Lessons Learned in 3-D: March Madness
I don’t watch college basketball, but I am a Florida girl and a Miami Heat fan. March has been a little mad around our house because the Heat are in a bit of slump. I can relate — sometimes in life I just get weary and forget to stick to the game plan. This month, God is reminding me to get back to basics. The basics will help get me through.
One of my “basics” is to keep a journal, and I love doing this post at the end of the month with Emily because I look back and remember and see the beauty in those pages even when it’s been a hard month.
Here are 10 lessons I learned this month:
1. Going for a drive along the beach with your husband on a Sunday afternoon after a very stressful week is an excellent decision that will renew your spirit. (The laundry can wait.)
2. In the battle between Five Guys and Burger Fi, the Dunbars declare Five Guys the winner. (We did like the fries at Burger Fi though).
3. Getting your hair cut and highlighted will help you to feel lighter and more carefree. (I love the new me!)
4 HGTV will keep you company if your husband is away. (“Married Me” had forgotten how much I love watching this station when I was still single!)
5. I need to invite my friends over to sit in my backyard more often. (Thank you, Barby and Ivette for a sweet afternoon.)
6. Hugs are a healing balm for your weary husband.
7. There is such a thing as a white sink that you can keep clean with little hassle (Hallelujah for the new sink!)
8. I thought I was going to watch Dancing with the Stars this season to root for DJ, but now I am also pulling for the girl with the 2 prosthetic legs.
9. If you take a risk and wax poetic for a She Reads Truth linkup, you might get the most page views on your blog ever. (Imagine my surprise!)
10. Making a vow not to buy more books until you’ve read all the ones in your ginormous unread pile is really hard when two of your favorite bloggers publish new books (I am coveting Love Idol and Spiritual Misfit.)
Q4U: What did you learn in March?
I’m sharing “March Madness” and linking up with Emily, Barbie, and Elizabeth.
My March takeaway, ditching the to-do list and investing in my child. My plans are big, but God’s plans are huge. His to-do list reaps more than mine ever could. 😉
Wise choice, Kimberley. It will make an eternal difference.
I love that new-to-me link with Emily! This is my 2nd month … so fun! I’m really enjoying getting to know her …
And I really enjoy visiting you, Lyli. I hope this is a wonderful weekend at your place. And yes, yes, yes to the beach. Any season of the year.
Hugs.
Linda, your comments always make me smile. Thanks for being such a faithful supporter of this humble blog. xoxo
So glad you enjoyed HGTV time. I’ll be traveling with my husband again soon and may get to watch a little myself again. Keeping track of what we’re learning is a fun little exercise, isn’t it? Your #3 & #6 are wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Safe travels, Natalie.
Making these lists help me to remember (because I am prone to forget).
#3, just colored my hair again and I feel ten years younger… it is amazing how spending a little time on yourself can be so refreshing. Love this list Lyli, especially #10… right there with you… visiting from Elizabeth’s 🙂
Glad to meet another book addict, Lisa. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Longing for a drive along the beach…even in the rain. Getting my hair done does make me feel like a new woman – God bless those hairdressers! The DWTS snowboarder is SO amazing – totally agree with you. Visiting from the What I learned link-up. Happy weekend : )
Thanks for reminding me that she snowboards. I actually wear 1 prosthetic leg, and I can’t imagine snowboarding. She is so brave.
I totally agree with number one. The laundry can always wait. Here’s to a beautiful April.
Time with your husband is always a good choice.
Highlights and a good cut are instant mood elevators.
Friends are the most fun I’ve had in the backyard since tether ball.
White appliances are the BOMB.
Do you know about Zud? Best way to remove metallic marks from pots and pans.
Books, well you can never have too many books. Right?
Terrific list for March!
Kelly, thanks for the Zud tip! 🙂
I may have to try this list someday. I have been fascinated reading them on other blogs. really enjoyed yours too. we love Five Guys too.
Jean, I must admit that it is fun to re-examine your month and see the beauty. 🙂
My March lesson is that I need to get back into my more scheduled routine so that I am not overwhelmed by the pile of things I want to do…let alone the things I need to do! Loved your list. Have a great week, friend!
Holly, I am smiling at your comment because I don’t even know where my calendar is right now, and I have a ginormous pile of laundry. Let’s pray that I do better in April. 🙂
I just love your list. So much goodness. Smiling over here!! Love you, friend.