Two Months of Perspective

After almost an almost two month hiatus from the blogging world, I'm back! I'd like to say a lot in my life has changed in the last two months, but it is more like my perspective that has changed more than the actual events. I still work a lot, I still have great friends and a wonderful family. More important, God is still good. He continues to show me how much I need Him and that He has a plan for me. Rather than being anxious about knowing this plan, I've become excited about the possibilities and learning to take things as they come and as opportunities, not obstacles.

I've done quite a few things that I'd have to say I'm proud of. I finally achieved my life long dream of going to Disneyland, and it WAS just as magical as I had expected (dare I say, more than what I expected?). This vacation was sort of the first wave of new perspective. I has to have been the first time in YEARS that I took an honest break from life and didn't have a schedule to follow. It was SO refreshing, and really made me realize that slowing down a bit, is really valuable in the long run. I think I've been so focused on going going going, and moving up, that I've forgotten about the journey.

I talked with a program director at the Graduate School I am applying too, and got some valuable information about applying again. Also, in true logical fashion, I have applied to the Teach for America program, so as to cultivate multiple options for my near future. I've made it past the first couple rounds and am moving on to a final interview early next month. When I applied, I honestly didn't know if I would even go, should I be accepted. However, I now find myself excited and nervous about the possibilities that lie within that option.

My roommate, good friend and I are planning a move towards the end of next month and we feel we've finally come to a conclusion with regards to a location! The thought of moving is not something I am looking forward too, but living somewhere new (even if it is just 5 miles towards town) is something fun to think about (especially since it will be cheaper and more convenient for everyone).

Something else that is keeping my spirits in high regard is the pending Holidays! I love everything the Holidays include, family, food, quality time, the busyness around town, the change in weather, and all the activities. Something my family has done the last two years in a row, and will do again this year is participate in the Advent Conspiracy. Where the scandal that is Christmas, is restored. The basic principle is to Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More and Love All. You can find out more at the following link and I am excited to be a part of it again this coming season. Some of my plans for this season include a full-family Thanksgiving, the Portland Christmas Tree Lighting, seeing the lights at the Grotto, some holiday parties, hanging with some peeps at my Church and generally enjoying Jesus' birthday.

So, we'll see where the next couple of months are headed, and of course I'll write about it.