2014

I woke up this morning happy - maybe even too happy knowing that busy season gets underway tomorrow. Happy thoughts in list form.

1. My first thought when my eyes opened was how comfy my bed was and how happy it made me to have less furniture in my room. Simple pleasures.

2. I went downstairs to make tea and read.  While the kettle was going I straightened up the kitchen. My new roommate made us muffins last night, so I've got no qualms pitching in and cleaning up. I think my house is going to be a warm, inviting place to come home to this year. This'll be the first time since leaving Atlanta that I'll be excited to be in my own place. Hard to understate how nice that is.  We three roommates buddied up on our only couch and watched a couple movies last night. It was a great end to a great day.

3.  Lucy. The sun shines a little brighter because of her. There's no doubt that having her around is a big reason this year is stacking up to be so nice and that my outlook is so positive.  Lots of thoughts on this point that I think I may save for its own post.

4.  Faith. As I sit here I'm listening to some Dave Crowder and reading some verses. My verse for the year is going to be Haggai 1:5-5. I've never tried to live a year according to a couple verses, but I think these should provide motivation to live differently. I want a breakout year. I want to get outside of myself this year and actually live a good life. I want God to matter. This point is as scary as it is exciting, but I think it could lead to some amazing adventures post Bermuda.