Pretty things for you!

So I finally got my camera to work!

We went to Harbor Town today and it was just gorgeous. If I ever happen upon a few billion dollars to waste on my home, you'll know where to find me.

This was my favorite sailboat, I know that there were lot's of huge boats, but I like this one with the pretty sails best.

So this is what I've managed to squeeze out of my unhappy little Kodak so far this week. Not very impressive, I know, but maybe I'll get something else before we leave tomorrow.

The First Day

The first day, and I already have the worst sunburn you could imagine. So much for 50 spf.

Beach!

So I'm about to head out to the beach for the week and I'm super excited. I plan on blogging while I"m there... if I can remember. Here's to hoping that my camera doesn't act like a jerk during the trip.

House Arrest

So my mom was getting antsy with my running all over town all week so I've put myself under temporary house arrest until possibly Wednesday. Why Wednesday? Well I'll tell you! I have a sleepover planed with some of my favorite friends and it's going to be perfect end to isolation. I'm also going to see Chris sometime (probably Friday) and we'll drive up to the park and see Emily doing her park ranger thing. I'm not sure about the rest of the week though. I know that at some point I'll have to start packing. Yes, the great interstate migration is upon me once again.

I love the interstate, I'm pretty positive that my blog name should have something about the interstate in it sometimes; "Interstate love affair" or something cheesy like that. Anyway, I'm going to Hilton Head island on Monday and it promises to be a long trip, luckily I bought enough new books at McKay's to entertain myself and hopefully 3oh3, the weepies, and lots of interstate coffee can keep me company.

3 am theology

So last night I declared that I would not stay up all night thinking about theology and life. I declared proudly on my twitter that there would be no "midnight theology" and that I would go to sleep. I was wrong. I know, who would have guessed? So no midnight theology turned into 3 am theology, and therein lies the reason I am so terribly tired today, and I'm not sure if it's in a sleep deprived way or in a 'I really need some ice cream way.'

So maybe I need to make myself a new promise. All the theology that I want at midnight, as long as I'm asleep by 2 am. Maybe that'll solve some sleeping problems before they start.

Splash Country

Today I went to Splash Country with my friends Hayley, LeeAnne, and Hayley's little sister. I had a blast and learned a few valuable lessons.

1. Don't worry about what what you look like in a swimsuit, everyone here looks equally terrible after being shot out of a high pressure water tube. (After that even the hottest of girls look soggy and terrible.)
2. Don't bring your sunglasses on the ride. My cheep dollar store glasses broke apart impressively with one lens popping seamlessly out and the right ear piece torn off. I have no idea what happened to this part of my glasses.
3. Having friends in tourism = very nice discounts and free tickets = awesome
4. The wave pool is a bit more treacherous than it seems.
5. Some people feel that it is their personal mission to prove that their Kindle can be read anywhere.
6. Random accents can make any conversation extraordinary.

photo update

I realized as I scrolled through my blog today that I had very few photos on here lateley and that need to change.

So I took this one because I was sitting in my living room and the white curtains were just the most beautiful shade of gold. I thought, "hey, I bet that's a pretty sunset." I ran outside to get the photo and after I took it I realized that I hadn't captured a sunset so much as I had captured a cross. I think that it looks awesome, and it shows that sometimes what we need is in places we never think to look.

This one is just a tree outside of my house after it rained. I thought that the colors were amazing. My friend Amber said that it was creepy, I guess in a way it is. You can see the house behind it though, and I thought that was cool once I noticed it. Well, uploading photos is taking a lot longer than expected so I'll come back later and put more up.

I love the interstate more than I care to admit

So i"m going on vacation to the beach again this month. The only problem is that it's going to interfere with my helping with bible school. Completely. I'm looking forward to seeing the beach again anyway. AND I'm going somewhere that I've never been before: Hilton Head! I'm excited!

AFFIRM 2010 continued

Tuesday

So sometimes everything inadvertently comes together to push you in one direction with such politeness that you can't even fathom what's happening to you. Thats been today.

A pastor told me that I was wise today. I've always liked to fancy myself wise, but I never really let myself believe . Weird.

One of the girls told me that she could really talk to me, that makes me happy. The idea that someone can open up to me and feel better about things is something that I love.

Wednesday

So today we broke into some small groups in order to do individual worship sessions for each unit. My small group wound up getting the youngest kids. (6th to 8th grade) At first I was doubtful but when it was finally worship time we all had a blast. We actually managed to entertain kids that young and have fun ourselves.

I also lead tonights devotion for our 22 campers and although I don't want to say it was great I will say it was good. (for on-the-spot-go-with-the-flow) A lot of them participated and I really didnt expect that. I also didn't expect how comfortable I would feel, it was a "yeah, I can do this" kind of feeling I often don't have. Irony, however, was still present during all of this. The devotion was over what they were going to do with their life...like I even know what I'm doing with mine anymore. (And I told them as much too.)

So I've had a lot to think about and see so far....and I'm still not sure what I'll do. I never expected to figure everything out in one week but I know that I have so far seen and been encouraged by many people who all are both great and encouraging. I'm scared, I mean...how do you get up and say "hey, I"m going to go learn how to be a pastor today?" It takes a long time and it's not cheep, and it could be hard, but I've been told and I feel that I could be good.

I know that I'm at a weird age, but I'm finding out that I'm good at something amazing...and now I just have to find out what to do with it.