Defining who I am, and who I have become.
This is me not starting this post with apologizing at the length of my absence.
I have been busy.
I have been thinking.
I have been doing.
I have been formulating opinions.
I have been making.
I have been baking(and cooking).
I have been investing in people.
And if you don't like that then, well, do not feel pressured to read on.
Since August many things have changed. It is now the Christmas season. The semester is over. Not that I was in school. I was very much not. If you talk with me at all, or have kept up with me in the least bit this is all old news. I took the semester off. Not voluntarily of course. We simply couldn't do it financially.
That was rough. But I'm okay with it. It's all in God's plan. Which is so hard to deal with sometimes. Hell, all the time.
This looming uncertainty tries to keep slowly dragging me into the pit of depression. But I will not yield. I'm too happy to be depressed. And too damn busy.
Ain't nobody got time fo dat!
But really. I've been working.
On a sidenote, I'm going to pretend that you have had no connection with me whatsoever since my last post, because I have no clue whether or not you have.
I have a job at a place called Nooga Paws. It is an all natural pet market. It is basically a Whole Foods for dogs and cats. It is a good job. It keeps me on my toes. My boss is great. My co-workers are top notch. The atmosphere is uplifting. It is so fulfilling to work. There is a certain satisfaction to putting in a hard days work, and knowing you gave your best. Or at least tried.
This past semester was full of...for lack of better terms complications, unfulfilled relationships, and confusion.
Complications with finances. Money is a commodity that which not all of us are fortunate enough to have easily accessible.
Unfulfilled relationships. Gosh, I could go off on a tangent or two with this one. I will attempt to refrain myself. The relationships I have were tested this year. My absence from school was manifested in my friendships. And those took a toll on me for sure. The strain was felt in a way I did not know could be felt. Indeed, I have felt strain in relationships prior to these past few months...but not like this. The anguish of schedules in conflict and having different priorities is unparalleled. Being in such close proximity to someone who you so desperately miss and being unable to find a time that works for both of you? it is enough to drive a person mad. But usually one of you just gets mad. Or both of you. But that's life. Everyone has a different schedule and it is important to be flexible. You can't be so stringent that you forsake those who mean the world to you. That is simply foolishness.
Confusion. This year away from Covenant has really helped me come to terms with who I have become. Covenant is a great school, but personally, I was so absorbed with studying and making time for friends that I completely forgot to take some time to discover who I was becoming. Especially since I am an adult now. THAT I am still coming to terms with. To be honest it freaks me out.
I have built a life for myself here in Chattanooga. I am self sufficient. I am a lover of tea. I love good fellowship. I am a lover of the mountains. But the beach is unparalleled by any other place on earth. I love food. I love the simple things. Coffee in the mornings, not because I need it to wake up, but because the taste never gets old. I love good beer. I love good design. I love deep conversations. I love finding out where people have come from and how they got to where they are now. I love seeing God provide right before our eyes. I love color. I love to hike. I love art.
Who am I? I am all of these things and much more.
And so I digress. So very like me.
Well I'm not really sure what else to write this time.
I have a cat. His name is Dante Lucius Vulcan. His title is The Shitstorm. He was really gassy when we first got him. I got him from the Connis's. They did not know what to do with him. I told Dave we could find him a home and keep him in the meantime. He just hasn't left. He's a kitten. What else can I say about him?
Just between the two of us I think he has an addiction problem. I keep finding catnip toys around the house. Then he looks all flustered and avoids my questions.
Well. The holidays are almost over. New Years soon. Within two days in fact. Hopefully I will be able to write again looking back on this year. It sure has been a crazy one.
Let me just highlight the holidays from this past semester real quick.
Thanksgiving! Spent the break house-sitting for the Connis's. Got to hang out with Grant for the first time in ages. Ate a fantastic dinner at the Hartzell's house. I got to talk to my brother for the first time since he went to Basic Training for the Air Force. That was really great.
Christmas Eve! Worked. Exhausted. Stayed in. Watched a few Christmas Movies. Tried not to think about how much I missed my brother and Erin.
Christmas! Skyped with dad and Lisa, talked with Grandpa and Grandma Scharf, talked with Chris for the first time since Thanksgiving. It was good, even though it was only for about ten minutes. Talked with Erin. Huge omelette for brunch. Went over to the Hartzell's house. Entirely too blessed by their company and the presents that I did not deserve, or expect. They are just wonderful. Bright lights in this dark age we life in. That day I truly glimpsed the Kingdom.
New Years Eve! I don't know! It is the day after tomorrow. I'll be working. Inventory count that day. Hooray! I'm moderately excited.
New Years! I will be on a bus to go see Chris graduate from the Air Force. It will be the first time I will have seen him since last January. Both him and Erin. God, I miss them. So much. I can't wait. I can't wait to get coffee with Chris and Erin. Catching up would take us a lifetime. I am looking forward to it with anticipation unmatched.
In this New Year I am so excited to see where God takes me. Whether that be here in Chattanooga or Orlando, FL. I'm ready. Let's see where this life of mine twists and turns next, shall we?
