goals for 3.7 - 3.13

The Temper Trap

I can NOT stop listening to these guys. The Temper Trap is where it's AT. You'll probably recognize their song "Sweet Disposition" from a current Diet Coke commercial or from the movie soundtrack for "500 Days of Summer". Check 'em out.

Anyway, the point of this blog: I've decided to start publishing a list of my tangible, reachable goals for each week in an attempt to make them more real, more concrete in an attempt to feel even more motivated to strive to achieve them. Feel free to keep me accountable. I plan on giving a progress report at the end of the week (provided I have internet access).

• have a quiet time with God everyday at 8am or earlier
• memorize 3 verses of scripture and/or one section of 3 or more verses
• eat out no more than 2 times (in this case, "eat out" does not include fast-food)
• no fast-food
• put the debit card down and live on a set amount of cash
• blog at least every other day
• go to the gym 3 times (minimum)
• attempt to have a lucid dream and keep records of any dreams that I can remember from this week

(I know that last one may seem weird, but I am currently fascinated by the idea of having a lucid dream. Perhaps I will blog about that soon.)

It's also important to note that this Tuesday is "Fat Tuesday" or, as they say in French, "Mardi Gras." Following this day, I will be giving up carbonated beverages and fast-food both as a way of showing God my desire to follow Him more fervently by sacrificing things I like in order to depend on Him in a greater way and also as an attempt at making my diet a little healthier.

Wish me luck, but, better yet, pray for me - because who believes in luck anyway? And like I said, keep me accountable. Text me, call me, email me and ask me how I'm doing. I want you to.