Living Boldly

I'm 24 years old and for some reason I've got this idea in my head that I won't make any mistakes in my life. I'll make small mistakes like forgetting things and maybe getting a speeding ticket (oh wait that was last month). However, I have this lofty idea that I won't make major life mistakes; that I'll know all about a topic before I actually deal with the topic and that I won't have to readjust my thinking very much.

Oh how wrong am I?

I've recently realized this is a twisted part of my thinking pattern. I'm thankful I realized this, but know it's something that's hard to change overnight.

My professor once told me to "Sin bravely and live joyfully in the presence of the Lord." I don't think that quote was meant for everyone, but it really spoke to me. The context behind his statement reminds me that I will sin in my life because I'm human. I can't prevent myself from making mistakes, but I can try my hardest to be brave in whatever I do.

"give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
1 Thessalonians 5:18

If When I sin, I will repent and live joyfully, because all I can do, is all I can do.

Football

The football season is upon us, thank the Lord. This means Georgia plays, I get to do fantasy football and my flag football team is back in session. Life is good.

Next weekend I'm going back to Georgia to watch my little brother play football for the varsity team at my old high school. I'm excited to act like a maniac and be his biggest fan, even if I look like the biggest fool. I'm a proud older sister, what can I say?

The fall not only makes me think of football, but also boots, sweaters, cider, apples and leaves changing. Although I've never lived in a place that experiences all four seasons for 3 months each, I do appreciate the cool breeze that blows in the morning and night.

And of course, the football!

Libraries

In grad school they talk to us a lot about self care and making sure that we are not getting burned out due to the nature of the counseling profession. I feel lame and boring when I say it but part of self care for me is reading so I love going to public libraries. I've been reading The Lord of the Rings lately, but sometimes it's a little much. So after working today with  a screaming baby that wanted to be held all afternoon, I drove over and joined my local library!

I'm pretty sure I could easily spend two hours there browsing and selecting the next book to read. It's so quiet and I leave feeling relaxed. I also leave feeling a little bit like I've "stuck it to the man," because I get to read new and bestselling books without buying them! Winning!

Interesting fact... the average American checks out 7 books a year from the local library. If they broke that down by age group I think my age group would be quite a bit below that, but who's counting?