Game night!

Friday night rolls around again and I mentally prepare for another grueling round of.... whatever the supreme dictator (person leading the game night) decides. After several games, we always pick out a movie to watch and watching movies with friends is a surprise joy for me. I rarely watch movies with my family or friends so when I started having that opportunity, I found out I really enjoyed my time spent with friends. There isn't much talking, but the combined wisdom of our group tends to pick great movies that are conversation pieces long after I've finished watching them.

A friend mentioned that my IM info's are no longer fun to read. As I thought about that, I came to the conclusion that I started opting for short, funny jokes that really don't have any relevance at all. If people wanted to read jokes, they would look some up - not look at my profile. From now to whenever I forget, I will keep my IM info funny, entertaining, and personal! We'll see how long this lasts. :-)

My parents are gone to a craft show, and it is only my sister and I at home. It's only been one day and I'm already missing my parents - I now have to do all the chores (And I'm missing them because I love them so much). The main chore I have is to feed many of the dogs in the morning and evening. I can't sleep past 7:00 and when I get up to feed, three litters of puppies make quite a ruckus. I'm sure the neighbors can't sleep past 7:00 also!

As I face the uncertainty of the coming year, years, and life, I'm starting to think I've settled for being confused. Right now, if I don't understand something I just trust that things will be explained clearly in the future. I'm starting to think that this approach isn't the right approach. We are to be as innocent as doves, but wise as serpents. While I think this verse is to guide Christian attitudes towards the world, I think the verse also applies to how we are to live our lives. If I am confused and unsure what is happening around me, I am not and can not constructively learn from my experiences. I am supposed to show wisdom in whatever I do, to be a witness for Christ, but how can I do that if I don't even know what is going on?

At some point, I need to step out of my comfort zone so I can meet and understand people outside of my little bubble. Workplaces and schools may be considered a 'bubble' but the bubble people are able to wrap around themselves can be impenetrable. It is sad, but if I don't actively continue to actively grow, my bubble will automatically grow and harden my heart. By not choosing to step out, I choose to stagnate. I think it is time to step out!