I don't know what to think yet, but one of the reasons I'm ready to be well is so I can go running again. I don't think it's because I enjoy it or am addicted yet, but because it's furthering my story to a 5K. I'm excited about the race so by default I'm excited about the preparing and training.
Speaking of preparing and training, I have convinced Jordan and Ben to run with me. Ben is not excited about it, but Jordan is doing better than I am about remembering to run. She is now the one encouraging me to go. I want to get a group to come, but I don't know if I have friends crazy enough to do this, since almost everyone I have told says "Yeah, that's cool. I hate running, but I'm excited for you." It's okay though, if those same people are at the finish line waiting for me, I will be fully content.
So new exciting news for me, on Monday (January 4) I go to my first Zimbabwe 2010 meeting!!!! I can not wait. We will get an idea of what this trip will involve, the dates (sometime in June), the people interested, the cost, etc. I can't wait to go back. I miss it so much!!! Plus I'll get to see Randy, Jennifer, Charity and Lovejoy (at the very least) who I haven't seen since I left Zim to head to South Africa. None of them went with us onto South Africa for the summit there. I will let you know how that goes.
New Years Eve is day after tomorrow. That is so crazy to me because I feel like I just had last years. In fact, Karen and I still talk about last years, so it can't possibly have been that long ago. Alas, the calendar tells me differently. I'm having a party once again, because it's what I do. This year will be fun though. I am having a bounce house, Wii (Sports and Wii Fit), Apples to Apples (A staple for any event now), Catch Phrase, cards, fireworks, and whatever else fun there is to do at my house. We are also doing "theme" and this year it's "Favorite movie character". I am going as Cher Horowitz, from Clueless.
Don't worry, I'll be wearing more clothes than that in 37 degree weather. My crazy South African friend Leigh Ann is so excited about dressing me up like her barbie doll for it. I told her that it has to be G rated and that I'm wearing jeans because it will be so cold. She isn't happy about the jeans, but is working with me. I'm excited to get ready with her though. She is fabulous. I don't know how many people will be at the party, but even if only 5 people come, we have a way of making it fun.
Oh, other fun news in my life. I went to Redeemer this past Sunday and loved it. I'm not surprised though. I always said that because I love the people that I would love the church, but it was what I really feel God has been leading me to. Of course, I look like a very confused Christian. I am employed by WoodsEdge, volunteer at The Loft (TWUMC), and attend Redeemer. Luckily I am a firm believer in the Church being one with many buildings. WoodsEdge is my employer as Starbucks is Ericha's employer and my volunteering at the Loft doesn't interfere with any Redeemer related stuff. Now, for some who may read this I'm sure it's a, "What? You go to Redeemer?" That would be valid shock, but what's funny is it isn't shocking to me because God has been telling me that is where I should go for months, I just chose to disobey and be selfish in my choices. Please hear this though, I have NOTHING against WoodsEdge or The Loft as a church or anybody in them. Quite opposite actually, I adore and cherish so many people at both churches. Both offer things I love, however neither church offers both of what I need as Redeemer does. Of course, this discussion is another blog post in and of itself. I doubt I'll end up writing it, but if you have questions, I'll answer. HA! I will add this though, mainly for my students at Shift, I'm not going anywhere. You can't get rid of me that easy! :)
Well, this is a random blog to say in the least. I had a hodge-podge of things to say. I will end with my verse of the day and bid you farewell. If I don't blog before Friday, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
John 14:1-3
John 14:1-3
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