3's

My BFF from my hometown sent me this neat idea to blog about. She is trying to get me well aquainted with how this whole blog world works, and so is helping me out a little. (Must be she thinks my blogs are boring...jk! I know she loves me...:)) Anyways, here you go!

The 3's about me you may not know...

3 names I go by:
{lizzie}
{rinalyn}
{schwabs}

3 jobs I have had in my life:
{hostess @ russ' restaurant}
{receptionist @ pediatricians office}
{human resources}

3 places I have lived:
{kalamazoo, MI}
{mishawaka, IN}
{edwardsburg, MI --soon to be}

3 TV shows I watch:
{grey's anatomy}
{private practice}
{american idol}

3 places I have been:
{cayman islands}
{aruba}
{mexico}

3 people who email me regularly:
{chadley}
{heather}
{work people}

3 of my favorite foods:
{chipotle}
{pasta}
{fruit}

things that make me happy

Enough said...mmmkay?!

tired.

Yep...that's me. Tired. Very. Like, not just meh, I just don't feel like doing anything today. More like, I may collapse to the ground because I am so exhausted from having so much in my brain and things to do. For reals. (okay, so maybe that was a little drastic...but ya gotta feel my pain...:)) Reasons being...

*Work totally sucks right now. I'm SUPER thankful I have a job, but COME ON! I swear I'm never gonna do another upgrade to any of my projects from here on out. Upgrades not only fix things...they cause ISSUES. Issues with people who a)don't like change and b)who are so computer illiterate that it's not even funny. I should NOT be telling someone how to move their mouse across the computer screen. It's the 21st century people!

*India...24 days and counting. Think I'm prepared? Nope. :) I still need to make a list of what I need...which I have hardly any clue of what I'll need to bring, and I just feel out of the loop. I need to get my head in the game and starting making progress down the field! Otherwise I'm going to get smashed to pieces...er...be totally unprepared for my trip. And...I only have 2 weeks to finish raising $500 for my trip. Am I gonna make it? I hate being such a obsessive planner...:(

*Moving out...in May. Yes, I know what you're thinking. That's so far off! Why would you be so concerned about it now? Well, my friends, I'm a planner. And I like to always be on top of things. However, right now, I have India consuming my brain...which leaves no room for other things. So, until I get back from India, I won't be able to focus on this...which will then leave me 2 1/2 MONTHS to get ready! EEK! Where am I going to put all my stuff? When am I going to have time to scrub and clean?

So, there you go folks...the reason I'm crazy, obnoxious tired. These things, they are literally sucking the life out of me. So, if you see me acting strange, or in la-la land in the next couple weeks...don't blame it on me. I have excuses. :)

the calm before the storm

 

What is that you may ask?? Yes, folks...it's the sun. We don't get the luxury of seeing it too often here in the Northern States, so anytime it graces us with it's presence, I need to snap a picture! 

We've had the sun shining 3 days in a ROW! It very well could be a new record here in the gloomy state of Indiana. Makes me long for summertime...le sigh. 

However, in the coming days, drastic changes are going to take place. Cold, snow, wind, and grey skies. Lovely. 9-12 inches?? Bring it on...I guess I'll deal with you for a few more weeks.

best friend.

meet my best friend. wonderfully delicious, quite energizing, and lots of fun. :)

(Yes, I look like crap in this picture...I was at a water park, so I feel that I'm allowed to look crappy.  :) )

get to know me...

I Am...the biggest worry wart you will ever meet. :)

I Love...my family & friends...they are amazing. Oh, and of course warm, sunny days.

I Have...so many things to be thankful for. And things that I sometimes take for granted.

I Wish...i was not here in the cold & snow, but on the beach.

I Want...people to see me as a woman of God.

I Fear...that my dreams and desires will never come true.

I Hear...silence. One thing that I love about living on my own.  :)

I Search...for meaning in life. So that I can continue to strive to be a better person each & every day.

I Wonder...what my life will be like in 10 years.  :)

I Regret...not always taking chances...and not being strong enough to always take that leap of faith. I regret not trusting like I should.

I Always...try to strive to be a stronger and more loving woman.

I Usually...cry when things make me happy.

I Am Not...a procrastinator. I am usually ALWAYS on time, if not early. Even though I'm not a morning person...I am always early.

I Dance...only when no one is watching. & i dance crazy.

I Sing...in the car...at the top of my lungs...on a glorious sunny day.

I Never...thought I'd be where I'm at today. Even though its where God wants me...my plans were WAY different.

I Cry...when I'm happy, when I'm sad, when I'm lonely and when I'm hurting.

I Am Not Always...as strong as I like to think I am. I depend on family & friends more then ever.

I Need...to know that I'm going to be alright. That this time in my life is a learning lesson. & that this time will make me into the person God wants me to be.

There you go. A little bit to get to know who I am. A little something for you since I've been really busy and haven't been able to update my blog. I hope you all are having a great week! More updates coming soon!

thankful

For the past year I've wanted to get involved in my church. I just didn't know where my fit was. I wanted to do something not only that I enjoyed, but also something that would bring glory to God. I remembered when I was young how much I LOVED being a part of my youth group and all the missions that I was involved in. I knew that I wanted to help bring other students into that joy that I experienced, so I felt a calling to join in on our student ministry team. 

I decided to try it out and see how it went. I was just going to slowly get involved and start out small. But God had a different idea. After a couple times of going to GSM (granger student ministries), I knew that I wanted to continue to do this, and continue to grow more and more in this ministry. 

I was then contacted and asked if I wanted to be a leader of a small group. I wasn't sure if I was ready yet. I had a lot on my plate as it was, but I prayed and prayed and prayed about it. Just to make sure I was doing God's will and not following what I thought was my will. God showed me so clearly how this was the step that he wanted me to take...to be a leader of a small group of high school girls. 

This small group has completely changed me...it's made me a more fun, crazy and laid back person. I don't take life so seriously. These girls have even challenged me on my faith making me want to dig deeper and grow more. Their hearts are kind, compassionate, and are fully on fire for God. I hope I can be the leader that will want them to love God with all their heart and will help them dig deeper and grow each and every day.