lost

I always feel like I should apologize when I go MIA from my blog. But then again, it's my blog and I don't want to feel pressured by it because it's supposed to be fun. This past week has been so incredibly challenging for me. Added thanks to my hormones [or maybe it was because of my hormones] for making me feel like my life was/is falling apart. I've just felt so lost. Thankfully the hormone surge has passed and my crazy thoughts have subsided [for now].

When you're in the midst of troubles it's hard to get perspective. It's easier when you're at the top of the mountain to get a different vantage point on your problems.

I spent the week trying to remind myself that just because someone has "fill in the blank" doesn't make them happy.

A boyfriend
A husband
A full-time job
A consistent income
Friends
.... the list goes on.

I feel like I have NO direction in my life, but even if I did it wouldn't guarantee my happiness. Joy comes from within and from maintaining a healthy relationship with God. I KNOW that He has plans for me and they're better than anything I could imagine myself. It took me a long time this week to get out of my head and remind myself of it.

I know I'm not the only one this happens to. Have you felt lost recently? What steps have you taken to climb the mountain and gain a new/different perspective on your situation?

I think it might be time to re-read Wilderness Skills for Women by Marian Jordan [see HERE or Heather's post HERE]. I definitely recommend it if you're looking for some guidance or direction.

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Seen It, Heard It, Read It

Seen It
1. Pushing Daisies

Jenny suggested this tv series to me. I had no idea what it was about when I started it, but I ended up loving it! I'm sad that it was only two seasons, but by the end of it I found Charlotte annoying, so maybe it was just long enough, haha.

2. The Biggest Loser

I'm so excited about the newest season of The Biggest Loser! I love how inspiring this show is! This season, my favorite team is Aqua! Courtney has such a positive attitude and she just radiates!

3. Inception

This movie was intense and a little hard to follow considering I was exhausted when I watched it. I'm pretty sure I understood it, but I do want to see it again when I'm more awake. It was a great story and I thought Leo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordan-Levitt were fabulous!

4. Golden Globes

Did anyone else watch the Globes last night? I was a little disappointed by some of the wins, but loved that The Social Network walked away with so many awards! Check out Heather's post for her best dressed list! I love it!

Heard It
Barcelona Absolutes

I haven't been listening to anything new in the last couple weeks. Mostly it's been Taylor Swift and Joshua Radin, but I've also been listening to Barcelona. I was so excited to find out that they'll be playing a show in Boise at Neurolux on February 16! If you're in the Boise area, you MUST go! You can buy tickets HERE!

Read It
Wilderness Skills For Women by Marian Jordan

I started reading this book last fall and then gave it to a friend. I bought another copy and finally finished it last week. Heather wrote THIS amazing post after she read it for the second time. It's such a powerful book and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is going through a hard time in their life right now. Even if you're not, it's a powerful resource.