Three more days!

So, nothing too post-worthy occurred since last week except I started and almost finished The Hunger Games series and visited Williamsburg over the weekend!  And thanks to Shazam, I've discovered more of Ray LaMontagne, therefore would be doing you a disservice if I didn't recommend him to you!  You've probably heard a few (Trouble, You are the Best Thing, Hold You In My Arms) but you need more exposure. (Head over to the 'i recommend' page for some vids!)

First things first, summer is a temptress.  Why can't this be me?? 

 

Wait... this is me. But at age 16. Take me back to California, even on a rainy day--take me back!!

I want to learn how to windsurf, I've never had a bonfire on the beach, and I envy that girl for being the love object of two sweet dolphins.  Maybe I'll just sneak away to the lake tomorrow and pretend I'm doing all of these things.  Sounds like a plan :)   

More relevant-- I officially leave for Bethesda on Saturday! I can't believe it! I'm making lots of lists for packing and preparation.  (I just hate making lists ;) ) I've also been thinking about and praying over personal goals for the summer.  It's easy for me to write lists and lists of aspects I want to change about myself or habits I want to cultivate or cease, but the reality of my imperfections quickly becomes overwhelming.  I feel like I have to fit a certain mold in order to be valuable and useful.  The Lord quickens my spirit to grace, the merciful gesture of a perfect Heavenly Father towards his undeserved yet beloved child.  When I think that I have to be the one to change myself, I'm reminded of one of my favorite verses: Philippians 2:13--"For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." 

So if you pray, I would humbly ask you to pray for me in light of that verse! Pray that I am humbled by God's authorship of my life and my plans.  Pray that God's own passion for his Kingdom would become mine so that He can prepare to use me in whatever way for His good pleasure.  Thanks!

I'll post again in three more days once I've arrived in MD! For now, check out the 'i recommend' page for more updates!

P.S. How convenient.  Three More Days is also a new favorite of mine ;) Enjoy!