Now that I have figured out the exact format of Taps, I'm going to try something else. I'm going to use the comment section to post updates. In fact, that gives me an idea. I might start a post about a certain subject, and I'll post in the comment section updates to that, instead of using tags? I am not sure. I'll try it a couple of times and see. It's just so fun to have a blog where I have so much freedom, especially since I have zero audience right now. Learn in secret so you can shine in public. People are too busy to read which is why audiobooks are taking off like wildfire.  Today, I plan to continue with my schoolwork. I might try to study when I'm on my lunch break. I get to exercise this morning. I'm so excited. I will continue to listen to the audiobook we're studying in Bible study, in which I will be leading on the 21st. We are going to a play on the 16th. I have an eye appointment the 17th. Haircut on the 18th. Massage on the 28th.  I will ...

I've started going through the bags we put in the garage and started washing them. I think it won't be long until we can put the encasement on the mattress and box spring. Usually, it's advised to wait 6-8 weeks, but it just seems like we won't have to wait that long. 

Tonight at Bible study we will be discussing how to hear from God. There are many ways this can be accomplished. 1. It requires a quiet environment  2. It requires a close relationship with God* *In order to establish this relationship, you have to study his Word continuously. It should be as regular as brushing your teeth. In order to have good oral health, it's good to have a regular routine of brushing teeth, flossing and using mouthwash. The same can be applied to Bible learning. In order to have good God-relationship health, you must have a routine of prayer, study and perhaps music.  3. Make sure the communication door is always open. If you don't hear from God, check your connection. The other day, I plugged my phone into the outlet, but unbeknownst to me, it fell out from the wall. So while I was cleaning, I plugged it into the couch, but unbeknownst to me, the cord fell out. It was so frustrating. I went to target and bought a portable battery to take to work for me. ...

I woke up this morning with one of my eye lids swollen and red. It's not too bad, but thinking about getting some cleansing pads from Target. I know Phil has eye drops, so I might try that first. I'm sure it's just from a combination of dust and chemicals from home and work. Life is soo difficult right now, but we will get through it.  Did you know you can get these messages straight to your inbox? Just sign up by subscribing or comment below that you would like it delivered to your inbox.  Tonight I'm teaching Bible study. We are going to be talking about hearing the voice of God.  This weekend, I have to make sure I get caught up on school work as much as possible.  I also need to get dryer balls from Target, mine are not effective anymore. I bought a new vacuum cleaner. It is working really well. I will vacuum the bedroom again today and the hallway. I need to get better. The whole purpose of giving up making movies and social media was to clean, I didn't know it...

Last Saturday we found out we had bedbugs. We've been in the process of eliminating them. We believe we have the problem contained, but still taking precautions. This morning I plan to vacuum in the room again and the mattress again and the box spring again. I also plan to put away my towels so that I can use the basket for my clothes.  We first started putting baking soda all around because that kills them. Then we went to Lowe's and got some spray and powder and sticky things that are designed to kill them. So I have to be vacuumed and take care of them then we started putting the powder all over. Then we just continue to monitor and back in spray the aerosol all around. We've also removed everything except the bed, but we did take the bed apart. So after we feel like the problem is completely contained, we will take the zippered encasement bags and put the box spring and mattress in the encasement bags. The encasement bags are designed to contain the bed bugs in case the...

I had plans today to get caught up on the writing class that I fell behind on. I didn't know if I could but I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get caught up. It's been really interesting so far learning what goes into making a story. One thing that goes into a story is passion, and that is definitely something I have. When I get an idea in my head, I'm pretty dedicated even if it takes years and tons of failure before I feel like I'm learning well. 

Phil and I didn't have a whole lot of plans for this evening but we did get a massage and now we're going to get Chinese food to eat at home. I think tonight will be a nice relaxing evening. This weekend I am hoping to continue to get the website completed and more tapes transferred, plus I really need to get caught up on my class. But I do want to make sure that I have some rest time in between that as well. The podcast that I'm working on called trapped in darkness is going to have to be on the back burner for just a bit. The website really needs to get done before Tuesday when we have our board meeting. The tapes are not too much of a rush because he gave me until March to get it done, but I will keep working on it as much as possible. Phil did get me some really cute things and useful things for Valentine's Day. I didn't really get him anything but I did send him an e-card and made waffles this morning. It's hard to think of what to get a guy for Valentine...