Far too long...

Hello out there?

It's been far too long since a post has been made here, partially because life has just taken over. The blessing of employment was finally realized (Thank God) and I'm elated to finally be gaining some leeway in life. Feels like "the baby" of the family is finally growing up a bit. The course is being mapped for my future and everything looks so...bright. 2011 has come in and the one thing that I can say is that...surprise! I wasn't ready! 2010 was so amazing, so awesome that I don't think I was quite ready for it to leave yet. But on the other side of 2011, I'm filled with an exuberant joy! I can't say that I'm shying away from a new year, as I'm so accustomed to doing. I'm one of those people who fears the new and unknown because of its mystery. But now, I'm looking at this new year with new eyes. It's not scary...it's a blank page, full of space for excellence, new experiences, new goals, new accomplishments and yes, even new defeat. The point is...it's new. It's uncharted and it's mine.

With that being said, I've listed a few things that I'd love to see happen with this new year. Not new year resolutions (so it's not too late to actually post these as it is definitely nine days after the new year), as promises are so easily broken. But new opportunities...



Top 5 New Opportunities for 2011

1.Get certified to teach - It's apparent that this is where God wants me, teaching the children of America. I must admit, I would've chosen another profession for myself. Writer, singer, stunt car driver. What? All of those things actually seemed so much more believable...until I became a paraprofessional (assistant teacher). Now, the joy on a child's face when they learn something that they've been struggling over for MONTHS does something to me that no dream profession could. So, there it is. Teaching. There's no denying God's Will...just conforming to it.

2. Get out of here...again - Missions has been the thing on my heart since the summer of 2009 with my trip to North Africa. And then to Haiti in summer 2010. Now, to find the next destination! Traveling and spreading the love of God, through fellowship and works will certainly one of the high points of 2011...

3. Take life more seriously, not life's circumstances - Instead of being so concerened about the "road blocks" that seem to pop up in life, it's so important to realize that it isn't about the hurdles you jump, it's about the race you're running. There something in being precise in every goal and every decision, but not stopping to feel the hurt from a disappointment or failure.

4. Update the Blog more! - Neglecting this site was not one of my better ideas. I guess with all of the life changing and the feelings about my position as single, living this life, ever changing, this was the first thing to go. But the thing about this site is writing through it all. The hard times and the good. And the really difficult points. It's all in the journey, no need to censor the parts that aren't as pretty and glamorous as the others. This is the Single Life...uncut.

5. Have more "Private Parties" - Though I've had the desire to be surrounded by friends lately, I feel it's so important, not just for me, but for all single women still out there in the "waiting" field to take a moment to spend time by ourselves and inspect and admire the woman that we're becoming. In this time of waiting, God not only wants us to spend time with HIM, but to spend time with ourselves. Getting to know who we REALLY are is so important. I plan on having many a private party this year...


And there you have it, my top five. There would be more, but this post would be so long that I'd have to continue it in another one. I feel like it's so important to make goals, even if they fall through. Goals give us something to look forward to, especially in a time when there is no hope. Gotta be glad that I carry the hope of God and His Son, Jesus Christ, who's made everything in my life so worth it! Make goals, keep looking forward, believe God will do immeasurably more than you could ever hope and HAPPY 2011!

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