2013 Rant #1

Cue that Sam Cooke---> "It's been a longgggggg, long time comin'....but I know a change is gonna come..."

HAPPY NEW YEAR LADIES & GENTS!

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Disclaimer: I'm smacking gum, and I tend to say "like" and "or whatever" way too many times. I didn't feel like editing...because I don't know how....and I didn't attempt to figure it out. lol...next time though!

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Wisdom is the Principle Thing

Wisdom is the principle thing. Therefore, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. (Proverbs 4:7)


Wisdom is the power of right judgement and discernment--the ability to choose the correct solution for any situation.

I had the honor of going to a women's conference last weekend, and the theme was entitled "Wisdom Is The Principle Thing." At one part of the conference, there was a panel discussion in which a group of older ladies actually shared nuggets of wisdom they had learned over the years. I think the oldest of the ladies was in her late 80's. I truly enjoyed hearing all that was shared. I've always loved hearing what older people have to say in general about life. I mean, they've been there and done that. They know things that the younger generations don't know, so we need to glean from them as much as possible while they're still living.

The ladies touched on living the single lifestyle, among other various topics. It was agreed that each day needed to start with prayer and devotion. No excuses! If you have to wake up 30 minutes earlier to get it in, then do what you have to do. Prayer can take place all throughout the day, but it should at least be at the start of the day so things will run smoothly and you will be more aware.

One of the ladies admonished the singles to take advantage of their singleness. (PROJECT WIFEY!!!) It's not a curse. There is a freedom that you won't have once you're married to do things. (And of course, she wasn't referring to sexual or impure things.) You're just able to be about God's business and have Him at the center of your world. When you're married, you don't necessarily put God on the back burner; you just have domesticated, and maybe motherly duties, to attend to as well. However, when one does get married, you will be required to share your freedom. Meaning....you gotta cut off all selfish tendencies! Or else...the lovely union you envision will be harder than it already is.

Proverbs 3:5-6 was mentioned quite a few times, and it definitely rings true in my own life. Someone then closed with, "Ask God for understanding in all things. Wait on the Lord. It will come to pass."

If you have older folks in your life, spend time with them! They have important words to pass down to you! You could also volunteer your time in a nursing home. Yes, some old people can be crabby to the 10th power; however, I think they all just need love and company.

Remember that wisdom is one of the most important things you could ask for. Having all the money in the world won't teach you how to handle that money. Wisdom + Understanding = GREAT LIFE.

HEY LADIES & GENTS!

GREAT NEWS: Chelsea & yours truly will be featured on the Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show tomorrow, (Tuesday, March 20) at 6:40PM!

We will be discussing Project Wifey! We are both extremely excited and appreciative for this opportunity! So if you're free during that time, please check out the show. We love y'all! Thank you for the continuous love and support!

Day 14: My Thankful

This is yesterday's list, since I was way too tired to blog last night.

I'm thankful for the person who introduced me to Pretzel M&Ms last month. I don't even eat regular M&Ms like that, but these ones are SO good and addicting. I posted on Facebook sometime this week that I was craving Pretzel M&Ms, and yesterday at work my boss gave me a bag. How sweet is that! I was blown away. It's the little things that amaze me and make me even more thankful.

Once again, I'm thankful for my natural hair. It was raining yesterday, and I had left my umbrella in the car on purpose. I just wanted to see what would happen...lol. My hair continued to be curly and kinda looked a little better. I don't miss the days of freaking out when my relaxed hair got wet.

I'm thankful that tomorrow is PAY DAY!! I also thank God in advance that one day I won't be living paycheck to paycheck.

I'm thankful that I'm learning my way around the kitchen. I'm taking the initiative to cook more. Last night, I was in a breakfast mood. Pancakes, scrambled eggs with cheese, and bacon was dinner. The pancakes didn't compare to my mom's, but I'm trying. And everything was still good. =)

I'm thankful that one of my co-workers reads the blog! I had no idea! *SHOUTOUT to Paige!!* :-) I'm thankful for everyone who takes the time out to read what we have to say. 

I'm thankful that GOD gave me the idea to start this blog, and He always gives me the words to write. Have a wonderful day!!

Day 2: My Thankful

I'm thankful for laughter.

I'm thankful that I was raised with parents who have been married for 25 years. It has given me a standard to aim for.

I'm thankful that I was able to share my blog with a fellow co-worker today. She seemed excited and curious as to what this is all about. =)

I'm thankful that I got to sleep in today. Sleep is a beautiful thing, especially on the rare moments when you actually reach that 8hr mark.

I'm thankful for wisdom and discernment.

I'm thankful that God loves me so much!

I'm thankful for all the people that got on my last nerve today! They continue to teach me patience.

