I don't blog a lot. I need inspiration to write and then it is a matter of if I finish it and whether or not I want to put it out into the world. That being said, I have 20 (gasp!) unfinished blogs. I think, however, that this one will make the cut.
See my blog is supposed to be about blessings, even those that are hard to see and hard to imagine. I think I tend to write about the blessings and when I am inspired and encouraged, it is usually because of a blessing. I have been blessed with some really good friends. Friends are supposed to inspire you to be better. I have a friend with a PhD. Inspiration: obvious! Maybe I won't but I know I CAN! I have a friend who is AMAZING with all sorts of crafty stuff. I know I can always ask her for her opinion or for help on getting around a problem and she has some really good ideas. I have a friend who last year determined to make her life healthier. She ate better and exercised more. While I don't anticipate results like hers, I find that eating better and exercising more has effected my attitude. Because of her, I am trying to be healthier and I like the way I feel.
Along those same lines is a friend who is promoting healthy, organic eating. While I am not going to pay any attention to the evils of chicken nuggets (hey, sometimes mental sanity takes priority), I am going to attempt to feed my family better hence, learning to can and garden.
Canning and gardening are not only healthier for our insides but also for our budget. Which brings me to the next source of inspiration - couponing! Last year, J. and I took a Dave Ramsey class. It taught us a lot or rather retaught us things that I am sure our parents taught us but it was at the "parents are stupid" stage of our lives. I like the security of budgeting and knowing where our money is. I also like having a goal and seeing it happen every pay period. So I am trying to find ways to keep that sense of accomplishment coming. TLC's Extreme Couponing is terrifying! Seriously, crazy people! But that is why I am grateful for another friend who has decidedly sensible approach to couponing and blogs about it. http://lifestylecouponer.blogspot.com. Great source of inspiration. Again, I don't know if I will get the 50 or 60 % off that she usually does but it inspires me to really look for the deal. And, I get a pretty respectable 15 - 20 %! And that is with my 2 kids! (Next Saturday, going shopping by myself so I am hoping to do a REALLY good job!)
I guess I could become discouraged because I have all of these amazing people in my life who, according to what I just wrote here, are better at things than I am but I think that is where perspective comes into play. All of these women are amazing and they are my friends (which must mean that I am contributing something!). I may not be just like them but that would be boring!
Now, if I just need someone to inspire me for housekeeping! No, really, anyone?
