Jean

from Can You Drink This Cup by Henri Nouwen
He sums up why I love college ministry and why I love living in Boston:

You know, your joy and your pain give you a mission. Those who came to live with you, from whom you received much and to whom you gave much, aren’t just leaving you. You are sending them back to their schools, their homes, and their families, to bring some of the love they have lived with you. It’s hard. It’s painful to let them go. But when you realize that this is a mission, you will be able to send your friends to continue their journeys without losing the joy they brought you.

Running

me (proudly) - my housemates and i ran 3.7 miles this morning! prior to this week the most i've run was prob 1.5 miles haha

coworker1 - omg are you serious

coworker2 - that's too much too fast, esp if you've been running 3 days in a row

1 - seriously. plantafasciitis. patellefemoral pain syndrome. ITB syndrome. not good.

2 - i'm giving it one week.

1 - i went to a seminar recently saying every step you take running loads 400 lbs through each foot

me - ... *starts stretching ITBs*

Italy

Yes, of all places, I would really love to visit Italy. I remember watching a travel channel featuring Italy in 5th grade. I was super excited and felt a strong need to take notes using a napkin at arm's reach.

Anyway, I get the day off (worked four 10s this wk!) and thought I'd indulge myself in dreamin' a bit :D

Florence





Sicily








Venice










Rome






Capri










Cute cafes




:)
Someday!!

Prayerful Life

This is what is meant by a prayerful life. It is not a life in which we say many prayers, but a life in which nothing, absolutely nothing, is done, said, or understood independently of him who is the origin and purpose of our existence.

- from The Living Reminder by Henri Nouwen

Bliss

Grace: Is this Katy Perry?
me: No, it's Brittany Spears
Grace: Oh... thanks for putting up with my ignorance...
Julie: It's okay. Ignorance is bliss.

Chihuly in Venice

Disciples

How come Jesus did not have any female disciples? Historical & cultural context?