Let's just be raw and start off with basics. PB & J will forevermore be my true love. I'm sitting here on a not so idle Saturday afternoon (although in my own mind i'm dragging it out to be as idle as possible before my 60 page in depth study of "The Moody Handbook of Theology" must commence and then follow itself up with a 4 paged paper.) I have just finished some PB&J for the soul (a little thing i've come to call my Prayer. Bible. Journal. time) And yes, you guessed it, upon entertaining such thoughts of glorious soul food, I have decided to take my vice one step further and indulge in some tangibly delicious, peanut-buttery, sticky sweet goodness. Pure bliss. I am far too easily satisfied. Absolutely.
Amongst the craziness of starting my 80hour school week, trying to get my bearings on a new town (in the snow of all things), keeping up with the Jones' back in Cali, and developing some sort of a social life, I have somehow managed to find the time to check out a local young life club and college group. Shoot, I've even gotten the pleasure of spending some quality time with some pretty cool cats. I'm thoroughly enjoying it here. I'll have to let you know if the above still stands next week when I'm forced back into the adult world of working for a living. *Sigh*.
All the same I'm enjoying the simplicity in playing it small and against my second nature I have yet to stretch myself too thin. (An accomplishment I'm quite proud of if i may say so myself.) I wake up every morning and partake in some soul PB & J while enjoying a lovely cup of coffee from my new gourmet coffee machine (courtesy of my wonderful aunt and uncle), while stretched out on my comfy couch (courtesy of my thoughtful grandparents), curled up in my favorite blanket from grandmas collection back home. I'm a pretty lucky girl.
A brief rundown of Washington: It snowed here a few days ago more heavily than normal. I woke up to find my car completly buried but the rain came through in the clutch and two days later It was as good as new. In fact, I see more land than snow currently and it's a beautiful thing. I'm slowly learning every street here, for the most part, is a one way and drivers are not so forgiving if you neglect to notice such key details. I got a library card the other day and so far am a fan of their book selection. Young Life consistently remains at the top of my prayer list as my desire to get back in the ministry continues to tug at my heart. I am doing my best to differentiate between a need and a call at the moment and just asking the Lord for discernment between the two.
A brief rundown of School: I believe the phrase "Goodbye life as I knew it, see ya in May" should do the trick. I am 100% sincere when I say I'm going to need all the prayers I can get. My classes are extremely demanding and i'm not sure I can learn the amount of discipline and curriculum necessary to conquer such lofty expectations before the end of the semester. I am however excited all the same to see how the Lord molds me over the course of the next few months.
I suppose I can no longer avoid the daunting amount of homework that lies on the table next to me. Here's to another week as a Washingtonian.
Peace and Blessin's. Peace and Blessin's.