Don't Focus on That!

Ever have those Weeks (or days, which sounds nicer...) where you just want to curl up in bed because you feel unsettled about life?

Ugh.

Me, too.

Last night was one such night and I found myself wallowing in despair of one thing or another. And woke up this Morning feeling like maybe I had too much to drink last night (I had water) and also, feeling sorry for myself.

I was browsing Instagram and found a photo that changed my entire thought process.

It wasn't the photo, it was the verse connected to the photo.

" For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. " Proverbs 23:7.
Whatever you focus on, you become.


How stinkin' true is that?!
I could note several reasons why I wallow every few days about something silly (and sometimes, truly, not entire silly)- things like, having no close friends nearby. Or not having other co-workers to converse with. Or not being entirely happy with my current physical state.

But at the end of any day, it's all about what I focus on that makes me who I am. 
And honestly, that makes me want to go outside, dig myself a hole, and go hide in it. (While it's raining, for more effect.) 

Because all too often I focus on tomorrow, or next week, or next Summer even. And I freak out. I become anxious and sometimes, not pleasant to be around. (Here Mom, I'll say it for you. "I feel sorry for Kyle." )

I want to choose, Joy.

Room Daily

Hello, Friends!
Hoping you had a good weekend filled with everything...and maybe even some nothing :)

I made my first fritatta!
I woke up Sunday Morning craving something savory and had a bit of an urge to make something other than a plain ole' scrambled egg.  So, I did!

It was super good and Hubs ate 3 servings!
I used cherry tomatoes, scallions, baby reds, a bit of cheddar and parm cheeses- salt, pepper, milk & eggs. Delish!

I've also created a little instagram challenge for myself this Week.
I'm going to try posting one bedroom detail a day.
It'll be under the tag, #roomdaily or you can find me with "amosven".

Wonderful.

Have a good weekend everyone?

I spent a good amount of time catching glimpses of the Olympics (Go USA!), cuddling with fur babes (as usual!), and spending much needed time with my Husband.

We're also working on making some fairly large changes in our lives. Re-prioritizing and getting where we want to be at this point in our lives. I'm super nervous & also very excited. If you think of it, I'd love it if you'd say a little prayer that we allow Christ to lead the way, fully. (So hard sometimes, right?!)

Here are some favorite recent instagrams. (Follow me @ ajsven)

*Trying out my new Julep polishes together, Yumi & Lynn.

*Snuggles with 007

*A Healthy Snack, Almonds

*A quick photo before heading out on a drive with Hubs

*Hubs needed to break a $20, so he bought flowers- I'll take it! :)

*More, beautiful Summer flowers.

And this is one of my favorites:

Hubs & I about to enjoy a Starbucks brunch- and I caught Kyle mid prayer.  And yes, he was praying silently to himself. I wasn't peeking ;)

It's an incredible example to me of Christ's love. That He's given me a Husband that I often feel so un-deserving of. But not only that, I'm so thankful for a Husband who strives to lead our Marriage, God's way.