jozlin's Blog

Converting

2012-06-30T18:06:00.002-05:00

Well, I am working on my A+ certification and that means I must convert back to Windows.

I'm a Mac lover. I'm typing from my Mac now. It's lovely, but I've felt the need for a shift back for a while. Windows is what I learned on. My Mac will be moved into a public area of the house. It will get a lot of use there.

But first...I must get or build me a new computer.

Probably build...cause that is more fun. :D

Time for dinner and a movie with the kid and hubby.

Bye!

New Start

2012-06-18T10:23:00.002-05:00

Wow. It has been a while since I have blogged. Here is what happened.

After receiving some criticism towards my blog, I deleted everything. I have grown from the experience and am ready to be back.

I have gained weight again. But, I'm did not gained all the weight back that I had lost. The last 7 months have been painful. Literally. I have what is called post herpetic neuralgia. Basically, I got shingles and while the shingles went away, the pain did not. It has been 7 months of pain.

Anyway, I learned about an amazing woman. She researches shame. Apparently what I have been experiencing is shame. Her name is Brene Brown. At first, I just saw quotes from her. After seeing her quoted over and over again, I finally looked her up. I read a sample of her book "The Gifts of Imperfection" and ordered it immediately. (You can order by clicking the picture below)

I am almost done with it. Usually I fly through books, but I have taken time to savor this one. There are times I have had to take a break for a day, so I can write and soul search. I ended up buying a second copy that I can lend out. My Mom has it right now. My copy is dog eared. It has turned into a journal.

Here is an awesome quote from her book.

"Twinkle lights are the perfect metaphor for joy. Joy is not a constant. It comes to us in moments-often ordinary moments. Sometimes we miss out on the burst of joy because we're too busy chasing down extraordinary moments. Other times we're so afraid of the dark that we don't dare let ourselves enjoy the light.

A joyful life is not a floodlight of joy. That would eventually become unbearable.

I believe a joyful life is made up of joyful moments gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude, inspiration, and faith." (Brene Brown pg 80-81 "The Gifts of Imperfection")

working

2012-06-18T07:51:00.003-05:00

I'm working on one of those personal blogs that is scary to write simple because it is meant to be posted. Writing is a very vulnerable practice. More so when you are writing to publish on the internet. I suppose I could be less transparent and put up some sort of fake facade, but it just isn't my style. No, I am going to write. I will post my thoughts and feelings the best I can. For now, I will leave you with a quote.

"Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul.
And sings the tune
Without the words,
And never stops at all."
-Emily Dickenson

-jozlin

Come again.

2012-06-15T22:26:00.001-05:00

I am writing and editing a new post. Come again soon. I will be blogging again.