Beautiful

There are so many beautiful things in life. I had coffee with a friend last night who only mirrored my joy and helped me to see it more clearly, and now I feel like I ought to begin listing them.

The recent sunshine.
Black and white photographs.
Flowers.
Pearls.
The bright, shiny penny I found this morning.
The fact that Spring Break is less than two weeks away...and that I get to spend most of it with my BFFEAEAIC. =]
Traveling to places, which I will be doing soon!
Cooking, especially on Monday nights for some awesome people from UT.
Sunday: late church mornings, naps, and evening potluck and church.
Quilts.
Singing.
Organizing and bleaching things. Really.
Getting pedicures.
Dancing.
My amazing list of the best Austin restaurants: Juan in a Million, Chuy's, Catfish Parlor, Smokey Mo's...
Living at home this summer.
SUMMERTIME!
Listening to Ted play guitar.
Trying new kinds of tea.
Sleeping in.
Sand volleyball.
Stretching (considering yoga).
The focus that comes from the Lenten season and the approach of Easter with all its happiness.
The comfort I find in trusting that God will use me wherever I am...and the comfort that I believe that somewhere is still at Concordia, even though most days I don't understand why.
Growing up...and taking mature steps to indeed, truly grow up.
I'm almost NOT a teenager anymore. Thank You, Jesus.
My parents, who have raised me well and who are very wise.
My sister, who has an intimidating beauty and can always make me laugh.
My friends, who show me more love than I deserve.
My boyfriend, who constantly amazes me with his servant heart, prayerful habits, kindness, sense of humor, and loving nature. That boy understands me more than any other one ever has...even when I don't understand myself. I don't get it.
Freedom. Sweet, sweet, blessed freedom from Jesus Christ, who calls me to obedience and in turn, frees me.