8-Month Mark

We're at 8 months until we're officially Mr & Mrs!

Fresh ...

I'm going to refresh myself. After taking a step back and looking at how I let myself go (in terms of weight, job-search, etc.) I don't see it as being beneficial in the long run. I don't want to face a wake-up call (although I possibly did last month) or hit rock bottom before I decide to make a change. I realize that it sounds cliche and until there's progress, this is just the beginning.

I want my journey to be documented, so expect pictures every so often. I won't promise to keep this updated, but I will do my best. I want to document my thoughts, my progress, and yes, even my feelings.

I want to reflect God's mercy and grace. My current physical condition is not reflective of what He has given me. I want to be healthy. If I am called to do something, I don't want my health to hinder me from serving Him. I want to use what He has done for me to change myself.

I know it will be difficult.

I know I will want to give up.

I know sometimes it will feel like I'm not getting anywhere.

I know it's a long road ahead.

Despite all of those things, I know I want to stop sitting around with this feeling of self-pity. I want to look good for my future wife. I want to be strong for my kids. I want to set an example of how to be healthy, not what to avoid. I will need prayer. I will need support.

I plan on ...

- reading more
- learning how to cook (properly)
- getting a better job
- paying off my loans
- finding my abs
- learning something new
- crossing things off this list
- biking more
- drawing for Love & Sushi
- designing a website
- losing weight
- helping out with wedding planning
- adding more to this list!

Hope this works!

Finally 25. I love you, RL :)