99 blog posts on the wall

This officially marks my 99th blog post ever!  :)

So, it's not really a big deal, but I thought I'd get

excited.

I recently started writing in an actual journal next to my bed.

Due to the ease of access and my newfound discipline, 

I write in the journal more than on my blog.

I think my favorite part of the journal is a section that is titled

"Highlight of the Day".  Every night, as I reflect on the past hours

and after reading my Bible, I write my highlight of the day

to have a clear perspective of how God has been faithful

in my life and how prayers have been answered.

It's a great reminder that each day is new 

and there is always something positive if you look for it.

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w.e.d.d.i.n.g

This weekend was whirlwind.

I took a plane to Columbus, OH.

To then hop into my brother's car and

drive 2 hours south to Cincinnati, OH.

Then, I traveled to the rehearsal dinner.

Back to the hotel.

Woke up early to eat breakfast.

To then hop into my brother's car and drive 

to Newport, KY.

We walked between Kentucky and Ohio.

Then had lunch.

Went back to the hotel to change for the wedding.

Prepared for my scripture reading during the ceremony.

Attending the wedding...and then the reception.

Danced the night away with good friends.

Woke up early the next morning 

(after springing ahead an hour).

Ate breakfast at the hotel again.

Hopped into Trevor's car and drove 7

hours back to WI.

Here are some pictures from the weekend:

View of downtown Cincinnati from Kentucky

The beautiful bride, Corey, and I

The wedding party with confetti at the reception

My brother, TJ, and I

Two of the girls I met at Corey's bachelorette party (Jessica in the middle and Jalie to the right)

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So it's been awhile....

Story of my blog.  It's been a while since I wrote last.  And part of me feels really bad about it, but all this means is that life has taken over and I've been too busy to sit down and publish my thoughts.

Between the last post and this, I have started my job back at Children's Hospital and really love it!  I've gotten a good blend of consults that I have handled in the past, and new ones that I had no first-hand experience with.  It's been a great experience falling back into the swing of things.  And the staff I work with has been nothing but encouraging and wonderful.  I said, on Tuesday, that the people you work with can make or break a job - and the people I work with at Children's definitely make the job more enjoyable.  :)

I still hope for full-time employment at Children's, but am trusting that (when the timing is right), God will provide the perfect opportunity.

Per usual, I have been spending a lot of time with friends lately.  Some of the girls I graduated from high school with are still in my area.  We planned to have a Girl's Night every Wednesday to reconnect and make sure we always make time for each other.  Besides that, I am fully taking advantage of not having classes, or homework, or exams to eat up my time.  It's fantastic!

Sadly, however, this means that I end up doing too much during any given week, and am usually left feeling like I need to catch up on sleep and time alone.  Given the choice, though, I'd still rather invest my time in other people and just sleep in a little bit on a Saturday (as I plan to do tomorrow).

So, life for me right now is pretty mellow.  My days consist of work, spending time with friends and my parents, and sleeping.  I can't really complain.  One thing I need to make more time for, however, is spending quiet time with the Lord.  I do have a pretty active prayer life these days, but I have exhausted myself so much that by the time I think about opening up the Bible, I just want to sleep.  My new goal for the month:  develop a schedule that allows me quality time with the Lord each day.  Key word being quality.  I never want to feel "obligated" to spend time with God, but I also know the importance of discipline and dedication to His Word.  Please pray for me as I pursue God during this time.  When things go well in my life, I tend to forget that God orchestrated it all.  When things go poorly, I cling to Christ.  It shouldn't be like that.

Well, I will leave you with that.  And I do hope to write more often (as I always say).  I think that writing in a blog is a good way to express oneself and can be a great way to track life as it happens.  I hope you all have a wonderful night!  I'm going to spend it with my friend, Michelle.  We're going to Panera, to the movie The Adjustment Bureau, and then to The Melting Pot for dessert.  :)  It should be wonderful!

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