Thursday, March 29, 2007

It's been awesome...

That's the running joke around my life for the last 21 days. You see I signed up with a few of my friends to eat only vegtables and fruits and whole grains for 21 days. On days when the food was absolutely at it's worst, we tried to convince ourselves that it was awesome. You can only say that so many times and still not believe it. I lost 15 pounds though and gained some much needed wisdom and strength during this time. I've learned about myself, both good and bad. I've trusted people more than ever before...and if they're reading this they need to know how much of a compliment that is to them. I've also come away with more questions than answers...but that's my life it seems. I had never attempted anything like this...so today...on day 22....accomplishment is a great word. We never cheated, never intentionally anyway, and the accountability was in your face for 8 hours a day. (That's what happens when you work with the people).

One thing that I have decided to do, with much counsel from my pastor, friends, and other people at my school, is to begin work on my master's degree in the fall at Piedmont College, in Special Education. Now, if you know me, you know what a horrible student I am, and what a horrible test taker I am. So to say that I am nervous about the whole admissions process, is a HUGE understatement. HUGE. Dr.H and Dr.Tew are both filling out my recommendations. I've asked the VP of a Baptist College and a Preacher to lie and say that I was a good student =). Dr.H's response was..."um hum...I can say a lot of nice things and not have to lie." What true Dr.H form huh?

So that's about it. I think i've experienced every emotion possible during the last 21 days. From major, major breakdown/meltdown/ moments, anger, frustration, peace, extreme sadness and grief, to joy...It's been awesome!!!

6 comments:

Heather said...

Congratulations on finishing! So where are you and Keith and Sarah going to eat to celebrate? Also, remember that other thing you were going to do (hint: lux et veritas)? Is it still on?

Criddy said...

We are going to eat Mexican tonight at Cabo's. It is still on, but now it's a deal between Aundrea and I...Keith punked out. So far I've had a egg and cheese biscuit and a salad from Chick-fil-a. It's been a great day!!!! =) Love you friend!

Criddy said...

Heather...Keith was going to post a comment in rebuttle to the "he punked out statement", but once again...he's punked out! I spent 20 minutes trying to show him how to leave a comment and he got frustrated. MEN!

Marie said...

Maybe I should try the veggies, fruits, and whole grains thing! I already do more of that since I moved to the land of the healthy eaters but I guess I should cut out the chocolate if it is going to do any good.

Mandy Mc said...

Wow, what an exciting post. 15 pounds?!?! There'll be nothing left of you soon! :-) I'm also super-excited about grad. school. Let me know if I can help in any way. YAY. Oh, and I can't wait to see you. Double YAY.

hannah/sk's mommy said...

Think about it this way - it's been four years since we were in college (WOW!) We've all grown up a lot since then. I think you'll do great!