just random thoughts...



 

{001} I can hardly believe that it's nearly Christmas. Wasn't it just a little while ago that we were having volley ball in the park, and complaining about how hot it was?

 

{002} God is so so so patient. and after months of searching... and trying to find my way, it's as if God has shown His light into my life, and marked the path for me to follow. God is so good. and every lesson, no matter how hard, is somehow bitter-sweet. because He is right there... wiping away my tears, and I know that I've reached a new level. A milestone.

 

{003} I'm thrilled by Owl City's songs. The lyrics never cease to amaze me with their imagination, (even if I don't like the song) and the song Peppermint Winter makes me happy. =) and I love these lyrics:

Dear God, I was terribly lost
When the galaxies crossed and the sun went dark
But dear God, You're the only North Star
I would follow this far

Oh telescope, keep an eye on my only Hope
Lest I blink and be swept off the narrow road
Hercules, you've got nothing to say to me
'Cause you're not the blinding light that I need

For He is the saving grace of the galaxies

 

{004} I watched Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue as they did their figure skate dancing on youtube, and was inspired to try some of their moves when I got to the ice rink. fail.

 

{005} I still keep my eyes closed when blocking a spike in volley ball. I'm not sure whether to give up on the idea that I'll ever be able to actually force my eyes open, or to try harder. I think I'll go with trying harder.

 

{006} Going to the theater and thinking about the shooting in Denver... I started imagining what those poor people must have been feeling. They must have felt so trapped! yes, I still did have an amazing time. :)

 

{007} So for those of you that have never volunteered at Operation Christmas Child, I just want to let you know that it is an amazing experience. Working with so many different people, and getting to meet them and learn about them is, in its self, amazing. but to think that we were some of the last ones to touch those boxes before they make their way overseas was absolutely incredible. I felt such a unity at the warehouse. It might sound weird, but it was like we were working on this together... like we all had the same goal in mind. and of course, listening to mostly Christmas music for six hours is pretty awesome too. :)

 

{008} I love Scotty Mccreery's new song, Christmas Comin' Round Again. it's seriously amazing.

 

{009} I think I attend the best church. ever. I don't think I've ever seen people that are more on fire for God, and that have such a true love for each other. They take me higher... and show me (by their lives) that God is faithful. you guys are amazing. and I just want you to know that God's light shines brightly through you.

 

{010} Having my brother bring me a rock from the top of a mountain that he climbed. it was so sweet!

 

{011} Watching the old Herbie series with my Mom and laughing.... that is how comedies used to be made. sighhh

 

{012} So my greatest fear would be living a life that is useless. useless for others, but mostly for God. and then second would be losing the ability to be happy in the little things, or as Taylor Swift put it in an interview.. "my second biggest fear would be losing the ability to be happy. Or losing the ability to be excitable... you know, like excited about new things, or just feel like you are in a rut in your life. I feel like so many people just get bored and lose their ability to be happy about little things. I don't want that to ever happen to me." and then of course there is sharks. shiver

 

-amy jane