When a Stranger Vomits on You
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5 Things to Never Ask Recent College Graduates
For the last 3 years, I have worked in the School of Worship Leadership at the University of Mobile. This school holds a special place in my heart, and I have gotten to work with some of the most talented students in the country. Seniors have recently graduated and I have witnessed a pattern of questions being asked to them. So, I saw an opportunity to write an informative blog. 5 THINGS TO NEVER ASK RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES: WHAT’S NEXT? Ok people. Chances are, they don’t really know what is next, and that is scary. They are applying for jobs, waiting for answers, or not sure what job offer to take. So…when you ask them what they’re doing after graduation, it makes them feel like absolute crap. (Sorry Mom, I said crap.) Just congratulate them and celebrate this milestone with them, without making them stress and worry over the unknown future. ARE YOU GOING TO GET YOUR MASTER’S DEGREE? That’s another pressure question. If they want to get their Master’s, they will go pursue that. Whether or not they choose to further their education, cheer them on! Don’t get me wrong, I am all for higher education, but being pressured with this question brings more anxiety […]
Because He Lives
“Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know, He holds the future and life is worth the living, just because He lives.”
This seems to be my theme song lately…especially those last two phrases. I’ve caught myself humming it in the middle of the grocery store, at work, or while I’m slaving over a big meal I’m preparing (ok…that last one is not true at all. I don’t really cook…but that’s not the point of this blog).
“Because I know He holds the future” – I know He holds the future, but to be honest there are days (most days) where I doubt. I doubt His perfect plan. I doubt his goodness. I just flat out doubt.
I feel like this has been a common theme in my life. Before I met Scott…
Blog Newbie
Why hello there. Welcome to my new blog. Yes, you read that right. I’m starting (for the second time) a blog. I started one of these a while ago and it lasted about two blogs…so here’s to hoping this one lasts longer. *fingers crossed* I spend much of my day thinking. As soon as I wake up…ok that’s a little exaggerated…20(ish) minutes after I wake up, my mind starts racing. Actually…mornings aren’t my thing, so maybe this analogy isn’t exactly accurate. Let’s restart: At some point each day, usually mid-morning, my brain is in full swing. I’m learning how often my thoughts create mental outcomes which, 99% of the time, never become reality. I worry about the craziest things. I overthink and stress over conversations I’ve had throughout the day. I get knots in my stomach when I know I might have made someone mad. My thoughts have so much power in my life. Some would call this anxiety. Yikes. Bottom line, I’m always thinking. I’ve never been one to truly express what I’m feeling deep deep DEEP down. I never really share the ugly, vulnerable, real stuff that is going on. I share what’s bothering me, but only the surface […]