Blogging is kind of an interesting thing. See I don't know if anyone is reading this (besides the people I tell to read it), but for some reason I really enjoy it. It is such a good opportunity to step back and think about what I have to show for my life. And its not that I believe you have to have something to show to be worthy of calling yourself successful or being equal to all other young adults - no, blogging is a way that I reflect on my life. I know that there are days that I am so consumed with getting things done and checked of "the list" that I actually miss out on life..... the fun part, the reason I sing praises and give thanks. So if I were to give a toast, I would say thank you blog spot for letting me filter through my life and be able to remind myself of why I enjoy this season God has put me in!

And speaking of seasons, I sure wish that the groundhog would of told us that winter would be over soon; I am really looking forward to being able to ride my bicycle around town! As I mentioned in my first post, I love exploring. I love walking around parts of Manhattan, or anywhere, that I am not familiar with. Being able to admire all the quaint homes and funny street names is something I do not get to do enough! For example, my street is Chimney Rock, why did someone decide that would be an appropriate name?? Maybe they said... "that house has a chimney made of rocks...lets call this street chimney rock!" ha. And another thing I am excited about doing is being able to read outside! I love being able to soak up the sun and feel warm and cozy while reading a good book.. or just dozing off!

Something that is coming up before the warm weather hits is Valentines Day. Now I don't really like this holiday very much because: 1. I don't like the colors red, pink, and purple together, 2. I am always hopeful that some cute, smart, and incredibly thoughtful man will just surprise me and sweep me off my feet, and this has yet to happen, and 3. All the people that don't do anything socially appropriate on this day feel slightly depressed and sort of want the day to pass faster than any other. Now I doubt that Hallmark saw the negative effects of Valentines day...they saw the opportunity for them (along with many other businesses) to make some extra money! I applaud them for their innovative ideas, if all they were wanting was a spike in their fiscal income - they got it! But now, there are people like me who feel left out and sort of bitter about it! But then I realize how pathetic I sound and know that some day I too will celebrate with a dozen roses on my table and chocolate melting in my mouth... so I am deciding now that instead of feeling bad, I will hold onto my future to come!

Now that I have covered that, I am kind of tired - and I have an intramural basketball game later tonight so I can't let myself get drained, but I will end on this. Today in my quiet time, I learned about how faithful god is. He is ready and willing to hear our prayers and act upon them... but when the bible talks about how he will bring our prayers to reality - this reminds me that I should be praying for Gods will, and not for my own selfish desires. And don't just pray when you're in need, give prayers of thanksgiving, say prayers of healing and humility, pray for discipline, wisdom, and understanding... prayer is such a great opportunity to truly commune with God!