20 before 21

Wow...it's been a long while since I last updated this thing. Life is ridiculously (maybe even unhealthy) busy. It's been one thing right after the other! I'm getting to the point where I'm tired of being tired and I want some peace in life.

I really need to learn how to say "no." seriously. The word no and I need to become the best of friends. Yet, somehow by the grace of God I have energy and (on most days) and exuberance to get out of bed and do something with my life. I have decided that tonight

Something new in my life that has been scary, challenging, and maybe even fun is starting a new job at Panera. I'll tell you more about that later!

This week I have been thinking about how scary it is that Thanksgiving is already here! Three days away! Which of course means there are about two weeks left in the semester! Crazy! Seriously, where does the freakin' time go?

Now, this got me thinking. Do I really fly through life because I have no other choice? NO! (there's that word again). I want to live and experience life and do things! I was reading a couple blogs and they each made a list of what they want to do before their next birthdays.

Granted my21st birhtday is about 6 months away, but there's no time like the present, right? Right.

I'm going to attempt to make a list of 2o things to do before my 21st birthday.

1. Practice my painting skills

2. Discover more music

3. Sew a dress

4. Make a new desert or pastry once a month

5. Spend time everyday being quiet

6. Buy a type writer and write letters to people

7. Do really well in school next semester

8. Learn about Ireland and C.S. Lewis before January 8

9. (This really should be first, but I feel like Jesus should encompass and be a part of each one of these things.) I want to continue growing intimately in love with Christ.

10. Read the whole Bible

11. Find hip coffee shoppes in GR

12. Learn to be content

13. Buy an DSLR camera

14. Eat more protein

(this is getting difficult)

15. Go to India

16. Learn how to be a good daughter, sister, friend, mentor, leader, etc...

17. Read all of my books on my booklist

18. Spend time in prayer for LIFE on a daily basis

19. Go to Omega House to pray more regulary

20. Get rid of Facebook once and for all!

Yep. there it is. It will be interesting to see if I can actually do any of this faithfully. I hope so.

Right now I'm sitting in the Corum nd it's is pouring down rain. I mean a huge down pour! I love rain though. Some people find it a nuisance, but I love it! It's soothing. It's healing. It's lovely and warm.

Okay, well homework is calling.

Be blessed dear friends. OH! And in the spirit of Thanksgiving don't forget to think about what you are thankful for and all of the blessings God has blessed you with. We have more than we think we do.

L