There is no other way to put this besides October has officially become my favorite month. I have had SO much fun this month.
The fair.
Going out every Thursday [and most Fridays].
Dancing in parking lots.
Roasting marshmallows.
Watching scary movies and covering my face through most of them.
And the things I have to look forward to?
Carving pumpkins
Decorating
Halloween parties out the wazoo
All-in-all, I am completely living up my last 2 months as a college kid. And I'm loving every minute of it.
The news is depressing. This is probably not new information to anyone who has sat down and watched it recently. The government cutting programs for senior citizens who are in need, Wall Street protesters, and continued civil unrest throughout the rest of the world.
I can't help but feel emotionally spent. Ever since I was little I have always been so empathetic and sympathetic that it often takes a toll on me, mentally and physically. I'm sure it's a good thing to some extent, but sometimes I wonder what it would be like to be emotionally detached. To be able to not cry at other peoples' hardships, or hear upsetting news without falling apart.
I am a strong believer that every talent and ability that we have was given to us by God in order that we may better serve him. However, I must admit that I find myself mostly making music for myself, and singing songs that have nothing to do with the glory of God. Now, I don't think it is "wrong" by any stretch of the imagination to learn songs and sing songs that are not specifically Christian so-to-speak. BUT I do think that credit needs to be given to God for our talents and gifts on a daily basis though, because if it was not for Him - we would not be able to do any of the things we can do.
At church on Sunday I heard a song by Natalie Grant called "Your Great Name" that I really liked. It speaks of how simply through God being God, people's lives are changed. So, amidst all of my cover songs of Pearl Jam, Rosi Golan, and RHCP - I had added this to my repertoire.
I woke up and immediately got online and started searching for flight/hotel packages to NYC. Maybe it's the change in the weather? Maybe it's the realization that next week is midterm and I'm halfway done with my last semester of college. Or maybe it's just that desire deep down that I've always had to want to see what the world has to offer. NYC is so fast-paced and modern, I think it would be an interesting and enlightening place to visit one day.
A 5-day trip is $600, including flight and hotel. Not bad, eh? My travel bucket list includes: NYC, California, Seattle, New Zealand, Italy, and Ireland. I have an aching within me to know what the rest of the country and the world is like. Once I have a legitimately awesome big-girl job and have paid off my student loan, I will begin saving up money to begin my travels. Until then, I will continue to write hopeful blogs about it.
