Did you have a good day?
I was told several times today to enjoy my day, or to have a good day. I didn't start the day feeling like it was a good day though. I was actually in a pretty sad little funk: still tired, slept in too late, wanting to curl up in a hole and do absolutely nothing...
But I got to talk to my friend Will on Facebook, and when our conversation ended, he said he hoped I'd enjoy my day, and really have a good day.
To make myself feel better, I picked up a chai tea latte and a scone from Starbucks. As I was outside eating it, I ran into my friend Tyler. We got to chat for a bit, and he too told me to have a great day.
I talked my mom then, to get some advice on how to feel better and not be as sad-feeling. By the end of the conversation, she too said to have a good day.
What does it mean, really, to have a good day?
I mean, you technically can't control the events of the day, just your attitude about them. But let's be honest: when you've got a ton on your plate and things go wrong and you start wondering why you're in college in the first place cause you feel like you suck at everything, it's hard to keep your chin up.
But that's why God is awesome.
I did my little devotion time out on the lawn after that: reading the Bible and all. I was just about to get out a journal when I was approached and asked if I was interested in studying the Bible. I responded that yes, I was, and in fact was doing so at that very moment. Turns out she was a part of a church group that did one-on-one Bible studies every week, so I got her number, and felt good about that.
Then, my little devotional book and the verses that went with it told me exactly what I needed to hear. Afterwards, I just felt so strengthened and energized (maybe it was the caffeine in the chai tea) and ready to go!!!
And the rest of the day looked up immensely!!!
My first class was really interesting and engaging, then I went to CVS and Facetimed with my past Youth Pastor and current friend Lisa, which was awesome. I've missed her so much!!! We skyped back at the dorms before my next class, and then we got out of that class early since we finished reviewing for our test next Tuesday!!! I studied a bit, went to dinner with Jinny, and then went to InterVarsity's weekly meeting.
InterVarsity is one of the Christian groups on-campus. Every Thursday, they have a meeting called Encounter, which is...
I'm sorry. I must interupt my regularly scheduled writing to address what's happening outside my dorm room.
Someone just yelled "You suck, 49ers!!!"
...Excuse me?
I don't care if you're drunk, buddy. Leave my hometown's football team ALONE.
Humph.
Anyways, Encounter is like a regular church meeting. But everyone's a college student. It felt like Highway and Woodleaf and Valley Life Center all rolled into one and I had a great time just... being back in that type of community. I met some great people and got oil on my forehead and the speaker was great. The series they're doing is called "Fake," and today's topic was love. Real love vs. fake love. At the end, we got to write down on little slips of paper ways in our lives we're going after fake love, and then everyone came down and put their little folded up papers in front of a cross as a symbol of just... giving it all over to Jesus and receiving his real love instead. It was really cool. I also got to have my elbow prayed over. It helped me mentally, just to trust God more with whatever's wrong with it...
Oh yeah, I haven't posted about that yet!
When I was in 6th grade, I broke my elbow and had to get surgery. They put a screw in my arm at the time, and I've been living pretty comfortably with it since. A little over a week ago, my elbow just... started hurting.
It wasn't too bad for a while... but it's been getting worse. It feels like it did back when I was recovering from the surgery; I can't extend my arm all the way, and there's pain if I try to extend it too far. At the same time, I can't brush my hair well because my arm won't bend the other way all the way either (that is, towards my shoulder). All the pain is centered on the area where the screw would be, or where the old injury would be, or the muscle that goes from my wrist to the place on my elbow where it's attached.
That said... any advice? I have an appointment at the medical center next week (that's the earliest I could get an appointment for), but I don't know what else to do...
Anyways, now I'm back at the dorm, wide awake, and it's almost midnight. I think I need better sleep habits...
I still miss everyone at home, and I'm still feeling pretty overwhelmed... but at least today was a good day :)
Fight on, friends
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