I must confess.

Most days I log into my blog with the best of intentions. I plan to write something, honestly I do. But then I end up looking at everyone else's blogs for so long that I lose all interest and abort my original intention of writing a blog myself. It is partly due to the fact that I get easily distracted. And partly due to the fact that I'm never quite sure what to say.

October feels like a world-wind of a month. I'm not really sure how it has flown by so quickly! I have been pretty busy this month and it seems like I've been out of town more than I have been in town. I'm not sure if this has ever happened in my life before but I have been out of town every weekend this month, with the exception of this weekend, which some might call the first weekend in November anyhow. The first two weekends were spend in Tennessee. This was totally not on purpose. The third weekend was spend in NYC with my uncle, freezing my tail off. And last weekend I was in Boston visiting a friend and exploring the city [also freezing my tail off!] It has been a fun month...

but I fear November must be a serious month. For in less than 6 weeks I will be taking a test I have put off taking for more than 6 year: the LSAT. (dum, dum, dum) Actually, I am getting pretty excited about it. But I since I would really like to do well on this entrance exam I must study!

So, if you are my friend, and you feel the urge, ask me how my studying is going and remind me to stop reading your blog and start studying! :-)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!

DAD,

Today you'd like to think you're turning 26, but now I'm 26 and you're turning 51. Time sure flies when you're having fun and raising a crazy daughter like me.

You always have an update or score for the latest football game, baseball game, golf tournament, or tennis match. You've always been full of life and knowledge. You've taught me to love the Lord and love others, which is a priceless gift (THANK YOU!)

I'm glad you're my dad! Happy Birthday!!

I love you!

Here We Go Again...

Last time I found myself without a job I promised myself I would start writing. I'm not sure what I wanted to write, but I failed in writing anything. In fact, I never even updated my blog last summer. I stayed "busy" last time around. And by busy I mean hanging out with friends, traveling, and working on my tan. Sure, I interviewed for a few jobs, three to be exact. But all three of my interviews were in the same week. [the first week I was without a job] I was really thrilled to have a summer vacation. It was an answer to prayer I never thought I would see fulfilled.

This time around I actually have things to do...
I have signed up to take the LSAT in December [oh my word, what was I thinking?!] I've been helping my grandparents out. I'm helping some friends with an addition to their house. And I am sure other things will pop up here and there where I can help out or work on something until I find my next "real job."

And this time maybe I'll be true to my word and write!

MIA, NO More

I have been MIA recently. I realize this. It is probably safe to say I have been just as MIA in life as I have been on this blog. Life has felt a bit like an uphill hike for the past few months. Now it is October and I feel like I am finally reaching the final uphill stretch. [praise the LORD!]

A lot has happened since my last [fru-fru] post. Work had been super stressful. Friendships were changing. My family had all these mini-traumas. And I was just trying to keep my head on straight and be where I needed to be, when I needed to be there.

But I in the midst madness I was finally starting to listen to the Lord about some things I had been running from listening to Him about. And in the process I see a lot changing...

Today, I have no more work stress-- I have no work. [october 1st was my last day with Robin] The friendships changed, but I'm so thankful for other friendships that haven't. My family is actually closer and more caring than ever before. And I am not having such a difficult time keeping my head on straight. In fact, I am feeling more peaceful and relaxed than ever before! [and I'm without a job-- the AMAZING grace of God!]

Maybe I'll start writing again, now that I can hear my own thoughts again!