Facebook

So, Facebook. I have had a Facebook account for the past year and a half approximately. I spend a lot of time on this website, and I sometimes wonder "What was my life like before I had a Facebook?" I honestly can't remember. I wonder how I used to mindlessly spend my free time before I spent hours on a website. Yeah, its great to chat with people, and see pictures and so forth. But sometimes I wonder what my life would be like now if I had never gotten a Facebook. How would I spend my free time? Would I have a better relationship with God? Would I call and talk to my friends more often instead of talking to them on chat? Would I send letters and postcards in the mail instead of writing on someones wall or sending an inbox message? I really don't know. I would like to think that Facebook hasn't had a negative impact on my life. I would like to think that it has helped me maintain relationships with people that I wouldn't otherwise have kept in contact with. I used to waste a lot of time on mindless things, but I feel that now I spend a lot of mindless time on Facebook. What could I do with the hour or more that I usually spend every day on Facebook? I could paint, draw, take pictures, watch a movie, journal, read my Bible, spend time with my siblings, the possibilities are endless. ]

Boredom

Who invented being "bored"? My brother and sister claim that they are bored. I think it is harder to be bored the older you get. I am content with doing absolutley nothing, yet they can't stand it. Other times, I understand and I want nothing but to be on the go. In the century that we are in, boredom should not be possible, there are soooooooooo many things that we can spend our time doing, yet we choose not to do them. Why do we choose not to do them!?!? I don't understand it.

Sweet Summertime

Summer amazes me. I love having time to do whatever I want. Some people waste this time. I try not too. Today has been so good. I love spending my mornings out under our canopy on our deck and doing devotions. I wish I had all this time during the school year to just sit on my deck and explore God. Everyone has a different place where they find God the most. I think I find God in nature. It never ceases to amaze me how God has such intricate designs in nature. Something as simple as clouds are fascinating. Wow. Where do you find God?

Something to think about...

Okay,

So usually I would never post twice in one day. If I post once a week, it is a miracle. But today was an interesting day. I signed up for my college classes, and it has made me feel so great. I feel like I have something to look forward to, a brand new beginning with brand new people. It is so exciting, yet terrifying at the same time. I think I am going to like life at Concordia.

College

Well, I am officially a college student. It's so crazy to think about... I feel like I was just in Kindergarten!! I am excited to start the next school year, but it is going to be weird without my friends.... I have had the same friends since Kindergarten, and I can't imagine going to school without them. The students I met today were very nice, and I think I will like going to Concordia, but it will definitely be a different experience than high school.

Summer has Begun!

Well, Summer is finally here. Am I happy? I guess so. It's weird to think that this is my last summer before college. I had to say goodbye to one of my friends a few days ago, as she spends the summer on the other side of the state. I have said goodbye to her each summer but this year it was just so different. I really don't know when I am going to get to spend time with her again. And that is kind of a sad, scary thought. But I know it will be okay in the end, I have God on my side =) . I don't want to waste this summer. It may not be your last summer before college, but what are you going to do to make sure that you don't waste your Summer of 2010?