i'm a slacker

sorry its been several weeks since my last post. i'm the worst.

anyways, i miss you all so much. i think now that i am getting settled at work and trying to figure out my next step, i really miss having the guidance and support of you lovely ladies.

so what have i been up to? i went to dana's mom's wedding which was my first jewish wedding on the 2nd and had such a blast. aside from the fact that i inadvertently almost broke a huge jewish cardinal sin. so at this wedding i am being introduced to a bunch of dana's family and i go to shake hands with her male cousin. he looks at me and says, "no". awkward. apparently orthodox jews are not allowed to touch any women that is not A) their mother B) their wife. like no physical contact. dana of course sits by and allows it to happen. so i offended several jews that evening. awesome.

basically though, the majority of my time has been taken up by pondering my future. i know, i'm nuts, but my boss and i had a chat last week and she mentioned that she thinks i should go into politics, specifically nutrition policy making. So that is something i am wrestling with now. where can i be used? what does God have for me and how can i best use my gifts to glorify Him? i have been mulling over going back to school to either get my masters in nutritional science and become a registered dietician or getting my master in public health with an emphasis on nutritional science. so basically i am wrestling with many options at this point. so prayers for guidance would be much appreciated.

another thing i am hoping for prayers for is i have been realy convicted about the forms of entertainment i choose and how i am letting my mind be filled with music, movies, tv and (gasp) books that are not necessarily edifying. i am praying a lot about what specifically i need to cut out and taking it in small steps. I am trying to be a lot more diligent in making sure my actions are glorifying to God and i think entertainment is an area which i didn't even realize i struggled with but thankfully the amazing women in my Bible study brought it to light. so just pray that i make wise decisions with how i spend my time.

in lighter news, there is a girl in my bible study who is literally katiecraig's twin except much shorter. it makes me miss you a lot, little katie and i can't wait to see you. i'll make you food whenever you want.

also i wish you all had been on the phone to hear karissa post burning her vadge. it was so sad (but kind of funny). hope that's all been cleared out.

becs i hope you are loving your time in tanzania. i am so glad you followed God's call. you are amazing and adventurous and i wish had that spirit sometimes.

jules, lets hang out.

karissa, i'll see you in a mere 24 days.

love you all so much.