2008

It's hard to believe that's its 2008 already. mid january nonetheless. so far this year we've had 60 degree weather, 1 in of snow, and the first considerations of a black or woman president. what a year it will be, depending on who you ask. for me, i've decided to be less contemplative and more simple with the workings of this blog. so, cheers!

currently, i am starting my last semester of prerequisites here at good ol' Montco. 2.5 years there so far, full and part time. i've cherished it all, wouldn't change a thing, not even the major changes or the excess classes that don't count for anything. each has shaped who i am today.

i petitioned for the nursing program last friday and will hopefully be starting this summer full time. for those of you who know me, you'd probably say that i'll make a good nurse. and i'm sure you're right. i'm learning that there's a much needed balance in living a life for Christ. Sometimes there's things he calls us to do that would not necessarily be our pick. i feel nursing is one of these things. while i wouldnt pick it, i feel it picked me, and i'm excited to take God's hand as he leads me in it. my desires, or my plan A, will always be mine and available on this earth into eternity. what i dont get to do here, i believe i'll get to delight in, with Him, there. this includes things such as singing, dancing, learning, sharing stories, and learning cultures and languages. though seemingly contrary to my previous post, i even hold marriage in this life loosely. life's just way too short to spend with someone who hasnt been crafted by Him for you.

i'm currently studying a book by Max Lucado called "It's Not About Me - Rescue from the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy." i was a little skeptical at first, it's actually a very cool book. it's changed my perception 180, and has given me clarity, things to think about, wrestle with, and rest in. i'm also reading "the Message//remix: solo - uncommon devotional" by e. peterson. a pressure-free invitation into times spent with God; its been healing at times, when i let it.

so what are you reading? has it made you think differently or opened your eyes to something new?