love thy neighbor as thy self

I've been thinking a lot lately about trying to be a good Christian. I wouldnt even call myself a Christian if someone asked my religion, but I do believe in the basic message of the religion. I feel like there is so much negativity surrounding Christianity in today's society (well, all religions really). The true underlying message of religion is love, and love for those who do you wrong and others wrong. Instead of religion spreading this message of love, I see it spreading a message of hate. My new goal is to be the best REAL Christian I can be. I am going to find ways to love people that hurt me, and love people I disagree with, and love people I can't stand. If we all got to know our enemies, I believe that we would have no enemies left. After all, there is no self. Deep down we are all one.

Tired

I'm dead tired, but I'm happy. My first day of the new semester went well. As did my first official day at the new job. However, I can already tell that tuesdays are going to be my new monday. I'm on campus from 9am-8:30 pm with nary a break in between. The one plus to this long of a day is the way my bed is going to feel in 57 seconds when I am absorbed into it's pillowy softness. ahhhhhhhhhh......bed.

mes petites chattons

I love and miss all my cats. I like the company of a being that doesn't judge and doesn't notice any difference if I roam the house in my underwear. Being loved by someone that only asks for cuddles and food in return is nice. Plus, cats are an instant bed warmer. I miss having a warm body next to me while I sleep.

Fall

This rain tonight is calming my soul. I know that fall means summer is over, and school has to start, but I can't help falling in love with the change in atmosphere that fall brings. I adore falling asleep with my windows open and a crisp breeze blowing in, snuggling under the covers to avoid the cold. I love how everything looks more brilliant in autumn. The cloudy skies may be kryptonite to some people, but I know they serve a greater purpose. The gray makes the reds and golds all the more saturated until it seems that they might take over the world. Everything slows down in the fall. Things seem more possible.
Fall also brings thoughts of holidays and family, and let's not forget my birthday. Bonfires become more about warmth and less about light. A slight smell of woodsmoke becomes my new perfume. Trees drop their leaves, revealing their secrets to the wind. Hot cider warms the throats of masses, and corncobs decorate front porches. Best of all, the spirits come out of cracks and costumed goblins haunt the streets.

addictions

I think I need to become addicted to something healthy for me, like fresh air. I don't have any addictions right now but I can feel the need for one. I'm excited to have a job this fall that I can walk to. My car will be reserved for weekends and road trips. So an addiction to fresh air will be a lot easier to feed. I feel content.

favorite things

Today I went to an antique store and a farmer's market. They sell two of my favorite things: antiques and fresh fruit. I think I need to slow down my wanderlust for a while and just experience where I live. Because, Michigan is amazing and I feel like I missed out on its amazingness this summer. I bought a blanket to use in the guest bedroom of a future home. I know someday I will have a guest bedroom, and lots of guests. I also bought peaches. I love summer.