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It's typical that as January ends I tend to start reflecting on the past year of life and wondering if I really made the most of it.  Tonight, on the eve of my 26th birthday, I can honestly say that I am finishing 25 feeling very strong.  The entire year was full of growing experiences, but I think this past weekend especially was full of ( Read more... )

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Today as I was going about my various tasks I started to think about where I was this time last year.  I was living with my host/adopted family, and they took me out to dinner at the Cheesecake factory for the first time.  The food was excellent, and despite the incredibly long wait, it was well worth the trip.

Beyond food and festivities, I ( Read more... )

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I'm sitting at my office right now.  Just finished teaching a Teología del Cuerpo class for about 45 minutes, and I'm waiting for 5pm Mass to begin.  The one thing I can say about teaching Theology of the Body in Spanish is that it keeps me humble.... I don't usually finish feeling accomplished or triumphant... I usually watch the couples ( Read more... )

Pax

I just wanted to write a quick note to say that I am very thankful for the 24 years that God has given me, and however many are left to come.  I'm very much excited to see where God leads me next.... This is going to be an AWESOME year :)

Quick rundown of the birthday celebrations:

Birthday Eve:
- Went to my first ZUMBA class with a new friend.  It ( Read more... )

TKC!

First off I have to give a big “GRACIAS!” for all of the birthday wishes, prayers, and hugs that I received yesterday. It was a real blessing and a treat to know that so many people thought about me J. As my girls say, “Muchos Thankyous” ^_^.

My 23rd birthday was really quite special. It was a little (lot) sad to be away from my family for the ( Read more... )

TKC!

While I was doing some of my usual Sunday "walking arounds" I started thinking about where I am as an almost 23 year old.  I have to admit... I´m actually pretty happy with where I am.  It might not be what I had imagined for myself a year ago, but there´s no doubt in my mind that I am exactly and most definitely where I am supposed to be.

At ( Read more... )