Too many things going through my mind makes for a lazy Sunday (:

Do you ever have one of those days where you're really happy, and content, but also just want to go on an adventure? Today is one of those days for me. I don't have too much studying or homework to do, although there are those little projects that I could get started on. Instead my mind is filled with what I could do after graduation. There are so many options and I just don't know what God wants me to do! And I have so many interests or places I want to see, cultures that I find intriguing,etc.

1) I would really really love to go to Europe. Somewhere like Germany, Austria, or Ireland. I don't know what I would do there. Maybe get my Masters? The rich history and beautiful land just calls to me. Also, many of the people are just honestly so lost,and I would be more than happy to sit down with a cup of coffee and talk about Jesus!

2) Ohhhh The Philippines. I've always wanted to go. I love the food, the language, the people, the islands. I've always been curious about where my dad grew up, and where my grandparents served for so many years.

3) Africa. My heart is there, and has been for a while. I want to go back so badly, but sometimes where you want to be isn't where you are SUPPOSED to be.

4) The Middle East. AHHHHH the culture which is so complicated yet I would really like to understand, the religion which is so so so interesting, yet very wrong and offbase, the people who are so welcoming, and friendly, yet also cautious and suspicious. I would love to just BE here, and it would be very easy to do so.

5)Korea. I didn't really like Korea...but for some reason I kind of sort of might want to go back. Its weird. I think the fact that I DIDN'T like it, makes me want to go back and give it another try. Maybe I could be a little more open, a little more understanding, and a little more relaxed.

Basically, I know what I want to do with my life. But there are so many ways to go about doing it. Nobody is saying "DO IT THIS WAY" or "you'll fail unless you do this first". I get to CHOOSE. And that's what scares me and also excites me. Its almost like there is no wrong choice.

There are really two different ways to think about it. The first way is that God has a specific plan, and you should figure out what that is. The second way is that God has a plan, but that He will honor what you choose to do to follow that plan. For example, God wants me to preach His name to the nations. Maybe He will use me in whichever nation I choose to go to. Its hard to decide because I feel like there are some people saying "you better make the right choice!" and there are others saying, "God will use you no matter what". I guess what it comes down to is if I feel like its right or not. God will tell ME what to do, not some random person. Now I just have to seek wisdom from the right people, pray a lot, and block out the opinions of those who don't really matter! Its going to be hard...but I have a while to figure it out, and even make some mistakes :)

The craziness that is my senior year!

AHHHHH LIFE IS SO BUSYYYYY!
1) I'm taking 19 units this semester. I love most of my classes, and most of my professors. Score! Its just really time consuming, but I'm loving what I'm learning so its worth it. AND IM GRADUATING A YEAR EARLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2) Hanging out/helping my sister. Its been an interesting challenge having Marisa here, and helping her with so much. I'm so glad that we do go to the same school so that I have the ability to help her with day to day life, as well as try to have some fun and adventures! Its been a rough road, but our whole family is learning a lot and I'm sure we will have grown from this whole situation by the time its all over.

3) Work :) I love the people that I work for, and with. I also love what I get to do every day, and everything that I am learning. Its just great. They have helped so much with Marisa and myself as we're adjusting to this new life of ours. They're also here to just listen when I need someone to talk to!

4) My lovely roommate Emily. She's awesome. She knows me, and when I'm sad or happy, and when I need to talk or just sit or have some fun and be random. She always helps out more than anyone else with Marisa which is so sweet of her and I know is a huge sacrifice. She's just so great, I don't really know what to say!

5) Free time...yeah...don't have much, but when I do its SUPER AWESOME that I have a car down here now. Her name is Lucy, and I love her to death.