9 . 20 . 2013

Did anything interesting happen today?
After work my co-worker and great friend decided to go see The Heat (again!) later that night. We all met up at her favorite wine bar, Wine 30, in Milwaukie and hung out for an hour of so before the movie started. This was my first time at Wine 30 and it was great! I totally want to go back! Plus they had an amazing acoustic guitar player serenading us. This friend is one of the funniest people I have ever met. She always has THE BEST stories and I always end up laughing so hard that I cry. When it was time for the movie we walked down the street and got ready to watch The Heat. This has got to be one of the funniest movies I have ever seen.  There are some points in the movie that I laugh so hard I can't breathe. So good.

Did you learn anything new about yourself?
This is something that I knew already but I love to laugh! It is so good for the soul.

How do you feel about your relationship with God today?
I feel blessed to be used by Him.

How do you feel about your relationships with people today?
During lunch today I met up with the girl that I mentor. We ate in the cafeteria and chatted about life. There is something so special about a relationship where both people have permission to speak truth into each other's lives. For what little I know about life, love, and Jesus - He still uses me.

Other thoughts or feelings?
Yay for the weekend!
On the agenda: sleeping in, taking it easy, and keepin it real.

9 . 14 . 2013

Did anything interesting happen today?

I went to Dosha to get my hair cut & colored. Going to see my stylist Jasmine is a treat. She is so fun, thoughtful, sweet, and really good at what she does. I told her what I wanted and she worked her magic. She also talked me into getting my eyebrows waxed. (eick! I had a horrible experience with that when I was a teenager and have always steered clear of doing it again) ... but of course she talked me into it and helped me conquer my fears of eyebrow waxing.

After that I got together with very good friend & old college roommate. We had a movie date! First stop: Walmart (for snacks of course). Then we went to see "Lee Daniels The Butler" - it was one of the best movies I have ever seen. There is so much I could say about this movie but I will leave that to others. All I will say is that everyone should watch it and let the story soak into your heart.

Did you learn anything new about yourself today?

After watching the movie I was at a loss for words. The weight of the world and all its ugliness was on my heart. My heart aches for those who have been so mistreated.

How do you feel about your relationship with God today?

Contemplative.

"Worship Me by living close to Me. This was My original design for man, into whom I breathed My very breath of Life. This is My desire for you: that you stay near Me as you walk along your life-path. Each day is an important part of that journey ... By staying close to Me, you present yourself as a living sacrifice. Even the most routine part of your day can be a spiritual act of worship, holy and pleasing to Me." - Jesus Calling

How do you feel about your relationships with people today?

I never want to be someone that excludes or judges others because of outward appearances. Praying for wisdom and for God to open my eyes so that I don't. 

Other thoughts or feelings?
Getting my hair cut is one of life's simple pleasures and also a way that I practice self-care. It is one of the only times someone else takes care of me. I am thankful that I have the money to do this and that I have found a great stylist. Practicing self-care really makes a difference in my day and week. I think it will help the rest of my week.