Happy New Year !

I am going to be trite and say "I can't believe it's 2006 already!"

Ok...it has been said. :) Here's to hoping I have gotten it out of my system.

I liken that comment to the "It is SOOOOO hot outside" comments in the middle of summer. For those just joining us, this becomes important because I live in the Phoenix Arizona area. Of course it is hot! I live in the desert! The average temperature during the summer is 100+ degrees. How could it not be hot?

Ok... that is out of my system too.

I had a good time new Year's Eve, and have some pretty fun pictures of the evening.

I have decided that this new year is about priorities. I have been drifting for some time - drifting personally, spiritually, and even professionally. I have been frustrated at my lack of ability to get done the things that I want to get done in all three of the previously mentioned areas. So, this year is about getting things right, and setting up a system for reevaluation so that I can make sure I am still heading in the right direction.

I do not plan to do this alone. I already have a mentor and a great roommate on my side that I believe God has blessed me with. I also have a stronger desire to go to God with what consider to be smaller issues in my life. Romans 12:1-2 is written on the mirror in my bathroom and has shown up in several places as I have been reading lately. I have a feeling both parts of that are what apply to me. The first part about offering myself up in service to God, but also and equally important is the part about the renewing of my mine. I welcome that renewal. I thank God for all He is doing daily to affect that change in me.

I am also excited about the degree program I have entered. In case I have not mentioned the actual degree here (I am sure I have, but I will say it again!), my major is a BA in Christian Studies focussing on Worship. This suits me to a T, and I cannot see it changing any time soon.

Christa