weather

I've never thought of myself to be someone who let my mood be dictated by the weather. Sure, I may bring it up in passing conversation but that's all. Apparently, I was wrong. I've been ecstatic about the sun the past few days. I couldn't pass up a run (I hate running) Sunday night and was depressed that I had to spend six hours inside the library working today instead of playing outdoor sports (it'll be alleviated at 4 p.m. today). I'm not saying I'd ever want to live in southern California (because I really like seasons I learned in Pohnpei), but the sun is more than welcome to stay around awhile...

loving life

It's been awhile since I last wrote. I've been the best man in a wedding, a counselor at UCA Senior Survival, camping in the Olympic Peninsula and finishing a directed reading class... I also had to send my computer in to Apple to fix my mouse (not their fault PC lovers), but it's back (blogging isn't the same on public computers).

On Tuesday, I went to His Garden for lunch with Pastor Alex. We had a great discussion about ministry and God's presence. That's not the point though. While we were eating our sandwiches, a man came in and instead of ordering, simply opened his violin case and began serenading patrons. He wasn't paid to do this. I doubt he was even asked. He was simply a man who loved the violin and spent his lunch hour loving life and sharing his talent.

This past year I was unhappy. I had countless doubts and would consider myself to have been in a serious rut. That, however, is changing. The "Get Motivated" Seminar pointed identified the rut. Helping out at Kris and Karen's wedding helped me rediscover myself and Senior Survival did all of the above and helped me see a brighter future. Now I just have to find ways to continue this at WWU (I have ideas). I'm excited. I'm happy. I'm loving life, just like the violinist at His Garden...