Life as I know it-not at all what I expected!

I stole part of the title from an acquaintance I had the privilege of serving with at United Way's ASB program down in SWLA (Southwest Louisiana)...her blog title is "Life as I know it" now that she's living in Korea, teaching English! I have another close friend who is about to head over there in the spring to teach english!

I'm EXTREMELY proud of my peers! We're all growing up! We're 25/24 now, 6 years removed from high school and all doing great things! One of my HS classmates (amongst several) just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, I just got married in July, most of my friends are in school working on their degrees, while others have already finished, moved, and started their careers! Others I know are proudly serving our country in the military either stateside or abroad (BE SAFE y'all!). A large majority of my friends are living (or at least pursuing) their dreams (old, new or revised!) and that makes me happy to see that!

Life is NOTHING like I thought it would be...and I'm happy with that! A year ago today, I was visiting UPS (Union Presbyterian Seminary) and falling in love with the place! While I didn't get accepted, it seriously challenged and changed my view of true Christianity, and just life in general. It really, honestly, turned my life upside down. That weekend was a catalyst for just a major life change for me.

I'll be 25 in March and I'm content with where i am in life. I graduate with my bachelors degree officially in December, me and my husband just moved into our first apartment together that we LOVE (no seriously we LOVE IT lol). to me, 25 kinda marks a new phase of my life I'll be entering.

When I say life is nothing what I expected it to be, I really mean it. Especially as far as my faith is concerned.

No need to be worried, my faith in God and Christ cannot be shaken from its' foundation but I'm wondering if this is what Christianity was designed to be. So far, the answer I've gotten is NO. All the things I considered taboo...well, let's just say for now I don't. Most things are not inherently bad in themselves, they're just not good for US. And that changes from individual to individual.

If I told people what my life was like right now, especially spiritually, some may be worried. I'm not. I'm not praying EVERY SINGLE DAY (or even reading my bible every day). I am currently in a rediscovery mode, to discover what being a Christian is really about. Some days, I'd give it all up to follow CHRIST (you'll catch on to that some days). I don't consider myself religious.

All in all, I'm pleased with where life is taken me thusfar, even if I have made mistakes and haven't had all the answers...as long as God is with me, there's no need to be afraid!