Friday Thoughts

I have so many things I want to blog about.....things I'm learning, things going on, and so on, but i just can't seem to gather my thoughts to do it.  I love this blog being a scrapbook so I want to blog.  I want to remember this season of my life, the good and the hard.  I journal but even that has been more infrequent lately.  As I was walking today it hit me again how involved my life is. One of my goals for this year was to really embrance my life.  As much as I want to be in a different stage of life, this is where I am and so I want to live life to the fullest. I feel like I'm doing that, but sometimes I feel like I'm spinning. Anyways, one of these days I'll catch up on the things I want to blog about.  For now here are my random thoughts:

• I got stuck on the subway today for 45 minutes.  During that time I started a Tim Keller sermon series on Job.  I'm only 1 sermon in, but it was one of the most powerful, insightful sermons that i've heard on suffering.  There are 5 or 6 sermons in the series.  If they are all like sermon 1, I would definitely recommend them!  
• Work has settled down a tad, but I still feel like there is much to be done.  I'm learning to celebrate the fruit and not always be thinking of what more needs to be done.  I think this is a constant battle for people in ministry. 
• I've been really thankful lately for the discipleship I received in college. I really need to do a whole blog post on this!  
• My allergies are terrible right now.  I use to have terrible allergies and felt bad 75% of my childhood. Then I had sinus surgery and my life was changed.  My allergies are back and I've felt so bad this week.  It stinks
• I met my friend Misty at Kitchenette today.  I love this place and I love that they serve cheese grits (a rare find in the north)
• I'm working on developing my photography.  The Lord is really opening doors for me to use this hobby! 
• The weather in NYC has been pretty incredible.  I still cannot get over what a warm winter we have had.  This time last year I was ready to pack up and never come back.  I did not wear gloves 1 time this winter. WHAT????  If only it could be like this every year!  
• My roommate Hannah and I have been getting up early in the morning several times during the week and working out in Central Park before work.  It has been so great for me!  As hard as it is to get up I am always thankful.  We always stop at 711 on our way back to the apt which is such a good little motivation. 
• I got a kindle this week!  I know, I'm late to the whole electronic book thing. I could not decide if I really wanted one, but I think I will love it.  My first book I got on it was "Hunger Games" b/c I'm tired of everyone talking about it and me not knowing what it is all about.  I'm not convinced i'll like the book, but at least I won't feel left out with all the hype.  
• My parents went to Greenville, SC today and I sent them on a little mission to surprise my friend Katherine with her favorite candy at work.  At least if I can't bring my friend a little happy during a hard week I can send my parents to do it!  
• I'm planning/helping plan multiple parties right now (more on all those later) but through it I'm becoming a huge fan of pinterest.  I've tried to stay away, but I finally gave in.  I do admit I like it alot! 
• My roommates and I are having 9A suburban Saturday in Long Island tomorrow!  We are going to be shopping galore and enjoying a day outside of the city! I can't wait