I had many goals upon coming to school, and since returning that I made over break that I have been focusing on and it's quite awesome to see how they have shaped my semester. Goals are good! Since there are quite a few updates on my life I will put them in a list formation:
1. I am now a radio host on Tuesday/Thursdays on 90.9 the Light our school's radio station. You can listen on thelightonline.com (only if you have a PC, I don't know why Macs aren't compatible). This is so much fun! Basically, I get to wake up at the crack of dawn and hang out with four of my friends and talk on the radio. This helps me in getting up early (as well as wanting to fall asleep) and I get a venue to express my corny jokes. I also had the priveledge of interviewing Dave Edwards, the speaker for Spiritual Emphasis Week and also the speaker at Student Life 08. That opportunity could be post in of itself.
2. I am now a broomball intramural player. I have never played broomball. For those of you who aren't familiar with it, it's like hockey but without skates. This could be potentially disastrous and wicked awesome
3. I woke up at 3:30 AM Wed to drive to Richmond to lobby the state legislature for Human Trafficking legislation. I loved it so much. I was able to do what I came to Liberty to do---make a difference in the political world. I am blessed to have amazing professors who fight for truth--truth NEVER fears a challenge. The 20 hour day was worth every minute of it!
4. I love my hall. Every girl, my leadership team, the RA's, the PL's and most of all my roommate. God has blessed me in every way in giving me the opportunity to live here and do his work. I cannot do it alone and I love the teamwork involved. I love everything about these girls--beautiful from the inside out. We can laugh together like no other and have so much fun as well as live for the glory of God together. Not without challenges but that's what makes it even more rewarding. I beyond grateful for the foundational friendship between Hadley and I last year that we could carry this on in ministry for a second year. I don't know what I would do without her as corny as it sounds. I am blessed.
5. I love my major. Enough said.
6. I work out at the gym now, I need this endorphin high.
7. God has blessed me in so many friendships. One I cannot be more grateful for is for my dear friend Missy Nickerson. He has shown favor upon me in allowing me to know her. I know that despite the 3000 something miles that separates us and 3 hour time change between California and Virginia that we are there for each other. She is an inspiration to me and someone that speaks truth into my life and can laugh at me and with me...to help me find strength in God and fight with me in battle. I am blessed.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Back to School Part 1
I have so much on my mind I don't know exactly what to write...or what to say. Many times when I sit down to blog it's because I am overwhelmed with emotion. Generally though, it's an emotion that I can't pin-point...confusion, sadness, hurt etc. However, right now as I sit down I am overwhelmed with so many emotions and the only word I can think of is blessed . Blessed, biblically means "God has shown favor on you" (per the definition a dear friend explained to me...I need to be a better biblical scholar). God has shown favor upon me in so many ways this past week and I am overwhelmed by it.
Upon returning to school, I was upset. I honestly didn't want to come back. There were situations I didn't want to face, two close friends, who are like family, who couldn't return. I was dealing with a lot I didn't know how to face...and to be honest, I still am not sure how to do anything yet. But of course, I returned and the first week came with its ups and downs. I can't tell you how many times I was on the verge of tears or cried. Luckily, I was surrounded by so many people that I had to remain composed. But despite everything that I was internally dealing with, I still was able to have such a great week.
I've always noticed that a day at Liberty feels like a week, a week feels like a year. I guess because so many things happen in one day it's hard to keep up. I also noticed that if you don't sleep most of those days, the days get longer (what logic!). But so many good things have come of it (and only a few headaches that have been helped by my gracious friend Chloe).
Upon returning to school, I was upset. I honestly didn't want to come back. There were situations I didn't want to face, two close friends, who are like family, who couldn't return. I was dealing with a lot I didn't know how to face...and to be honest, I still am not sure how to do anything yet. But of course, I returned and the first week came with its ups and downs. I can't tell you how many times I was on the verge of tears or cried. Luckily, I was surrounded by so many people that I had to remain composed. But despite everything that I was internally dealing with, I still was able to have such a great week.
I've always noticed that a day at Liberty feels like a week, a week feels like a year. I guess because so many things happen in one day it's hard to keep up. I also noticed that if you don't sleep most of those days, the days get longer (what logic!). But so many good things have come of it (and only a few headaches that have been helped by my gracious friend Chloe).
