I need to...

not drink coffee after 8, especially a toddy. ):
take a nap this afternoon.
clean my room... it's getting a tad bit ridiculous.
finish my book or give up... it's been dragging for quite a bit of time.
figure out whether I'm taking the job...
figure out my life.
work on this blog.
relax.
do laundry

Pretty Dec...

Today was a pretty decent day...
Worked...
Picked my bro up from work...
Saw my cousin and his wife...
Went to a goodbye dinner at Tokyo Japanese Grill...
Saw my cousin and his wife again...
Hung out with my friend Kyle...

Tomorrow I don't have to work and I'm super excited...
I have a job interview tomorrow, so I will cross my fingers!
I hope I do well with the questions. It's been quite a long time since I've had an interview...


I hope tomorrow is a productive day!


Lauren

back in business

I've let a lot of things go by the wayside...
including my blog...
so, today, I'm here to start a new.
My Easter was just what I needed. A nice calm day with the family and a wonderful church service.

This week I'm getting ready for next month's Summer School and also planning some things for my blog. I feel like I'm finally back in the saddle. It's been way too long. My google reader is scary, but I'm slowly catching up.

I'm excited about this week?

Are you?

What are you currently reading?
I'm reading: Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann

no words

no words can express,
how happy I am,
no words can express,
that You rose again,
no words can express,
how much love You showed,
no words can express,
how much blood that flowed,
no words can express,
that You came back to life,
no words can express,
that You saved us from eternal strife,
no words can express,
how much I love you LORD,
Thank you for all you've done!

I miss...

My life has changed so much in a month... a year... etc.

If you had asked me in high school what I would be doing now...

I would say "Married with kids, probably a lawyer or something"

Well, I'm certainly not married
Which means in my case no kids
And the law lost it's luster quite a bit ago

My parents must think I'm crazy
Sometimes I think I'm crazy

Everyday, I ask God "Where do you want me to go? What do you want me to do?"

So far, I haven't received a direct answer...

So, I'm not sure if I keep asking these questions... But my attitude has changed...

I also add: Lord, put people into my path that I can touch... Help me to be an example...

But there are things I do miss...

I miss...
College
My friend Carrie
California (I promise this is not an alliteration featuring the letter C)
My friends who I feel have abandoned me
Spontaneity

This post isn't for you to feel sorry for me, but sometimes it I feel a little bit better after I have written things down.

Here are things I'm praying about this week:
Guidance in my future and present plans (I want to make the right decisions with God's hand over my life)
Reconciliation or at least an understand with friends
Patience
Rest
My friends who are sick or are stressed
and for me to have joy!

Alright, I feel better... now to my to do list:
1) Quiet Time (this is where I spend time with God)
2) Work 11-4
3) Rehearsal for Easter Song
4) Laundry
5) Keep organizing my room

That's all for now!

I found some...

I went to the library in search of my next great read. I found two books that caught my eye (I had a limited amount of time).
Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann
and The Faculty Club by Danny Tobey...
Has anyone read either of these? Let me know what you think!
Lauren

Books

Alright, I'm kind of in a rut in books...
I just finished reading The Hunger Game Series. I'm looking for some good reads...
What are you reading these days?
Lauren

Music

There's so many new cd's (or new to me) that have come out that I want to get...
Jennifer Hudson
Adele
Arcade Fire
Mumford and Sons
The Strokes
Regina Spektor (not new at all)
Broken Bells new single
Fleet Foxes new single
Radiohead
The Black Keys
Grizzly Bear (not new at all)

What music are you listening to? Want?

Fun Exciting Summer Plans

Starting this summer... I want to add some excitement to my life!

It will be a summer school of sorts, for me to learn all I can!

Add some new crafting areas and the like - 

I also would like to change my eating habits... 

Are you ready for what's coming? I am...

Starting May 1st summer school commences...

If you would like to learn more or join me...

Stay tuned!

I'm Back

This was a good hiatus...
But, I miss blogging. Things will be a bit different. But have no fear, Ren is still here... Alright, more coming soon!
xoxo
Ren