Wowzers. That is how many more days until graduation. Crazy. I cannot believe it. That is just a little less than 3 months.
I know everyone always says that time is flying. Welp it is. I feel like I cannot get ahead. Yet at the same time, I feel like I am just watching life slowly meander away.
The biggest thing that I am struggling with at the moment is...figuring out what I am going to do after I graduate. I really, really, really want to travel and see the world. Whether as an au pair, teaching English, or even traveling on my own (which I'd be scared to do, but I'd do it!). I just need a change of pace and need to do something different. Lord knows I need it.
I'm looking into a few different things. Teaching English, becoming an au pair, nannying, wanting to travel. Just wanna get out and do it all!
I'll keep you posted with whatever I do. And I'll definitely document here :)
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Another's Words.
I Don't Have My Shit Together.
Saw this article on Facebook. Read it. Liked it. Now I'm passing it along to you.
Enjoy.
Saw this article on Facebook. Read it. Liked it. Now I'm passing it along to you.
Enjoy.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Compartmentalization.
Last week in my Christian Perspective class our question of the week pertained to compartmentalization of the different areas in our lives. This was the quote that our professor prompted us with:
“Imagine the [TV dinner] tray as your perspective on life. Within this worldview all the areas of your life are placed. The turkey and gravy might represent your job as an engineer or homemaker of social worker. Unless you are always on call, it stays in its compartment. In another compartment you find mashed potatoes – your family life. The green beans meanwhile stay to themselves. They represent entertainment. The most important part of your life is your relationship with God – that’s the “cherry surprise” in the tray’s middle compartment…The problem with this image is that we’re squeezing our relationship with God into a tiny compartment of our lives. Such religion can never satisfy; it will only fragment our lives.” --Greg Johnson
What a convicting quote. And when I thought about it, I realized how much I have been compartmentalizing my own life recently. It has sort of gotten out of hand. I feel like God is being kept in a small box, that I put on the shelf for now. I have drifted so far from my relationship with him, that he isn't part of every area of my life, or as he should be, the center of my life.
I think that realizing this and acknowledging it is the hardest part. Then trying to get back on track even harder. But worth it. Once you get out of something, it is hard to start back up. Like I know I could be reading my bible and spending time with the Lord, but instead I'll watch some tv or go shopping or work out. It's crazy the things we will substitute for spending time in the word. This month I'm going to get back on track and spend time doing my devotionals and working on getting my relationship stronger.
My God is not a small God, therefore, I should not put him in a small box and treat him as such.
“Imagine the [TV dinner] tray as your perspective on life. Within this worldview all the areas of your life are placed. The turkey and gravy might represent your job as an engineer or homemaker of social worker. Unless you are always on call, it stays in its compartment. In another compartment you find mashed potatoes – your family life. The green beans meanwhile stay to themselves. They represent entertainment. The most important part of your life is your relationship with God – that’s the “cherry surprise” in the tray’s middle compartment…The problem with this image is that we’re squeezing our relationship with God into a tiny compartment of our lives. Such religion can never satisfy; it will only fragment our lives.” --Greg Johnson
What a convicting quote. And when I thought about it, I realized how much I have been compartmentalizing my own life recently. It has sort of gotten out of hand. I feel like God is being kept in a small box, that I put on the shelf for now. I have drifted so far from my relationship with him, that he isn't part of every area of my life, or as he should be, the center of my life.
I think that realizing this and acknowledging it is the hardest part. Then trying to get back on track even harder. But worth it. Once you get out of something, it is hard to start back up. Like I know I could be reading my bible and spending time with the Lord, but instead I'll watch some tv or go shopping or work out. It's crazy the things we will substitute for spending time in the word. This month I'm going to get back on track and spend time doing my devotionals and working on getting my relationship stronger.
My God is not a small God, therefore, I should not put him in a small box and treat him as such.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Quality time.
Whether it is a phone call, a coffee date or a string of texts. Quality time is something I crave from those around me. With the hustle and bustle of life, we are all constantly on the move and I can't stress the importance of that contact with those I love the most.
No matter what the method, any little bit of that time from the other person, is always welcomed from me. A perfect example was this past week, I was so busy and getting flustered with everything that was on my plate. Then a friend from school asked for a coffee date. Even though it was only a quick hour, it was something I definitely needed. And in those moments that we got to spend laughing and talking, I was reminded at how important to me times like these are.
So...every though life can get ridiculously hectic and can be so busy, stop and send that text. Call a friend. Set up a coffee date. Let those that you care about know it. Even if you don't realize it, you are being present in someone's life. And that is a treasured thing. Don't forget it.
Love on others. Because we all need a little love.
No matter what the method, any little bit of that time from the other person, is always welcomed from me. A perfect example was this past week, I was so busy and getting flustered with everything that was on my plate. Then a friend from school asked for a coffee date. Even though it was only a quick hour, it was something I definitely needed. And in those moments that we got to spend laughing and talking, I was reminded at how important to me times like these are.
So...every though life can get ridiculously hectic and can be so busy, stop and send that text. Call a friend. Set up a coffee date. Let those that you care about know it. Even if you don't realize it, you are being present in someone's life. And that is a treasured thing. Don't forget it.
Love on others. Because we all need a little love.
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