it has been an amazing holiday season. i love love love christmas and all the joy and spirit that comes with it. i also finally realized how much i love to give gifts. and love the coming of the christ child.

however, i am NOT a fan of the kind of christmas music they play on the radio. don't get me wrong, i love christmas music. but it has to be my christmas music. otherwise, forget it. deal breaker right there.

christmas, like i said was awesome. christmas eve service at my church was great. i love christmas eve services. they may rank at the top of my favorite church services of the year list. he talked about the darkness:

"god only works in the darkness"

"the closer we are to God, the harder it is to see the big picture/final destination. The closer we are to God, the easier it is for us to take the next step"

"let yourself be loved by the community you are in"

if we want to know the will of god? we can't. it's none of our business. plus, we'd weither try to take control or run the other direction.

on another note, my grandfather in canada (biological!) is not doing well...they are only giving him a few more days. i got really shook up last night about it, mainly because i haven't seen them since 2001.

pray for him, please.

peace

timing.

i'm in a new season of my life, and it's one of trust.

i'm finally content with my life and where it's headed. i'm not anxious-like i said, i'm content. i am chill and not worried. it's a pretty awesome feeling. i was chatting with my pastor and came to the conclusion that i think God has been working with me in the realm of social justice since i was a kid. more like since i started going to aldersgate. it's amazing how that happens...back to liberty and the story of richard allen. it's freaking incredible how things come together like that.

i love the snow. we got like six inches yesterday. it makes me really want to go skiing. maybe next week.

i am SO excited because my best friend is coming home from australia tomorrow, and i'm seeing a longtime camp friend tonight who i haven't seen in ages.

it's almost christmas. which means jesus is coming. it's kind of unbelievable that christmas is nearly here, especially since i haven't been t many advent services. ah, well. i love it. it makes me think of what i'm greatful for.

i keep telling people not to buy me anything for christmas, but they won't listen.

i'd rather we all spend time together. agreed? yes, i think so.

i have this awkward bruise on my lip. i must have gotten in a fight while sleeping last night. i can sleep violently, you know.

my friend is getting married today. she's 21. CRAZY. i wish i could be at her wedding...however, i am in new jersey. looking out my window at an evergreen covered in snow.

i think it would be cool to have a job that is called "snowmaker" at a ski resort.

wow, i'm random. christmas shopping time!

peace.