Update time.
This week has been the hardest week of my life. I've been a terrible person... I've let the world get to me.
This past week was the week before the opening night of the play I'm in (Steel Magnolias, at JA). It's just been rough. We can't pull it together. No one knows their lines, blocking, etc. Everyone has a bad attitude all the time because we know we're awful. It's just a horrible experience. I'm honest, unfortunately. Today it finally got a little better. But I'm hoping it wasn't just a lucky day and we'll be bad again tomorrow. We can't afford it.
But anyways! Back on track. The reason why I'm so awful is I've been so rude and mean to my family. Especially my mom, because I just get so frustrated with this play and I take it out on her. I feel terrible about it. I've got to make it up to her.
Moving on to better things!
Tonight was grrrreat! I went to Twin Lakes (days are usually great when Twin Lakes is involved- just an observation) for Theresa Kinsey's surprise 30th birthday party! It was fantastic. She is wonderful and wise and funny and inspiring. We were each supposed to dress up like Theresa and I had so much fun with that. Besides the fun of dressing like her, I got to spend time with my dearest friends like Zack, Kristen, Matthew, Tuan, Paula, Helen, Patty, Andrew, Warner, and many more! I don't think I could survive without these people, they are my bread and butter. They help me so much, I can't even describe it. I learn so much from them and tonight was no exception. Every time I hang out with them, my faith is challenged. Which is great because I give in to the world when I'm away from Twin Lakes. Not saying I'm perfect at Twin Lakes, but I feel closer to Jesus, my savior, my Lord. At home, he disappears. Not that he did that on purpose, but that I ignore him.
I'm telling you guys, I'm just awful.
His grace is astounding, I'm realizing it more and more everyday. I hope you are too.
Even better things, now!
The play will be over on Wednesday night (hallelujah!). And my lovely friends that I mentioned earlier (Zack, Kristen, Tuan, and Paula) will be coming to watch me. For better or for worse. How great! I even think Scott might come, and that'd be so fun because he makes me laugh.
Thursday is Fondren After Five. I always love that, it's so great. Kendall and I are going and it'll be fun. I always feel hip when I'm there.
AND BEST NEWS OF ALL! On Saturday morning, Zack (there's Zack in the awesome one-sie and sombrero and I in the picture to the left. I just thought you needed to see that picture.), Kristen, Grace, and I will hop in a car and drive to Atlanta to see..... (drum roll) SUFJAN STEVENS! My favorite! Boy, do I love his music. I simply can't wait! It'll be fantastic because of the music and company. We'll be staying with my sister and brother-in-law and I just love them. You know what? My brother-in-law (Nick) called me today just because he was bored. How sweet is that? I love him so much. I'm so glad he's in my family. So my friends.
Here's what I have to say to all of that have had bad weeks:
"Be good to the one that's near
and bow to the one that's wanting
when the fearless step comes calling
you'd be ready if you listened
to the voice heard in prayer,
to a steady invitation
shut your eyes when you're angry
bow your head when you get lonely
on another Saturday.
Look ahead with hope and cheer
look ahead with raising spirits
'Cause the one that made us wants us
to spread joy amongst the living.
and though times may be hard
and the week behind was painful
he won't ask us to shoulder
a weight too much to carry
on another Saturday."
-"Another Saturday" - by Stuart Murdoch listen if you like good music.
