So much has happened since the last post! Much I probably will fail to mention today, but oh well.
I have gone to Virginia and back. The trip was exciting and trust me when I say well needed. Those Virginians that I love so dearly know how to have a good time. Downtown Richmond flew by, but the restaurant and hotel were lovely. I'd like to go back someday, I think. Really explore it. Maybe next time? We also went to the Peanut Festival (a kind of county fair that was actually really cool) and to Busch Gardens. Now here's the kicker:
I love roller coasters. I adore them. For the past few years, though, I've been unable to ride them. This, as you could guess if you knew me and weren't being the sweetest people I've known, is because of my weight. And every time I go to an amusement park I feel that sting. So, I need to get on this. And not just so I can ride a rollercoaster, though that would be amazing! But, for my health. For my over-all well being. For my future. It may sound silly to some people, but though God accepts me and loves me for everything I am, this isn't the way he intended me to be. God gave me a body, to move and dance and serve and ride rollercoasters, and I have taken this body and limited myself with how much weight I have put on it. Truth be told, I believe (and I may be wrong) that I'm supposed to be a mom, and at my current weight having kids isn't healthy, believe it or not. So, having said all of this, I'm making a plan and putting it into action.
I have gone to Virginia and back. The trip was exciting and trust me when I say well needed. Those Virginians that I love so dearly know how to have a good time. Downtown Richmond flew by, but the restaurant and hotel were lovely. I'd like to go back someday, I think. Really explore it. Maybe next time? We also went to the Peanut Festival (a kind of county fair that was actually really cool) and to Busch Gardens. Now here's the kicker:
I love roller coasters. I adore them. For the past few years, though, I've been unable to ride them. This, as you could guess if you knew me and weren't being the sweetest people I've known, is because of my weight. And every time I go to an amusement park I feel that sting. So, I need to get on this. And not just so I can ride a rollercoaster, though that would be amazing! But, for my health. For my over-all well being. For my future. It may sound silly to some people, but though God accepts me and loves me for everything I am, this isn't the way he intended me to be. God gave me a body, to move and dance and serve and ride rollercoasters, and I have taken this body and limited myself with how much weight I have put on it. Truth be told, I believe (and I may be wrong) that I'm supposed to be a mom, and at my current weight having kids isn't healthy, believe it or not. So, having said all of this, I'm making a plan and putting it into action.
Update: Our church Volleyball team is 3 and 2 in the league. While winning three and only losing two is pretty good for our little team: It's just fun. I look forward to it every week.
In other news, one of my favorite bands put out a new album yesterday. I enjoy having good Christ-centered bands that are encouraging to listen to and stray away from the dry, mundane sound that a lot of Christian Artists stick with. Now, don't get me wrong. I still think the five members of FF5 are good, Christian guys. I love listening to them pray, I love reading interviews with them where you can see their passion for God. I'm just wishing I could see it in their music again. I'm sure I'll like some of the songs. It's just they've gotten so far away from the original premise of Family Force 5 ("We want to make music that is for God, but at the same time, we want to make music that people enjoy and that they're not turned off by.") While I will give the album kudos for having some pretty cool beats and catchy lyrics, the idea that having to try and find God in the lyrics between Dang Girl (which sounds like 3OH3! should have recorded) and Mamacita troubles me a little. After the EP was released the mentioned having more spiritual songs on the album and (given I've only previewed most of the songs) I'm not finding them.
I promised pictures in an earlier post, and you're going to get them. Next time, though. Methinks I need a good clean up before I post it for anyone to see.
In case you were wondering: I love living here. I love the cold, I love the rain, I love the country. I miss my Texas friends just like I miss Alaska and England, though. I keep saying this is an adventure and it is: a new chapter in my life I'm nowhere near used to yet. And it's exciting, don't you think?
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