Happy Side

Sometimes when you're frustrated and things aren't going the way you think they should, it's best to look at the positive. There always 2 sides to a coin. Here's my happy side and things i'm looking forward to:

*Tomorrow is payday!

• This means I get make a much needed trip to the grocery store.
• 2 jobs = 2 paychecks
  

*Thanksgiving Break!

• I'm actually really excited to go home! I've only made the trip once this semester.
• 4 whole days without school AND work

(Yes, this is a real life, very typical family scene)

*Christmas Break!

• Again, a lengthy amount of time without school
• Tacky Christmas sweater party
• I will more than likely be reunited with a majority of the people in this picture!
  

(Including my best friend!)

*May!

• For those of you who know me well, know what the big deal is :)

hmm....

While sitting in Austin traffic this evening, my mind began to wonder...
Impatient = Selfish

Thoughts?

Highlights!

Since I am finally over my quarter-life crisis, I thought I would share a few highlights of the past few months..

Jack Johnson concert in North Carolina!

Zip-lining with some of my favorite friends!

My brother and his fiance came to visit!

Some of my favorite redheads!

Camping!

HE

Over the summer I prayed that God would strengthen my faith, challenge me, and grow me. I went through the summer thinking "this is good, I can handle this". Once I began to fully take on that mindset, I felt like my world got totally turned upside down. Things weren't good and I couldn't handle it. Through the course of a few breakdowns and sabbaticals I finally saw for myself and came to the reality that HE is good and HE can handle it, obviously not me. Now, this wasn't a new concept for me. I even practiced it, most of the time. But, it's amazing how easy it is to forget these foundational truths.. life gets busy, sometimes too busy; we're in new situations, so we lead the way; we carry others burdens - Kids, don't try this at home -

After revamping my schedule to ensure that I have and take my chill out time, letting God lead the way into this unknown territory, and laying these burdens at the cross and allowing the Lord to take them, I can honestly say, life is hard but God is so good, He has not given me more than I can handle and with Him I can do it. I've been able to see victories, continue to pray for miracles, and and thank God for answering my prayers. Because God has given me His joy, love, grace and mercy I can praise him in this storm :)

and the "g" begins to set in

Yesterday I was getting my hair cut and my hairdresser informs me I have some pre-mature gray hair. This is not what I wanted to hear a month before my 25th birthday.

reaching the top

Usually I have high tolerance level.
Today i have reached that level.
My frustration level is quite high.
And it's annoying.

Sometimes I think everything would be easier if I just packed up my car and moved.
But then I would be running.
And that would create a whole new set of problems.

Until the day comes when I feel like it's ok to pack up my car and move, i will stay here, waiting, and loving life the best that I know how.

Goodness

As many emotions filled my world today I've spent most of the evening:

Drinking Coffee
Praying
Journaling
Reading the Word of God
Running
Admiring God's Beauty
Soaking my Feet
Sitting in Silence
Worshiping

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:25-28

It's been a good evening!