Saturday, January 22, 2011
O My Dear
O My Dear by Tenth Avenue North
I called you up, you were in bed, could barely make out the words that you said
But you wanted to see me instead, so I got dressed
So I stepped out into the snow, and walked for a mile or so
Felt the rush of blood come from the cold, within my chest
Well, you finally came to the door, and we talked for an hour or more
Until I asked if you would stay up until four, and you said that's fine
But you said "theres something I have to say, and I can just because I am so afraid"
And so I held you as you started to shake, that night
Oh, my dear, ill wait for you
Grace tonight will pull us through
Until the tears have left your eyes
Until the fear can sleep at night
Until the demons that you're scared of
Disappear inside
Until the scale begins to crack
And this weight falls from your back
Oh, my dear, ill keep you in my arms tonight
You slowly lifted your head from your hands
You said "I just don't think you'll understand
You'll never look at me that way again
If you knew what I did"
And so your tears fell and melted the snow
You told me secrets nobody had known
But I never loved you more, even though
Now I know what you did
Oh, my dear, ill wait for you
Grace tonight will pull us through
Oh, my dear, ill wait for you
Grace tonight will pull us through
Until the tears have left your eyes
Until the fear can sleep at night
Until the demons that you're scared of
Disappear inside
Until the scale begins to crack
And this weight falls from your back
Oh, my dear, ill keep you in my arms tonight
Until the tears have left your eyes
Until the fear can sleep at night
Until the demons that you're scared of
Disappear inside
Until the scale begins to crack
And this weight falls from your back
Oh, my dear, ill keep you in my arms tonight
I'll keep you in my arms tonight
I called you up, you were in bed, could barely make out the words that you said
But you wanted to see me instead, so I got dressed
So I stepped out into the snow, and walked for a mile or so
Felt the rush of blood come from the cold, within my chest
Well, you finally came to the door, and we talked for an hour or more
Until I asked if you would stay up until four, and you said that's fine
But you said "theres something I have to say, and I can just because I am so afraid"
And so I held you as you started to shake, that night
Oh, my dear, ill wait for you
Grace tonight will pull us through
Until the tears have left your eyes
Until the fear can sleep at night
Until the demons that you're scared of
Disappear inside
Until the scale begins to crack
And this weight falls from your back
Oh, my dear, ill keep you in my arms tonight
You slowly lifted your head from your hands
You said "I just don't think you'll understand
You'll never look at me that way again
If you knew what I did"
And so your tears fell and melted the snow
You told me secrets nobody had known
But I never loved you more, even though
Now I know what you did
Oh, my dear, ill wait for you
Grace tonight will pull us through
Oh, my dear, ill wait for you
Grace tonight will pull us through
Until the tears have left your eyes
Until the fear can sleep at night
Until the demons that you're scared of
Disappear inside
Until the scale begins to crack
And this weight falls from your back
Oh, my dear, ill keep you in my arms tonight
Until the tears have left your eyes
Until the fear can sleep at night
Until the demons that you're scared of
Disappear inside
Until the scale begins to crack
And this weight falls from your back
Oh, my dear, ill keep you in my arms tonight
I'll keep you in my arms tonight
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Pico buys a book, say what?
Today I bought a book. Now for most people who know me they would assume this is a normal occurrence in my life. However, I am a penny-pincher and don't really read too much besides the Bible or for school. But today I entered Barnes and Noble while trying to pass sometime and a book caught my eye, "You Can Read Anyone"--never be fooled, lied to, or taken advantage of again. The title and caption interested me for many reasons, but to say the least, it was an attractive title. For a split second I indulged and was like " I am getting this book! Man, I mean who wouldn't want to know how to read people? After all I interact with so many people on a daily basis and it talks about the psychology behind what is being said and what is not being said for lack of better terms"
(Instead of making a hasty decision and buying the book, I decided to give it a chance and start reading it to see if it seemed legitimate and if it was at the very least a good read. I sat down in a comfy chair in barnes and noble and started thumbing through it. At first I was content with my decision to not buy the book...but then I read some more and I was intrigued. I must have read 40 pages in less than an hour. I loved it! There are many reasons that I fell in love and consequently HAD to buy it. Mainly, through various techniques offered, it talks about people and how they operate...it gives suggestions in how to be a better communicator-through listening, watching, talking, body language etc. ( I would tell more but I don't want to give away all my secrets now do I?). I know that I have a love for people and want to better understand them...that understanding usually springs a better self-awareness. I want to be able to try to eliminate as many mistakes as possible by becoming a better "reader" of people. Of course, perfection is impossible, but I can try and learn lots of interesting facts about the human race and maybe save myself from making some mistakes:)
(Instead of making a hasty decision and buying the book, I decided to give it a chance and start reading it to see if it seemed legitimate and if it was at the very least a good read. I sat down in a comfy chair in barnes and noble and started thumbing through it. At first I was content with my decision to not buy the book...but then I read some more and I was intrigued. I must have read 40 pages in less than an hour. I loved it! There are many reasons that I fell in love and consequently HAD to buy it. Mainly, through various techniques offered, it talks about people and how they operate...it gives suggestions in how to be a better communicator-through listening, watching, talking, body language etc. ( I would tell more but I don't want to give away all my secrets now do I?). I know that I have a love for people and want to better understand them...that understanding usually springs a better self-awareness. I want to be able to try to eliminate as many mistakes as possible by becoming a better "reader" of people. Of course, perfection is impossible, but I can try and learn lots of interesting facts about the human race and maybe save myself from making some mistakes:)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Stumbleupon.com - Quotes!
