A Great Day

My day was just wonderful. One of those rare days were so many things happen yet you never notice and just soak up the moments. Today was my day off work (I am only off Sundays) My Dad had to work so we missed church and slept in. (8:30 for me, it was just lovely!) I watched some Olympics and cut some coupons while my Mom made waffles. She left for the store and brought home chicken and mac and cheese. Then I went with my cousins Lindsay and Esther to Gabe's and got some clothes for super cheap! We went to L&E's church for a Hymn Sing and it was fantastic-God was so there! We even went over usual time, just singing. Then we took the singing outside and included hotdogs and smores while my Uncle Scott played his guitar around the fire. Once it started getting dark, Lindsay and I watched 4 Weddings on Hulu until I went home and played Sims 2 (which I am proud to say that my neighborhood has the complete Duggar and Kardashian families.) :P Today was just awesome. I was going to blog about the Olympics, but I will save that for a future post, and leave you with this. Reach for God in your life all the time in simple ways and He will be known to you :) Night!

Things I Hate the Most/ Living in the moment

Things I hate the most:

Smoking-it's disgusting, pollutes the air and kills people even if they don't smoke themselves

Not recycling-We've found a way to take better care of our earth, so why not do it?

Laziness- Who doesn't get satisfaction from earning money? Why make it harder on everyone else? Get off your hind end!

A dirty vehicle- they need  to make hand vacs more convenient

selfishness- we all live together, we all work together and for each other

Okay, so now that the rant is over. Here's what's been on my mind this summer. 

 Living in the Moment

A lot of times I tell myself how miserable of a life I have. The government makes it incredibly difficult for me to go to school, pay bills, and earn money to go to school and get a "good job". I'm sure most twenty-somethings my age feel the same way. I wish there was a better way. I wish I could be older, smarter, and more independent. I could have my own place, choose my own furnishings, and do whatever I want. (Okay that's a slight stretch for me, but for the rest of my generation it remains true) As Switchfoot likes to say

"I have no generation, show me my motivation"

But it's absolutely true in all cases. We have EVERYTHING we need, nothing we want, and we still want more. Our time as young adults is seen as nothing important. Our lives are pretty pathetic. But this fourth of July I really started thinking. Independence day isn't only about our freedom to live in the United States. We have been blessed to even be born here. To go to school, to live in a house, to walk down the street in sunglasses and jeans. Our brothers aren't sent to war at age 11. We think puberty is the hardest part about growing up, but we are ignorant to remember that in our world, girls are sold into prostitution and married at 7 years old. We can go into a mall and see dozens of items, for us to choose. We don't have to make shoes, shirts, or jewelry. we just shell out money and take them home, and demand more. 

It's hard seeing our nation grieve. I can't imagine how I would feel if I wasn't a Christian and knew these cruelties. I try to be content living at home during the summer, working for slightly above minimum wage in the heat everyday. I am trying to be content being single, in college, and in debt. I always think about the future and what God wants me to do with my life. Right now, it's a question mark, but it's not a period. Let's start living life with commas and exclamation marks. 

My Sister took these!!!

My sister Amelia took these photos. They are just GORGEOUS and very professional. I'm so proud, I def think she should turn it into something :)

A Treasure in a Hidden Place

Today showed me a great release of prayer and conversation between us-just me and my God. It was amazing! For Him I cry without sadness, I kneel without judgement, and I read without distraction. I've heard so many songs that describe my spiritual life right now, that I can't start to list because there's so many. Well, I came across this old Bible in the hall chapel. The cover was worn around the edges. The date: 1989. But the pages. Like new, but with so many markings. It was beautiful beyond words. Such a treasure was placed in a public area, and I found such joy absorbing it all.

Today ended awesome

So...biggest news!

First

My cousin is engaged and I'm so happy and excited for the two of them. They're love for each other and love for God is so amazing it shows brightly. I am so happy for them :)

Second

My friend Jeremy got a new job! Praising God for keeping him protected financially for the few weeks in between where he was job less. 

Third

There are nice guys in the world who aren't jerks and who are actually kind (and funny I might add)

Fourth

I got an A+ on my economics paper. I think I'm dreaming because I was really struggling in this class and haven't seen an A (let alone an A+) on a paper for awhile. 

Fifth

My Aunt and her family are so nice and such a blessing to me. She has a room prepared for me at her house while I do my observation at the elementary school next month. She's also a terrific listener, role model, and laughing friend. 

Sixth (You can tell these are getting out of order because I'm just so happy right now!)

I have awesome friends who create chalk pictures on the sidewalk with me. Like this one 

Seven

My aunt cut my hair for me. Isn't is cute? I love it! 

Beauty of life

Just a simple night