Growth Spurt

This past year (especially from last October until now) has been an intense journey for me. My senior year was a trial-by-fire type ordeal. While at my job (which I started in October) I have learned about what it means to be a good employee. I have also learned from people I have met at my job how much the world needs saving and how Christians need to always be improving themselves so as to be a good representation of a good Christian. I read a book called "Mere Christianity", which has given me peace and hope about my relationship with Christ. I have been getting a lot more out of the Bible--who knew the Bible was so full of knowledge and such a gold mine?

Also, yesterday I finished reading "Do Hard Things" by Brett & Alex Harris. It has really challenged me in my daily life. No more "math just isn't my thing". No more mind-barriers--I need to change my mindset. No more "I can't". I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

I am very optimistic about the future.

Christmas is Near and an Unexpected Blessing

Are you all ready for Christmas? I am but I'm not--if you know what I mean. I'm excited about giving and getting presents and egg nog and all that but I haven't quite finished my Christmas-gift-making/getting. AHHH!!! Before December is over, I need to eat some egg nog ice cream from Braum's! Or else I may go completely mad!

Create your countdown widget and more at Blixy.com!

On another note, yesterdy, I went to Mardel's to use a giftcard I got for my birthday--thank you, you who got me that if you're reading this. I got several CD's, including "Wake Up! Wake Up!" by Everyday Sunday & "Southern Weather" by the Almost. They're awesome!

Something unexpected (thus the title of this post) happened at work today. (Before I get into that, I need to tell you that not only do I seat people but I also help bus tables. Some servers make a big deal about the fact that I actually do my job--that's exactly what they've said, too. Apparenly, not everyone helps like I do.) This one server--who shall remain nameless but still lovely--was so appreciative of me today that she gave me some money! It made me very happy.