Perfect!

Hello Blogging World!! :)

So, the whole point of this blog is so that my counterparts (ehem: Suzy and Erin) can also post things from our fun adventures; however, that hasn't happened yet.... lol. Anyway, on to the reporting of our great adventure!! This week, we had a couple wonderful additions to the group - Jwheel and Cor. Both of which are dear friends and full of life and laughs!!

So, for our outing, we chose to go to an open mic night at Nita's Sweet Bean Cafe and some Mona Lisa karaoke!!! Open mic is always interesting - it's a unique blend of people and generally an even more unique blend of music. Typically speaking (well, every time that I've been) it's filled with pretty folksy tunes, but definitely some undeniable talent! I'm certain some would find that an arguable statement; however, I personally am not one to knock someone's song that they wrote. How could you? I mean, they have taken the time to write it. They poured their hearts into it, and they believe in the words that they have engrained in their brains and applied notes to. So, no matter how bad someone may sound, at least they have the courage to go up in front of any amount of people and sing their little hearts out. That's a lot more than can be said for most - definitely more than can be said for me... even if they are singing about topless dancers... they can't help the way they feel! :)

Apparently we were feeling musical because our next stop was Mona Lisa for karaoke. Here, I feel as though everything is done in good fun. Here is where I feel you can laugh AT someone because you know that they are laughing AT themselves. I also feel that I can say that considering that I have once upon a time graced the stage of Mona Lisa. That makes it more legitimate, right? lol So, there we sat... smirks on our faces... Jwheel enveloped in a pretty scarf... and a deliciously HUGE pizza staring back at us... so good! If you never ever sing karaoke, no big deal, go for the pizza!!!! Serious Face. It's that important to your well-being. OHHHH, and the best part of MY night though, forgetting my phone at Mona Lisa - so, there I was, at 1:30 am, speeding my way up to the restaurant and praying like my life was about to end... or cursing my stupidity. However, the upside - after my heartattack had run its course, I met some great people! I told the guys who found it that they were my hero's - there's nothing I love more than a good samaritan who saves the day!

As for personal realizations - I think I'm wanting to write a book!! Maybe a little devotional to begin, but definitely a little something. I am going to devote my winter break from school to writing and see where it takes me. I personally am realizing more and more that I have absolutely no idea what I want to do with my life - is that normal at the age of 23?? I'm not sure anymore... but I had the privilege of meeting with a couple sweet friends of mine, and it was there that I had a huge life epiphany. The only thing in this world I am passionate about is my faith. I wish I could talk about it all day long with everyone I know. It's the only thing in this world that makes me feel alive. It's the only thing that keeps me hopeful and peaceful. It's the only thing that give me purpose and direction. So, why not do something that allows me to embrace my passion? I suppose the only real issue with that is my fear of failing; my fear of not completing it. Maybe it's a fear of being rejected. I suppose with all of those things that my God has final say with that. After all, everything comes from him. So maybe I need to change my thought process and to let go, and if nothing else let God use this time and this idea as something to teach me something more than I already know... who knows? I guess this is really what being a 20-something is all about... trying everything beneficial and just being willing to learn and grow. That's super cheesy, but definitely something I say to myself daily. What do you find your resolve to be at the end of each day?

QUOTE OF THE POST:
It's perfect! Perfect? Perfect!
-A strangely too long conversation we had...

Full 'o love and lotsa secrets!

Well, we went to a cute little Bostonian pub for a quick dinner and a delish frothy beverage! lol Unfortunately it was a pretty chill night - so instead I'm going to tell you about our topic of the night: love! However, I must tell you we culminated a list of suuuuper fun things to do! Get excited - we're planning on some really random things that are totally going to take us out of our comfort zone! I'm excited to tell you the subsequent stories! lol

Anyway, I'm sitting here, in my living room, watching 16 and pregnant. To begin, I'm pretty thankful that I made it through my teen years - even more thankful that I was able to make it through without getting pregnant... : / lol Anyway, I'm watching all of these 16 year old boys proclaim their undying love to their pregnant girlfriends, and then when the baby comes, all of a sudden the unrequited love that the boys once proclaimed becomes "baby mama who??". I say that very lightly, but it got me to thinking. What if the world loved in the absolute fullest way that it could love? Will we ever know a world like that? Suz, Erin, and I are all in a small group together that has been studying 1 Corinthians 13 - aka "the love chapter". Immediately, within the first verse, I am totally beside myself because I am quickly learning that I have no idea how to love. I'm totally inept at it. I'm like that person that you see walking down the street with a perma-scowl. Ok, maybe that's a tinge melodramatic, but I mean, really, that's how strong and how huge love is. It's description is so big and so important that I can't help but wonder how people use this in their weddings! Serious.

