Recently I went through and compiled everything I've written since 2004 that I considered "significant" or "worth saving." Most everything came from my old xanga. In reviewing the quality of each post, I realized something very valuable about all of the things I'd written so frequently and diligently back then--> I have a very detailed record of almost everything I did and experienced for about two whole years of my life. (Throughout my Junior and Senior year, I suppose my busy schedule and shifting priorities squeezed out any time I could allot for writing about my day.) Looking back, I am surprised by reading so many things I had forgotten about or taken for granted at the time. I found myself wishing I had continued to log my experiences somewhere, mainly for plain ole' personal benefit.
So I'm going to try that with blogspot. Nevermind that hardly anyone will lay eyes on what is posted here-- that's not the point-- however, those who do, I'm more than happy to be sharing my memories with you. As I've mentioned on here in the "about me" section (silly silly silly), all of what is published here I desire to be ultimately a reflection of the One I follow.
So. Sunday. July 12, 2009.
This morning, I woke up to the most abnoxious ring tone my phone has to offer as an alarm. This is a good thing, because lately I've suffered from extreme exhaustion, coupled with an embarassing inability to wake up on time. Does not make for a very convenient combination, if you have a schedule to follow.
Lately I find that I look forward to church SO much more than I can ever remember looking forward to it in the past. Perhaps it is the refreshing atmosphere that Encounter has to offer... I don't think Encounter has achieved perfection (nor will it ever), but it is something that fits where I am at the moment, for the most part. Most of all, it is a service through which I feel I can truly worship my Lord. I think a genuine Christ community is forming there. (NOT that it is not forming elsewhere, or that true worship can't take place anywhere else. It is largely just a personal thing-- the Body of Christ is not contained within four walls.)
-- We sang "Hosana" this morning, which is a song that I love. One of my favorites at the moment. That was a highlight. :)
-- I sat by myself this morning (because I arrived late and there were no empty spaces near mis amigos), and I really enjoyed it. I enjoy sitting with people just as much, but I believe there is benefit in experiencing worship with minimal distraction (which is more prone to be present when you are amongst friends). AND it was nice to get to meet some new people, and talk to those I don't often have the chance to converse with. (Yes, I just ended thast sentence with a preposition.)
--La familia ate at Kathy's for lunch (surprise), and had a very enjoyable time of fellowship.
Yesterday was an interesting day.
I attended the WEDDING (so crazy!) of Amy Lyn Bolton (now Becker) in the afternoon, and fought tears through the whole thing. Amy looked RADIANT, and she + her groom= incredibly, genuinely full of joy.
I don't know if I've ever seen two people so happy in my entire life.
But, I suppose my husband and I will be pretty happy when we get married.
If not, I don't think we should be getting married. :)
Went to Michael's last night and hung out with Grant, Keegan, and Michael (imagine that). The evening began with a seemingly rousing (judging from its title) game called "Think of a Word!".
The title prompts false expectations.
It's not a game I hope to play any time in the near future, unless I want to bore myself to death.
(That's kind of overexaggerating, but I think my point remains.)
The rest of our time together was, in contrast, highly entertaining (from a certain point of view). We sat around Michael's living room and talked about politics, technology, semantics, theology, and the like. Sometimes I feel like an ignorant idiot when we talk about those things. Sometimes I feel a little less like one-- but only a little. In any case, my friends have a lot of interesting opinions and ideas. I can tell you that much. :)
This afternoon, I have accomplished the following:
- Painted a canvas for my room at the LSC
- Spent some time in the Word
- Listened to my Itunes playlist and wrote some things down. :)
- Read a very lengthy letter from a friend
- Drank a while bottle of Propel Fitness Water in the course of 2 minutes.
Next on my list are these:
- work out at the WC before it closes
- eat some cereal for dinner (I have a craving)
- receive mi amiga Chrissy joyously when she arrives this evening
- plan out the details of our 808 Family Reunion with the Chriss-ter
***I have something more organized and thoughtful to post at some point, when I finish it, that details a lot of the lessons (big and small) I've been learning with Jesus this summer so far. Just a reminder, in case I forget.
I think I'm going to like this kind of frequent posting. Maybe.
We'll see how this goes. :)
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