Perhaps, you have thought if I had the chance to pack up my bags this very instant, fly to Chile, and start speaking that beautiful language, I would jump on that opportunity like a hungry vampire on a defenseless human (hmmmmm.... True Blood on the brain). Don't worry, I'm not having second thoughts about moving; I'm still purchasing my plane ticket this month. However, for as many reasons I have for wanting to leave, I have just as many to be joyful in the time I have left in Arlington. God is so great!
1. Family- I honestly don't think I could ask for better parents. They let me live in their house which is a pretty big sacrifice considering my imperfections, they are not all in my bizznizz, and they are very encouraging. And my lil bro's are becoming cooler each day.
 |
| The lil bros. |
2. Friends - I don't even know where to start. I have such a beautiful mosaic of wonderful friends. Each of you is different and talented. You guys love me when I don't deserve it, call me out when I'm being a poophead, endure my occasional dramatics but frequent abnormalities, and make me laugh until my sides want to bust.
3. Nanny-ing - This is the icing on the cake, the cherry on top, the caramel drizzle on your frappicino, whatever floats your boat. Flexible nanny schedule for a sweetheart stay-at-home mom with two cute boys. It's something new everyday. love {love} LOVE. Did I mention I love this job? Realistically speaking, part of the reason I can appreciate this is that I know it is also temporary. I have to leave Neverneverland sometime to go to South America.
 |
| Little C. |
4. The simple things- Sufjan Stevens concert, first (and probably only) half marathon, autumn, bible studies, making dinner with close friends, weekend festivities, 5k's with the padre, my kitty Avery, True Blood, etc.
 |
| Mint cream filled vanilla cupcakes with strawberry mousse frosting Ask me for the recipe/blog! |
I feel my mind racing and my thought running at a thousand miles an hour to try to quickly allot my time to busyness, but then I realize how crazy I am. I LOVE this time in my life. I get so distracted with wanting something else that I'm blinded to the blessings I have in front of my eyes, almost slapping me in the face. Stress, depression, worry, and apathy are only a signs of my weakness and lack of trust in the Almighty.
Life is full of beauty!
2 comments:
awww katie! this was a really sweet entry! i need to think more like you: appreciating all the great things i have. its funny that we are both approaching life changing experiences and kind of having the same thoughts. i miss u and love u! i am so proud of you, too! you are going to have such a great time in chile!
Thanks, Laura!! I love you more. I definitely have good days and bad days, but I'm so grateful for friends like you that God's given me!!! It makes bad days so much better!
Post a Comment