Like Math, Only Better

I have had this recurring theme in my life over the past two or three years. I kept bringing something to God, and I thought I had it all figured out. But then tonight, I was feeling rather mopey and all woe is me. I didn't really let it show, but I knew I couldn't just sit here and do nothing while so many feelings, such as jealousy and annoyance, swirled around in my heart and many thoughts (mostly negative) threatened to consume every part of my brain. So I went to my room and had a nice, long, refreshing chat with God. He showed me that as long as I stay focused on Jesus and not on anyone or anything else, everything would fall into place, maybe not everything, but whatever I was struggling with at the moment. I know it sounds really cliche, but this time was different. I feel like something I thought I knew has been shown to me in a completely new light, giving me a fresh look on things. I also find it really encouraging and I find my spirit renewed and re-energized. Do I make any sense? Eh. It matters not to me, haha.

Monopoly

I was getting ready to post a blog post I wrote about feelings and stuff. Well, I didn't technically write it. It was just mainly various song lyrics by one particular artist. Lyrics that I find apply to my life. And then I received a Facebook message from my best friend (you know who you are ;) ) and it was encouraging and I decided the post wasn't going to do anyone any good. And it was an exhausted subject anyway, one people probably get tired of hearing about. So it was ixnay on the ostpay. And that's all I really wanted to say. Oh, and the blank post I have? That was an accident. I had accidentally hit enter instead of shift, like I wanted to. Oopsies. Goodday, mate!

It's hard to believe I'm 22

Yesterday was my birthday. I think it was one of the best birthdays I have ever had. Don't get me wrong, I did miss my family. There was something new and exciting about having it here in Oswego though. I wasn't really expecting anything out of my day, except church. Most of you already know what I did and what I got and such, but I just wanted to type it out. Reflect on it, ya know? Saturday night, I felt really bad. I went over to the boys' side to see if Ryan wanted to play a game. I had no idea what he he was doing. Turns out he was in the beginning stages of making me a cake. Oopsies. For the rest of the night, it was referred to as a "ham." It was actually very amusing. We did end up playing The Game of Things. I went into my room and there was a box with three pairs of purple earrings in it :-D Thanks, Shonda! I was not tired at all and it took me a good half hour to fall asleep.



Thre next day, yesterday, we all got up and got ready and went to church. Btw, Tasha had spent the night :D After church, I got to pick where we went to eat. I hadn't really thought of anywhere I wanted to go. I didn't want a chinese buffet, I didn't want Friendly's or anything like that, no McDonald's. And then it hit me...The Oswego Tea Company! Anthony and Annette and Justin ended up joining us. And then, Annette had went to check out the brownies and came back to the table with a waitress holding a chocolate/whipped cream dessert with a candle in it. Needless to say, I was sang to by everyone who had come with us (Shonda, Spink, Ryan, Kdee, Tasha, Becky and the DiPierro's). I was very surprised, but felt so loved. And then Shonda, bless her heart, paid for my meal :) After some of us went to Price Chopper, we all went back to the apartment to hang out, except Tasha. She went back to her place.

Eventually, the cake was brought out and we all ate some. Then I got Stitch! I saw him in the Carousel Mall last weekend and wanted him really badly, but didn't really have the money, so I didn't. But Ryan and Kdee did! :-D The rest of the night consisted of Wii (in which I won during a Cup race, which never happens!!!), eating a yummy pasta dinner and watching Lilo and Stitch. I think I've gotten soft hearted in my old age because I cried at certain parts, which has also never happened during this movie, haha. And then it was bedtime. All in all, I had a wonderful day and I am so thankful for everyone who was here to celebrate with me, and also those who weren't.

Also, yesterday I was asked to help Rob Lawry with an international Bible Study he wants to start. I'm really excited and a little nervous. I'm glad I finally get to help out with something like this.

Happy Birthday to me!