Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Where can a girl get a 16oz. iced coconut coffee with cream and sugar around here?




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...this is the heartbreaking news I received when trying to find the nearest dunkin donuts. I already knew there weren't any in coeur d'alene, but was hoping for something like "Spokane, WA . 25 miles" or something of that nature. But nope. None close enough to even be worth mentioning. I am fortunate that they have a million Starbucks around here, but unless I have a gift card, or Keje, I hesitate a lot more to go there. But lately I've had one of those two things, and now am going through coffee withdraw. Oh, Idaho.

Friday, March 27, 2009

heart or head?

I know everyone keeps talking about the economy, but that's just because the impact of it hits almost everyone, everyday. looking for a job in this economic climate is just plain hard.
My dilemma these days has been whether to "follow my heart" (look for a job that's something i really want to do), or "follow my head" (accept a job, that'll always only be a job to me. not exciting, but relieving). Would I be taking a step out in faith to wait, or am i being selfish for not using what's right in front of me? It's scary thinking about passing up one "ok" opportunity, to wait and hope a better one comes along. Am I being ambitious? Or irresponsible?

Sometimes growing up stinks.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Monday, March 23, 2009

John 15:5

John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."

I'm a worrier. Yup, I admit it. As much as I try to deny it, I know it's true. And i've been especially a big worrier lately. But in doing our Bible study lesson today I was very convicted. It was talking about how when we pray for God's guidance it's often in a way that is asking for specific mapped out directions for our lives: what should I do? who should I ask? how do i do it? where will it take me? And often we dont act until we get these detailed plans. But the author points out that Jesus says HE IS the way, not that he'll show us the way.

This really just hit me in the face.
I like knowing details and I get excited about future plans. But this also leads me to a place where I know that I want God's will for my life, but I dont act on his will until I see the full big picture. I was just challenged today to take one day at a time and ask God what his will is for my life today and respond to that. And if I really do this, I will be right in the center of His will everyday, which I know is where I want to be.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

writers block

well... it's been a long time since i wrote a blog. i really have been having a hard time developing one fleeting thought enough to write a few paragraphs about it. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your perspective), i have plenty of free time on my hands these days, again. this makes it much easier to let my mind wander. So probably there will be posts coming a bit more often these next few weeks.

in the meantime, today's fleeting thought: my uncontrollable blurting out of cheesy phrases. Lately I've been caught saying things like "no-problem-o", "anywho", "holy smokes", and just random comments like "oh, jack...." (in a disappointed/concerned tone) while watching 24. All of which are said so sincerely...Who am I? and where are these sayings coming from?