New Year, New Me... Right? April 2011

3 months ago, I wrote ALLLLLLLLLLLLL that and then some. Some of you may be wondering how I am doing! Many of you know, because I have drafted you to hold me accountable on some level or another.


I can say without a doubt that I have definitely made a dent in my procrastination! I have just been praying every day for the FOCUS to be able to get all the things I want to be completed.  I am trying not to rush and just taking everything day by day. SO Yes I have been praying, thinking, working, eating, learning, growing, reading, writing, studying and having fun. As for cooking, exercising, scrapbooking and knitting - NOT SO MUCH, lol. But the good thing is that there are 9 more months in 2011. 


I had a couple of setbacks and a bout with anxiety last month, but after getting checked out and believing I was healed, I realized very quickly that I needed to push through all of that and continue taking steps forward: Here we go...

1. I still have my prayer call in the morning and still listen to Joyce Meyer on my way to work. These things have enriched my life in such a way that I cant even explain. I just feel a renewed spirit and am eager to see what each day holds for me. I have been taking action and I no longer feel "stuck".

2. I am still blogging and have even started a "Single Experience" Blog. Just Like That yall.  :) I journal and write down my thoughts ALL THE TIME. My brain has been in fast forward mode since I started this journey and I want to get it all out on paper so that I am able to pray on my ideas, and act if necessary. Its super exciting.

3. I cook - once a week...... Still working on this. I do not love grocery shopping or cooking really. LOL. Just doesn't do anything for me. I love to eat remember. Ok I am getting off track. I promise, next time we talk, I will be better at this.

4. I still am participating in the Dr Oz 11 week challenge. It comes to an end this week. Although I didn't meet my full goal of losing 18 pounds during this time period, I did lose 13. YAY ME. I basically have cut out most sugar when possible. I'm drinking lots of water and limiting carbs to when I go out (which is too much). Now - I still have 25 pounds to go... The good thing is that the Program has been extended until August. For any of you you who are interested, the website is www.sharecare.com.

5. I completed the books that I started reading in January and also read a new book, Saving your Financial Soul (from Tania). Good Book, Great Message. Definitely put things back in perspective for me in terms of my debt control.  I have passed the book on to my sister and brother in law and hope they get a lot out of it as well!

6. I have applied for several jobs out of state, and get this, I even had an interview! It helped me to get my feet wet. The job was more marketing than insurance and ultimately went to someone with more marketing experience, but I am still open to whatever else is out there for me... Will keep you all posted.

7. I have started to study for the LAST course in my ARM designation. UGH. I have been putting this off for two years. RIDICULOUS. This will be done by the next update.

8. I am just now starting some business plans, and it is a work in progress. The best part is that I'm researching and enjoying it immensely. My new laptop (yes my old one just was DONE) is gonna get a workout!

OK OK OK - I know - yall are probably bored to death! LOL. But hang in there with me. Something really good is gonna come out of this.


If you have any suggestions, I am OPEN to hearing them.


All of yall have my number... :)


Love Always
Janelle Nicole