This week just flew by, didn't it? The weather has been confusing, and lately I feel like I'm constantly running out of time. Honestly, I'm a little overwhelmed with my schedule and I don't know what to do about it. I've been meaning to write a lot more lately, but I just haven't had the chance to do so. Here's what I've been up to all week (keep in mind that this is on top of my regular 9-5 job + commute).
Monday:
Lots and lots of laundry! Honestly, I don't even think I'm done. I don't know when I'll ever catch up on this one...
Tuesday:
You know that retreat I served on last month? Well the leaders had a retreat evaluation meeting. We usually do this to see what we liked about the retreat, as well as what we want to see change in the future retreats.
Wednesday:
I caught up with a good friend of mine over dinner.
Thursday:
I had a little dinner date with The BF, we caught up on Big Brother, and we also choreographed some hip hop for our practice this upcoming Sunday (my favorite dance).
Friday:
Our family's Filipino association is throwing a picnic tomorrow and my cousins and I are organizing the kids games. So tonight, I'll be prepping the prizes and the games with my cousins.
Not to mention I have a pretty packed weekend coming up, too! But have you noticed some things are missing here? Hint: working out and meal prepping. I barely have time to take care of myself. I know I have no excuse, since there are tons of bloggers out there who work full-time, post more, AND have kids. I honestly just don't know what I need to do to find balance...
Anywho, I'm hoping that this will pass and things will start to slow down over here. In the mean time, here are this weeks links!
First off, I want to thank Budget and the Beach and Streets Ahead Living for sharing a couple of my articles! I was totally geeking out this week because this was the first week ever that fellow bloggers have shared some of my articles with their readers! It just reassures me that this blog just isn't for me :)
Anywho, here are some articles I liked this week:
6 Unquestionably Better Things to Get Than Money - [Money Help for Christians]
Fear of the Lord, Wisdom, and Family are better than money.
10 Reasons You Should Be Like a Child - [Ask a Young Professional]
Reminds me of Matthew 18: 3-5 :)
Are You Living the Life of Your Dreams? - [Girl Counting Pennies]
What do you want to do for the rest of your life? Are you on the way to get there?
Back to School Giving: Learning to Share Freely - [The Heavy Purse]
I wish I had learned to let go of things when I was younger.
Burn the Obstacles - [Luke1428]
What's holding you back? This really hit home for me.
Creating Your Habit Environment - [Zen Habits]
If your environment stays the same, it's going to be significantly more difficult for you to change.
Letting Money Control You - [Making Sense of Cents]
It's funny/ironic how we let money control us. We need to take back control!
Money Lessons That I Picked Up From Stone Cold Steve Austin - [Studenomics]
Stone Cold Steve Austin was/is my favorite WWE wrestler. Don't judge me.
The Power of Networking - [Diversified Finances]
Networking is an incredibly powerful tool for finding jobs, expanding knowledge, and making friends with the same interests as you.
Reader Stories: How I Paid Off $610,000, Became a Dad and Quit my Job - in 2 Years - [Get Rich Slowly]
I love reading other people's journeys out of debt. Especially if they kick conventional pf advice to the curb and do it their way!
Stop Worrying About What You "Get Back" When You Give - [The Simple Dollar]
I am incredibly guilty of this - expecting something in return whenever I give. But the real value should be in the giving itself.
Taking the Scenic Route - [Mom and Dad Money]
Although the scenic route may take longer than you wanted, you'll thank yourself for the views/opportunities you run into.
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Don't forget to enjoy your weekend, everyone!
AMDG,
Lisa