I'm thankful for YOU as you take the time to read this. I'm so appreciative for each comment offered and each and every view that sees these posts. Thank you! Continue to count your own blessings.

No more excuses :-/

So I just signed up for a gym membership!!!!! Whoot whoot! So this has been a long time coming. I've been talking about getting healthy but have had so many other priorities that I put it on the back burner. But not anymore!

I asked God to help me with time management and His answer to that was to fill my schedule! lol Seriously, I've had so much homework and so many other things to do that I'm forced to write it in an agenda book and keep track of all my weekly priorities. With that said, now would be a perfect time to get in the gym. I refuse to be a woman who gets lost in the chaos of life once I get married and have children. Big ups to all the moms and wives out there but I must get in a habit of being healthy NOW so it will only be required to MAINTAIN my health later on.

 So no more excuses. I'm hoping that documenting my weight loss and progress on the blog will motivate me to keep it up, along with the new monthly bill I've added to this all inclusive gym lol So here's a pic of me from high school at my family's house. (Disregard my extra goofy face. I was caught off guard and lol at the high ponytail Lord! smh)

Look how scrawny I was compared to now :-/ I probably was about 115ish in this pic and I was about 16 or 17. Candice said I look too thin and unhealthy lol Which is funny cause she's smaller than this now smh She's never seen me this small but this picture is how I remember myself. This new Chelsea who didn't gain the Freshman 15 but the Freshman 20 lol and more in the past couple of years is a stranger to me. Not only that but I'm 5'3"  and I'm not as healthy as I would like myself to be.

Now I think it would be a bit extreme to go back to the size above. I think it would freak out my nephews because they are pretty young and wouldn't recognize me lol But I'm actually aiming for about 125-130. I won't say how much I need to lose haha but time to get back to the healthy ME.

Coping with stress, emotions, busyness,etc for the past year in a half is accredited with the last leg of my weight gain. BUT I'm committed. No more procrastinating. Candice has decided that she wants calves lol Um..ok..So hopefully she'll be coming along on some days.

I'll be documenting my progress. As well as posts and videos of Candice and myself whipping up some healthy yet tasty meals. Stay tuned!

Thank you guys!!!!

 

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Revamp! Revamp! Revamp!

Wherever you are in the world, I just wanna say THANK YOU for reading the Project Wifey blog!!! What do you think of it?? Comment below. I'd love to hear from you! Feel free to read our previous postings from a few months ago. I'm sure you can relate to this journey--whether you are male or female, young or old.

We are about to revamp this blog within the next couple of months, turning it into an actual website. It's just too "Plain Jane" for my taste. I know you're thinking the same lol...Chelsea and I are in the works of finding a website designer, planning the next steps to this blog, and continuing to live our single lives while getting closer to "wifey" status. This is not a journey to find a man and keep him, but it's rather a journey to become ALL that we are meant to be regardless of a man standing by our side.

Stay tuned to...

• Video clips on recipes we'll be cooking up (from the basics on up to the fancy shmancy stuff when we can decorate a dish with parsley and/or fruit lol)

• A weekly "What We're Reading" segment on books that we're entertaining our lives with. REMEMBER==> READERS ARE LEADERS.

• Organizing and cleaning all our spaces (room, closet, bathroom, car)

• A spot where YOU can share what you're doing on the regular to obtain your "wifey" status aka WHOLENESS...this includes the fellas too! (We all need to be whole!!)

• How To's on pretty much anything (changing a tire, checking/changing oil, cleaning an oven, swimming [that's for me, can't swim :-/ ], fishing, managing natural hair, homeownership, planting a garden, etc.

• Segments on our health and weight loss journeys (for those who need it) but we ALL need to get on a more healthier track for life

• Traveling adventures! Having fun! Exploring new and exotic places! Giving back to the community and the world! Encouraging YOU to walk in your divine purpose and know YOURSELF before you try to explain who you think you are to a potential mate or even a new friendship.

• .....AND MORE!!!

YAY! I'm getting excited just writing about what is to come! Prayerfully, the revamping will take place THIS SUMMER. I'm learning to be a person that's not just a "big talker," but a doer. I want to walk the talk out, and go forth in the direction of my dreams!! Don't you? You should!! There's a whole world to see and so many things that you're supposed to have done before you see the man upstairs!! Let's goooooo!

SN: If you're interested in contributing in any sort of way to this project, please hit us up!! Looking for website designers, graphic designers, T-shirt designers, people that know more than us lol...let's help each other out!~~> "There's room for everyone in the Kingdom."

Contact Us

We are always looking for people we can feature! If you're single, engaged, married, or divorced and you would like to be featured on our blog, OR if you have any ideas, questions, suggestions, etc., please email us at projectwifey@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!