Ketchup Love
I really do love ketchup. Seriously, I am not sure words can even describe how much.
I honestly could eat ketchup on anything. And I mean anything. I have a ketchup sandwich for lunch every day, and I love every last bite of it. I am getting hungry just thinking about it right now.
You can't really eat macaroni and cheese without ketchup. That would just be silly. And who doesn't love carrots dipped in the delectable condiment? Mmmmm...my mouth is watering right now.
If it's a food I like, then I have probably put ketchup on it. For some reason, I just felt the need to talk about my love of ketchup for a moment or so.
Wowza
I really didn't want USC to lose last night, but I guess that's just the way things go sometimes. It's not that I am a huge Trojan fan, but I would rather not have some of the other schools in the top of the polls move into the No. 1 spot. It's not like SMU has a shot of getting there, anyway. The Ponies can't even beat Tulane, for crying out loud! I am giving June Jones this year to get the program together. One year. You hear that, buddy?
Relaxation Will Feel So Great
I can't wait to get some rest this weekend. Things have been so chaotic lately, and I really just want to sleep.
My Sister
I am really excited for my sister. She has a lot of random things going on in her life, and she seems to be handling them like the champ that she is. She has always been amazing, and I love getting to spend time with her. We got to hang out a lot last weekend when we went to the SMU vs. TCU game together (yes, she goes to TCU...I don't want to talk about the game!), and then she came with me that night to a friend's house to hang out. We always have a blast together and can take pretty much any situation and turn it into something hilarious. Somehow we enter into our own little world of sorts and get the biggest kick out of the simplest stuff.
Steph is in the process of making a rather huge decision for her life, and it will be interesting to see how it all turns out. I know her faith in Christ will lead her the right way, and she is always one to be obedient to Him.
Family
I seriously have the best family ever. No lie. The end.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Let Me Serve!
At times it is really peculiar how some things work out.
I have been thinking about service a lot lately and striving to be more of a servant in my own life. Then, of course, it was a topic of discussion in church. We are to be imitators of Christ, who gave the perfect example of what service is. I mean, dying for the sins of the world is a pretty big sacrifice if you ask me!
So why is it so hard for us to do even the smallest things for other people? I am guilty of this so much that it's rather sad. Too often we get consumed by our own selfish ambitions that it's almost impossible to see those around us who are in dire need of help.
I love those commercials where the people see others doing small acts of kindness and then are inclined to do a favor for someone else. It's a chain of service that loops back around, and the viewer gets to see the person who initially started the commercial. True, not every single person who sees you serve someone is going to repeat what you did, but there is the slightest chance someone could, and that's pretty cool.
Plus, serving others is what we are called to do. If we are not living with a purpose, then why are we even here. My purpose is to live my life for Christ every single day, serving Him as I extend love to others. The only problem is the sinful hypocrisy that gets in the way when I am too tired or absorbed in my own little world to see the needs that are really out there.
So, my goal is to start serving more. If not, I am really just being rather useless.
If you need anything, let me know. I am here to serve. :)
I have been thinking about service a lot lately and striving to be more of a servant in my own life. Then, of course, it was a topic of discussion in church. We are to be imitators of Christ, who gave the perfect example of what service is. I mean, dying for the sins of the world is a pretty big sacrifice if you ask me!
So why is it so hard for us to do even the smallest things for other people? I am guilty of this so much that it's rather sad. Too often we get consumed by our own selfish ambitions that it's almost impossible to see those around us who are in dire need of help.
I love those commercials where the people see others doing small acts of kindness and then are inclined to do a favor for someone else. It's a chain of service that loops back around, and the viewer gets to see the person who initially started the commercial. True, not every single person who sees you serve someone is going to repeat what you did, but there is the slightest chance someone could, and that's pretty cool.
Plus, serving others is what we are called to do. If we are not living with a purpose, then why are we even here. My purpose is to live my life for Christ every single day, serving Him as I extend love to others. The only problem is the sinful hypocrisy that gets in the way when I am too tired or absorbed in my own little world to see the needs that are really out there.
So, my goal is to start serving more. If not, I am really just being rather useless.
If you need anything, let me know. I am here to serve. :)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
The Looming 24
It's so weird to think that I will be 24 in less than a month. I know it's not really considered "old," but it just seems like it got her so fast! Since when did I become a grown up?
I feel as if there are so many things I haven't done that a 24-year-old should have done by now. I know there is no template to what a person this age should have experienced, and I realize that some people are allotted more privileges than others, but there are some areas in life where I feel like I have been left behind to a certain extent.
I still have never left the country. Not even to Mexico. Yes, I would love to be able to go to places in Italy, France, Australia and various other foreign countries, but I just haven't gotten the chance yet. I mean, I haven't even ventured as far as Hawaii. And, though this seems rather un-American, I still have not yet made the trek out to Disney World. I know—it's shameful.
It is also strange at times to think how many of my friends are either engaged, married or expecting a little bundle of joy pretty soon. I am still waiting on my first relationship. My first kiss. My first date. When I was a little girl, I determined that I would be married by the time I reached 24. Clearly that will not be happening.
I have also never been to any of those tanning places. They kind of creep me out.
Don't get me wrong: I am definitely thankful for the things I have done in life and the opportunities that have been afforded to me. I guess I just feel like there are times when I wonder if I have wasted time in these 24 years not doing certain things. Then again, I am happy with the things that have occurred in my life and the people who have been there along the way.
I mean, I really don't feel too deprived that I haven't been to another country, because I have gotten to stay close to my family longer.
And, even though I have never gotten that dating experience, I don't have any regrets or terrible heartaches lingering over me. I know that if I am meant to be with someone it will happen on God's timing and not my own.
And I definitely am not crying about not going to fake tan.
Though these 24 years have gone quickly, I have made some great memories with the opportunities and people placed in my life, and I don't think I have really missed out on too much. Plus, I hope that there are many years ahead of me to get to experience those things that I haven't yet.
I feel as if there are so many things I haven't done that a 24-year-old should have done by now. I know there is no template to what a person this age should have experienced, and I realize that some people are allotted more privileges than others, but there are some areas in life where I feel like I have been left behind to a certain extent.
I still have never left the country. Not even to Mexico. Yes, I would love to be able to go to places in Italy, France, Australia and various other foreign countries, but I just haven't gotten the chance yet. I mean, I haven't even ventured as far as Hawaii. And, though this seems rather un-American, I still have not yet made the trek out to Disney World. I know—it's shameful.
It is also strange at times to think how many of my friends are either engaged, married or expecting a little bundle of joy pretty soon. I am still waiting on my first relationship. My first kiss. My first date. When I was a little girl, I determined that I would be married by the time I reached 24. Clearly that will not be happening.
I have also never been to any of those tanning places. They kind of creep me out.
Don't get me wrong: I am definitely thankful for the things I have done in life and the opportunities that have been afforded to me. I guess I just feel like there are times when I wonder if I have wasted time in these 24 years not doing certain things. Then again, I am happy with the things that have occurred in my life and the people who have been there along the way.
I mean, I really don't feel too deprived that I haven't been to another country, because I have gotten to stay close to my family longer.
And, even though I have never gotten that dating experience, I don't have any regrets or terrible heartaches lingering over me. I know that if I am meant to be with someone it will happen on God's timing and not my own.
And I definitely am not crying about not going to fake tan.
Though these 24 years have gone quickly, I have made some great memories with the opportunities and people placed in my life, and I don't think I have really missed out on too much. Plus, I hope that there are many years ahead of me to get to experience those things that I haven't yet.
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