We are learning to have a different perspective.
I have the privilege of working in the Office of Orientation of LSU's campus. My computer terminal is right next to a window so I basically get paid to people watch. It's kinda fun to see what people are wearing, the friends they are walking with, and then you ahve the random guy who's walking around with his laptop opened (balancing it with one hand while trying to type with the other... my guess is he forgot about an assignment). Anyway, as I day dream, I wonder what I look like as I walk around campus. Is there anything different about me that says "Hey! I've found joy in all situations!"
I think I can speak for both Lauren and I when I say that we both want to shine in this world of darkness. Our friendship has brought so much to my life over the past 3 years. We challenge one another and try to push and prod each other to the point where we can be closer to the Light.
This is just a little glimpse of how I'm trying to "Roll Down the Windows" today. With every step I take, may I shine the Light that has been, is, and will continue to be. May we look different to the outside world and live it up each day!
Ryn
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Day 15
We . . . slacked off.
With the start of school, we did not anticipate the busyness that was headed our way. School monopolized the majority of our time with class and studying. Trying to start the semester off right did not prove to be easy or something that we really cared to do. We continued to press on.
The joy of the first weekend of school was upon us. Sadly, it did not involve much excitement. With no football game, Baton Rouge resembled a ghost town of sorts. Lauren was busy building bears, helping to make the dreams of young children come true as they found their new best friends. I created art, watched the Saints lose to the Titans, and enjoyed some time with friends.
The second week of school came too fast. Was it really that time already? Monday came and went, along with the rest of the week. Time seems to be flying by at a pace that doesn't allow time to stop and roll down the windows most days. Trying to be studious hurt our friendship as we focused on school and couldn't spend time with each other.
Lauren is turning over a new leaf in the study realm and has kept up the good work thus far. A shocking surprise to anyone who knows of mine and Lauren's lofty ideas to change our lives just about every other day. Working over 40 hours just about sent Lauren into crazy land.
I started the week with the not-so-favorite class, Cadaver Lab. What an awesome way to start off the week by looking at dead bodies, right? Life continued and Discipleship Group with Clint began along with other happenings.
Another weekend was here! Kathryn left for the ATL in order to watch our Tigers play their first football game against UNC. It was certainly an adventure almost leaving her and 4 other friends homeless. Other highlights included trying to find a place to buy food and having to ask a homeless man, living in a mansion for a couple of days, and seeing the best friend! Jacob is the other member of the best trifecta anyone could ever imagine (abbreviated JKL). We both miss him greatly. It was a great time to catch up and remember the good times that they shared. TheTigers won but just barely.
Lauren spent the time sick, but the dedication that she has shone through as she continued to work. She put together her new desk all by herself. She's definitely the handy one and all together more well rounded of the two.
Tonight Kathryn and Lauren reunited at the WalMart. What a white trash reunion it was, but a grand one at that.
And now, we press on, remembering to find joy in all situations as this new week is fresh upon us.
xoxo,
best friends
With the start of school, we did not anticipate the busyness that was headed our way. School monopolized the majority of our time with class and studying. Trying to start the semester off right did not prove to be easy or something that we really cared to do. We continued to press on.
The joy of the first weekend of school was upon us. Sadly, it did not involve much excitement. With no football game, Baton Rouge resembled a ghost town of sorts. Lauren was busy building bears, helping to make the dreams of young children come true as they found their new best friends. I created art, watched the Saints lose to the Titans, and enjoyed some time with friends.
The second week of school came too fast. Was it really that time already? Monday came and went, along with the rest of the week. Time seems to be flying by at a pace that doesn't allow time to stop and roll down the windows most days. Trying to be studious hurt our friendship as we focused on school and couldn't spend time with each other.
Lauren is turning over a new leaf in the study realm and has kept up the good work thus far. A shocking surprise to anyone who knows of mine and Lauren's lofty ideas to change our lives just about every other day. Working over 40 hours just about sent Lauren into crazy land.
I started the week with the not-so-favorite class, Cadaver Lab. What an awesome way to start off the week by looking at dead bodies, right? Life continued and Discipleship Group with Clint began along with other happenings.
Another weekend was here! Kathryn left for the ATL in order to watch our Tigers play their first football game against UNC. It was certainly an adventure almost leaving her and 4 other friends homeless. Other highlights included trying to find a place to buy food and having to ask a homeless man, living in a mansion for a couple of days, and seeing the best friend! Jacob is the other member of the best trifecta anyone could ever imagine (abbreviated JKL). We both miss him greatly. It was a great time to catch up and remember the good times that they shared. TheTigers won but just barely.
Lauren spent the time sick, but the dedication that she has shone through as she continued to work. She put together her new desk all by herself. She's definitely the handy one and all together more well rounded of the two.
Tonight Kathryn and Lauren reunited at the WalMart. What a white trash reunion it was, but a grand one at that.
And now, we press on, remembering to find joy in all situations as this new week is fresh upon us.
xoxo,
best friends
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Day 3
We found joy.
Both of us have already had the realization of Senior Year slap us in the face. Our first three days back at school have been polluted with quizzes, case briefs, cadaver labs, etc. And then there are jobs, leadership roles, clubs, functions . . .
All in the first three days.
It's been hectic. And, with so much going on, it seems almost routine to let Satan steal our joy. But, we remind ourselves and each other that he has no power to do that. Joy is innate, a gift given for God's glory. And it can't just disappear.
Happiness can be temporarily lost, but joy remains through all.
And it can be far too easy to forget that.
So, as a reminder, we try to always find joy in the little things, like studying together. It's not the most exciting activity, but we can do it together. And drink coffee. And eat brownies. And laugh.
And that's what we do. To save our sanity amidst chaos, we find joy in the little things.
Both of us have already had the realization of Senior Year slap us in the face. Our first three days back at school have been polluted with quizzes, case briefs, cadaver labs, etc. And then there are jobs, leadership roles, clubs, functions . . .
All in the first three days.
It's been hectic. And, with so much going on, it seems almost routine to let Satan steal our joy. But, we remind ourselves and each other that he has no power to do that. Joy is innate, a gift given for God's glory. And it can't just disappear.
Happiness can be temporarily lost, but joy remains through all.
And it can be far too easy to forget that.
So, as a reminder, we try to always find joy in the little things, like studying together. It's not the most exciting activity, but we can do it together. And drink coffee. And eat brownies. And laugh.
And that's what we do. To save our sanity amidst chaos, we find joy in the little things.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Day 1
We ate breakfast.
Kathryn and I decided to spend our Senior year living life to its absolute fullest. We want to take nothing for granted. Live in the moment. Breathe deeply. Roll down the windows.
We've come to realize that life is meant to be enjoyed, cherished, savored . . . lived.
While Senior Year may be consumed with extracurriculars, deadlines, lab assignments, research papers, exams and everything else professors throw our way, the tiny moments between those things should be consumed with the greatest joy possible.
So we began our undergrad finale with a slumber party and breakfast. What better way to begin the end than together?
Kathryn and I decided to spend our Senior year living life to its absolute fullest. We want to take nothing for granted. Live in the moment. Breathe deeply. Roll down the windows.
We've come to realize that life is meant to be enjoyed, cherished, savored . . . lived.
While Senior Year may be consumed with extracurriculars, deadlines, lab assignments, research papers, exams and everything else professors throw our way, the tiny moments between those things should be consumed with the greatest joy possible.
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