In Summary

Today was a very good day!

I went to my classroom to begin the set-up process, which was good. Many thanks to Sarah for all of her help.

I'm very excited to get to know the other teachers. So far, everyone has been very friendly and quite fun!

I noticed that under-appreciate a close friend very much. Too much. I'm resolving now to change the way I approach his ideas.

My mom and I had were hosted for a game night by a wonderful mother-daughter duo. It was a great (granted late) ending to a very good day.

The only thing missing - and it's a BIG thing to have missing - is my personal prayer time. I'm still working out the physical space and the spiritual dedication. It needs to happen quickly before I settle into the routine of craziness that's headed my way!

Today

Today I am grateful that while I frequently abandon God, He never abandons me. Today I am hoping that I figure out a less stressful way to manage my week. Today I am discerning what God wants for me in the present moment. Today in my prayer life I will not neglect personal conversation with God.

Today my friendships will grow because Kristie brought back the missing Alias disc. Today my mind will be fed by my homework.

Today I will celebrate the blessing of a fresh beginning of the week. Today I will be a better daughter because I will hold my family more deeply in my prayers. Today I will be a better student because I will not procrastinate [too much ;) - Alias is back...] Today I will live Catholicism by enjoying St. Paul's letter to the Romans.

Today...

Today I am grateful that my bed is so soft. Today I am hoping that I someday learn to stop using the snooze button. Today I am discerning nothing in particular...that's probably not a good thing. Today in my prayer life I will pray the Rosary.

Today my friendships will grow because I will be honest Today my mind will be fed by Peter Kreeft's book A Refutation of Moral Relativism (This is probably my favorite book by him.

Today I will celebrate the joy and happiness of little children! Today I will be a better daughter because I will offer my cleaning services. Today I will be a better student because I will practice the drums...maybe... Today I will live Catholicism by participating in the source and summit of our faith!!

Today...

Today I am grateful that (so far) I can breathe through my nose. Today I am hoping that I use my time well. Today I am discerning how God is calling me to use my time this summer. Today in my prayer life I will try to do better than yesterday ;)

Today my friendships will grow because I have little to distract me from them. Today my mind will be fed by being given time to rest.

Today I will celebrate beautiful weather. Today I will be a better daughter because I will take care of my health. Today I will be a better student ...oh wait, first I'm going to enjoy the fact that it is summer... Today I will live Catholicism by spending time in adoration.

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Today I am grateful for finals treats from home. Today I am hoping that I'm doing God's will. Today I am discerning the practical implications of my knowledge. Today in my prayer life I will take a break from meditation. I need some time to just talk to God.

Today my friendships will grow because I will not worry so much about talking. I will listen. Today my mind will be fed as I cram information into it. (Finals time!)

Today I will celebrate the colors of Spring. (Even though I prefer the colors of fall) Today I will be a better daughter because I will call home and express gratitude. Today I will be a better student because I will focus on my studies. Today I will live Catholicism by participating in mass.

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Today I am grateful that I have weekend that will not be full of minute after minute of homework. This is a nice calm before the storm of finals. Today I am hoping that I have the prudence to know the difference between rest and sloth. Today I am discerning the role that God has planned certain people to play in my life. Today in my prayer life I'm noticing that a lot of the intense drama and struggle that used to be part of my prayer life is gone now. I'm wondering if that is blessed peace or a lack of true personal contact with my God. Today my friendships will grow because I will invest in them through quality time. Today my mind will be feed by (most likely) finishing Every Young Woman's Battle.

Today I will celebrate Springfest in a fun, virtuous way. I may even go the FOCUS party tonight. Today I will be a better daughter because I will call home with plenty of time to listen. Today I will be a better student by starting to organize schoolwork for the week, even though there is nothing pressing to do. Today I will be a better Catholic because I will take time to beg for Our Mother's intercession.