As I'm growing up, I'm learning how fast things change. I'm learning that every single day I have about a million choices and no idea as to which is the right one. Love is one of those daily choices. We are supposed to be patient and kind and selfless and trust-worthy. The real kicker is that we're meant to be these things in an even greater capacity than we are humanly capable. We're supposed to be patient and filled with a godly hope and joy. I mean, I have the capacity to be patient, but I'm definitely kicking and screaming the whole time (granted, I will never say I'm a patient person - I'll actually be the first to say I'm the most impatient person ever)! How many people are truly patient to the point that they will wait joyfully and hopefully for 100 years if that's how long it takes to get what they're waiting for!? I definitely don't know too many. Don't even get me started on being kind!! We'll save that for another post... lol. 

But back on topic - people use the word and the emotion of love so freely. It's just so much more than what has been idealized in the minds of Americans for hundreds of years, maybe? If and/or when you really look into what it means to love someone - I really think that the worlds definition of love would be drastically different. Goodness, I can say I love shoes, but do I really need to try to be patient with my shoes? Do I need to be kind to them? Do I need to always trust them? Do I need to protect them?? Of course not! They're shoes - they're easily replaced! Arguably, people can be considered replaceable; however, I'm pretty sure that actually contradicts the meaning of true love. Sometimes love has to be a choice, but it always protects, always hopes, always trusts, love never fails. Therefore, while it may sometimes be a choice, the actions that accompany the emotion should never stop. For anyone or to anyone! We were created to genuinely love other people - and I mean every person! 

So, here's my challenge: Do one random act of kindness for a perfect stranger! It'll be fun! 

Something like a 20 something

Hi! Obviously, I personally am new to this whole blog thing. You should really hear my shocked remarks about adding gadgets and templates... one day I'll be a pro like the rest of you, just wait... :)!

So, I decided to start the blog by introducing myself and my friend's and why we're even deciding to write a blog in the first place. I'll begin with the basics: We're all in our early 20's; madly in love with our God; met in college; sick of unrealistic expectations, and, not-so-unfortunately, single (the necessity of mentioning that will be a little more clear later). Anyhow, I'm writing this blog with two other friends of mine (As I said previously), of whom I shall now introduce:

SUZY: She's the nurse. She's wanted to be a nurse ever since she was a little girl, and she knows basically everything there could ever be known about the health care industry. She also enjoys trivia and iced tea and children (I suppose someone has to, right?? lol jk). This then leads into:

ERIN: She's the teacher - she works with kids who have autism and she actually gets the really fun stories (like giggling when kids say sleeping blooty!). She loves working out, and honestly, I feel as though she's always playing some sport or wearing tennis shoes about to go play some sport... long story short, I wish I was like that. Then there's:

KRISTIN: That's me! I'm the accountant - I work with numbers and details and organization all. day. long. Long story short, it's not my dream, but I'm working on my master's to better define whatever life-changing dream may come my way... in other words, I'm a work in progress. I wish I were sporty - instead, I enjoy refinishing furniture and baking and throwing parties for everyone but me... it's just not as much fun when it's for yourself!

Anyway, now that you know us, you have to know why we're here, why now, and why us. We're here because there's so much pressure, in the Christian world, to actually believe that you're life doesn't start until the discovery of Mr. or Mrs. Right. Well, we disagree. Therefore, we are starting a quest of adventures!! We're going to try to live life; love who we are; and fall more in love with our God! So, we are going to chronicle who we meet and what we do. We're going to share our ridiculous stories and quotes! Carpe diem, right!? 

Why now? Well, our life is short. We only have this time once, and goodness knows I'm not going to waste it by twiddling my thumbs at home waiting for the next thing to come knocking at the door. I mean, if it's meant to be, I suppose it could happen - but most likely not... lol. I refuse to invest in cats!! Why us?? Well, to be frank, we're utterly ridiculous. We have dreams, and we have convictions, but most importantly life is short and why watch it pass you by? 

So, that's us! We can't wait to know everyone that may come by, and we can't wait to see who we meet or where life takes us!! :)

QUOTE OF THE POST:

"The only thing worse than making mistakes is being too afraid to make one" ~ Someone great! (I'm sorry, I don't know the actual person - Suzy just saw it on a painting!)