Livin' The Dream

I saw this and it really made me think about my struggles over the last year. What has been my light in the storm? At times it has been the fact that I knew I was in the position I was supposed to be in. Other times it was the knowledge that God wouldn't bring me this far just to have me fail. To be truthful, there were many times I couldn't see the light at all. During these times it was most important to keep moving forward and not be swayed by the waves of the sea. I haven't always accomplished this with grace and dignity, but perhaps that will be one of the blessings that will come from working in an environment wherein every person I serve is in crisis to varying degrees. Let's hope! And many thanks to my friends for your love and encouragement. I could not have weathered this storm without you!

This little girl in the picture always wanted a horse. She wasn't able to get one. She decided to train her cow to jump hurdles with her. Such a perfect example of making due with what you've got. This girl not only "makes due," she excels! What a great example to me. I have been learning and growing a lot the past 7 months. Much to share.....but it has been far too long since I posted so i thought I would send a blog post into the world and see if any one of my friends are still reading. Love you guys! Going to be making an effort to blog more often. Wish me luck!

Just a few updates on how I said goodbye to 2010 and hello to 2011. Wow! 2011!!! Crazy! Julie took me for a surprise adventure for my Christmas gift. We rode the train out to Milburn, New Jersey....I had no idea why. Turns out she was taking me to see Les Miserables. It was incredible!!! I have the best roommate! I had the chance to go home for Christmas and although my California really let me down by raining the whole time, I still had fun with family. One on my friends from Mongolia just happened to be in town when I was there.....I got to meet her wonderful son Christopher and her husband Keith. Chimge and I haven't seen each other for nearly 10 years when we were missionaries together. It was wonderful to visit! Then for New Years Eve, David came up from DC. It's tradition now to ring in the New Year in Times Square. It's such a blessing that the crowds line up right by my apartment. We only have to run out in the cold 15 minutes before the ball drops and ...

This is the Kardashians' Christmas card this year. I just saw this and instantly thought, "Oh my! This is when you know your family is just too fabulous." Go, Kardashians!

I love my nyc but Winter is definitely not my favorite part. Sure the snow is pretty to look at, but walking around in it day in and day out is just not cute. So I bid farewell to one of my favorite seasons, beautiful Fall, and say hello to Winter. I have to say my life has been saved by my new puffy coat with the puffy fur trim hood. My life was almost taken by said coat as well though. The hood is so awesome but you really can't see what's next to you. I stepped right in front of a car. Gotta be more careful, but glad for puffy coat. My friends were right, it has changed my whole outlook! Should have got a longer one though, cause my buns are freezing. But live and learn! Happy Winter to everyone. Christmas is just around the corner!

My df finally got the chance to come and visit me in nyc. We had the best time. It was wonderful showing her around, spending time, and letting her discover what has kept this df almost 3,ooo miles away from her for so long. Boy, I miss my df. I am so glad I will be seeing her in just a few weeks back in CA. I am so grateful to be blessed with a friend that I love so much that I cried when she left. href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2cpTykiyPnW8da62SSoklPIfTK9T3maBpZimzmrQOxnfE7LAclahgiOrkTsABKNby0FIqz5hTG41xPVWKqmtMdLJPCTNKIkCoX3nMCVhiv_6QLOqK7Sh-yyxgbe4CUCaO65-ezScmXMC/s1600/DSCN1408.JPG">

So I am so excited that Fall is here. The leaves are turning, the humidity is subsiding, and well, nyc is beautiful! I am not so excited that Winter is just around the corner. Oh well. You know me....I will find some good in it :)