Memories...all alone in the moonlight

So I like pictures, i normally look through people's blogs and stop only when there is pictures. Because of this, i am posting some of my favorite pictures from my college experiences. I was going through them last night and they make me giddy!

Who can forget 80's Day! That was so wonderful and even more wonderful because only we knew it was 80's day! (thanks sara for the garb)

Backpacking(top). The group after a night in cardboard boxes with little food (we look rough)

The first day of sun of last spring. We dressed in red and took pictures.

(top) Me in Rwanda, Africa. The little boys were so happy to have a picture that i could make them copy my every face. Great fun for both parties!
(middle) First experience of fall '07. We always find useless ways to spend money. Masks: $3.99 (pack of 3). Feathers: $2.99 (a bag). Jewels: $1.99 (a color). The stares we got while walking around like that: priceless!
(Bottom): Elise's final project. It was raining everyday. We made the most of it!

I love memories. I noticed a common theme: dressing up makes perfect memories!

Small Town = adventure

So last night after coffee and conversation with a lovely new friend, i got to drive around. Because Brenham is rather small, I was able to see most everything around. :)

I drove down town to try to find a store and there in front of me was a delighting sight. In a building that was completely open on one side, there was a bunch of little boys dressed in all white. They were in the Karate class! They were so cute kicking each other and holding their balance. I laughed out loud for a long time. It was just so cute to me. I drove down a one way street the wrong way just so i could get back and see more.

I have decided, i am signing my kids up for KARATE!!! That is just so cute to me! Look --->

They are so intense!

That was my adventure for the night can't wait for more!

Loneliness

I have been pretty lonely lately. I have people around me and things to do, but no one that really really knows me and that equals a bit of lonesomeness. Don't feel sad for me, though. I was talking to my dad last night and was telling him about my life here in Brenham. One thing I was telling him was that my television only got one station, but now that one station doesn't work. We laughed and joked about it.

Well this morning my dad called me to offer me some insight. He pointed out Paul. Right before Paul had huge spiritual revelations and experiences, he was in prison. He was in a place of solitde. This was so encouraging to me for many reasons. I am ready for God to do big things in me and i know this will be an important time for him to do that. I already see God at work. Yesterday, I didn't go in to work (merritt was feeling sick). So I was able to run a lot of errands. God really started showing me things about myself. Things I need to work on and things that have changed in me for the negative. Although knowing how you suck is never fun, God gave me such breath and encouragement after He was done. That time yesterday felt like house cleaning. I feel so light and at ease today. All I can do is smile.

What an incredible God we serve. There is so much joy in seeing how small you are compared to a God who is so HUGE!!!

My future does not include an office

So this is not an excuse to keep me out of often mundane tasks, i really think God is trying to tell me i am not gifted for office work...and i am not complaining!

A couple of years ago, I was using a paper cutter to trim down some items for children's ministry when i accidently sliced through my thumb and thumb nail!

Today, i was putting 3-punched pages into folders when my finger slide right down a brad and sliced me pretty deep.

I think this is a sign: my future is not the office!

Thank you Jesus!

My new life (for a little while)

I now live in Brenham.

The thought of living by myself has scared me since I found that out back in December.

After 4 days of living by myself, I am not so much scared as I am bored!!! I went to bed Monday at 10pm. That hasn't happened since the summer when it is important to go to bed early otherwise you will be dead. The fact was, I had no idea what to do with myself in a small town.

Well this will no longer be an issue. I am getting a roomie as of tonight. She is an aTm graduate that is now helping with a mission organization here in Brenham. After meeting her for like 3 secs today, i think we will get along fine.

A few interesting stories:

I worked with the youth group, of the church down here, for the first time last night. Believe it or not, i was super nervous. I was afraid that they wouldn't like me. Not only would i not have friends my own age, but youth kids wouldn't accept me. However, luckily this wasn't the case. While preping for a game we were about to play, they were asked to write their names down on a piece of paper that I gave them. Well the Jr. High boys gladly offered to write their numbers down for me as well. :) oh young boys...and lack of fear! During worship, a 7th grade boy went to the youth pastor (jeremy) to ask if he could go to the bathroom. I laughed.

Luckily there is a starbucks here. I have been there twice thus far. One time the overly friendly counter guy offered to make me a special drink. It was good. I feel like i made a friend. Although i didn't really, he was nice and that made me happy! I went to starbucks again today and drove through. A lady helped me and then took my order and then a young guy popped his head out of the drive-thru window and our conversation went like this:
Guy: Hey, so your just waiting on your drink?
Me: Uhuh yes
Guy: You having a good day?
Me: Uhuh yes
Guy: Oh here comes your drink, almost ready
Me: Super great
Guy: Ok here you go
Me: Thank you very much
Guy: Ok well you enjoy
Me: Thanks (as i start to pull away and roll up my window)
Guy: Ok have a nice day and stay warm
Me: (halfway gone and out of things nice to say)

hahaha...It made me smile
That is all i got currently. I forgot my password until just now (well until i made a new one)

Later from Brenham