I was not expecting Mom & Dad to be so open and okay with me moving out, but my mom thought it was a good idea and was okay with it from the moment I spoke to her about it. God had already reminded her who made me and told her to be thankful in Psalm 100. She gave me lots of advice and is being very supportive. Dad was surprised mom said yes, but he's okay with it too as long as I can afford it. Paige's dad has connections and can get us free internet and cable as well as a deal on the rent of the complex we've been interested in. This is a tremendous blessing to hear! Also, my best friend's cousins live in this complex, so it'd be great knowing somebodies :P I know & love are near. We -- Paige, Lauren (Lord-willing), my mom, their parents, and I -- are going Tuesday morning to look at these apartments and some others. They're pretty urban, I hear... ha. I really hope I love em tho.
Just think.
Fresh produce early Saturday mornings.
Concerts on the week ends through our windows :)
Restaurants down the street where I could play the piano.
Sell crafts together...
Carpooling to church and fellowship events.
lalalala
Make music! For the Lord!!
Today I bought Lauren a tambourine for our worship nights!
We're just dreaming away. Whatever happens, I know God knows best and has an awesome plan for each of us. We're praying for Lauren's parents' consent and that this all would just be according to His will- we do NOT want to be outside of it. I'd rather be in the place of the Lord's protection and blessing than miserable in my own foolish desire. ya know?
Wow there are 5000 things I could think of that would be great about this. I didn't want to get my hopes up, but they are definitely up!
The Lord is gracious! And soooo good. Oh my goodness. He's provided jobS, scholarships, friends, TRUTH... and ... my life is more than I could ever have asked for.
"Anyone around can see/ Just how good You've been to me/ For all my friends who don't know You/ I pray that You would save them too!/... I will read my Bible and pray/ I will follow you all day"
And every day!
:D Yay.
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Today I wrote a song about a killer bee. It's a true story. Regina Spektor, be jealous.
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Also, I'm planning on going to Spain and Morocco in January. I might get arrested for the Lord. Stoked! Not to mention, with some of my favorite people in this world. !! I am trusting the Lord for $$ for this trip. I'm so excited.
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I'm nervous about school. I'm going to be so busy. Not only will I have my 15 hours or whatever I end up taking, but I'll have choir and I'll have a piano teacher. Plus, I hope to continue teaching piano and maybe continue my job from this summer working with kids before/after school or whatever my boss needs. I've been offered a place to keep my job even through the school year- my wonderful boss (one of my closest friend's moms) says I can call on long week ends or breaks or just whenever I'm available and let them know & they'll give me something to do.
I am trying to record my music. And I keep writing songs, and I can't keep up with myself. haha It's hard. Yet, it's glorious and great fun. I wish I were more of a performer. I know HOW to sell myself, I just don't want to. ha. I want to want to. yes I meant to say that.
I'm also aiming to get my photography portfolio together, maybe print some pics to sell this fall at the art shows w/mom. Lauren and I will be knitting things FOR SURE. Like usual. Maybe make some mulah to split and give some to charities- maybe the Fox 4 Love funds for kids, britt ;) Not only would it be a great opportunity to make some money for a charity, but it'd get buyers to feel good about buying our stuff. Yesss.
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I can be really dumb sometimes. I have a 12 string guitar (freely given by one of my music teachers!). I went out and bought a new set of strings for a 6 string guitar and then I just bought other individual strings when I could've gotten a 12 string acoustic set. Seriously? I am in lala land 90% of the time. I need to shape up if I'm gonna be moving out. Wow.
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I need a name for my new laptop! It's lovely. Maybe a name you'd name a fish because it's cover is gold fish-scale things.
