in the name of

I should be doing homework. I should be studying for my midterm. I should be drying my hair. I should be doing everything but blogging.

But about an hour ago, I felt I was touched by the grace of God and naturally I felt inclined to blog about it, as is the way of our generation. But really, I found myself not just believing, but knowing, that He truly exists and works through us. It was nice to feel that way with a tough week of midterms ahead of me.

I went home for the last time in a long time most likely this past weekend. It was like I had never left. Sleeping in my own bed, a queen sized bed with a plethora of pillows, is something I really can't take for granted anymore. Neither is having an amazing set of parents who would do absolutely anything for me. I'm forever gracious of their love and the blessings I have in my life.

Anyways, like I said, I have 2 dreaded midterms this week. Back to back. Monday and Tuesday. Terrific way to start the week. I don't know how I feel about each of them quite yet. Maybe that's because I haven't studied for them yet. I also have some math homework to finish. Such is my life.

But the really cool thing is that this week I'm hopefully starting to volunteer at Front Steps here in Austin. It's an amazing organization dedicated to helping the homeless into their ultimate goal - getting a home. It's supposed to be an "emergency shelter", but especially with the way things are now economically, it's harder and harder for people to meet the goal of living under their own roof. But that doesn't stop them from trying and it certainly just inspires me even more to help them. I'm absolutely excited about the possibilities I feel I will gain from helping and I hope they can gain something to - someone they can trust and believe in. "It's hard to love when you don't believe in it." I want to help people believe in it.

Sometimes I look at all I have in my life and disgust myself with the fact that I want MORE. 2 brand new pairs of Uggs aren't enough; I want another 2 pairs. A Blackberry, my second in 2 years, isn't enough. The pair of Ray Ban Aviators isn't enough. Nothing is enough. Yet for some people, that's all they have - nothing.

Here's to a good week and a couple of As on my exams.