I have come back to blogging again, and I plan to try (30 days non-stop) and see the results; Is blogging beneficial or detrimental to me? I will evaluate my days I will write poetry and short stories I will try.

I'm licensed to drive!

In PE I take time for granted. I shall talk to my friend so that I may have some isolation to focus on my work. Work is hard. Hope must persist.

What is my vision? My vision is to be completely financially independent so that I can joyfully give over 10% to the Lord and still be secure.

Consider an Xbox fast. Get Pete's e-mail first! “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” - Ephesians 4:2

I should read more often. I couldn't keep up with the track team today in practice. My shin bones are aching a bit - I'm not sure if it's from the stress of running or growth. Probably both. I've been trying to gauge my height compared to others, but with everyone else growing it's too difficult to be certain. I've got a 3-day weekend to see if the pain is temporary. How do the others do it? I don't think practice alone is enough. Self-discipline Makes the most sense. Pride before destruction; Humility before honor.

Yesterday I remembered how much I love reading. My finals today weren't as bad as I expected them to be, yet I still did poorly (C in History, B in Algebra), compared to what I felt I should have done. It's hard to go back and study all the right information. Perhaps next semester I could re-copy my notes in a more condensed and objective format after each class. I don't doubt this will help. An extra effort would help too. Music is going well. I practiced piano. I'm listening to a sermon right now. Hope is of the utmost essence. I look forward to a brighter day. New goal: Write a letter to a soldier.

My legs are under stress from all the running and spinning I have done recently. Finals are definitely mentally exhausting, as well as frustrating. My upper-body deserves more attention in my exercise. Memorizing proverbs must be pursued to a greater degree. Hope must always be kept alive. Not too long to Peru...

I've cycled myself silly. I've written two songs. I have not practiced piano or listened to any sermons. I have put forth a modest effort in memorization, but could work harder. My other goals are being saved for the weekend, such as creating a flier for recycling (which certainly will increase my income!), or cleaning, writing the rating script, etc. This week has gone by fast, or perhaps it just seems to be so because I am doing more than I ever have done in a week. I dream of being a success, and I see it happening one day if I continue this effort.

What I formerly could never do has now been done because of diligence and persistence. Today: I ran more miles (in one run) than I ever have in my life. I learned that I can write a song every night All things are possible through him who gives me strength. I will not be tested beyond what I can bear. Proverbs 18:9 - "He who is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer."

Pray Always. Think before doing, and be patient.

I'm optimistic about this, that by having a diary I can maintain my goals and track progress. For the month, I have decided to try the following: Wake at 6:45 am everyday. Listen to two sermons every week. Write one song everyday, no matter the quality! Read 30 minutes everyday. Create a flier for recycling and give it out to neighbors. Memorize a proverb everyday. Practice piano everyday. Clean my bedroom every weekend. Today I learned: A WHIP (Acceptance, Willpower, Hard Work, Industry, Persistence) Acceptance - Accurate, acknowledged perception I can write a song in an hour (albeit a lame one) I should not be overzealous about one task if I have many others to do!