"a quick succession of busy-nothings"

I recently watched the movie Julie and Julia, which is what inspired me to resume blogging. Though I don't intend to become famous by cooking my way through Mastering the Art of French Cooking (I am NOT a cook.. I desperately need to work on my culinary skills) and I don't delude myself into believing many people are reading this, it is inspiring all the same.

"You are the butter to my bread, you are the breath to my life."

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in·ter·est·ing (-iŋ)

adjective

exciting curiosity or attention; of interest

This summer is interesting, (to say the least) as every season past has been.
I have come to expect all of my experiences to be interesting.

Yes, sometimes it is refreshing and relaxing to have a mundane, ordinary event, but generally I prefer spending my time doing things that cause me to learn something and be challenged to some extent.

Rockin' C, for example, was definitely not mundane OR ordinary!

As usual, I didn't seem to value it as much until it was finished. Now I think longingly of being back at the ranch. During my first week at home I was nowhere near content simply sitting at home, but unfortunately that was all there was for me. Now I've developed a taste for my home-life again.

Today, for instance, my day consisted of a "quick succession of busy-nothings."

I woke up to my father inviting me to an 11:30 lunch with himself and Abigail. I accepted and got up immediately.

After that delightful outing I read Mansfield Park for awhile. (Thanks to that book for the above quote)

Piano playing. Facebook-ing. Bible reading. Journal writing. Blogging.

That's it! Pretty nice, really.

What has happened since I last wrote here?

Eclipse with Kathrine. :)
A visit from Hannah and Darrell.
Dance class with Thereza, where I almost DIED. It was RIDICULOUS.
I've read:
Anne's House of Dreams
The Two Towers

Last Sunday I went back to Rockin' C for the first time in two weeks! Upon arriving I discovered that the gate was locked and there was no way for me to get in! Oh dear! I called and texted Jason, texted Richard, and texted Robert. After sitting there for fifteen to twenty minutes while trying desperately to get ahold of someone (and having terrible cell phone reception) Robert came to the rescue! Yay! I finally go through the gate and it was so good to be back! Brent greeted me by running out of the Lodge (slow motion) while singing Chariots of Fire. :) Haha, I participated in the normal sunday routine of pulling luggage and having a cookout on the hill.  It was a very fun time.

So that's about it for the evening! Just a small update on my life and the little rambles I like to make occasionally. I'm getting sleepy now..

Goodnight, friends!

"Rockin' C is the place to be!"

I just finished a five-week job at Rockin’ C Ranch! I was a counselor in training there, working with kids between 5 and 11 years old! It was an amazing experience, I learned and grew a great deal! It was a very stretching experience, seeing as just waking up at 6:15 every morning was difficult, not to mention having between five and twelve children constantly surrounding me. I survived however, more than that, I enjoyed it! I hope I was a blessing, I strived to act as Jesus did, as a servant.

"Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." - Philippians 2:4

"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Mark 10:45

These verses and many others challenged me while at Rockin' C and at home to deny my self and my own interests, as Jesus did, putting others first.

My Campers

A wonderfully spent summer, I'd say. :)

Living, loving, and learning.

I just got back from Rockin’ C. Leaving was a very bittersweet experience. I now have many good friends there and it was such a wonderful time! The memories made there will forever be cherished. It was hard to leave knowing that if I stayed the friendships would continue to grown and more memories would be made. At the same time, my family is so dear to me, and seeing them only once a week wasn’t my favorite thing. I missed playing the piano, drinking cappuccino, and being able to watch So You Think Can Dance or read The Green Mile whenever I pleased.

I’m so glad, however, that I was able to be there! I value everything, my time especially, so much more than I did before. It is such a blessing to be able to sit here, listen to music, and write.. what a luxury and joy this is after working nearly 24/7 for five weeks!

I do intend to do something with my summer. Even if it is just getting up at seven every morning, going to dance class, and spending time in the word, that will not be a waste of my time! I could read a lot of books, perfect a piece on the piano, or earn money by babysitting. Whatever it is, I will not let this summer leave without me having accomplished something!

Lately I’ve begun to enjoy the Bible immensely. I’m reading for pleasure, not out of obligation, which makes me so happy! The word’s of the apostle Paul continually bless and challenge me.

“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” - Colossians 1: 9-14

His words are beautiful and so full of wisdom and encouragement! The Father has qualified me to share in the inheritance of the saints of light so I may dwell eternally in the kingdom of Jesus rather than the domain of darkness! Phenomenal.

Alright, this is the end now. :)