Well, I had mentioned before that Lucas and I had decided to go on a TV "fast" for a week after the Olympics. Through that experience, I've decided that I would like to challenge myself with giving up something that I do often for a month, in order to refocus my attention throughout the day and week. I know this might sound crazy, but it is something that I have found works for me! For the month of September, I have decided to not drink any carbonated beverages or coke type drinks. The main reason for this is because at work we have FREE fountain drink cokes at our disposal through the day, and honestly it's just not that healthy... I find myself drinking much more coke that water... and that's never a good thing! If this sounds like a crazy thing to you, that's ok, but I'll explain my reasoning a little. I just feel like throughout the day at work and as the week goes by from Sundays and Thursdays (small group day) that I feel my focus on God is slowly slipping away and getting taken over by all the things and busyness of the world. I just feel like if I challenge myself to give up something that I really enjoy for a month, that everytime I go to get a coke or think about getting something to drink, I stop then I think about why I am doing this, and it helps me refocus on THE thing that is most important in my life. It's just a little reminder to me that GOD should be number one no matter what's going on in the world around me... On another note, I went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago just for a check up, and they did some blood work and it came back that my B12 levels were low, which didn't surprise me since Mom and Grammy both have this same problem. I talked to the doctor and am getting a B12 shot once a week for a month and then we'll see where we're at after that. Thankfully I am going in to the doctor to do this. I don't think that I could stick a needle in myself... eek! Anyways, I have had 2 shots now, and besides the fact that my arm feels like it's going to fall of for about 2 hours after I get the shot, I have been feeling TREMENDOUSLY better! So amazing... maybe it's a mental thing, but that's fine, because I sure do feel better! So, no more coke and a B12 regiment = a new ailment free Jen! Yay! :-)

1 Comment

1. Laura and Ryan on September 15, 2008 at 8:28 AM

   I knew you loved Coke in college, when our fridge was always stacked with it. Looks like you are finally kicking the habit! haha