I took a break from blogging for a few days as Valentina was going away for a week to Cindy's and I wanted to spend all my free time with her. So this week is my week, it is my birthday on Wednesday... I accomplished what I set out to do over a year ago, when I decided I would not be in the same place a year from then, I took off the 80 pounds. Since I can see how committed I am to making a change I am making new goals, if we don't that is when we fail.
I am excited for some of the changes that are happening, first is school, once I have completed the courses I have a couple of options that I am thinking about. Second I have committed this year to downsizing and preparing to move next year. I will be in a much better place financially and I will be able to afford a nicer place.... I am looking forward to this move as I would like it to be a place I stay for years to come. Unless of course I meet someone. Third I have decided not to date until January at the earliest, due to the two courses I will be taking, I wouldn't have time to give anyone right now.
The other thing I plan to do is up my savings so that I will be prepared financially to move, usually I am unorganized and rushing around at the last minute boxing things up. That is another one of those changes I am making now, I am going to follow a budget by writing down everything I spend, I think once I do that I will start to be a lot more careful. I used to be the queen of budgets and savings but once I started having a little more money, I felt entitled to spend it.... that was the mentality I had to change, I need to continue to get back to my strong roots of budgeting and saving. I already have Christmas money and food money saved.
This week is also the week that I am really putting out the effort to walk as much as I can, I really want to get my speed back to where it was last year so that I can work on bettering that one. It's a good week for me to get my house and my thoughts together, I don't have to think about anything other than work for the next few days. I also plan to get as much rest as possible, that means getting into bed by nine or nine thirty with all social media turned off. I feel like I took a little more control of my life this week and that feels good.
I have no control over the outcome but I am making my own decisions. For almost a year I struggled to make any decision and I wondered if I would ever be able to handle one in the future. Thankfully the future came, believe me there were times I seriously wondered.... Almost a year ago my life changed by 180 degrees and it made me question everything I knew. Today I made it through all those changes and although it was one of the most painful years of my life, I still believe that love exists and when the time is right, it will come to me.
With my choices and goals preparing me, I know that love will come to me.
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I am excited for some of the changes that are happening, first is school, once I have completed the courses I have a couple of options that I am thinking about. Second I have committed this year to downsizing and preparing to move next year. I will be in a much better place financially and I will be able to afford a nicer place.... I am looking forward to this move as I would like it to be a place I stay for years to come. Unless of course I meet someone. Third I have decided not to date until January at the earliest, due to the two courses I will be taking, I wouldn't have time to give anyone right now.
The other thing I plan to do is up my savings so that I will be prepared financially to move, usually I am unorganized and rushing around at the last minute boxing things up. That is another one of those changes I am making now, I am going to follow a budget by writing down everything I spend, I think once I do that I will start to be a lot more careful. I used to be the queen of budgets and savings but once I started having a little more money, I felt entitled to spend it.... that was the mentality I had to change, I need to continue to get back to my strong roots of budgeting and saving. I already have Christmas money and food money saved.
This week is also the week that I am really putting out the effort to walk as much as I can, I really want to get my speed back to where it was last year so that I can work on bettering that one. It's a good week for me to get my house and my thoughts together, I don't have to think about anything other than work for the next few days. I also plan to get as much rest as possible, that means getting into bed by nine or nine thirty with all social media turned off. I feel like I took a little more control of my life this week and that feels good.
I have no control over the outcome but I am making my own decisions. For almost a year I struggled to make any decision and I wondered if I would ever be able to handle one in the future. Thankfully the future came, believe me there were times I seriously wondered.... Almost a year ago my life changed by 180 degrees and it made me question everything I knew. Today I made it through all those changes and although it was one of the most painful years of my life, I still believe that love exists and when the time is right, it will come to me.
With my choices and goals preparing me, I know that love will come to me.
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You're such a calming presence. I love all the plans and goals you've set. You're well on your way. Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good plan. Just take one day at a time if you start getting overwhelmed; you'll be great! Blessings, Launna!
ReplyDeleteHi Launna. I am so glad you had a great time with Valentina (I love that name)
ReplyDeleteYour goals are great and very motivating to me.
Can't wait until your next post.
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You are a different person than you were when I first started following you blog. You've grown in so many ways. Setting goals and establishing a plan are hugh steps that pay dividends. I'm excited for you.
ReplyDeleteLaunna, you are doing so great! Proud of you and you have a great head on those shoulders of yours! It was so nice to hear from you today dear and hope this week is a great one for you and you get your walking in!
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I love the sound of your plans, Launna. Happy birthday to you! :)
ReplyDeleteYes! Love will come to you! Your goals and plans sound very achievable and you sound like you are in a great place. Take care, my friend, and happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you have things all together now! I think if you plan to succeed, you will and probably beyond your wildest dreams. I think it's smart not to start a new relationship with your schooling going on. With work, school, home and just keeping up with things you just won't have any time for yourself. I know this will be great for you in the long run though.
ReplyDeletegood luck with school and good luck with moving Launna! i wish you all the best in life :)
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I am so proud of how far you've come, Launna. Keep up the good work, I really enjoy reading about your progress. It's so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteYour Letter sound so good and positive Launna <3 ,big Hugs and much love from Vienna!
ReplyDeleteas long as the change is good, I think we should try it, thanks Launna, very motivating
ReplyDeleteYou're truly an inspiration, Launna. You were in a bad place, but you got out of it and took matters in your own hands.
