So, I'm trying to think up brilliant things I can post on this blog...
Any suggestions?
I figured this would be a fun place to start - meet the newest member of my family: Mr. Crosley.



Mr. Crosley has spent many a night making me swoon to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Barry Manilow... He has makes me sigh in contentment as Rosemary Clooney, Etta James & Barbara Streisand lull me to sleep with their smooth, sensual vocals... He makes me laugh as Abba, Captain & Tennille & The Beach Boys take me back in time...
Yes - Mr. Crosley you have my heart.

So... over the past few weeks I have really been struggling with doubt as to what God's plan is for my life. I know without a doubt that I have been put here in Minnesota for such a time as this... but it can be incredibly discouraging. I've been here for just over 2 months now & I'm still looking for a job. Its not like I haven't been looking... I've probably applied to over 20 places... I've been pursuing them... But nothings happening... I know that God has it all under control & that his plans for me are grand. But patience & perseverance is so difficult for me.
I guess all I can do right now is hold on to this truth:

 God has now revealed to us his mysterious plan regarding Christ, a plan to fulfill his own good pleasure. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth. Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. ~Ephesians 1:9-11

I do know that I won't spend the rest of my life here in farmland... I love it dearly - but my soul longs to travel... But right now - I'm here.
All of your prayers would be greatly appreciated... Your friendship & love means the world to me...
Xoxo

Wow... 2010... I can't believe its here...

So, my last blog entry was written from a cafe in beautiful (warm) Australia... Now I am writing to you from a coffee shop in middle of snow covered, but equally beautiful Minnesota..

I've been back state-side for a month now. I've had an amazing time spending the Christmas season with my family & friends. I was very low-keyed - but that's the way I like to spend the holidays. I did enjoy many a night sitting in front of the fireplace drinking coffee & spiced cider watching my favourite Christmas movies. Christmas Day consisted of sleeping in, snowball fights, making snowmen, lots of good(bad) food, & backrubs.


New Years was a tad different that usual... On the 31st I had a wedding rehearsal & groom's dinner for my cousin & his fiancee who got married on New Years Day. It was loads of fun, but the really different thing about those 2 days was the fact that I had just had my wisdom teeth out! Yup... I played in a wedding with chipmunk cheeks...

So, what did you do for Christmas & New Years?