Blogger Challenge: Day 11

Day 11, Saturday: Sell yourself in 10 words or less

I am a fun-loving, twenty-six year old outdoor enthusiast.

A Prayer for Every Twentysomething

by Paul Angone

I pray that you will know that you’re enough even when you don’t feel like you’re accomplishing much of anything.

I pray that you will give yourself grace in not knowing what you’re doing while you figure out what to do.

I pray that you will listen to that small, still voice inside of you that is screaming to be heard.

I pray that you will dream big and be faithful in the small. (want to tweet that?)

I pray that you will be plagued by peace even when the world feels infected by the contrary.

I pray you will define, refine, own, and hone who you are. That you will have the courage to find your signature sauce no matter how many failed experiments it takes to get there.

I pray that staring at the blank white walls in front of you won’t overwhelm you, but will give you the excitement to pick up a brush and paint.

I pray that you will create.  That you will walk through your day expecting to see something amazing. You’re living in a masterpiece.

I pray you’ll have the courage to change. That you will never know the cold confused complacency of thinking you’ve got it all figured out.

I pray that you’ll put your phone down when you sit on the toilet because you don’t have to be online every second. And come on, I might need to borrow your phone someday and that’s just gross.

I pray that the heavy weight of all the unknowns will feel surprisingly light. (click to tweet)

I pray that the next movie you stream on Netflix will actually be worth your time.

I pray that when a friend calls, you will pick up the phone even when it doesn’t feel like the right time to talk. Because for many years in your twenties it might not feel like the right time to talk.

When it feels like God is not answering your prayers for all the big things you’re crying out for, I pray that you’ll see that maybe God is not ignoring you. Maybe God is saving your life.

I pray that you will mentor and be mentored. That you will intentionally seek out those who you can help and those who might want to help you.

I pray that at least once this year when everyone’s stuck in traffic that you will pull over in a field and lay on the hood of your car.

I pray that you will truly embarrass yourself once this year going for something that you feel completely incapable of going for. And that you’ll realize how much you can accomplish along the path to a failed end result.

I pray that you’ll look a few people in the eyes this week and tell them how much you love them.

I pray that you will war for hope.

I pray that you won’t need to hit rock bottom before you begin your descent back up.

The next time you do a belly flop, I pray you’ll see that God is waiting there, ready to wrap your hurting body in a big warm towel.

I pray that when you feel like you’ve got nothing left, you will realize that sometimes breaking is the only way to become whole.

I pray that you’ll know when it’s time to run and when it’s time to crawl.

I pray you’ll know when it’s time to work in a cubicle and when it’s time to light it on fire.(want to tweet that?)

This is my prayer for you.

http://allgroanup.com/twentysomething-life-2/a-prayer-for-every-twentysomething/

Blogger Challenge: Day 9

Day 9, Thursday: A moment in your day (this can be just a photo or both a photo and words)

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Do not resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. 

Blogger Challenge: Day 8

Day 8, Wednesday: A piece of advice you have for others. Anything at all.


A piece of advice for others right now? Always speak your truth. 

In doing so, you are being real and you are being true to yourself. It is the hardest thing to do sometimes, but I promise it is a guaranteed way to bring peace over your life and your decisions. 

Blogger Challenge: Day 7

Day 7, Tuesday: The thing(s) you're most afraid of

I am most afraid of being alone. Growing old by myself with no one to share a life with. I am afraid of never finding a man, who loves me for me. Who can celebrate my strengths and cherish my flaws. I am afraid of never falling in love again ... that first love, romance on fire, love of my life kind of love. This fear consumed me for years in the past. And while it's currently at bay, it rears it's ugly head again from time to time. It's a demon I cannot shake ... cannot rid myself of. And I am curious to see [with time] what the future has in store for me.

Blogger Challenge: Day 6

Day 6, Monday: If you couldn't answer with your job, how would you answer the question, 'what do you do'?

I spend time in the company of family and friends. I go on adventures outdoors ... whether it be snowboarding down mountains in the winter or hiking up them in the spring. I drink wine and lots if it. I visit different breweries and try their samplers. I workout and try to stay in shape. I go for runs and compete in 5Ks and 10Ks. I attend baseball games and football games. 

I binge watch Netflix series and reality TV. I take photos and design websites. I blog and write. I sing my favorite songs and bust out my off beat dance moves. I eat chocolate and lots of it. I travel when I can ... whether it be within the state or outside of the country. I LOVE to travel and explore scenic places. I love to find myself sitting down by the water. I love to do anything and everything that pleases my soul ... that allows me to feel free ... to feel alive. What do I do? I live my life to the fullest and try to never miss a beat.

Blogger Challenge: Day 5

Day 5, Sunday: Publicly profess your love and devotion for one of your blogger friends. What makes them great? Why do you love them? If you don't have blogger friends, talk about a real-life friend or even a family member.

Yesterday was we celebrated the 28th birthday of my best friend, Kathryn Keenan. She is hands down the BEST friend that I have ever had. I consider her my big sister and my soul mate. We met my freshman year of college at Towson University, when she roomed with my childhood best friend Natasha. 

Kat Keenan has a strong personality. When I first met her back in 2006, I did not like her. I felt she was taking away my best friend (Natasha) from me. Although Kat was always kind to me, her pushiness and bluntness turned me off. Yet, I would continue to attend parties with Natasha and her and humor her company.

My sophomore year, we were friendlier and made plans to live together during my junior year. That year, NPP was born <No Party Poopers>. Kat and I became very close, very quickly and truthfully the rest of our friendship story is history. We were one another's wing woman. We were always up for a party or a good time. We became inseparable. She immediately was dubbed my best friend.

Kat went on to graduate from Towson, and I remained for one final year. She moved off campus into a neighboring suburb, but that did not dim the light on our friendship. If anything, it made us grow closer together. 

Flash forward five years, and we are closer than ever. Kat will marry her best friend July 25, 2015, and I have the honor of being her Maid of Honor on that special day. It would be an understatement to say our friendship makes people jealous. Kat's on fiance always laments that if she had to choose between he or I ... she would always choose me. 

I am not sure how I got so lucky discovering a friend in someone like Kat. However, I cherish all of our memories together and the special bond that we share. I pray that we remain lifelong friends ... sharing all of life's milestones together. She is one of the only people who knows the words to my song when I forget the lyrics. I appreciate her truthfulness, her loyalty and her companionship. There is NEVER a dull moment when we are together. No topic off limits. No activity too dull or boring. No drink undrank. She is one of the most important people in my life and I cherish every laugh, every cry, every heart to heart we have shared together.