02 December 2010
some people
I just don't understand why people watch the food network while working out at the gym. Yes, if I keep working out I'll be able to eat more but it seems counter productive to want to eat a donut after burning calories! I just wanna barf when it's on. Let me feel good about getting in a workout and the benefits of feeling good physically and mentally with the endorphins pumping. NOT make me finish a workout early so I can go home and pig out. Come on people. Eiyah.
19 November 2010
Like a fuzzy mirror
Reflections in a pond are like a fuzzy mirror. Reflections of our lives are also unclear. There are quite a few things I'm currently mulling over, trying to see positively unsure what is "right". I've come to the conclusion there is not one 'right' answer. Maybe a better question is to ask what would honor God the most, or what are the most respectable ways to face these thorns in the flesh? How can there be very good arguable answers and processes to take on one issue from two similar people who have very different perspectives? Questions I'm currently reflecting on in no particular order - some in my life, others from questions & conversations with friends are...
-Why are there so many people in leadership positions who are not good leaders?
-How much work does it really take to be in a committed relationship?
-How can teens with far-less-than-ideal home situations find hope?
-What does it look like to respect yet challenge people in authority to improve and lead more effectively?
-Why do some relationships appear so hopeful and like a gift from God only to end very poorly, causing doubts of God's hand ever being a part of all the excitement?
-How much MORE could God work if we truly lived in fellowship as He designed?
-Why do girls hurt their bodies by starving themselves?
-How can honest feedback from a loving and dear friend feel both refreshingly open and frighteningly convicting at the same time?
-Why to we settle for things that do not satisfy and end up instead making us feel cheap, used, worthless?
If I knew all the answers I would have a hunger to ask questions or seek for answers. I wouldn't appreciate the answers without the searching and discovery through experience and revelation. Pain lets us experience joy in greater measure.
"For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears." I Cor 13:9
"Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." I Cor 13:12-13
-Why are there so many people in leadership positions who are not good leaders?
-How much work does it really take to be in a committed relationship?
-How can teens with far-less-than-ideal home situations find hope?
-What does it look like to respect yet challenge people in authority to improve and lead more effectively?
-Why do some relationships appear so hopeful and like a gift from God only to end very poorly, causing doubts of God's hand ever being a part of all the excitement?
-How much MORE could God work if we truly lived in fellowship as He designed?
-Why do girls hurt their bodies by starving themselves?
-How can honest feedback from a loving and dear friend feel both refreshingly open and frighteningly convicting at the same time?
-Why to we settle for things that do not satisfy and end up instead making us feel cheap, used, worthless?
If I knew all the answers I would have a hunger to ask questions or seek for answers. I wouldn't appreciate the answers without the searching and discovery through experience and revelation. Pain lets us experience joy in greater measure.
"For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears." I Cor 13:9
"Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." I Cor 13:12-13
18 October 2010
time consumption
Currently coaching high school girls soccer. Time consuming is one way to describe it. I sure to love it though. I'm not entirely sure why or able to articulate the reasons but I look forward to it every day.
My role as Assistant Coach meant being a sounding board and supporter of the head coach during practices (all girls practice together) and varsity games and coaching during JV games. We had 36 girls (that's... a LOT.) Lots of talent. This group of seniors helped win the league title for the first time ever in our 7 year history two years ago as sophomores. It's a challenge to get to know the freshman because they are so shy and timid around me (if I could wear pants the first week of pre-season I would so they wouldn't be so intimidated by my calf muscles.) :) It's hard to know what decisions I make as a coach affect the girls when they barely talk to me. But 2.5 months later its so fun to know a little more about each special gift.
This week we've officially entered post season. Let me brag on the girls a bit.
Varsity Girls 2010
Regular season record: 13-2-2
Goals for: 69
Goals against: 17
Shutouts: 9
Junior Varsity Girls.
Regular season record: 10-1-2
Goals for: 31
Goals against: 7
Shutouts: 8
*JV gals get gipped when it comes to games. Some other teams don't have enough players to go 11v11 or even have a jv game. Other times their game gets majorly shortened with the threat of rain and need to get the varsity game in. One game was 15 minute halves. :( But they took advantage of each minute and won that "game" 2-0. Atta girls!
These accomplishments helped the Varsity clinch the title of Schuylkill League Division III (i.e. smallest schools) winners. For playoffs the Div III winner plays Div I (biggest division and bigger populated schools) second place team and Div II winner plays Div I first place team. Clinching the D-III #1 spot also adds another title to our jackets from winning 2 years ago AND, get this... a ride around town on the fire truck. :) Oh yeah, that's how we do it in the country. haha. It is actually quite fun. Don't knock it till ya try it.
This week we take on Tamaqua who handed us one of our 2 losses in a disappointing 5-0 loss. Regardless of how Schuylkill League playoffs go we play our other loss opponent, Lancaster Country Day on November 1 for a state bid. Seeing as how District 3 in PIAA only has 4 schools with girls programs in the fall we do not have a District 3 playoff, just a chance for one school to compete in States, fall addition, of PA scholastic girls.
If you hate sports you haven't read this far. If you managed to endure to this length, thanks! And take time to say a prayer that the Lord will use the time I have with the girls to help impact them in positive life choices.
My role as Assistant Coach meant being a sounding board and supporter of the head coach during practices (all girls practice together) and varsity games and coaching during JV games. We had 36 girls (that's... a LOT.) Lots of talent. This group of seniors helped win the league title for the first time ever in our 7 year history two years ago as sophomores. It's a challenge to get to know the freshman because they are so shy and timid around me (if I could wear pants the first week of pre-season I would so they wouldn't be so intimidated by my calf muscles.) :) It's hard to know what decisions I make as a coach affect the girls when they barely talk to me. But 2.5 months later its so fun to know a little more about each special gift.
This week we've officially entered post season. Let me brag on the girls a bit.
Varsity Girls 2010
Regular season record: 13-2-2
Goals for: 69
Goals against: 17
Shutouts: 9
Junior Varsity Girls.
Regular season record: 10-1-2
Goals for: 31
Goals against: 7
Shutouts: 8
*JV gals get gipped when it comes to games. Some other teams don't have enough players to go 11v11 or even have a jv game. Other times their game gets majorly shortened with the threat of rain and need to get the varsity game in. One game was 15 minute halves. :( But they took advantage of each minute and won that "game" 2-0. Atta girls!
These accomplishments helped the Varsity clinch the title of Schuylkill League Division III (i.e. smallest schools) winners. For playoffs the Div III winner plays Div I (biggest division and bigger populated schools) second place team and Div II winner plays Div I first place team. Clinching the D-III #1 spot also adds another title to our jackets from winning 2 years ago AND, get this... a ride around town on the fire truck. :) Oh yeah, that's how we do it in the country. haha. It is actually quite fun. Don't knock it till ya try it.
This week we take on Tamaqua who handed us one of our 2 losses in a disappointing 5-0 loss. Regardless of how Schuylkill League playoffs go we play our other loss opponent, Lancaster Country Day on November 1 for a state bid. Seeing as how District 3 in PIAA only has 4 schools with girls programs in the fall we do not have a District 3 playoff, just a chance for one school to compete in States, fall addition, of PA scholastic girls.
If you hate sports you haven't read this far. If you managed to endure to this length, thanks! And take time to say a prayer that the Lord will use the time I have with the girls to help impact them in positive life choices.
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