So in about 3 hours I will officially enter my “late-mid-twenties”.
Similar to last year’s post, this one is dedicated to lessons and tidbits from
the last 12 months, my 25th year. So, with no particular order, here
we go…
1. Travelling
solo isn’t as scary as it can seem, but the Amsterdam airport will always be a
sore spot.
2. similar to number two—I cry when I am overwhelmed. Like
a faucet. Even if I’m not particularly sad, just extremely exhausted.
3. I am most comfortable in the corner of a room, journaling
or reading with a cup of coffee or chatting with a friend
4. True hospitality isn’t about what you have, it’s
about your heart.
5. You can
always find something in common with someone. Even if it’s small.
6. Reading great
writing inspires me to write.
7. Stepping out
of your comfort zone-whether it’s a new outfit or flying across the world hurts
so good.
8. When you’re
away from home you’ll miss things you took for granted and when you return you’ll
wish you were back where you missed them.
9. Few things
refresh my soul more than a good book, a surprising note from a friend, or a
sunny seattle day
10. I still
hate squash but sweet potatoes are growing on me
11. I tend to
cherish words more than things—but some of the most memorable encouragements of
this last year included: necklaces for my birthday, a friend baking cookies I mentioned I wanted
(on a day I really needed them), and the luxury of a starburst (my favorite
color, pink), in Kenya.
12. 20 push-ups
a day keeps the massage therapist/headaches/backaches away.
13. You make
time for what’s important to you
14. True friendship
doesn’t have to be based on proximity—and a shared experience can connect
people for a lifetime
15. I love the
smell of jasmine flowers
16. Dark chocolate
is lactose free
17. I start to
come alive when the leaves turn and the air gets crispy.
18. Practically
every culture has some sort of “tortilla” that’s a staple part of their diet.
19. One conversation
can make a friend and change your life
20. Death hurts
and we all experience grief differently—and acknowledging that unites us.
21. I need to
travel somewhere new at least once a year.
22. Sunsets are
my drug of choice
23. I have
been blessed to find a field of work that I thrive in and love
24. Seattle smells
like salt water—seriously didn’t notice this until I came back from Kenya
25. Skype is
the greatest thing since sliced bread
26. God uses
each day, moment, person for a specific purpose. Nothing is pointless.
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