Moving Forward

Back to Reality

Today my mom asked me to go see a movie with her. We saw 27 Dresses. Let me preface this by saying I love being a bridesmaid and while my number hasn't reached 27 yet... it's getting there. ;) The main girl, Jane is a busy-body, people pleaser type woman. She lives her life to make others happy, but doesn't take the time to live her own life. It was a cute movie, pretty funny, and a typical chick flick. It made my mom cry... hehe. I can't say I was moved to tears, but I'll probably end up owning it when it comes out.
I love my mom more than words can say... however after the movie, as we're driving home she goes, "She reminded me of you." I laughed and said, "because I'm never gonna get married?!? Geez, thanks Mom!" She said, "No! Because of the kind of fun she had, that's the kind of fun you like to have." Interesting. Jane really enjoyed being a part of someone's special day and making them happy. I like weddings and being in weddings... it's usually stressful, but a good stressful. It's a day of anticipation... waiting to see everything take place that you've been helping plan for a year (a year is way too long btw! You should not need a year to plan one day of your life. Don't you think?)
Anyways the point of this is that I found it interesting to be compared to a character in a movie. Sometimes we watch movies and see things and want so much for our lives to be like the character's. It's just funny to me. Movies create a whole new world. While you're watching, you're a part of that world, but when it's over, it's back to reality.
My reality is that I have to work tomorrow. And after having a 4 day weekend it doesn't sound too appealing right now. This weekend was full of a lot of nothing. For the first time in a long time I didn't travel to visit friends, I didn't go into the city, I didn't do anything. I watched football, went to church, went bowling, but nothing too major and it was lovely. I really needed time to myself and time to sleep... seriously sleep. I've been dealing with some health stuff and it's been super stressful and painful and just no fun. BUT I'm starting to feel better and I know it's because I finally took the time to rest. You can still be praying for me. Wednesday I may have to go under the knife, but after that I should be golden. It's all very dramatic sounding, but really I'm good. I appreciate prayers. Thanks!
Well if I'm gonna get up early to make it to work on time with the snow (and people who drive like snow is a new thing) I should be off to bed. Read this chapter in Proverbs, all of it. G'night.

Proverbs 18

1 An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends;
he defies all sound judgment.
2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding
but delights in airing his own opinions.
3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
and with shame comes disgrace.
4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters,
but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked
or to deprive the innocent of justice.
6 A fool's lips bring him strife,
and his mouth invites a beating.
7 A fool's mouth is his undoing,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to a man's inmost parts.
9 One who is slack in his work
is brother to one who destroys.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are safe.
11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;
they imagine it an unscalable wall.
12 Before his downfall a man's heart is proud,
but humility comes before honor.
13 He who answers before listening—
that is his folly and his shame.
14 A man's spirit sustains him in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge;
the ears of the wise seek it out.
16 A gift opens the way for the giver
and ushers him into the presence of the great.
17 The first to present his case seems right,
till another comes forward and questions him.
18 Casting the lot settles disputes
and keeps strong opponents apart.
19 An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city,
and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled;
with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21 The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives favor from the LORD.
23 A poor man pleads for mercy,
but a rich man answers harshly.
24 A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

posted by Moving Forward @ 11:24 PM