Journey of a Thousand Miles

Sooo much has happened (and not happened) in the past two months (I can't believe it's already been 2 months) since I moved to Austin. I am still looking for a full-time job, so pray for me guys. Gap has mentioned a promotion, but we'll see if that happens. If not, then I need to get on the ball and start looking. I've kinda fallen into a mini depression being so away from everything familiar, but I think this is a good experience for me, and I know something good will come out of it. It just takes time. I think I've found a church home in Austin, called the Austin Stone. It is a lively, genuine church with a lot of real, young Christians who are really about Christ and not just fakin' it like alot of other young people. So I really like that about them. Singledom in a new city is sometimes harder to deal with than singledom in a familiar city, even though I have a close friend right by me. Times get tough, and sometimes I would just like a companion to come ho...

So I stumbled upon a book at a coffeeshop in Tomball the other day. I had actually gone in there to do some writing, but started perusing the bookshelves and found a memoir called "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not," which is a true account of a woman who struggled through love and many horrible relationships before finding God and a better man. Being a sucker for memoirs and also being able to relate first-hand with the book, I sat there and read for about an hour, taking it all in and feeling like I had just made a new best friend. But what it really did for me was make me realize that I was not alone and that God does have a purpose for all the craziness and ambiguity going on in my life right now. And, most of all, it gave me hope that something better will come along... if I just trust Him and wait. I've actually done alot of soul-searching and had several revelations during my little "retreat" back to Houston. I've realized that there are a few things that ...

Feels sooo good to be home! Went to the coffee shop on Main Street in Tomball with my mom, had a nice little chat, and realized how much I grew up in the past month. I love being home and all, but I think I'm doing well for myself by living in Austin. I think it's good to keep my distance because that's the only way I'll grow. It's so nice to see familiar faces, familiar places with a fresh new perspective. I have to say, I'm in a good spot in my life. Even though it's challenging for me to live on my own and pursue my dreams, there is so much good going on beneathe the surface, and I think that's what really matters. I don't regret my decision to move AT ALL. I think it has pushed me to face my fears and live a better life. I hope I can go back to Austin with a better perspective, knowing how much good is coming out of this experience. Seeing how much better off I am and how much I'm growing and becoming a better person has made me very grateful...