My Adventures


I recently have been studying and writing down adventures I am expecting in the upcoming year. Already my adventures are beginning and it's only January!!

Here are some amazing adventurers! Just had to post this!
Source: tipjunkie.com via Ann on Pinterest

Source: vi.sualize.us via Ann on Pinterest

My Adventures for 2012:
  • Moving from a large home to a small lake house (very soon!)
  • Losing 40 pounds in 6 months! Winning a local “biggest loser contest.”
  • Reading "Made to Crave" and learning to crave a daily relationship with God!
  • Reading the Bible in 90 days.(an internet blog challenge group) starting in February. 
  • Renewing my wedding vows with my hubby on a tropical beach! 
  • Relaxing! 
  • Getting involved with other couples in my church 
  • Getting involved with more blog parties and making lots of bloggy friends. 
  • Restarting an awesome garden on our new property! 
  • Lots of fishing! 
  •  Make a healthy eating plan for myself.

Been reading "Made to Crave" with my bloggy sisters over at A Journey of Love and My Freshly Brewed Life. We are on chapter 3: Getting a Plan. Words in this chapter that popped out for me were plan(of course), sacrifice, invest, lessons, perspectives, friends. All these things are required, if an adventure is to take place!

When I think of the photos and quotes above I'm reminded that my choices in my food plan will be an adventure, as well, so I added it to my list.  Finding what works for me and my lifestyle and making it a permanent part of my life will be a challenge, especially at first. But what an adventure!

To read about some amazing adventure ideas go to my post "How to Become an Adventurer"
 

Linking over at these blog hops:
Word-Filled Wednesday
Made to Crave(A Journey of Love and My Freshly Brewed Life)
 Jam with me Thursdays(Faith Barista)
In Search of Beauty(A Pause in the Path)
Brag on God Fridays(Beholding Glory)


Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Great adventures ahead, for sure!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing your adventures! I am sure the move has been of great excitement. And . . . I am jealous of the 40 lb loss! I am trying to lose too . . . two daughter's are marrying this year and I "want" to "want" to be in the pictures! :)

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:02 PM

      Actually, all these adventures are still in the making, but I truly believe they will happen and God is there through it all!

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  3. Joan Davis (Jo)January 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    It sounds like you have some wonderful adventures in your future! How exciting! And isn't it great to know Who will be by your side through all of them? =)

    Blessings, Joan

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:03 PM

      Amen, Joan!!! I look forward to all He has planned for me! It really is an adventure!

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  4. AislingJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    I read made to crave while I was on a mission trip in Romania last year. I need to read it again and this time make notes!

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  5. cairncottageJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    It's been helpful to have others to bounce each chapter off of each week. I feel like we are on this journey together! Thanks for stopping by.

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  6. Sr Crystal Mary LindseyJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    You are very positive and have set yourself some great goals, whatever you get done out of all of them will be an accomplishment. The good part is that you will try. Your cabin by the lake is the best one. Serenity..

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:23 PM

      I agree Crystal. I can hardly contain my excitement to soon be living on a lake! The one thing I have learned in the past year is to count my blessings and it's amazing how my attitude has improved, not only about my past experiences, but also about all the amazing things God has planned for my future days!

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  7. Jeanie CullipJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    bible in 90 days is phenomenal, enjoy your journey!

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:26 PM

      I'm really looking forward to it! I even have purchased the study Bible with each day's reading all planned out.

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  8. BARBIEJanuary 28, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    What amazing adventures you have in store for you. Thankful you are along with us on our journey to health and wholeness!

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