The thing about airports.

     Airports are interesting places. You see all kinds of people. Some are crying because they have to say good-bye to a loved one, others are excited because someone they care about is finally back, there are families that aren't paying attention to their kids and then there are other families who have their kids on a leash to keep them close (hey whatever works, right?); oh and the best is when there is a big tour group, yea they are always interesting. But then there is another group and I like to call them the wanderers. They kinda just wander all over and don't settle into one area and don't generally have someone there to hang out with because they are going solo. I like to think that there are many different types of wanderers though.. because I am one of them ;)
     Flying alone has become my life since I went to college. It's rare that I fly with someone else and last time that happened we only had one connection together (it was a teary goodbye, but it was my parents so that's definitely justified). I enjoy it to an extent because as much as I wonder about others I wonder if they think about where I am going or whether my end destination will be an exciting one or a sad one. So many people in so many walks of life airports are miraculous places and it's a gift that I get to be part of it and that makes me feel extra special. I honestly didn't think I would be flying today.. I have been waiting for my passport to get here and it came way earlier that what it should've.. like an hour before I had to leave to get to the airport! It was definitely a God-thing! :)
     The thing about airports is that we are all here for the same reason, we are going somewhere. That is exciting, it means that something new is coming.. a new adventure! Oh adventures are always exciting no matter what they are because that means that God is working in your life and it's such a blessing to be used of God. We aren't worthy, oh my I am not worthy at all. We have our moments of selfishness and that is not right at all. God calls us to be selfless not selfish. Lately I have been very selfish and upset that things have not been going how I wanted but what I forgot that this life is not my own. Maybe getting hit in the head was a good thing, get knocked back into reality.
     I hope that wherever you are and even if it isn't an airport that your journey is not only exciting but it is what God wants for you and not your own selfish plans. Think about it, if we put everyone else first and they did the same our world would change dramatically! I know that seems like it's a bit far fetched and impossible but hey a girl can dream right? Lol and this girl dreams A LOT! ;)
    Have a great day! I am going to finish enjoying my venti soy caramel macchiato and then go take a trip through the clouds. :)
     Always choose joy!! -EmilyAnn

Draw a Map, Find a Path, Take a Breath, and Run!

     I have started this post about 5 times. Ridiculous, I know but if you knew me then you wouldn't be so surprised. You see, I like to write (I really do!) but I have a hard time organizing my thoughts and staying on topic. For being such an organizational junkie this really shouldn't be so hard but it is. So here it goes and bear with me because there is a big guarantee that this is bound to be scatterbrained... a lot like my own brain. ;)
     The title of this post is from a song by the band He Is We (if you haven't heard of them go check them out) and it was my summer song last year. I interpreted it as going beyond yourself and running to what is next, don't give up but go. The only way to find out what happens next is to flip the page and see what happens. In our minds it doesn't seem that easy but reality check... it is!! I have to tell myself this often so don't be discouraged. If you do have this whole stepping out on faith thing figured out, please share your insights and how you are never ever scared. I believe that no matter who you are, you're still scared at times. You may be able to hide it better than we can but you like everyone else has fears.
     There isn't a cure to stepping out or a way around it. We will be scared and we will wonder about all the "what ifs" that could maybe possibly come our ways but I have something simple and yet profound to tell you: everything that comes into our lives goes through the Father's hands first. He has a plan and even if things just seem crazy and chaotic (how I am feeling lately) then don't give up but remember that He has this and He knows what He's doing.
     I'm not entirely sure where I was going with this, I guess maybe I just needed to make sense of some things in my life and maybe someone that reads this will know that they are not alone. Side note: no matter who you are, or what is going on, I guarantee that there is Someone that understands. His name is Jesus and He knows what you need and He wants to help you. So if you are having a hard time figuring things out then take it to Him because trust me.. He knows what He's doing.
     So, draw a map, find a path, take a breath and run... run to HIM!
                         Much love, EmilyAnn
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." -Joshua 1:9

Getting there.

     Here comes a confessional.. I love to read. *gasp* I know you're all shocked ;) LOL! My favorite author came out with a new book and for all my fellow book lovers out there you understand just how exciting that is. I kept it set aside to read after finals and here a week later I finally started reading. You see, it's exciting to read a new book (especially an anticipated one like this one) but at the same time I have this problem with once I start reading I can't stop until it's over and once it's over well it's done and that is sad. But in the end the journey is always worth it.
     Life is a lot like that. Things come our way that we are looking forward to and all too soon it ends and the event is over. But what about the journey? What about getting there? That is the important part. That is where we learn and that is where it all happens. In a book (or even a movie) you follow a character(s) through a journey where they have to go beyond themselves to reach something. In life we are always reaching for the next thing and forget to stop and enjoy what is going on.
     I am looking forward to my last year of college starting in the fall and also flying home for the summer but there are a lot of things that are going to happen between now and then. Between hanging with friends as well as family and seeing my little cheepie chirpies get awards Sunday night and reading a plethora of books, it will be hard to just enjoy life and not think about the next thing. There are so many things to look forward to and this journey will be exciting to say the least. :)
     Ciao! -EmilyAnn

Come Sail Away

     That moment when you realize that it's finally here, the end is nigh and it's time to sail away for awhile. Now, I don't mean literally sailing although someday I would like to do that (shocker I know being that I am not that much of an adventure nut), I am referring to going away and leaving for awhile. Sailing away to another country seeking some relief and a break from this theatrical people call college. I enjoy college I really do, especially that I only have one year left but there are times when it all just becomes too much and I need a break.

     So here it comes, the break is coming and God knew that it needed to come now! Isn't it great how He knows when we need certain things? Like how He reminded me that if I got up earlier this morning I could go get a triple venti soy carmel macchiato before I go to work. And now that I have coffee pumping through my veins and Alex Goot singing to me and one of my besties is hanging at work with me, life is pure bliss :) 

     I hope that you all have fun plans for the summer filled with happiness and at the end will be able to walk away with many memories every time you look back. And even if things aren't looking to be fun make the best of what you have and make the best of what you do have.

     Well, I'm off to start some summer reading. Time to set sail!! Ahoy ;)