hey dustin... you're the only one that reads this, so i'll just write to you! i missed you during work week. hope you have a great summer. know that i'm super-jealous of you getting work! i start work at the fort worth stock show june 12, and i have a wedding in kansas on june 3, and i'm moving into my new apt june 21, so life will be busy this summer. until then, i hope to be a lake bum, but we'll see. i'm having a hard time adjusting. carrie and i got some quality time together during work week. i'll pray for you guys and this summer, for discernment.

hope all is well!

Spring break was fun. I'll try to put a pic up when the digital ones get sent to me. The Bahamas were gorgeous and the weather was PERFECT, but I became highly annoyed with the natives. Unless I wanted to buy something from them or give them money for something they told me, they were of no help whatsoever. They simply avert their eyes and act like its not their problem. I love America, and especially TEXAS.

I'm worn out! I can't seem to get rested. I don't know if its the time difference, even though that's not really a big one or if it was just the constant up-and-going I was doing. Who knows. Could be mid-semester burn out too...

I've gotten a couple of job leads, so I'm kind of glad about that. A couple ad agencies and and oil and gas company. We'll see where it goes from there. I'm trying hard to not let the sovereignty of God make me lazy. Where is the happy balance? Someone, please tell me because I need a job.

I love you peeps. Peace~

Due to harassment, I feel as though another posting is appropriate... ah hmmm....

My life is not exciting, but according to C.S. Lewis, there are no ordinary people. According to the 6th commandment, thou shalt not murder (that's do not murder for those not so King James privy....) but more than that, its the promotion of the life of your neighbor.

Tonight at RUF, I was convicted about this. What am I doing to promote the life of my neighbor? The Heidelburg Catechism says that hidden murder is envy, belittlement, and hatred. I'm so guilty. I'm so envious. And so quick to give dirty looks at people that cut me off on the road.

I want to be a life promoter.

This past Sunday, a minister of Christ Chapel died on the way to church because of an ice patch on I-20. He was a life promoter. His desire in life was to make Christ look attractive. How am I living my life on a daily basis to make Christ look admirable?

I'm guilty in the last three days. I get pooped on and I'm ready to slay someone mentally.

Ghandi once said, "I like your Christ. It is your Christians that I have a problem with." Ugh. UGH. Conviction, table of one? Yes please.

I was challenged tonight and hope you may feel the same way.

Oh, let us exalt the Lord! Let us magnify His name together!! Psalm 34

Currently Listening What I Really Mean By Jr. Robert Earl Keen see related

Since I have since introduced my xanga to two other friends, I feel as though I should post, but it can't be a long one. (I'm supposed to be writing a paper..)

Things are well  here in FW. The Stock Show just ended, which is kind of a sad day. It has been a lot of fun being someone around the grounds. I did get in a bit of a sticky situation with a colleague. I wanted to make some connections and network because Lord knows I need a job and I think I got some good leads. Nothing sounds fun though. Is that bad that I want my first job to be fun?

Its February. I graduate in May. I can't believe how quickly it has passed. In the last couple of days, I've realized that my life is going to change significantly in the next four months. I'm trying not to freak out, but rather trust that the Lord will provide. I'm ready for a change, to do something different, something other than going to class and cracking a book, studying for a test and meetings for different organizations. I'm going to eat those words in about five years. In five years, I'll want another change. Maybe kids. Or a dog.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Currently Listening Mr. A-Z By Jason Mraz Wordplay see related

A good weekend:

Pine Cove Tailgate at ATM v. Bayor. Getting to see all my buddies from camp, including my camp crush that completely ignored me AND the camp stalker...it was SUPER awkward. Also getting to spend the night with my buddy in Sequoia, Sarah/Spirit Sprinkles, then getting surprised when my camp best buddy (Jennifer/Cheeseball) from last summer ran up and hugged me! And its always a highlight to see Clueless! Ha she's a trip! So fun! I always feel so much more mature when I am hanging out with those friends. I feel like sometimes people here are so wrapped up in being petty about the smallest things, from labels to actual face to face rejection.

Saturday night I came home and relaxed. After a crazy/super busy/super stressful week, it was good to take a shower, hang out in pajamas, and just go to bed. Today, I cleaned, and though its not my favorite thing to do, I LOVE a clean room. Then I painted. Yay!

I hope my sweet friends are having a great week! I'd love to hear from you and let me know how I can be praying for you! Drop me a comment!