I'm passing sometime on stumbleupon.com. Here's some random quotes I've found that are thought provoking, funny, senseless, or irrelevant:
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you’re a mile away and you have their shoes.
Duct tape is like ‘The Force’. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.
Every now and then go away and have a little relaxation. To remain constantly at work will diminish your judgment. Go some distance away, because work will be in perspective and a lack of harmony is more readily seen. – Leonardo DaVinci
“Google before you tweet is the new think before you speak.”
“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.”- Einstein
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Jim Rohn
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”- Pluto
“If I’d listened to customers, I’d have given them a faster horse.”- Henry Ford
“If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean it.”- Eleanor Roosevelt
“We do not remember days, we remember moments”- Cesare Pavese
"Friends are God’s way of taking care of us.It’s the friends you can call up at 4am that matter."
True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable.
True friendship is when two friends can walk in opposite directions, yet remain side by side.
The best memories are the ones that you cant explain and end up saying “you had to be there”.
Everyone hears what you say, Friends listen to what you say, Best friends listen to what you don’t say
A true friend is here today . . . and here tomorrow.
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you’re a mile away and you have their shoes.
Duct tape is like ‘The Force’. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.
Every now and then go away and have a little relaxation. To remain constantly at work will diminish your judgment. Go some distance away, because work will be in perspective and a lack of harmony is more readily seen. – Leonardo DaVinci
“Google before you tweet is the new think before you speak.”
“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.”- Einstein
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Jim Rohn
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”- Pluto
“If I’d listened to customers, I’d have given them a faster horse.”- Henry Ford
“If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean it.”- Eleanor Roosevelt
“We do not remember days, we remember moments”- Cesare Pavese
"Friends are God’s way of taking care of us.It’s the friends you can call up at 4am that matter."
True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable.
True friendship is when two friends can walk in opposite directions, yet remain side by side.
The best memories are the ones that you cant explain and end up saying “you had to be there”.
Everyone hears what you say, Friends listen to what you say, Best friends listen to what you don’t say
A true friend is here today . . . and here tomorrow.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Snowwww!!!
Let's just say, I love snow. I am like a little kid when it comes to playing in the snow. Today I woke up to a treat- I didn't have to show up to work at 6:30 am because Chick-Fil-A closed for the snow. I usually jump right out of bed to look out the window when snow comes, but instead I went fast asleep and dreamed of looking outside the window only to see a little white powder mixed in with grass...the usual image of Charlotte when it snows. I didn't want to get my hopes up only to get disappointed, but somehow I managed to dream of it and believe it. I was beyond surprised when I woke up and finally looked outside and saw the snow coming down hard and a picturesque winter wonderland. I didn't immediately go outside, but later on in the afternoon I put my snow gear on that I could find around the house that would suffice since I left my snow stuff at LU. Thus, I put plastic bags over my feet, blew up my purple pool raft and ventured in my back yard. I sledded over and over again and then attempted to make a snowman, but it was too powdery to do anything with. Many times after sledding down the hill I laid back on my pool raft, since that's essentially what it's made for (I live in charlotte, why would I own a real sled?) and just admired the beauty before my eyes. I began to think about how creative God is in making snow and the different seasons. Our world is like a picture that is always changing, season to season with the main foundation still existing. The same trees were in my backyard yesterday, but I didn't stop and admire their beauty. Put a little blanket of white snowflakes on them and suddenly--it's exquisite. I love snow for the fact that it makes the familiar world I've grown accustomed to into something I stop and admire. It changes the scenery completely...this comes with the changing colors of the leaves or spring as well, but I feel as if snow is somehow one step from that somehow. I become a little kid again wanting to explore my surroundings and appreciating my creator in a new way, thankful for this gift!
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