Attitude Check!

I have been thinking on attitude and the impressions we make on others lately. I have noticed that a bad attitude is like when you spill a container of powdered glitter, as soon as it hits the ground the whole room is somehow now covered in it! Your attitude directly influences those around you. I believe that a persons attitude is their logo, it is how they are recognized, identified, and a direct reflection of what you represent.
Now we have the choice to create or recreate our "logo". You determine your attitude based on the perspective you have of your surroundings. In relation to fitness I have noticed that the days I walk in to the gym and I am already telling myself that I am too tired or this is a waste or I just don't want to be here, then I have a bad workout every single time. The problem is usually not my actual physical capabilities of having a good workout but rather the the attitude I have has prepare me to have a great workout.
The same can be true of relationships in your life. You know that friend you have that when they walk in the room you want to run the other way cause you know what they have to say will be negative? I think that the problem is not just their attitude but how much they value themselves. While my life is not always glitter and lipstick and I too have my days where I just want to vent to the world but I value myself, my image, and those around me enough to have an optimistic approach to life.
How do we do this?
You start by knowing yourself and whatever it is that gives you a bad attitude then kick it to the curb! For me I need coffee and a quick quiet time in the morning to help me remember who I serve and who I am truly working for. Without the combo of caffeine and Jesus you might as well just avoid me like a bad haircut! I know this because I know me. Know yourself and give yourself the gift of having a great attitude!

love always,
Keli K.

“Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behavior. Keep your behavior positive because your behavior becomes your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values. Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny.” 
― Mahatma Gandhi

Med school or stand up comedian....

Life update:
So as many of you know I graduated college this past weekend and woke up this morning and realized I am not about to start class next week... wait what? I have been starting school since I was six, how could I find a new normal? Like any seemingly productive person I spent the day making lists of pros and cons a long side a list of goals, dreams, and jobs I would like to have. Let me just give you some advice... don't do this. In one day I have researched medical school, how to start stand up, marketing 101, and any jobs on monster.com. This has led to more confusion and soul seeking. During my workout out tonight however I realized why I was in such a panic, fear. I believe that fear is a four letter word for a reason. I have been fearful on missing out on something or not discovering my purpose. I had to stop, pause, and breath.

In life we are met at several crossroads on what to do next and fear can always make us hesitate. I have come to find that in life we are only give about 80 years (if we are lucky) and so the cool thing is we get to pick what we want to fill them up with! We can either let fear dictate our next step or we can embrace the gamble and find out who we were meant to be.

All this to be said stayed tuned for whatever crazy turn comes next!

love,
Keli K.

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. John 4:18

Raindrops keep fallin on my head...

So here we are it has almost been 2 weeks since I competed at Miss Texas and I have put my makeup on one time since then... It has been lovely.I had an incredible time during Miss Texas week but after finishing the week I realized I had a lot more free time. I decided to finish up my journey with Texas Tech in Summer II classes so I have no life other than pajamas and my laptop. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions, joy, tears, laughing, soul searching, and everything in between. And after all that I have decided.... I have no clue what's next. Has this ever bothered you? I love to plan and I mean really plan. For example I know every single detail about my wedding... except I am not even dating anyone... embarrassing but never the less I am a planner. There is always a time for waiting when it comes to finding your purpose. Which as annoying as it is, this means in a bizarre way it is part of the plan. 

In between all the piles of homework and as I close the chapter of my undergrad life, I have really started seeking the Lord for what He has next for me. I keep being drawn back to the story of Job. Many of you probably know this story but to summarize...  To prove Job’s faithfulness to the Lord, God allowed the devil to destroy everything Job owned. Job was a wealthy man. He lost his crops, property, cattle and servants. But most devastating of all was when Job lost his children. However, Job did not blame God. He accepted that God had a plan and more than just plan but a plan with purpose. So Job would be patient for God to reveal His plan. Job knew that sometimes bad things happen to good people.Often people will talk about the patience of Job. He knew God had a plan and was willing to accept what God allowed in his life. In the end God restored to Job twice as much as he had in the beginning (Job 42:10). I have so much respect for Job here. He knew that patience was a part of the plan God had for his life. 

While my life has been a breeze compared to Job, I have learned that sometimes our lives don't always make sense to us but that is where the growth, character, and personal integrity come in. We know that we will have victory in the end but let today, while weathering the storm come with its own triumphant sigh of relief knowing that you are where you are by design not by default. 

Keep on keepin on,

Keli K. 

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. (Jeremiah 31:3)