Memorial Day

In the past, Memorial Day has not meant that much to me even though we are currently in a war. My friend, Jonathan, is in the National Guard and he is one of my best guy friends at school. Wee love to just sit down for a while and talk about school, family and friends. We met in our really boring Literature class about a year a half ago and have been friends ever since. He hasn't told me much about his experience in Iraq or what he did over there, but in my mind, he is a hero along with all of the other soldiers fighting for our country. He is the only soldier I know personally, but he makes me thankful for what others do to keep us safe. So, Jonathan, thank you for all that you do and for being a great friend! And best wishes on your upcoming wedding! See you in August!!!

Work

Yesterday I began my first full-time job as an innkeeper at a Bed & Breakfast in Edmond. I love what I am doing, but I have to tell you, it is already getting to me physically and emotionally (and I am only on day 2). I did not realize that I would be working 9 hours a day and would be on my feet (while wearing dress shoes) for almost half the day. I have never worked a 40-hour a week job, so this is a first for me. I love the fact that it is a family run business, so you get to know everybody pretty quick and they are all very nice. It's just that one of my biggest fears is failure, to myself and to others. I am afraid that once my training is done and I am left to do the work by myself, something will not get done that needs to get done before I go home, I'll book guests in the wrong room, I won't fold the laundry just right, etc. I must say this is the first job I have been absolutely terrified of. I know I need to get over these fears and just do my best. My parents have always told that your best is all you can do. I've been praying that God will just get me through the day, which I know He will. If anybody is reading this, could you say a little prayer for me? I would really appreciate it!!!

Sick

This is how I've been feeling the last couple days. And, of course, I would get a sinus infection the last weekend before I go back to Oklahoma. It has also been raining off and on for like the last week, which has not been helping either except for watching marathons of Grey's Anatomy. Basically the last 2 days I have been sitting or lying on the couch watching boring daytime television, constantly blowing my nose, drinking iced tea and eating soup. Why is it that whenever we get sick, even with just a cold, we almost forget how feels to be healthy, even though we've only been sick for like a day? It drives me crazy! I just hate the fact that this always happens when I am visiting my family. I went to the doctor this morning and got put on antibiotics, so hopefully I will be feeling a lot better by Sunday when I fly back to St. Louis and then drive to Edmond from there on Monday. I need to be well enough to move the rest of my stuff (which is a lot) into my room and to set up an interview for a prospective job. I am also hoping the weather will be nice for driving on Monday, you may know that it is tornado season in Oklahoma right now and I have already heard of friends taking cover about a week ago. So, please pray that I get better soon and that I have a safe flight and drive back!

Road Trippin'

This school year I have traveled more than I ever have before. Last weekend I went to Arkansas to go to my Granny's funeral and then Monday I left Oklahoma to visit my family in Michigan. This time I did things a little different. Instead of driving all the way to Michigan or flying all the way, I drove to St. Louis, Missouri and got on a plane to Michigan. This was a very difficult and tiring trip just from getting about 4-5 hours of sleep every night during the past week, driving 5 hours to Rolla, Missouri and staying the night in a hotel by myself (kinda creepy), driving another 2 hours to St. Louis to catch my flight to Detroit. Needless to say, I am still pretty exhausted.

One thing I love about road trips is the scenery. I love to look at all of God's creation. Sometimes I think about what the world would look like if there were no roads, cars, or buildings. I think it would be beautiful! The Lord never ceases to amaze me no matter how much I am on the road or in the air and I don't think I will ever get tired of it!!!