To.. activites never ending!

Tuesday.. the final session of HJ was really encouraging.  After we ate all the delicious food people brought in, we got to listen to testimonies from people whose lives have been transformed.  There was like 14 people who spoke..  It was amazing..  People talking about how they finally have peace and self worth after going through years of pain and coping through other methods.  It was really inspiring and just what I needed to hear.  God can do anything, there are NO limits on what He can do.  There are people that were heavy drugs dealers, into drugs themselves, alcoholics, sex addicts, etc.. the list goes on and they have completely changed their life around with Gods grace.  They realized why they did those things and were healed of it.  Now they can start now a new path and they arent alone anymore.  I feel after this session I have been healed of 3 things.. I was working on anger, people pleasing, and control.  Though I know Ill probably still face temptations regarding these things, I have more strength than I ever have before and know that I have the power to fight it off.  One thing proved it yesterday, I stood up to someone that I consider a friend.  Thats hard for me because I really dont want to make anyone mad or step on anyones toes, I just want everyone to like me.  They overstepped their boundaries, like they always do.  Usually I let them, however yesterday, I didnt! I stood firm on my ground. I told them they would not talk to me like that again and that it was inappropriate.  They were completely shocked.  I didnt feel bad or have any regrets doing it.  If I would have tried to do that 4 months ago and they reacted like that, I would have backed down and apologized for saying that to them.. crazy isnt it?  People pleasing has always had a power over my life but not anymore! :)  I have to protect my heart. 


Wednesday.. Dan, Tom, and I went to the OK Go concert at Canopy Club.  It was so much fun!  We actually sat in the back and watched from there instead of partaking in the huge crowd of people in the front of the stage.  There were a lot of technical difficulties during the show so OK Go told jokes and danced, also put on a little skit.  They are hilarious guys, it was really entertaining.  The best part about it, the tickets were only 10 bucks each! So cheap! It was a great show and next time they come in town, I will go again. I enjoyed every song they played.  


Thursday ... Jay-z concert... AMAZING! It was like the biggest dance party ever with a freakin legend hosting it. It was a lot of fun. Dan and I danced the whole time, he was on for almost 2 hours.  N.E.R.D. opened before him so that was cool they had a really good opening band.  Jay-z knows how to put on a show, he played soo many songs.  We had Jay-z's number one fan in front of us. She was this huge african-american girl with her bf. She almost whacked me in the head everytime a song started because she was so excited.  She even pretended to faint at one point when Jayz showed his stomach to the crowd. I actually thought she did faint so I was going to attempt to catch her.. lol.  She was super nice though, she would turn around and dance with us.  When that song came on, she turned around and brushed our shoulders off.  Haha, so funny. We got home around 11:30 and Dan still had an hour of homework to do.. I am exhausted today, I wonder how hes doing.  He had to wake up at 5:30 to be in surgery at 6:30 until 3 today.  I think he has 4 surgeries today, Im sure he will rock them. 


Tonight.. Our small group is getting together for dinner at TGIFridays.  I wanted to stay home with Dan tonight but since everyone is going, I dont want to miss out.  Especially since its just dinner, I know it wont be too long.  Although when we get to talking, it could be 2 hours easily haha.  Tomorrow, Im going on my Saturday walk with Amy like usual then were going shopping for an hour.  I have to meet my mom at a furniture store so she can buy her living room furniture, apparently my sister and my mom are impossible when it comes to decorating their house.  They are always calling me up or asking me to help them,  I dont know why though cuz Im just as bad at making decisions as them lol.  Apparently I know what Im doing when it comes to decorating my house.. Riight! haha. I just pick something and go with it, I dont really think about it.  They should do the same.  It works for me! 


Dans mom's bday was on Wednesday so I need to figure out when we can get together with her to give her the gift we got her.  Im hoping Dan and I can catch up on the dvr this weekend, it seems like we havent had any time to just relax on the couch and snuggle this week! 

To.. on the GO

Looking forward to my plans this upcoming week and weekend..


I had Healing Journey at church on Tuesday night, next week is our last week and its a potluck.  Its a 10 week course that Ive been taking. Kind of like therapy and its changed me a lot actually.  Its a 12 step program like AA or whatever. I have a better understand of why I do what I do, and where the root of my 'problems' come from.  Of course Ill probably have to go through this course again but Ill probably wait until next year around the same time.. Im going to take some time off.


Last night we had small group.. we had another girl join our group.  She was really nice and seemed to fit in perfectly.  Weve had people come and go over the past couple months but they didnt stick.. Which I can totally relate to because this is my 3rd small group that Ive joined and from the first moment I met these girls I knew I would be coming back every week.  Im very blessed that God had these girls in His plan for me to meet, they are lifelong friends and they know more about me then people Ive known my whole life.  


Tonight I plan on relaxing and hopefully catching up on the dvr.. Real housewives tonight! Dan and I havent had any quality time since Monday night so it will be nice to spend some time with him, except he probably wont watch OC housewives with me..haha. 


Tomorrow night after work, we are eating dinner and then going to a conference at church.  Its 7-10pm and then on Saturday its 9-3.. that takes up most of our weekend but Im really excited about it.  Bill Jackson is an amazing speaker and he is going to take us through the entire bible and connect everything together. This is like a once in a lifetime opportunity,  Im really interested in seeing him.  Dans going with me so at least Im not missing out on my marriage time! :)


Dan works 11-7am that night so Im going to my sisters to spend the night with Renee. We will probably go there around 8. We are leaving early AM on Sunday to go to IKEA in Bolingbrook.  Elizabeth just moved in her house a week ago so she cant wait to decorate it.  I know we are going to be in a huge rush to get to everythign in that store.  Its much smaller than IKEA Schaumburg but its still big!  Last time me, my mom, and Elizabeth went there, we were RUNNING through the last part of it trying to see everything.. I think we were there for 3-4 hours!  The plan is to get there by 10 am when it opens, and leave by 1. That only gives us 3 hours to conquer that store.  I reaaaally hope Elizabeth has a list of what she wants.. same with Renee.. its going to be madness!! I cant wait. :)


I have my potluck on Tuesday and then Dan, Tom, and I are going to the Canopy Club to see OK GO! Its only 10 bucks a ticket and I love that band, should be an awesome time.  AND Dan and I are seeing Jay-Z on Thursday! Next week is going to be a lot of fun.  No plans for the weekend yet and I hope it stays that way.. :) Im going to need to rest!