Catching up

Hey friends and family. I miss you guys so much and think of you everyday. I decided to give this blog a shot since it is a good way to keep up with me without missing phone calls, email, etc.

First off, I couldn't be happier with my decision to come down here. I remember talking to Kendra and Kristan (in tears) about how I think I have made a mistake taking this internship at TGH. I'm usually not one to travel 12 hours away from home alone and start a new life. Wow! Did I prove myself wrong! The first week my mom graciously came down here to get me settled in. I felt like I was going off to college all over again. When I dropped her off at the airport, I had to come to grips that maybe I should trust myself for once and do great things while I'm here. I'm ridin' solo!

The first two weeks were spent with overloading myself with adventures around the city. I should have just brought a tent to sleep in, because when I'm not at work I'm usually studying or in my world of wondering around hanging out and looking for the prettiest sites around town. 

I did what every normal person usually does in a new city. I joined a gym, I'm involved in a small group Bible study, a singles ministry on Tuesday nights, and I take every opportunity to go do things with friends from church/ co-workers on ice-creme nights or weekend get-aways. Basically, whatever the occasion calls for. I am also thankful that my good friend/teammate, Destri, from college came to visit me and had a great time. So, I'm not totally in isolation but I do have a great deal of alone time. I didn't realize how much we forget ourselves when we get caught up with our jobs, friends, family, and everything else that is a wild mess. Corny enough, but I'm learning more about myself and I'm starting to put things in perspective. Here's to a new fresh start.

Today I went to church and the sermon was out of 1 Timothy about being a Man (or woman) of God. It really spoke to me and what it meant to me was that maybe I have to isolate myself from all the things that keep me from being the person who God wants me to be. I think of this short stay in Tampa as just an internship, but mostly I see this as a new spiritual journey. Its so easy to get off track from what your goals are and time creeps up on you and before you know it, you've missed some great opportunities. Sometimes being on your own brings about fear but I couldn't be more comfortable fixing my eyes on this opportunity I know that is God-sent. He has great things in store for me and every day is more exciting than the last. You know when you feel like your life in just going in circles and nothing great ever comes out of it? Trust me, I've lived that life and I'm just now realizing what sacrifices I need to make in order to get back on track. So, here's my shout-out to God for allowing me the courage to set aside my fears and begin a new journey with him. In fact, I'm about to head out to the park with my book and watch the cruise ships go by. Now you know why I'm such a dork and love Owl City. haha. Seriously, I have a new song in my heart. Watch out!