Good Things

Yesterday I had the day off. For the record, I also had last Monday off. I know what you're thinking: "Jess, that's two days off after working two full months!" And you'd be correct. Yesterday was a good day. I watched movies and ripped apart my room, again. I'm slowly, methodically, getting rid of things that I don't really need. My room is slowly becoming devoid of things. This is great for the cats. They love to explore. And/or take naps in new spots I've created. Also, I cleaned the fish tank... you can bet that I caught Lucius clawing at the glass today! It was just a good day all around. So today I'm thankful for days off, for fall cleaning, and days to take care of myself. I like to be alone. I love alone time; I relish alone time. I feel like I'm constantly on the go, so when I get a chance I stop. Everything. I ignore my cell phone and debate with myself. Pros and cons. "Should"s, "would"s, and "could"s. One of my best friends was trying to get me to come over yesterday. Even tried bribing me with stir-fry. It was a very close call, but ultimately, I'm glad I stayed at home. I accomplished more things, and I feel refreshed.

Things have been challenging me. We completed our first Sunday without our pastor, who had been there for 18 years. My presentation for the Session was a success. I've mentioned before that I tend to shy away. I'm the one hiding in the corner. I am generally not bold in my faith. [I have a vivid memory of a couple at Bible study praying for boldness in their faith, and that has stuck with me.] Because I am uncomfortable when I am trying to be bold, I like to be uber-prepared. I generally overcompensate because I forget that the people I'm presenting for are often less conservative than I am. That is to say that their lifestyle choices are not so obviously a reflection of Christianity. So I presented more information than they probably needed to hear, but oh well.

The other side of this equation of course, is finding out how I mesh with people who do not live their lives according to the same belief set. That is the challenge of the year, evidently. Lots to work through...

"Let us give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for man, for He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things." -Psalm 107:8-9