Breathe

So, I just tried to shut down my computer. And it took for. ev. er. I mean, I've had this wonderful little mac all of my college career, and so a little slowness is usual and understandable, but this time it seriously took forever. And I think its because my mac is in some odd ways a representation of how my life is and I forget to shut it down often enough. Just like I forget to shut down and breathe and sleep and sabbath enough. 


One of the problems is [and I realize this is just an excuse] that I need to find a place to set up my hammock. Hammock being still time is just one of the best kinds. But I know I need to be intentional about establishing that before I get into all the craziness that is a college school year. So basically this blog is a little friendly reminder for myself and whoever else needs it to rest. and rest often. 


I just finished reading Plan B by Anne Lamott, and I pretty much loved it. This quote [I believe she is referencing her priest friend here] is a good reminder for me today [and everyday]:


p. 15 - "He teaches his students, and has taught me, to slow down, breathe, and take care of everyone, which is of course the same message Jesus taught--that breath is our connection to holy spirit, to our bodies, minds, and soul; and that if the devil can't get you to sin, he'll keep you busy."


On another note, my broski left for college on Saturday, and I miss him already. I wish that  Maria and I could watch Psych with him this fall...I just finished all of season five and I'm so pumped. 

broski

my lil sis is getting so old!

this is what summer is all about...

strawberries the size of my palm

that and family vacation....

 

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey was the coolest ride I've ever been on in my life. There's some pretty sweet things in Islands of Adventure, like the old school Jurassic Park ride and Spidey and Hulk, but we lived in Hogsmeade, so that we could drink butterbeer and ride this mind blowing ride four times. If I had time, I would have gone eight more times. 

Ah. The beach. I miss my dolphin friend, even though he only swam by once to say hey and then ditched us. But I don't want to get down on him. I know if there had been less people around he would have come back to swim with me because he knows that I have read A Ring of Endless Light seven times.

The fam. At my cousin Noelle's wedding. Dance parties at weddings are one of the many amazing things about having tons and tons of cousins. I love it.