A Solid Day Off

Days off are for marathoning! I finished all of Defenders. I did it. My New Years Resolution is met. I'm gonna try to start Punisher before bed but I'M SO HAPPY. I did the thing. Wow I cried, it was good. But mostly I'm proud of me haha. Thank God for do nothing days.

I spoke with Michael today after not doing so for a long time. Without talking too much about that, it made me feel a lot better. I'm glad we got the chance to call today. And the end result is we're gonna see Thirty Seconds to Mars together in June, so there's that. I'M GONNA SEE THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS IN JUNE. AHHH. Also Walk the Moon, who are awesome, and a handful of other bands I'll have to check out. But AHH HUSBAND.

It's 2017

2016 Resolutions I accomplished:

• Read the Bible cover to cover
• Watch all of Steven Universe
• Save a life

2016 Resolutions I did not complete:

• Books read - 6/12
• Marvel movies watched - 0/14

I had lots of ups and downs in 2016. It wasn't my favorite year, but it had a lot of beautiful moments. I already made an entire video about its highlights back for Thanksgiving, so I'm not going to repeat myself here. But I'm grateful. I made a lot of great memories, hit some major milestones, and got through some tough times. And now I'm here. 2017 is going to be great.

I almost didn't complete that last resolution. I wanted so badly to show someone the beauty of life with Christ, and I was sick of not doing my part as one of God's followers, so I made it a resolution. It felt a little selfish, especially since everything happens in God's time and it would only happen if God saw fit to use me. I almost gave up on it. But, without really even trying to accomplish the resolution, I was able to be a guide for Mandy. Believe me that her accepting Christ has brought me unspeakable joy and I am so happy for her. More than pride, I'm honored that I was able to play even a little part in that. It wasn't for me, but for God's glory, and doing His work is such an incredible feeling. I didn't know how good it truly felt until now, and I hope that He can use me again in the future.

As for 2017 resolutions, I've given up on the book thing. After 2 years I've realized that reading is not my priority and, as much as I enjoy it, it'll just happen when it happens. I also have given up on the Marvel thing. I will watch all those movies eventually, but I don't particularly care when so long as they're in order. After reading the Bible all the way through, I want to reread it in Chronological order, but that's less of a resolution and more of a desire for someday. Maybe next month. Right now I need to take a break and go back to reading it for no purpose other than my own spiritual growth. So I guess the only goal I have is save another life. Maybe two this year. God proved to me that, as long as I place it in His hands and allow Him to speak through me, it's possible. I may just focus my energy on that one goal. It's the most important anyway.

I don't want to make some long Facebook post where I tag everyone in creation and get a million notifications just so I can recap the year that everyone else went through. But a lot of people have played a significant part in the highlights of 2016. I owe much of my joy and fun to them. You are, of course, included in that, and I don't think 2016 would have been anywhere near as special without you next to me. I almost wish we weren't so funny because these videos are gold and I'm trying to figure out how to make them shorter haha. I'm excited for them to go up. Until then, I'm gonna try to stop being nostalgic and focus on what's ahead. That's always been difficult for me. But hey. Keep moving forward.

Day 1

I guess there's this idea that resolutions die out after about two weeks. Well I think that is ridiculous, and I am going to do all I can to prove that wrong. And that starts with getting your life together on day 1. So today, I read the first three chapters of Genesis. I have a nice little list saved on my computer that tells me what I'm going to read every single day. Step one, done. Let's keep it going.

Day 1: Celebrate

(Oh, and I also decided I'm doing January's photo challenge. Wheee!)

Summer 2013

Reason 291: I have a job! My mom just told me today that her boss agreed to let me work the store over the summer, and I start Monday. How awesome is that?! I feel like I can finally actually contribute something to this family. After months of wondering if anyone would get back to me, finally a guaranteed job.

This summer has to be different. No more of that "worst time of the year" nonsense. I'm becoming more independent. And soon, I'll even be able to help with my niece. This time, it's all about me becoming the person I want to be. New Year's Resolution: In progress! Oh, that feels great!

Let's talk about this intro :)