Home before Midnight

For the first time in a week. It's weird. But the recently acquired accountability is good for reminding me of many things... going to bed being one of them.

I'm looking for something real. Something that inspires. Seen it anywhere? Because apparently I've gone from being super worried about all things... to lackadaisical about the things that "matter." Just a thought.

In other news, I finished my messenger bag today! woot woot! I reeeaaallly like it. It was definitely a learning experience, though. There are definitely easier ways to do what I accomplished... but being that I taught myself it's okay. Besides, I learn best by doing and experimenting... not theory. It's far from perfect. And that's okay because it doesn't need to be!

I'm looking at another cross-country move... maybe. If I don't get the job at Keswick, or another strong lead in Michigan, by October-November I'll be on the move. Mostly because I won't have anywhere to live, but also because Traverse City doesn't have the resources I need to "move forward." Its pretty cool that I actually want to move. Definitely proof that I've grown and healed since NH.

One of my move options is California. This is a very real possiblity. A friend of mine, Lindsey, hopes to move out there by fall and we figure it'll be easier to make the move together. I can transfer with Old Navy and look for another job when I get there and she's on the prowel now. The other move option is Georgia. One of the coolest YPs there is (Drew!) lives out there with his family now. I was an intern for his youth ministry in Grand Rapids but he remains a great friend and spiritual guide. I'm not sure how immediate of a possibility that is, though. And there's also Chicago. But the most possible one is California, oddly enough. We'll see. If there's one thing I've learned over the past year it's not to count on anything until it is happening and to not hold on to it too tightly because life is very fluid.

I'm going to bed now. I think I could sleep for a week... but I'll settle for 11 hours =)

Peace

Asher