First, let me rant... I really don't like people saying things like "its a new year, this means i can change everything and start new." Well, I guess you can...but why does it take the calendar year changing for you to decide to make those changes? Why put of making those changes any longer--quit making excuses or buying in to the whole "it's a new year, it's the perfect time for change thing"..really? because i thought the perfect time for change was when you were ready..didn't realize it took january 1st coming for everyone to all of a sudden be ready to make those changes. Don't get me wrong, if this is what truly motivates you then fine..but when it's July and I'm ready to make some changes in my life..I'm not going to wait til January 1st to make those changes. Also...I didn't realized we lived our lives year-by-year: "2011 was okay, here's to 2012 being better". Yes I understand it's easy to sort of categorize our lives by year...but I choose to live my life day by day and those days come together to make my life--one year doesn't make my life...they all, together have molded me (and continue to do so) into the person I am/am becoming. Alright, I'm done. I think.
I guess it can be easy to categorize certain life events into the years in which they happen. Here are some things that occurred within the 365 days of 2011:
- My toughest semester of college yet: Spring 2011
- I completed my first year of healthier living and was more active than I've ever been in my life!!
- I coordinated and led an all girls retreat for youth at my church and another local church
- I FINALLY became an OFFICIAL candidate for ordained ministry in the UMC
- I fell even in more love with my Savior and learn every day of the ways he loves me
- I ran the Race for the Cure for the first time
- I attended Exploration in St. Louis where my call was confirmed in so many ways
- I turned 22 and had the best DL picture taken of me, EVER
- I quit my job
- I sewed my first piece of clothing
- I smiled, I laughed, I cried, I loved. I lived.
Okay, so 2011 wasn't too exciting in big events--but it has been one of the better consecutive 365 days I've had in my lifetime.
Here are some things I'm looking forward to in 2012:
- Becoming a certified candidate
- Applying to SEMINARY and for scholarships!
- Finding a new job (hopefully soon!)
- The 2 year anniversary of my surgery/journey to healthier living
- Finishing my last semester of college and GRADUATING!!!!
- Beginning SEMINARY
- Practicing my 19th Amendment Right to vote
- Continuing an active lifestyle and becoming more active
- The opportunities to be loved, to love, and to show love
Christian Maturity is the willingness to sometimes go where you would rather not be led! Just as Christ was led to the cross, so must we be willing to follow Him to into places that may be dark, scary, painful and challenging to our security. This is where we will find those who need His love and the hope of salvation the most.
P.S. Be careful and more importantly be RESPONSIBLE tonight
GP&L
Corey
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