FeelBetterFriday Archives - Coffee with Kel

Well, y’all, it’s been another weird week with illness in the house and such. BUT, I’m going to give a praise report right here and now that strep got kicked to the curb quickly. Besides, we have ZERO room for complaints. I’m just gonna say thank God for His healing provision and for meds too. Can I get a witness?! (PS: Strep, I mean it…stay gone!)

Besides the sick business, it’s just generally been a somewhat busy week. Not bad, just random stuff to do. For instance, I am one of the room moms for Mariana’s class and we were asked by the school foundation to assemble a themed basket for them to use in the upcoming silent auction. I actually enjoy this kind of thing, so that was fun. Our class theme was “Family Movie Night” and I had a good time assembling various movies, movie passes, pizza gift cards, and snacks to put in to it. It’s due to the school today, so, of course, I finished it…last night. Hey, at least it’s done. Woot!

I also started wearing my FitBit again this week. Full confession, I don’t even know the last time I put it on and counted steps. It’s been a minute. A very long, drawn out, don’t even want to admit how long, MINUTE. Mickey added me to a “Work Week Challenge” that he does and, y’all…I am so dang competitive sometimes. Within my reason, okay, let’s keep parameters fair. If you challenge me to a foot race, I know I most likely can’t even remotely compete. Pull-up competition? Please. Shoot baskets? Negative. I know my limits, of course. But, when it’s something I legit CAN win? Dude. I am hyper motivated. Getting steps in? BRING…IT…ON!! So, I’ve been beasting out some serious steps this week. As in, today I hit my 10k daily step goal before 10am. Whaaaaaaat?! Macey goes to FCA at school early on Fridays, so I got an earlier start on my nice long walk. Felt amazing, actually! And, I totally promise I’m not trying to brag much, okay some, but I’m killing it in that challenge. Someone give me a virtual fist pump, please! *wink

In addition to the “Work Week Challenge”, Mickey and I have challenged ourselves to get in one million steps before our beach trip with our friends after school get out for the year. ONE MILLION steps between now and then. Seems like a lot, but it’s totally attainable given that we have well over a hundred days until then. The idea was born from me wanting to get a quarter million steps in February. I’m trying to keep myself motivated. I really need to exercise and walking is something I really enjoy. I get out there, put on a Podcast (usually Passion City Church) and/or listen to music, just working my body and feeding my soul at the same time. I’m very fortunate that I have good areas to walk around my house and have routes anywhere from 1.5 to about 5 miles that I can take, depending on how much time I have, what I want to do that day, etc. So, I’m challenging myself to get out there, keep moving, and get those steps. I want a quarter million this month and ONE MILLION by the beach. I can do this, right? And, when I do — I need a t-shirt that says “I walked a million steps to get to lay on the beach.” HA! Who’s going to make that for me?

Would you like to join us in a steps challenge? Either getting a quarter million in February or a million by, say, Memorial Day? If so, let me know. Let’s get to steppin’ together and get healthier at the same time.

Oh and, this is so unrelated to this post, but…it’s FALCONS FRIDAY too, y’all! Our Birds have us pumped straight up for the Super Bowl this weekend!! RISE UP!!! I can hardly wait!!

Have an amazing weekend,
Kelly

For over a week now, I’ve been battling some upper respiratory/sinus/allergy “crud” that has had me feeling less than stellar. So, I’m claiming today as FEEL BETTER FRIDAY! I woke up at 5am, ahead of the alarm “just because”, and I have to say that I almost felt elated to move my head without it throbbing/hurting. I knew a better day was brewing! And I did what any reasonable person would do…I laid in bed until the 6am alarm. Ha!

On this “Feel Better Friday”, I decided I would post about some good things…inspiring things…happy things. I figure you don’t have to look far to find negativity or bad news in today’s world, so why not bring a little cheer to my small corner of the internet?

South Georgia is inspiring me with the way the communities affected by the storms earlier this month and this past weekend are coming together to support one another and to help rebuild, restore, and revitalize the devastated areas. People from all walks of life are working together for the common good of the areas hit by the storms. I’ve heard of so many people donating items, working in shelters, serving meals, raising funds, and MORE. I just think it’s incredibly awesome that there is so much good going on there. As much as I’m saddened by what happened “down home”, at the same time, I’m inspired at the way community comes together in times like these. It’s been a tragic month for those impacted by the storms, but the way people unite to serve and help one another is a true thing of beauty.
A friend of mine that I’ve known all my life shared our kindergarten graduation photo on FB yesterday. I can’t share it here because I don’t have permissions from everyone in the photo to post so publicly, but, just trust me, it’s adorable with all of it’s very early 80’s goodness. What makes me the happiest about seeing that is that I’m still connected with several people in that photo. That’s one of the best things about social media, if you ask me. I know there are some downfalls to social media too, but being able to keep in touch with people is such a gift. Even if it’s only in status updates and photos, it’s so cool to get to see each other’s children grow up and to share happy times, to pray through hard times, and to just remain connected in some way.
Even though I wasn’t feeling super great Wednesday night, I still got to volunteer with children’s ministry at our church and it was so much fun! I’m going to confess that I’m basically a grumpy old lady in the winter because the idea of leaving the house “when it’s almost dark” is not all that appealing to me. (Go ahead, laugh…I know. *wink) BUT, being with the kiddos at church is all worthwhile. Even when they are squirmy and silly and all over the place, it’s still fun. And, so worthwhile. I’m very thankful for this opportunity and for the bonus time with Mariana.
Our meal delivery box from Hello Fresh has so far been a success. I am hoping to try the citrus shrimp tonight, so I’m HOPING the shrimp are still good. (Oh please, oh please…) I made the beef and broccoli for the family on Wednesday and it took longer than I anticipated, but they enjoyed it. Next Friday, I have a delivery coming from Green Chef that I’m excited to try also. I think it’s pretty cool that there are all these meal delivery services that not only deliver groceries right to your door, but also have some pretty fantastic meal inspirations. I’ll let y’all know more about Green Chef once we’ve tried it. (Also, remember you can try Hello Fresh for $40 off your first box with my link.)
Grey’s is back! Shhhh, I still have to watch last night’s return episode, so…no spoilers, please. I don’t even care if I’m a big dork for being happy about the return of this show. I’ll admit that I’m still hooked. Hashtag AIN’T NO SHAME, y’all.
Coffee is GOOD. That could be a stand-alone statement right there. Coffee…is…good! But, what made this morning’s even better was that my sweet husband made a pot of coffee for me. I usually prep the coffee maker in the evenings and set it for 5:55am, but I was feeling pretty wretched last night, so he made it this morning. Awwwwww! Thanks, honey!
My family has avoided the crud (hallelujah!) annnnnnnnnnd, it’s the weekend! Big time happies right there!

So, tell me…what has inspired you or made you happy lately? Gimme the good stuff. And, have an amazing weekend, y’all!

Best,
Kel