ReplyDeleteAhhh you're such an inspiration! I need to learn from you dear!!! Getting my priorities right! :p And these positive changes that you're making in your life will definitely be giving you positive outcomes! ;) And And ANDDDDDDDDDD....Happyyyyy Birthday in advance to you, Launna!!!! <3 Please always stay this way!! I really look up to you!!! ^_^ And god bless you always!!!
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Nice plan maim~ I hope all will be accomplished well. Good luck and happy to know that you are fine....
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So excited to hear about your plans, I just wish you all the best!
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You have a birthday tomorrow? Happy early birthday!! And since you've lost 80 pounds you have damn-sure earned yourself lots of cake!!! You're always an inspiration Launna.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday in advance Launna! Hope you will enjoy your day and have loads of fun!! Wish you all the love, luck and happiness! And yes I too believe stop searching for love and love will come searching for you! ;)
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Happy birthday in advance and good luck in all you do. I know you will do great with your courses!
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Keep on doing what your doing! Everyday your making a difference - to yourself and others!
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Happy birthday, I hope you have a great one!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I came here today, Launna. Because if I didn't, I wouldn't be able to read all of the inspiring love quotes you included in this post! For sure I was led here for a reason. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all your accomplishments and for taking control of your life in a lot of its aspects! We may not have control in everything but God still expects us to do the best that we can. Wishing you the best in your future plans!
And happy birthday to you in advance! ♡ :-)
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Very inspiring how you can come up and have a positive out look on life.
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Launna, I'm very happy for your plans,
ReplyDeleteI hope to enjoy them.
Kisses to you and to your beautiful daughters (Valentina and Andrea)
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It is fun to watch you grow stronger every day, more self sufficient and more of just being YOU! The best part being that you don't stop -- you just keep going, working on new ways to grow and improve! I hope tomorrow is a wonderful birthday!
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Not discouraging you to go as planned - HOWEVER - you'd be surprised how you find time when the right person comes along. When I met my husband, I worked a full-time and part-time job and I went to school two night a week. I sacrificed a lot of sleep but it was worth it. Just like that quote says I wasn't looking because it wasn't the right time, but the right person came along and it was the right time. I'm going to say Happy Early Birthday just in case I miss saying it tomorrow. I hope you have a wonderful one.
ReplyDeleteIts nice to see that you are working towards your plan .Congrats on your success so far.Happy birthday dear
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Good luck with everything Launna! Happy Birthday! Hope you
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There is something very freeing about knowing YOU can make the decision to move and where you want to move. I remember picking out the house I bought after my divorce and it was so exciting because I could pick the house out I wanted!
ReplyDeleteEvery time I read your posts Launna you inspire hope to me and good vibrations. You're a warrior and your life is an example for me. I wish you all the best and go on telling us what's happening
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Life is good with small steps to reach your goals. Everyday is a positive outlook in life, so make life beautiful! : ) xo
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This is such a great video! Good luck with your walking this week and saving! Both are great goals!
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happy, happy birthday. I hope you are having a wonderful day. and let's hope that the next year will bring you more good than bad xoxo
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First of all - HAPPY BIRTHDAY Launna as today is the day! :) I hope you have a great day and celebrate through the weekend and your new goals sound really good and I like that you're already saving for your house because I tend to always start my budget goals right after Christmas so you're so smart to do this early. :))
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Happy Birthday, Launna!! I hope you have an amazing, awesome, wonderful day!
ReplyDeletedownsizing is not a bad idea to save some money, and sometimes we have so much stuff lying around that it's nice to get rid of it and downsize just for simplicity! best of luck to your courses!!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY! Have some virtual cheese, eh? Way to take control, pick a direction and go forward. It's amazing how much changes over time, right? Especially with persistence.
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Happy birthday, Launna! I hope you have a lovely day :)
ReplyDeleteSo impressed and proud of your goals--I am positive you will be able to accomplish them, you have a very strong mindset and with determination you can do anything! Good luck with walking and saving!
Your posts always inspire me to work hard at my own goals :)
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I hope you had a happy birthday today, Launna! It sounds like you have worked out some great goals for yourself. You are so organized and disciplined, I know it will go well for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to sleep now, I will read your post tomorrow, I agrew with you women have more option of clothes that men. Good that we are women. xoxo :)
ReplyDeleteaaaww I didn't told you happy birthday :S
DeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I'm late, I hope that you enjoyed your time. A lot of hugs and kisses :D
a perfect plan sweety, i always love your quotes!
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Sounds like you're in a great place right now. You're such an inspiration!
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Oh Launna! Your birthday was on Wednesday? I'm so sorry I didn't know! Well, happy belated birthday!! I hope you had a wonderful day and I really wish all your dreams and goals come true in this new year. :)
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Happy Friday :) ,kisses
ReplyDeletei.m very happy for your plans dear Launna
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Dear Launna sotty for the late but happy birthday!
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I love to read your posts my dear Launna, you always give me godo vibrations!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy B-day darling!!!
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A huge happy belated Birthday, Launna. I hope this year is the best ever for you. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteYeah, what Nikki said.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful birthday, and a bit of cake to celebrate it. And whatever wish you might have made when you blew out those candles, I hope it comes true. Heck, what am I saying? You're already making decisions and taking steps to MAKE your wishes and dreams come true.
Happy weekend!
Have an awesome friday sweetie
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True! If you look for love you can't find it. Most of the time. Have a nice weekend!
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O fato de escolher um poema ou um texto
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O escritor esta no coração de cada um de nós.
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Um feliz e abençoado final de semana beijos.
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Stay strong and tenacious Launna! you must continue to trust ... you do not deserve all that you lived.. But you'll see a better future is there for you and full of love ... believe it!!
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