I have been busy.
I have been thinking.
I have been doing.
I have been formulating opinions.
I have been making.
I have been baking(and cooking).
I have been investing in people.
And if you don't like that then, well, do not feel pressured to read on.
Since August many things have changed. It is now the Christmas season. The semester is over. Not that I was in school. I was very much not. If you talk with me at all, or have kept up with me in the least bit this is all old news. I took the semester off. Not voluntarily of course. We simply couldn't do it financially.
That was rough. But I'm okay with it. It's all in God's plan. Which is so hard to deal with sometimes. Hell, all the time.
This looming uncertainty tries to keep slowly dragging me into the pit of depression. But I will not yield. I'm too happy to be depressed. And too damn busy.
Ain't nobody got time fo dat!
But really. I've been working.
On a sidenote, I'm going to pretend that you have had no connection with me whatsoever since my last post, because I have no clue whether or not you have.
I have a job at a place called Nooga Paws. It is an all natural pet market. It is basically a Whole Foods for dogs and cats. It is a good job. It keeps me on my toes. My boss is great. My co-workers are top notch. The atmosphere is uplifting. It is so fulfilling to work. There is a certain satisfaction to putting in a hard days work, and knowing you gave your best. Or at least tried.
This past semester was full of...for lack of better terms complications, unfulfilled relationships, and confusion.
Complications with finances. Money is a commodity that which not all of us are fortunate enough to have easily accessible.
Unfulfilled relationships. Gosh, I could go off on a tangent or two with this one. I will attempt to refrain myself. The relationships I have were tested this year. My absence from school was manifested in my friendships. And those took a toll on me for sure. The strain was felt in a way I did not know could be felt. Indeed, I have felt strain in relationships prior to these past few months...but not like this. The anguish of schedules in conflict and having different priorities is unparalleled. Being in such close proximity to someone who you so desperately miss and being unable to find a time that works for both of you? it is enough to drive a person mad. But usually one of you just gets mad. Or both of you. But that's life. Everyone has a different schedule and it is important to be flexible. You can't be so stringent that you forsake those who mean the world to you. That is simply foolishness.
Confusion. This year away from Covenant has really helped me come to terms with who I have become. Covenant is a great school, but personally, I was so absorbed with studying and making time for friends that I completely forgot to take some time to discover who I was becoming. Especially since I am an adult now. THAT I am still coming to terms with. To be honest it freaks me out.
I have built a life for myself here in Chattanooga. I am self sufficient. I am a lover of tea. I love good fellowship. I am a lover of the mountains. But the beach is unparalleled by any other place on earth. I love food. I love the simple things. Coffee in the mornings, not because I need it to wake up, but because the taste never gets old. I love good beer. I love good design. I love deep conversations. I love finding out where people have come from and how they got to where they are now. I love seeing God provide right before our eyes. I love color. I love to hike. I love art.
Who am I? I am all of these things and much more.
And so I digress. So very like me.
Well I'm not really sure what else to write this time.
I have a cat. His name is Dante Lucius Vulcan. His title is The Shitstorm. He was really gassy when we first got him. I got him from the Connis's. They did not know what to do with him. I told Dave we could find him a home and keep him in the meantime. He just hasn't left. He's a kitten. What else can I say about him?
Just between the two of us I think he has an addiction problem. I keep finding catnip toys around the house. Then he looks all flustered and avoids my questions.
Well. The holidays are almost over. New Years soon. Within two days in fact. Hopefully I will be able to write again looking back on this year. It sure has been a crazy one.
Let me just highlight the holidays from this past semester real quick.
Thanksgiving! Spent the break house-sitting for the Connis's. Got to hang out with Grant for the first time in ages. Ate a fantastic dinner at the Hartzell's house. I got to talk to my brother for the first time since he went to Basic Training for the Air Force. That was really great.
Christmas Eve! Worked. Exhausted. Stayed in. Watched a few Christmas Movies. Tried not to think about how much I missed my brother and Erin.
Christmas! Skyped with dad and Lisa, talked with Grandpa and Grandma Scharf, talked with Chris for the first time since Thanksgiving. It was good, even though it was only for about ten minutes. Talked with Erin. Huge omelette for brunch. Went over to the Hartzell's house. Entirely too blessed by their company and the presents that I did not deserve, or expect. They are just wonderful. Bright lights in this dark age we life in. That day I truly glimpsed the Kingdom.
New Years Eve! I don't know! It is the day after tomorrow. I'll be working. Inventory count that day. Hooray! I'm moderately excited.
New Years! I will be on a bus to go see Chris graduate from the Air Force. It will be the first time I will have seen him since last January. Both him and Erin. God, I miss them. So much. I can't wait. I can't wait to get coffee with Chris and Erin. Catching up would take us a lifetime. I am looking forward to it with anticipation unmatched.
In this New Year I am so excited to see where God takes me. Whether that be here in Chattanooga or Orlando, FL. I'm ready. Let's see where this life of mine twists and turns next, shall we?
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