Just rambling...

Well, I thought that since it had been so long since I had posted I should make up for lost time and post twice in one day. I really do not have much to say, just thought I would give an update of what was new with me. I spent the first two weeks of August in Ohio, visiting family, friends and Shermaine. I got to go to a Roots concert, swimming with Dana, Austin, and Mommy, played lots of games, got to spend time with my Aunt Nancy and Gary, and even got to see my Great Aunts who I do not see often enough. Though I love being in Ohio, it is really hard to come back to NYC. It reminds me how much I miss Ohio and even though there are days when I love NYC, I am beginning to think God is calling back to Ohio when my term here in NYC is complete. Ohio really does just feel like home. I do not know if that is just because that is where I have spent the majority of my life and know the most people, or if that is God's way of making me realize that is where I should be (or is that just me wanting it to be God telling me this...). I am sure my mind will change 1,000 more times before next summer, and I keep asking God to strike me with lightning to tell me what will be next in my life, but as you can see, it has not happen yet. I am not so sure I am so good at this listening to God thing....any suggestions....Ok, so I maybe I am jumping the gun a bit with thinking a year a head of time...I will try to chill out. Beyond me stressing about the years to come, I have had the chance to catch up at work, spend some time with friends, and just relax. I have made the decision to give up my cable, DSL internet, and phone in an effort to save money...not so sure how this will work, but we will see. I am planning on spending more time reading, so I have invested in some books--I guess this kind of defeats the purpose of saving money. Me and the library will be friends soon, but that will limit my book options because I like to write in the books I read...guess I will have to stick to the fiction selection at the library. Speaking of books...You must read Anderson Cooper's book, Dispatches From the Edge. It is amazing! He has a wonderful way of holding systems accountable yet give you the personal side of a story. I have been watching him since I was in middle school when he was on Channel 1, and I still think he is one of the most amazing journalists around....Check it out! I promise to stop rambling now and post something significant soon...though my life is not really settling down anytime soon, I do hope to be more diligent about posting...we will see! Thanks for listening (or should I say reading!) Peace and blessings, Lauren