The Game of Life

I've always loved The Game of Life...ya know, the fictitious one. The real one is scary. On the-glass-is-half-full-side it's also exhilarating. I'm working very hard to live in the moment. This isn't a thirty minute game. We're talking lifetime. Lifetime is a big heavy word.  Here's the big change happening in the game of my life...

I am going back to school. As of last Friday, it's official. I will give you a moment to process this. Also, it's for myself. 

Ready? I will be attending Chapman University's Master of Arts in Teaching program to become a Jr. High/High School English teacher. Need another moment? Sure, take as many as you need. I feel a little crazy about it...and also at peace. I'm emotionally confused to say the least.

How long you ask? Well, two years. I'm anticipating them being a blur. 

Doing good? Here's another tidbit to digest. Chapman University is in Southern California, almost 1,000 miles from Seattle. That is a bit too much of a commute for me to keep my Washington residence. I'm heading to California (with all of my coffee mugs, scarfs, and cloth napkins in tow) at the end of July. This is a measly twelve(ish) weeks away! What's my point? If you live in Seattle, we need to hangout ASAP. My goal is to become a professional tourist for the next 3 months. Want to join me? Let me know by commenting here, Facebook, Twitter, or phone. 

I respond to smoke signals as well.

A lady at church said, "I really feel like your life is just starting" when I told her I was moving "home" to go back to school. I got teary eyed. One or two might have escaped. I think she is right. Today, I don't let fear determine my decisions (as much), and I know that there is never an easier softer way. I've tried, but I am left feeling unfulfilled and honestly like a piece of crap. 

Life requires my attention, effort, heart, soul, and my reliance on God. I've tried to do life on my own. It doesn't look pretty. Here is the deal, I am terrified of the unknown. I'm gonna push forward anyway...it is the only way the unknown becomes the known. 

When have you pushed past fear? How did things turn out? Let's share our stories with each other. I fully believe we were never meant to live alone. Community is where it's at. It just is.

Lots of love!