You know you're getting old when....

You know you're getting old when…..

1)   You laugh so hard at writing this post with your roommate because all of this is true!

2)   You plan on doing fun, spontaneous things like watching a movie or having a dance party. But instead you sit on your computer…and then realize you’re to tired to do any of those “fun, spontaneous things you once talked of”.

3)   You question if you’re to old to have a dance party.

4)   You talk yourself into thinking that 9:00pm actually sounds like a good time to go to bed.

5)   You wonder if it’s to late to have dinner, and then realize its only 6:00

6)   Catnaps are the highlight of your day, or used as a reward.

7)   You’re stuck in between the “old lady” section and the “teen section” at the mall and wonder where you belong. Then you realize you prefer the once feared “old lady section”.

8)   A girl you once babysat is getting married before you.

9)   You actually enjoy crocheting and might use them as legit gifts for people.

10)Your favorite part of the week is when the latest issue of “Martha Stewart living” has arrived, finally.

11) You realize that coffee is no longer just for fun, its necessary.

12) You lose your keys and your phone way to often.

13) Your favorite movie is the 1998 classic You’ve Got Mail.

14) You realize that your once beloved TV shows are now playing on Nick at Night.

15) Your students in your youth group have never heard of things like, The Spice Girls, Saved by the Bell and Full House.

16) You are seeing certain clothing styles come back around and you’re excited for stirrup pants to return again.

17) You are sore after an all staff clean up day, and may or may not have pulled a muscle.

18) You wonder if your parents will get you Christmas presents this year or if you have been out of the house to long?

19) Birthdays are no longer as exciting.

20) You hate driving past 7:00 at night.

21)You realize that your metabolism isn’t what it used to be.

22)  You notice that no one asks you “what do you want to be when you grow up”

23) You realize that you're only 23…this can’t be good...

woowhoo! Fist pump to life!!

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Remember that time I thought I would have free time….

That was a good time, joke was on me.

That is ok, I am not complaining. I actually think I function better stressed or busy.

 Crazy talk right?

Don’t get me wrong I have had some down time. But nothing like I expected. Hence my disappearance from blogging….anyways…

I love my job. Seriously I love getting up for work everyday. The people I work with and the work that God allows me to do is awesome. I recently had the privilege to be a part of a planning process for one of the programs at CIY. A group of about ten people from all over the states gather for about a day and a half to plan out the summer 2011 theme. Highly influential people who are wise and creative beyond their years surrounded me. We focused in on the book of Ephesians. A book that is completely rocking my world. We hewn in and focused on a key passage. We read over this passage countless times, I would say 50 plus times. I feel in love with this passage of scripture. I feel in love with God and how great his love is for us, we cant even begin to understand.

During this time we began talking about Jr. High and high school aged kids. How so often our society overloads their schedule, with the hope that they are constantly entertained. As a group we sat back and realized that is not always a good thing.  That is why this passage in Ephesians was perfect for them. It was different. It causes them to slow down. Honestly it caused me to slow down. God has a sense of humor like that. But seriously. We should slow down in life. Reflect on what God is doing. Not only do we see the need to slow down, but to see God’s greatness. I mean we cannot even fathom how great the surpassing knowledge of God is. Frankly, I love that about my God. He is infinite. He is a God of love. He is a God of grace and mercy. His is all knowing, and powerful. I don’t fully understand him. I can’t put him in a box if I wanted to. Do we take to the time to slow down and actually reflect on that?

This was a great time of renewal and reflection. Yeah, essentially it was a "meeting", which everyone loves meetings….right?  Who doesn’t? But seriously, it was a great time of refreshment. I met some incredible, gifted people. I met amazing women who were outside of CIY doing ministry in a church. I walked away pumped. I am extremely excited for the summer, for the students and the ministers to be a part of something so amazing  Plus Know Sweat is a kickin ministry. You should check them out!

Did I mention I love my job?