in short.

So... it's been a long long long time friends. Many things have happened since NOVEMBER.

- Moved into a cute house with two roommates that have changed my whole way of life.
- Worked my tushy off as a temp manager over Christmas.
- Got promoted to manager at another store in Austin.
- Had my wallet stolen including all important (and useless) forms of identification.
- Told my whole life story to a room full of people.

All of these things have changed me, grown me. Life is so so good. There has been a lot of bitter with the sweet and I guess I am just grateful. I have no idea what is ahead but if the first two months of the year are any indication, year numero dos in Austin is going to be quite the adventure.

good.

" Well, I do are the two most famous last words. The beginning of the end. But to lose your life for another I've heard, is a good place to begin. Cause the only way to find your life is to lay your own life down. And I believe its an easy price for the life that we have found. "

another list.

- No matter how many times it happens, I am still surprised that Robyn knows someone EVERY SINGLE PLACE WE GO. She may not know them well, sometimes it's just a child...but seriously every time. So weird.

- Work is really great. I love being a manager, duh I'm bossy.

- I'm officially going to be moving in November. This apt has been good to me, but I am excited to live with other people.

- I have recently realized how "not dramatic" my life is. Can't say I miss it one bit.

- Austin is my favorite place in the world. I may never leave.

- My family is crazy. Wouldn't have it any other way. I may write a book about it.

- At work we were being ridiculous and had this discussion...If you could only be one of these which would it be?
~ Vampire
~ Werewolf
~ Zombie
I picked Vampire, but not a Twilight one. An awesome one. Werewolves are hairy: ew. Zombies are decayed flesh: ew. Vampires seem to be the logical choice. So what's your answer? I will say later we added wizard and obviously, given those choices, I pick wizard. Duh.

Love love.

joy and pain

I had all kinds of intentions to write a nice long blog about some things I have been processing... But the truth is I am too tired. And my brain hurts. And I have to get up way early to go to my first manager's meeting (which I am super excited about!). So you're getting the short version.

I would first like to say that I heard that 85% of Americans are extremely unhappy in their job. So. Sad. For more than one reason. It's sad that we feel we have to settle for a job we aren't passionate about in order to make money. It's sad that we don't even know what would ,ake us happy. It's sad that we aren't satisfied with the blessing of a job. I don't have a solution, or and answer really... I mostly just feel flabbergasted by that high of a number. 85%. Dang.

Also, my discipleship partner and I have been talking about sin, and how it creeps into our lives. We let these tiny sins in our lives. They are just little "pet sins". They are manageable, small, fluffy, part of who we are. They are the things we let hang around, they are welcome in our homes, we have grown complacent with them being there. And they are destroying us. We don't even see it. They eat at our souls. I guess what I am trying to say that my pet sins have become ugly monsters. They are affecting my relationships, especially the one with my Savior. And that just isn't ok.

Sorry, this did end up being long. Forgive me. Have a fantastic week. Love love.

One of those...

- Grandfather (Cast side) is out of the hospital and now in rehab. (for you that don't know the story, he got bit by a feral cat and has cellulitis in his hand and arm.) What a ridiculous disaster!

- Been working a lot more lately. Start managing in a week and a half. Crazy awesome blessing!

- Miss having Robyn in my apartment. Weird.

- So many heart vs head issues being hashed out. This being discipled thing is kicking my butt!

- I love my community so so much.

- I turn 24 in 5 days. Insane. But relatively uneventful.

- Too many things in life have become about me, Less Brooke, more everyone else. That's the new goal.

- I love cold weather, I'm sorry it has caused some of you pain but I love it. Sometimes I feel closer to God when the weather is like this. Like it's a little gift to brighten the day.

- Miss all of you so much, we should hang out soon. Love love.

Ode to Fall

Sweaters
Cold Weather
Pumpkins
Leaves
Cinnamon
Apple Cider
Halloween
Hats
Bonfires
Scarves
Family
Pie
Pea Coats
Soup
Thanksgiving
Blankets
Candy
Layers
Pumpkin Lattes


I love Fall.
Happy October!

5 more days...

I can't wait!

Seriously, how can watch this and not smile?