20!

Alexa "tagged" me to do a post of 20 random things about myself. Since I'm in desperate need of an update, here we are:

1. I love God!

2. I am incredibly blessed with awesome friendships.

3. I think my skin is so pale it's actually translucent.

4. I went off caffeine for a month but now I drink more Diet Coke than ever.

5. My favorite ice is from Sonic. I feel badly for my parents who no longer can enjoy Sonic as the Terre Haute location went out of business.

6. I stopped watching Alias this season. Killing off Vaugn in the first episode and "reassigning" Weiss in the second were just more than I could handle.

7. I haven't written anything on my thesis in at least 6 weeks. But that is going to change soon...I hope.

8. This creepy little scarecrow thing is sitting on my desk and it's kinda freaking me out.

9. It's been almost 4 months since my last haircut.

10. My county is under a weather alert: we might have cooler temperatures due to a cold front. How cool are these temperatures they're warning us about? Highs are only gonna be in the 80s!

11. I love Taco Cabana, but I still crave Taco Bueno from time to time.

12. Chai, aka: "Thanksgiving in a cup," is my favorite hot beverage.

13. I'm only occasionally artistic.

14. I ate blueberry waffles for dinner.

15. I set sail for a week-long cruise with the Kelso family on the 30th!

16. I have actually started keeping my checkbook register again.

17. I haven't ironed an article of clothing in quite some time, but my iron is plugged in (although safely in the "off" position) just in case.

18. I enjoy watching sports more during play-offs than regular season games.

19. I think I have 6 valid email accounts for some strange reason.

20. I will be in Oklahoma for two days in early November!

Now I am supposed to tag 10 people to write their 20 random things. So get to it: April, Adam, Karessa, Lindsy, Sara, Stacey, Dara, Terra, Jinny, and Marilee.

If you didn't make my official list of tagged bloggers, I apologize. Please submit a written request and I will be certain you are tagged for something in the future!

this is only a test...

Do you ever have one of those days where God completely reveals himself to you and you think to yourself, "YES! This is exactly what I needed. God is good!" You might take some time to praise God and reflect on His work in your life. And you feel content in your faith and your relationship with God. All is right. It's a good day. But then the very next day -- BOOM! Satan comes flying at you with so much force that it knocks you back.

That's kind of where I am today. Instead of wallowing in it, though, I am fighting back. I decided to seek some wisdom from my Father. And this is what He provided:

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -- Isaiah 40:29-31

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. -- Isaiah 41:10

What scripture(s) do you find empowering?