Congratulations... and all that...

So... I graduated college. Yep. I did it. After many hours pouring over schoolwork and countless hours in many classrooms, I get to do this on my own. And that is a great feeling. And yet, at the same time...

IT IS TERRIFYING! Who knows where I am going? Who knows where I am going to be? What will I be doing? Who will I meet and know? Who's life will I get to touch?

I believe that all of these are valid questions. Everyone wants to know these basic facts about their life. But do you know you knows the answers? God. And you know what, He's got my back. So even as I brace the unknown future, I can trust. Yes, it will be hard. I'm a planner.

However, I have one plan. I plan on trusting my God because whether or not I realize it, He knows what is the best for me. And that is all that matters.

What's your angle?

     The holidays are coming up and excited doesn't even begin to cover how I am feeling. I love Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year. Most people dread these holidays because so much is expected at this time of the year. So much is asked and required. There is so much to do and not enough time to do it. I'll be honest, I agree that all of that is true. But what if we change the angle of how we look at things.

     What if instead of looking at visiting your family as a point of stress, we look at it as a point of pride. You have a group of people that loves you and though you may bicker with them, they will have your back. That should make you proud that you have a support system and people who love you.

     What if, instead of looking at all of the expectations, we look at what we are able to do. There are people across the world who aren't physically or mentally able to do some of the things that the holidays involve. They aren't able to see their family. They aren't able to go to the store to shop for a present, or shop for the supplies to craft a present. They aren't able to attend the holiday parties and eat until they are so full that all they want to do is take a nap. We are able, so why complain.

     What if, instead of there not being enough time, we use the time we have to the best of our abilities. Instead of panicking all the time, just soak in all of the things that you can do. Stop and notice the way the icicles glimmer in the sun. Stop and look at the differences in the Christmas lights hanging on the houses in the neighborhood. Stop and appreciate the holiday sweater that your elderly neighbor has on. Just stop, and notice.

     I challenge you... to enjoy the holidays. I can promise that you won't regret it.

Blogging: Take 2

Well, I've finally done it. Started blogging again. My last attempt at blogging was lame (maybe because it was for a class or maybe because I am unmotivated in this area)... I stopped and never really got into the swing of what I should be writing. So, I just didn't write. I'm going to try it again. The worst that can happen is I fail, right? But, as I move into this next phase of my life and try to figure out who the heck I am supposed to be, I figure I will post it all over the internet because that is naturally the first thing I think to do :) I don't know how often I will blog or whether it will be of any interest to anyone, but maybe, just maybe, I can at least provide a little humor in your life.

Until next time (which is hopefully soon),
Katie