Staring at the wall...

Okay so it's not really that bad. I think I'm actually doing quite well for having enertained myself all weekend. I'm so thankful for cell phones with free weekend minutes!

This morning I went for a nice walk at a nearby park. I realized that I don't feel completely at home somewhere until I find a nice park to go to. I like having somewhere to relax or walk around at outside.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I think I shall visit Opry Mills and do some shopping or just relax at the Barnes and Nobles there.

Feel free to call.... :)

Kristen

Candadian wedding bells

Congratulations Amanda and Charles! (You may have to click on the dot to see the picture!)

Cast your vote

Is it ever okay to give someone an ultamatum? What do you guys think? It could be something as small as "I won't go to the concert with you unless you watch this baseball game with me," to the huge "Unless you propose soon, we're over!" I'm sure we have all thought about giving an ultamatum at some point in our lives, but how many people actually do it?

Now you see me...

Sometimes it's tempting to just disappear. Hop a plane to Paris and teach English or something. Of course, the second or third day I would miss everyone and come right back. But it's still tempting sometimes. I guess we call that "running away!" Which rarely solves anything. Maybe I just need a vacation.

Kristen in Limbo

Do you ever feel like your life is stuck in limbo? Waiting on something to help you move from your precarious position? Don't get me wrong. I love many things about my life and my job. But sometimes the whole "be patient" "be flexible" thing gets tiring. Typical questions from well meaning people include. "So Kristen. When will you finish with your residency?" Good question. "Are you going back to Florida when you are done?" I hope so. Don't have a clear path yet though.

And that's just my professional life. I think I have exhausted my poor friends with all of my recent personal conversations. Thanks guys for listening!

Anyways. The good news is, I may feel like I'm in limbo. But at least I know God still has a plan. And it's going to be good. So, until I find out which way I'm supposed to move, I'll be here. In Nashville. Waiting.

The S word

Today's sermon was on submission. Specifically how the church family should submit to each other and each other's thoughts and opinions. I have a hard time with this. (I know you are all surprised!) I do think it is very important to have friends and family to share opinions with and recieve feedback from, and yes even be held accountable by. No one is perfect and many times people who care about us can shed some light on a situation that perhapes we didn't see. So, yes it's good to respect each other and listen humbly to each other.

However, just because someone in the church thinks I should do something doesn't mean I should do it. Or even someone close to me. People can have different opinions even from each other. I think every one has to be comfortable in their decisions with how it relates to God. How it affects their relationship with Him and fits His teachings and principles. Other people can help us understand this better. I will be the first to admit to soliciting opinions from you guys frequently. But, when it comes time to make a decision, I have to do what I think is right before God.

Any thoughts?

My new haircut! 

I love air conditioning!

Today I rode with one of my co-workers to pick up some food at Olive Garden. She informed me, as we were hopping in her car, that she didn't have air conditioning. Obviously I couldn't bail out at that point. Or even offer my car as an alternative since I didn't have my keys. So, I smiled and was reminded of how wonderful it is to press a knob and get a blast of cool air. And how much you miss that when it is gone. The positive side is I may have gotten a TINY bit of sun on my arm as it rested on the window. And, I am grateful to the brilliant person who discovered how to make hot air cold. Thank-you whoever you are.

What is Chez?

For all of my non French speaking friends. Chez (Pronouced Shay) Kristen means "Kristen's place." Yes. I could just say Kristen's place, but how fun is that?

Okay. I'm off to lunch. Hopefully our cafeteria has something good to eat.

Yes, it is snowing in June. 

Congratulations Jennifer! 

My cousin Carrie and I. 

I have a blog!

This is exciting news for me seeing as I have not even had a webpage before. This seems less...complicated to me.

Hi to all my friends and hope you enjoy reading my thoughts.