Sunday, May 29, 2011
5-27-11
Probably undid it the last couple days, but I did lose over a pound and a half last week for a total of 12.6 lbs so far. Missed a day running, but I'll definitely be going in the morning, so hopefully I won't be too off track heading into this week. Again, I've been doing okay with exercise but I really need to work on eating better.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Life Lately
Wow, so I haven't updated in a while, huh? Oops. I'd like to say it's because I've been busy, but I really haven't. I have worked quite a bit the last couple weeks, though, so that's been nice (and much needed). I haven't started my internship yet except for our supervision meetings at school... trying not to get nervous about it... I did email my off-campus supervisor this morning, though, about maybe helping with a group or something to start getting some hours, so maybe something will happen soon. I'm loving the break, but I also know I need to start getting hours. Plus, you know, that whole learning thing.
As far as dieting and exercising go, I've been kind of hot and cold the past few weeks. Exercising has gone better than dieting, oddly enough, though I did take a couple extra days of a break than I should have last weekend. Exercise so far this week has been good, though, and diet's been ok except for yesterday (went to Six Flags with Chris and Sarah, so I ate a bunch of junk food). Weigh-in day is tomorrow, though, so I'm going to try to do really good today and hopefully I'll see a decent loss.
Randomly woke up at like 5:45 this morning and couldn't go back to sleep... not cool. Hoping that will make today a productive day. I need to get the apartment cleaned up by tomorrow night... a good friend is coming through town on his way home this weekend and needs a couch to sleep on, so I need to clean mine off (along with most of the other surfaces of my apartment).
As far as dieting and exercising go, I've been kind of hot and cold the past few weeks. Exercising has gone better than dieting, oddly enough, though I did take a couple extra days of a break than I should have last weekend. Exercise so far this week has been good, though, and diet's been ok except for yesterday (went to Six Flags with Chris and Sarah, so I ate a bunch of junk food). Weigh-in day is tomorrow, though, so I'm going to try to do really good today and hopefully I'll see a decent loss.
Randomly woke up at like 5:45 this morning and couldn't go back to sleep... not cool. Hoping that will make today a productive day. I need to get the apartment cleaned up by tomorrow night... a good friend is coming through town on his way home this weekend and needs a couch to sleep on, so I need to clean mine off (along with most of the other surfaces of my apartment).
Friday, May 6, 2011
Weight Loss 5-6-11
Lost 1 lb. this week. Was really hoping for 2, but considering the 2 class parties and eating out twice yesterday, I guess 1 is pretty good.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Done!
Yay!! Just finished my last final of the semester! It has been such a long, tough semester, and I'm so relieved to finally be done with it. Last night was transition night for practicum... kind of bittersweet because I love my kids and I hate to leave them but also really exciting because I get my Tuesday nights back! My internship should be starting up sometime in the next week or so, so that's exciting... I'm really looking forward to it, I think it'll give me some great experience. All in all, just super excited that it's summer!!
Monday, May 2, 2011
*Rant Warning*
Ok, fair warning, the issue I'm writing about today is kind of my soap box, so I will be ranting... my views may be biased and emotionally charged... If that's not okay with you, don't read.
So I just had to go to a final exam period for my Vocational Guidance class... Did we talk about vocational guidance? Of course not. We talked about the evils of integration (that is, in short, using secular theories in conjunction with Scripture and biblical principles) and the sufficiency of Scripture (which, for the record, I totally affirm).
I don't understand why psychology and the Bible have to be mutually exclusive... Yeah, the Bible is the ultimate source of truth, but if a particular thought doesn't go against Scripture, why can't we use it? A point was made that "integrationists" see Christianity or Scripture as lacking something... Um, excuse me?! Don't put words in my mouth. I most certainly believe that Scripture is complete, and I even agree that "biblical counseling" (though I have a problem with that term because I don't see myself as unbiblical) can be very helpful for some people. However, I don't think that Scripture being sufficient precludes us from using other sources as well.
