10-23-10

After discussing my blog with my dad and step-mom, I came to an interesting realization...I usually only write when I'm depressed. I guess it's some kind of coping mechanism or a stress releaser. Anyway, if my blog has been making you concerned or depressed, breathe a little sigh of relief for me. My life isn't all that bad, I just usually write about it when it is! I'm thinking about giving my blog a much-needed makeover soon anyways. Merry Christmas everyone!

Never Forget...

This is my last night in Minnesota. I don't know where my life is going from here. All my plans have fallen through. Now it's up to God to show me the way. As I move back to Texas, I just want to contemplate on a few things to never forget. I don't want my life to get caught up in my culture and lose what I've learned.

• Snow can be beautiful if you just stop and be quiet for a while to watch it.
• When you see sunlight streaming through a cluster of trees, get in it!
• I actually enjoyed my job, even when I didn't think I did...appreciate what you have.
• Don't rush life.
• Don't forget your priorities, values, and dreams-know what you want and who you are, and stick to it.
• Learn from your mistakes.
• Fully enjoy wherever God has you right now, if you don't, you'll recognize the blessing after you don't have it anymore.
• Spend time with friends.
• Love and serve other people...it will make you happier.
• Remember that God loves you, even when you're doing a crappy job of loving Him back.

I'm sure there's more, but that is what's on my heart right now. I guess it is summed up in this, to embrace your season with a thankful heart. If you live like this, you won't regret wasted years. It seems like I have to learn that lesson a lot.