Friday, April 9, 2010

One Day Without Shoes



What an incredible experience!

It was really fun to see the surprised looks on the faces of everyone else on campus staring at my barefeet. There may have been a total of 10 people on campus who took part in the movement, but I'm grateful that I did.


This little girl was the inspiration for my taking part in it. Coco and I decided to make shirts that helped describe our actions. She was on the front and on the back was the well-known Gandhi quote: "Be the change you want to see in the world."

My feet were pretty sore by the end of the day and pretty dirty too. I can't imagine going every single day barefoot. It's funny how easily we take little things like shoes for granted.

Today's challenge: Donate a pair of shoes, a shirt, jeans that you don't wear very often, whatever it is to a D.I. or a Salvation Army.
We really have SO very much and there are millions of people out there who would die to have what we do. And who may die without it.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Nevertheless

Happy and Beaming with Joy.
Life is good and everything is falling into place.
Actions that I once feared have turned into radiant blessings.
Smiles take over my face and I like it.
I like you and like that you read my heart.
Understanding is hugely important.
A prophet lives on the Earth today.
He is so wise.
Just be Kind.
Never, ever be Mean.
None of God's children deserve that.
Purple is starting to be a new favorite color.
I still can't believe that you read my whole blog, that only means the world to me.
Frugality is so enjoyable.
Indecisiveness is not.
Serving people always makes life more worthwhile.
To have Holy Places is very important.
We can make everywhere we stand a holy place.
English Teaching it is.
For now.
Jazz Music still sways my heart.
I love dancing.
I'm getting addicted to Post-it notes.
California is calling to me, very loudly.
I only drink water.
New shoes are fun.
I like to think of Isaiah as my "apple-a-day."
I'm pretty jealous of 19-year-old boys.
21 seems really far off.
Though, serving the Lord full time is completely worth the wait.
Nevertheless, I'll start now.
With Love.