I guess it all comes down to your definition of "sufficient." The dictionary defines this word as "enough" or "adequate." A common verse used to argue for biblical counseling is 2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." But just because we have enough, does that mean we can't have more? In my mind, I see it like this. John 3:16 or the "Roman Road" can be sufficient to bring someone to Christ, no? Well do we then discourage them from reading the rest of the Bible or other books that will help them develop their relationship with Christ? Of course not. So just because the Bible is sufficient for "every good work," (which, most would argue, includes counseling), why does that mean we can't have more than enough?
Another quote I've heard multiple times over the semester is "the sheep know the voice of their shepherd." Well if that's so, and I believe it is, why can't I hear his voice even amidst lies? Just because part of a theory is contradictory to Scripture, that doesn't mean we need to throw it all out. If I am truly listening for the voice of my shepherd, he will be able to show me what things align with his truth and what things don't.
Another one that was thrown out today that struck a nerve was that if you do the right thing for the wrong reason, it is sin (I don't remember/can't find the verse). This was in response to using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explain Paul's concepts of renewing your mind, etc. That just doesn't make sense to me! How can it be sin for me to share the Word of God with people, and teach them to study it themselves, no matter how I do it? It's one thing to express your beliefs and to disagree with mine, but I think it's going a little too far to tell us it's a sin. There are some things that are blatant sins. On others, you should just keep your judgment to yourself.
We were also told we were ignorant and misinformed about biblical counseling... But the thing is, none of us asked for this discussion. We didn't take a class on integration vs. biblical counseling. We took a class on vocational counseling. We were forced to read a paper written by our TA (which was obviously not proofread, by the way... but that's another irritation for another day) and then discuss it in class. You can't force us to have a discussion and then criticize us for being ignorant on the subject. The whole thing was just frustrating and irritating.
And now I'm done. And I feel better. :)
So I just had to go to a final exam period for my Vocational Guidance class... Did we talk about vocational guidance? Of course not. We talked about the evils of integration (that is, in short, using secular theories in conjunction with Scripture and biblical principles) and the sufficiency of Scripture (which, for the record, I totally affirm).
I don't understand why psychology and the Bible have to be mutually exclusive... Yeah, the Bible is the ultimate source of truth, but if a particular thought doesn't go against Scripture, why can't we use it? A point was made that "integrationists" see Christianity or Scripture as lacking something... Um, excuse me?! Don't put words in my mouth. I most certainly believe that Scripture is complete, and I even agree that "biblical counseling" (though I have a problem with that term because I don't see myself as unbiblical) can be very helpful for some people. However, I don't think that Scripture being sufficient precludes us from using other sources as well.
I guess it all comes down to your definition of "sufficient." The dictionary defines this word as "enough" or "adequate." A common verse used to argue for biblical counseling is 2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." But just because we have enough, does that mean we can't have more? In my mind, I see it like this. John 3:16 or the "Roman Road" can be sufficient to bring someone to Christ, no? Well do we then discourage them from reading the rest of the Bible or other books that will help them develop their relationship with Christ? Of course not. So just because the Bible is sufficient for "every good work," (which, most would argue, includes counseling), why does that mean we can't have more than enough?
Another quote I've heard multiple times over the semester is "the sheep know the voice of their shepherd." Well if that's so, and I believe it is, why can't I hear his voice even amidst lies? Just because part of a theory is contradictory to Scripture, that doesn't mean we need to throw it all out. If I am truly listening for the voice of my shepherd, he will be able to show me what things align with his truth and what things don't.
Another one that was thrown out today that struck a nerve was that if you do the right thing for the wrong reason, it is sin (I don't remember/can't find the verse). This was in response to using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explain Paul's concepts of renewing your mind, etc. That just doesn't make sense to me! How can it be sin for me to share the Word of God with people, and teach them to study it themselves, no matter how I do it? It's one thing to express your beliefs and to disagree with mine, but I think it's going a little too far to tell us it's a sin. There are some things that are blatant sins. On others, you should just keep your judgment to yourself.
We were also told we were ignorant and misinformed about biblical counseling... But the thing is, none of us asked for this discussion. We didn't take a class on integration vs. biblical counseling. We took a class on vocational counseling. We were forced to read a paper written by our TA (which was obviously not proofread, by the way... but that's another irritation for another day) and then discuss it in class. You can't force us to have a discussion and then criticize us for being ignorant on the subject. The whole thing was just frustrating and irritating.
And now I'm done. And I feel better. :)
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