Figuring Life Out...

I think it is tough to be a girl.  This is especially true for girls going through puberty.  There is so much to figure out.  The new feelings, new body parts, new thoughts that occur.  It can feel like you are going crazy!  Now that I am an adult, I think I have forgotten how difficult that it can be at that age.

My daughter is starting to go through this period in her life.  I often times do not know how to help her.  Of course, I explain that this is all a part of God's plan and that it is natural.  That does not always hep.  It certainly does not answer her questions.

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I found this book called, "You! A Christian Girl's Guide to Growing up," by
Nancy Rue.  This answers all of those silly questions that daughters ask and moms have no idea how to answer.  I love that my daughter can read it and not be embarrassed.  If you want your daughter to learn more about themselves from a good, Christian author, check out more about Nancy Rue's books from http://www.nancyrue.com  Madden Girl Turn Up Boot (Google Affiliate Ad)

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Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) Review

If you are a Star Trek fan like me, then you are not-so-patiently waiting for the next movie to be released.  While I personally wish that the upcoming movie was based on the Enterprise television series, this is the next best thing.  As far as prequels go, this new installment should be great.

This movie involves Captain James T. Kirk and his crew taking on a new enemy.  This enemy is threatening the galaxy.  It will be interesting to see how they make this plot different from all the rest.

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I personally feel that the last movie, Star Trek, relied heavily on special effects and beautiful actors.  I still believe that the story line was well done.  My one major complaint is that it is more sexual than any other in the Star Trek franchise and this stopped me from allowing my kids to watch it.

Zachary Quinto plays an excellent young Spock.   I think he was a wise choice and probably the best actor in the movie.  I plan to see it on May 17th (in the US) and probably will be on of the many geeks waiting in line for the midnight showing.  I will post an updated review on this movie soon after.



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Freedom From Giving Up Control

I like to be in control.  I really like things to go my way.  I often feel that if people would just do things my way, life would be much better.  The truth is, my way is not always better.  In fact, I usually mess things up when I take control.  Of course, when things go wrong, I blame it on other people, places and things.  

This week I have learned my lesson with taking control.  It just does not work.  When I allow God to control my life, things seem to work out.  It is amazing.  I have a long time friend that I am having issue with.  Honestly, I have allowed her to take advantage of me for years.  She is a hard drinker (drinks tequila all the time) and has brought nothing but chaos into my life.  She has used me and never been a good friend to me.  I do not understand why I have allowed this situation to go on for so long.  In fact, it bewilders me.  

Over the years, I have made excuses for her, watched her child and never held her accountable.  She has crossed every boundary I have had.  Over the last few weeks, God has been revealing to me that He has a plan for her.  It does not include me.  I have sat down, decided what my true boundaries are and stuck to them.  Needless to say, she is not happy with me and I doubt she will be contacting me anytime soon.  

I have also had to look at my responsibility in this situation.  I have had these type of relationships my entire life.  It has to stop.  I just cannot live this way.  My family cannot live this way.  I need to keep healthier relationships and cut ties with the unhealthy ones.  I know this is God's will for me.  My boundaries have to be respected from now on. 

Giving up this control is not easy for me.  I like to think I can "fix" people.  No one truly has this power, though.  I cannot fix her anymore than she can fix me.  Letting go is not easy for me and I will take it one day at a time. I am realizing that I should not do anything for someone that they should be doing for themselves.  I cannot take that responsibility away from them.  Let's see how where this takes me...