Back to blogging..

well, here I am back to the old blogging ritual..j/k. Why did I decide to start blogging again? I'm glad you asked. The primary reason is because I have so many thoughts swimming inside my head and sometimes it helps to write those thoughts down on paper (or cyberspace as the case may be). I apologize for my very random and probably confusing writing. By no means do i consider myself a proficient writer. In fact i express my feelings best through music which is why i prefer to listen to Mozart or Brahms than read....something...okay, some books are good..maybe..i can't think of many besides la Santa Biblia.

Also, one of my goals for the new year, 2009 (ahhhh) is to write down what God is doing in my life and just how much i have to be thankful for! It's way too easy to complain about the things in my life that are not going exactly how i wish the would go. oooh, perfect example. I absolutely despise cold weather. I mean at least if there was pretty, fluffy, white snow that would be something but it's just cold and gray outside. It seems that i must be confined to staying inside my house 24/7 which totally stinks if you ask me. maybe God is hinting that i should practice flute more?

okay, so enough venting about winter b/c that was not the point of this blog. the point was THANKSGIVING--something i need to really work on. Since today is Christmas I should have plenty to add to the list. here goes:

1.) a break (much needed) from school!
2.) my sisters and parents who speak the truth and tell me when i'm simply annoying or rude.
3.) new friends from other countries! i.e. Korea, Hong Kong, Brazil, Mexico
4.) A God who never grows tired of my excuses to not be close Him as often as i should.
5.) Music!
6.) Living Nativity...every year it only gets better
7.) Emily- my ex-roomie, her genuineness (if that's a word) and openness is so refreshing
8.) Music!!
9.) Being done with school other than student teaching!
10.) yummy maracuya dessert than Anna Menez made
11.) God's Word is 100% true and reliable!
12.) Music!!!

~God's blessings this Christmas Season