3 Things on the top of my mind tonight....
1) This summer, JD, one of my friends from church, has been leading us on a Wednesday night study on "Spiritual Disciplines." Its been really a great study. One of the nights was on simplicity. He challenged us to simplify our lives. Another week was on fasting- deciding to give up something and instead spend time in prayer or scripture. I chose facebook, an almost necessary evil. I deactivated my account on 8.22 and its been quite a difference. I haven't missed it as much as I thought I would. Its odd though, as sometimes I will subliminally start typing facebook.com before I even realize it. Each time, I try to spend time in prayer. I think really decided to follow through with it to seek out God's direction for my life. So many times, I've gotten caught up in others' lives virtually, with envy and/or jealousy. I see my friends at different life stages and I want this or that. Anyway, I'm doing well with being of FB. I have been reading some of my close friends' blogs, and its been nice to see into their hearts. I plan on re-activating my account a month from now, but until then, ignorance is bliss, and I didn't realize how much time I spent on facebook.
2) God has brought some stellar people into my life in Tulsa. One of those friends is my buddy Chet Wilson. We meet for iced tea at McAlisters at least twice a week. I really admire Chet for his authencity,frankness, and his loyalty. I met him through some church friends a while back at the good ole' Caravan (country-western dance place), and I thought at first he really didn't care for me as a friend. We laugh about this now, but he agrees with that statement. We talk about girl situations, our faith, and tons of random things. Chet doesn't let you throw a pity-party. He usually offers advice, and tells you to grow up and get your butt in gear. He's also a man of his word. When he says he is going to do something, he does it. He is a good road-trip buddy, as I've been on group trips with him to Sam and Ellas (pizza place in Talequah) countless times, as well as Pops, a Route 66 gas station where you can eat and get all kinds of great sodas. He's been there for me this year through lots of laughs, spin classes with Trina, runs around La Fortune, and even some tough times where I just needed someone to talk with. I am headed to London, Paris and Italy with him and Kyle Young, another friend, in October. They haven't been to Europe before, so it should be a blast! Chet is wise beyond his years, and am very thankful for this friendship.
3) Next week, I am going to do a bunch of random things for friends...I won't elaborate but should be fun!
2 comments:
Hooray for Chet Lee! I'm glad you all are becoming such great friends. :) And hopefully you'll be blogging more now that you're on a FB fast!
London, Paris and Italy. I'm SO jealous! I really hope that I get to visit all three of those places some time. Maybe you can be my guide! I am SO ready to see you.
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