I'm A Big Girl

This past weekend, I moved into my first big girl apartment. I have lived on my own for 3 and a half years while doing my undergrad in various apartments, and even shared a house for a while. But, those were all 30 minutes from home and I was conveniently able to keep a lot of stuff at home and go there whenever I wanted. I even moved back in for my final semester to save money for my PA school move that I knew would be coming, though I didn’t know where at the time.

This past weekend, I moved all of my belongings from my parents’ house to my new, very own apartment 7 hours from home. It’s my first big girl move. I have a roommate. She’s awesome. We are both in the same program and our first real roommate conversation was about JESUS so that was a perfect start to say the least. Then, we planted a flower box because we decided our view out of our window was a little too bland and needed some color.

I’m looking forward to what HE has planned. I don’t know what it looks like but I know it will be good. I know it has been prepared ahead of me and I will step in faith. My move is already testing me (moving in a monsoon, half of my stuff getting wet, broken hot water heater, 3 weeks of not knowing anyone), but it’s an adventure and I’m along for the ride!

Acts 17

²⁶From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. ²⁷God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.

My Soul Sings

If you've ever wondered if your soul sings, I believe it does. The caged bird does so why can't my soul? Mine prefers to rock out quite a bit harder than my actual self feels free enough to do. I was sitting around the other day and decided to close my eyes for a minute or two. This is what proceded to occur:

The sun was beaming down from a blue sky. I was barefoot in the grass, dancing around with my guitar. You could tell by the look in my eyes, I didn't have a care in the world. The words to "Revelation Song" started flowing from my mouth with a timbre that is like nothing I've ever been capable of singing. (Myself in this scenario sounds much better than I do in real life! haha) The hands playing the guitar seemed to have a mind of their own as they danced across the strings; my feet knew exactly where they wanted to step without any cognitive assistance as they bounced effortlessly around on the soft, flowing grass. My mind was free. My heart was overflowing with love.

And so, when I opened my eyes, I realized that was AWESOME! I would love to be like that. Then I realized, that is so my soul. That is what dwells within me. That is what tries to come out, and does in itty bitty teeny tiny doses but never breaks through in its fullness because of my humanity. But man, it was cool! So I decided to let HIM work on bringing some more of that light and love through. I'll let you know how that goes...

This Town

"This town, this night, this crowd

Come on, put them up, let me hear it loud

This town, this city, this crowd

Stand up on your feet put your worry down.

And everyone of you all around

Come on ya'll let's take it

Everyone of you in this crowd

Come on ya'll let's take this town."

-O.A.R.

So I officially move to Mobile in 15 days. When did that get so close?! Anyways, I want to make the most of my last 2 weeks here, while still trying to get everything ready to move. I have so many people I want to see and catch up with, so many things I want to do. Yet, I'm SO excited. I'm closing a chapter, leaving the area I've always called home. But, I'm very ready to start my new life in my new city on the bay.

School is another intimidating and exciting upcoming event. I start PA school in a month. I have been out of school since I graduated a semester ago so it will be interesting to get back into the swing of things.

So many things are happening and I feel like my life is just beginning, while at the same time feeling like I've already lived so much. It's crazy but I love it. I know GOD has something big in store. I just don't know what!

Blessings in HIM.