple of miles from the church and I wanted something to get some exercise. The church is just long enough, that I am not in the mood to walk, so instead, I got a bike, and yes, I got a helmet too. It has been fun, but something to get used to. I have not ridden in a long time and my knees were surprisingly shocked at the "pain". haha. But it's getting better. I have ridden to work twice. I realized on one day that I cannot do a lot of pastoral visiting with the bike, so I have to work on that plan. But it was a good "investment" I should say. I have not perfected the idea yet, but it has been good to have and challenge myself to the next level.

And one more thing, it is two years this weekend the cats and I moved to Massachusetts to start my new adventures at FBC Newton. A lot has happened in the last two years don't you think? I won't get into it now. You can see it throughout this journal, but it has been a wonderful, most scary thing I have ever done; yet surprisingly courageous and transforming journey.

That's what it about really. Read the quote at the top of my blog from Coach Mike Krzyzewski and you will see what I mean.

Can't wait to see what happens in the "new" year.