Wow. It has been much too long since I have blogged much less journaled. There is something about both that bring me to a place of peace.
Have you ever been really dedicated about journaling and then suddenly overtaken by life (or avoiding dealing with things in life) that you you don't write anything for months? This realization always gives me the strongest desire to tuck that journal away somewhere and by a new one and start afresh.
I have come to realize that is a cop-out though because in order to really start afresh, those things must be dealt with. Since that time is still in the works I figured I would share a tidbit of what's been happening.
May 5 ~ Graduated college and left the campus life behind.
May 6 - Mid June ~ Found me frantically searching for any job I qualified for that would cover expenses. This was rather taxing and this is part of why I was not journaling. For some reason I was convincing myself that I did not have anything to write when, in fact, God was taking me on a beautiful faith journey.
Long story short, he of course had this grand plan in the works that I could not even have dreamed of in the way only he can.
June 15 ~ Started a job in Pasadena at a valve company as a shipping clerk in the warehouse. (This working environment has proved to be one of the most interesting and teaching experiences of my life)
Pasadena (in true Texas style) is a whopping 65 miles from Angleton (1.5 hours away). Needless to say, I would need to be moving soon. Once again, God had it all planned perfectly. My old roommate from college, Cat (also a co-worker who helped get me the hook-up), my brother Derek, and two sweet ladies Karindy & Analisse all live in decent driving range of the afore-mentioned job.
So during the week I would crash on the couch or air matress of said friends and then spend the weekend at home (recovering from the week). This went on for about a month.
God provides in sweet thoughtful ways. I was a bit concerned about being able to afford living but he graciously laid in my lap the opportunity to rent a house (that is adorable & surrounded by sweet neighbors) with Karindy and Analisse along with a new friend, Erin, built in the 50's for dirt cheap.
Obviously I was beyond thankful for the very small price tag but I am also thankful to be living in a house and with two girls who are like sisters to me as well as the opportunity to build a new friendship.
July 28 ~ Move-in day. You know how when you move you suddenly become convinced that you have far too much stuff? Yea, it happened to me too...Thankfully I had the help of my mom and brother as well as roommates, their brother and friends.
I am very excited to see what the Lord has planned for this home as we make it our own.
Present day ~ I would post pictures but the two cameras I had in the past decided to permanently malfunction so I am picture-less until such a time comes when I can afford a new one. It is just as well that you don't know exactly what's up because it is still a jungle of boxes and un-organized choas (which for this normally organized girl is proving to be a little taxing). Soon though when a free weekend arises things will change and shape into our personalities.
Please ignore/exscuse my poor sentence structure and grammar. This has been a long day after which I should already be asleep but I couldn't resist getting back to blogging. Thanks for reading.
