Graduation has come and gone

Graduation has come and gone and the money, gifts, and cards still keeps pouring in. Today at church I collected another $125 in cash along with a prayer journal. I should also be expecting more cards from family that weren't able to attend my Graduation/Going Away Party last Sunday (btw that got rained out so we had a cook in). God is still good and I have no complaints. These last few days post graduation I have packed up and moved out of my apartment in Richmond and they even came to ship my car to Texas. So, having no car hasn't been fun, but I haven't had anywhere I really wanted to go. Just the thought of being able to get up and go somewhere is what I would love to do if Ms. Blue was still in VA. 4 days FOUR DAYS 4444 Days left in VA and I will be on that early morning flight to Texas. I am so mixed with emotions because I feel like I am going on a summer internship and its not for full time employment. I am excited but scared at the same time because I don't know what I getting myself into. But, I know through and with GOD ALL things are possible and all I have to do is keep the faith.


I am realizing and had an aha ha moment this past weekend that I let myself go these last couple of weeks. I guess it was from my last post in April until now I didn't work out or eat healthy and my weight has gone back up..yes I gained 5 pounds. Although this may not seem like alot of weight but I feel its time for a different me. It is time for me to take back control over something that I can control and that is what I eat and me working out consistently. So, my goal is to loose 20 pounds by my 24th birthday July 17. Call me crazy but that is 7 weeks away but I think with a tight 1500 calorie a day diet and exercise for at least 30 minutes 6x a week I believe I can acheive my goal. My goal is to loose 3 pounds a week. So, I will be posting my weight and progression for the next 7 weeks. I will also begin posting my calorie intake and eating journal to keep track of what I am eating throughout the next 7 weeks. I will also remember to post what I eat on the weekends and not slack off my diet. It will consist of no sugars of no kind, limited carbs, and no red meat or beef. I think I am more excited about focusing my energy to loosing weight more than starting a new job and moving to a new city and state...LOL I guess I should be I'm on track to a different and better me. I feel with this weight loss I will be on the verge of becoming more healthy, more confident, and more productive in all aspects of my life. My goal is to find what truly makes me happy being that I wil be in a new city all alone with no family or close friends. I realized that while I was in school that my energy and focus was on this assignment or test or organization and I never truly focused on me and what makes me happy. I believe in this weight loss journey I will truly find myself and grow to love myself more unconditionally more and more everyday as my body begins to shrink. This journey will also bring me closer to God and what I truly want in a mate. I truly believe God puts us in situations to make us stronger and this move to Texas will definitely test my faith, but will also test me and my purpose on what I am called to do. I am a firm believer that God has prepared someone for me and I just want to make sure that I am ready to receive what God has for me. Although I am not avidly searching for love I love the thought of being in love and loving unconditionally as God has loved us. His word says write a vision and make it plain!!! My vision is plain and I am speaking that God will send me my future husband in Texas!!! LOL God is good :)

Keep me in prayer as I journey into a different, better me and new city, new job, and new life!!!

Keep the Faith!

Until next time,

~E