blossomingjoy

today I was sitting in the chick-fil-a parking lot (which opened two days ago!) waiting to get my delicious chicken house food and started to think about all of the things that I miss. I have been overwhelmed lately with how blessed I was in college. I never want to forget how faithful the Lord was to me at Clemson. Life here in Chicago is different. I am lonely and I wish I could just see some of my friends…my days are composed of schoolwork, children, and sleep. I laughed really hard the other day and felt weird…I think it was because I hadn’t laughed in a couple days. Weird, huh? I love Wheaton…don’t get me wrong. It is just different. It is just not Clemson. 

i miss my young life team.

i miss having guy friends. i have one here…he is 9 years old.

i miss the blue house.

i miss el jimador and monterey’s.

i miss clemson sunsets.

i miss the ridge. (did I really just say that??) 

i miss being able to walk around and see tons of people i know.

i miss my church.

i miss amy marshall.

i miss companionship.

i miss Tillman.

i miss being known.

i miss warm weather.

even though i miss so much…i am learning so much here. i wouldn’t have it any other way. even though sometimes the 1000 miles to carolina seems like a million.

I think one of the best things in my life has been being an aunt. Seriously, if you aren’t an aunt or uncle yet…get excited. It is so much fun. I am so proud of my brother and his wife. Kadence and Addison are the most precious little girls on the planet—-I feel like I could talk about them all day.

Erin Sage Photography did a picture session with them. You will see why I love them:

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I love what people write for their first blog. It is usually about how they feel awkward doing it, or insecure about how people will respond to it. This blog is dedicated to Zachary Scarberry…to whom I hope to write like. I doubt I will always make you laugh, or always give you some great spiritual insight. But I will write what I think—-and usually that is funny or insightful…or just honest. I will write about my fears, my paintings, my dreams, my hopes. I hate talking on the phone so hopefully for those of you who want to know what I am doing…or miss hearing me talk about things that I love (such as Dr. Pepper). 

I like how birds fly south. They just know where to go. I have been thinking about that a lot today. I wish I would just fly wherever the Lord was leading me. So not worried about it. Knowing that He was faithful to get me there the last time I traveled…so He will this time. Isn’t that such a beautiful thought??

So something funny. I just started Bikram Yoga last week. Also known as “Hot yoga.” It is 90 minutes in a 105 degree room. Yoga. It is no joke. And I love it. Supposedly you burn up to 1300 calories…which is very feasible because you sweat SO much. Like dripping, pouring off. 

good thing I am in class writing this blog…don’t worry. i haven’t changed that much, clemson.

go tigers.