Sunday, December 14, 2014

I'm 23 and that's weird

You guys. I know I make this joke every year, but I'm actually serious this time: I'm old.

So, per tradition, and I'll try not to sound crazy unoriginal, here are 23 things that I have come to know as true over the past 23 years.

1. If you find friends who will love you at your worst, keep them around. There's nothing like them.

2. Healing hurts. But it's necessary, and you find that you have come out better than you went in.

3. Sometimes the officiating at a football game can be the worst, and it's embarrassing how angry you get at it.

4. That being said, there's nothing quite like Saturday college football game days

5. Thankfulness is something that I don't think about nearly enough.

6. It IS possible to write a 15 page paper in 3 days. But I wouldn't recommend it.

7. People are funny. And crazy. And terrifying.

8. The unknown future isn't a bad thing. Because, really, the truth of the matter is that the Lord knows what's next--my knowledge of it is unimportant

9. Right after college is the perfect time to go explore a hundred different options 

10. Math is the worst. 10 points to you if you, somehow, enjoy it

11. There are some textbooks that are enjoyable to read (which is not something I ever thought I would say/write).

12. Change is tough.

13. Change is exciting.

14. It is incredible how the Bible, from beginning to end, is covered in the Gospel. 

15. The Lord works in surprising ways. And still maintains a strong sense of humor.

16. It is possible to keep your cool when there's a tornado headed your way and you're in charge of 8 pre-teens. Mostly because of Jesus.

17. Louisa May Alcott--you know, the author of Little Women--had a surprising dark side.

18. Having a "hard" semester is not synonymous with having a "bad" semester.

19. Working at a camp was simultaneously the most overwhelming and most peaceful experience of my college career.

20. My last year at Impact was my best year with Impact.

21. Sometimes you just have to go to a live music concert in Austin to see what all the hoopla is about

22. I have the best roommates ever. They show me what love, patience, and grace is every day.

23. I may not know where I'll be in six months, and I may not be 100% okay with that, but it's not something I will let myself stress about. Because I've got a God who is bigger than me.

Sorry if those were redundant. But that about wraps up what's been on my mind recently/the last 23 years. Thanks, and gig 'em.