The Great "Sneaux Storm" of 2014

Well, I think it is over. No "sneaux" for the Berwick area. Lots of ice and sleet, but other than that....zip. I hate the kids didn't get to see snow...this is rare for South LA, but maybe next time. This sure has been a cold winter. Outta school for 2 days now. Hope the roads are cleaned and open for tomorrow. I dont wanna miss any more schoolin. Alright, need to make my coffee. Woot!

United We Stand

How appropriately, on Martin Luther King national holiday - that today, I'm reminded that Satan will try to destroy those relationships in my life that would glorify God. I was reading some beautiful uplifting messages on FB, and one of the messages pointed out that you should never be an option for someone. "You are the sum of the people you spend the most time with." It further went on to say..."If you hang around the wrong people, they will bring you down, but if you hang around the right people, they will lift you up." The wrong people will feel intimidated by you, and the right people will be encouraging and love me just the way I am. WOW! And then it hit me. Satan doesn't want me around the right people, so he will drive a wedge between us.  Satan doesn't want God's chosen to be equally yoked. Insecurity, pride, boastfulness, bragging, etc. are all tools that Satan will use to divide believers. Yes, I know that I needed to cut some people out of my life. These people were leaches - they sucked the life right out of me, but I need to be aware that Satan doesn't like where I am at this point in my life. He knows that I am searching for a Godly man, and he will tempt me with just about anything to make sure that any relationship I pursue will NOT glorify God and his kingdom. Ok Satan. I'm on to you now. I'm on guard. You can just go away, because you WILL NOT win this battle.

Simple Pleasures

I'm having a contemplative kinda morning. Just sitting in my bed, playing around on Facebook, catching up on reading the news, relaxing, drinking my coffee, listening to the rain softly sprinkle on my metal roof....Ya know, just enjoying some simple pleasures before the day begins. Actually, I have been enjoying my quite time for about 2.5 hours, and I need to get up, but I decided to just blog a bit ...just to remember that sometimes, simple pleasures are the best!

This past week was rough...not in a bad way I suppose...like drama, but just not wanting to go to work I guess. I don't think I can handle working in Jefferson Parish for another year. I think I will beef up the old resume' again and start searching. I also think that I will be moving this summer. Where? I have no idea. God hasn't revealed this to me yet. I'm afraid I will need to cast my nets wider, but off course, I do not want to. I will add parishes east and west of Berwick, but that will put me further than 1.5 hours, which means I will not be able to commute. I'm not going further North at first. Right now, Teach for LA only shows that Aciadiana and Rapides Parish's need Ed. Di.'s Both in the wrong direction of where I wanted to go. But since God and I are NEVER on the same page, I need to explore outside my "want" area. Ugh! He knows best. I know that. But really, just once, I would like to pray for something and it be in his will. Why am I just so stubborn. I am even considering looking outta state. I tear up just thinking about it. If nothing bites or looks promising by June first, I think I might look at Mississippi (Biloxi, Gulfport area), Texas, or "Lord help me" the DC area. I want to make more money. I mean seriously. Four effin degrees and I make $56 K. Give me a break. I want more money. Period.

What I really want is God to just point me in the right direction. I feel like a fish outta water. Oh well, I really didn't want this post to be negative....so I will just stop right here and get up to clean my lovely home. Blah.

Happy New Year - 2014

What is it about a new year that makes you feel like everything is new....crazy. It really is just another day. Anyway, I think it is just a time for us to reflect on our past, and look at how we can make our future more productive. This year I'm hoping my life will be about change. This "major change" that I have been feeling for the last 7 years can't be just a passing fancy. Maybe 2014 is it. I did see quite a bit of change in 2013. No more kids living at home. New job in NOLA. Lost all my excess weight. Search for my soul mate began. I'm hoping the change continues. First, it will have to be God driven.....I'm not doing a flipping thing or going anywhere unless God is driving the bus. I'm praying....and keeping my eyes open....looking for the open doors. One area that I have made a bold stand is relationships. If you continuously disrupt the peace in my life without remorse, then I'm cutting you out of my life. Some got cut out of my life just a few days ago, some are very close, and I am sure others not far behind. Sounds harsh...I know, but a person only can take so much. I have always been a people person. I care deeply. I love deeply. I help deeply. Every thing I do, I do because I want what is best for those in my life. But if you cannot treat me with the same respect and love that I give....be gone with selfish self. Poof! I am hoping God answers these questions in 2014. Do I stay with Jefferson Parish School System, or look for another job? I need to move closer to my job. I'm ready to move God! NOLA? or at least closer to NOLA? *fingers crossed.... But if not NOLA :(  I'm ready to go wherever he sends me, or if he wants me to stay put here in Berwick a little longer, I guess I will do that too. I've started a search for a soul mate. Who is he? Where is he? There is lots of things I'm looking for in this special person, but by far, the one thing that must be apparent is his love for God. God must be #1 priority. He must seek God's will for his life. After that, I can compromise on some things....that is the one thing I won't compromise on. And of course.....I'm need to work on diet and exercise..grrrrrr. Why couldn't I just be born with a kicking metabolism and rock star body that never needs exercise? No, God gives me brains and big heart. Blah. Ok, well....nuff rambling for tonight. Happy New Year.