So I guess now its Christmas time...

Shocking to me that tomorrow is December 1. Seriously where did the time go? Just seems like everyday you get up and go through the day, do your think or whatever and now all of the sudden its December!

Life has been crazy lately. Some good days some bad days, just life I suppose. Thanksgiving was pretty good. It was the first thanksgiving I wasn't home with the family, which was a little weird. I went to the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade which was really cool. I've always wanted to go after watching it on T.V. like every year. It was a lot of fun. Although movies and T.V. don't make the globs of people seem like a big deal, but let me tell you SOO many people and tourists.. But worth going:)

Now the city is getting all the Christmas window displays up, lights on the trees, and Christmas music playing in all the stores. All the little Christmas outside markets are out ( central park/union square) and the smell of Christmas is here:) Along with a lovely cold front coming in tomorrow:)

Tomorrow Im heading down to SOHO to go to Babycakes ( a vegan bakery) that I've been wanting to go to for a while, also SOHO is a pretty nifty place to walk around so that should make for a good day..

Still waiting to hear back about an internship and hoping for some good possibilities in the future:)

Hugs and Kisses to all!

In Christ,

Kris

Long week. I suppose..

Went back home to Florida for a quick 3.5 day visit- it was good I guess. I realize how much I really love living up here in New York though:) It was great to see some friends and family again. I can't say I did to much exciting since it is Fort Myers but just a quick change of pace is nice sometimes. (sometimes;)}

So back to the big apple and happy to be! I have an interview tomorrow for an internship I really want, so fingers crossed for that!

This is really short because I can't really think about anything else to post..

In Christ,

Kris

“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.”

I think its important to always find the good in life. People have become so negative these days it seems{ I'm guilty of this to} I don't think its intentional, our minds just seem to gravitate to what's wrong or what could be better. I guess its somewhat understandable, if you watch the news or read the papers or just listen to people talking, you see tragedy and hear how unhappy people are with their relationships, jobs, basically what their life has become. When were born we obviously don't have a concept of all of these negative things, the problems of the world. We were innocent and its like as we grow up its hard not to get negative or hard towards life. It's hard but not impossible to be positive. " you can choose to see nothing as a miracle or everything".

Everyday brings challenging situations but God has already given us everything we need to deal with them, its our choice to use them. If I really put everything into perspective God has blessed everyone if we choose to accept it. He's given us himself, He walks with us through every difficult situation with us, He's conquered death, I think thats enough to be joyful about. Knowing that something bigger than I am has already figured out this life and I don't have to. Our reason in living isn't to always be happy or figure out this life, because frankly If we live that way we'll always end up being disappointed because life is hardly always a happy place and we aren't suppose to figure life out. Were suppose to serve the one who already has. If nothing else in this world seems to make you happy, knowing God and all He's done for us and how much he truly loves each of us should be enough. People have all of these "things" they want out of their life.. a relationship, a career, money, a place, we all have this perfect scene in our minds of "how our life should be" life is not about any of those things, its about a deep meaningful relationship with God, then all of the small details will fall somewhat into place and life will be ok. In my opinion it's about giving up the control we feel we have on our life. We really don't have control but somehow we've convinced ourselves that we do. We don't want to let go of the things we feel we control because were afraid if we do that everything will fall apart, but it isn't about letting go of these things its about giving them over to God.

I have a hard time staying up about things sometimes when times get slow or rough, I'm really trying to work on letting Go and letting God.. Its a mind thing. Our minds are so powerful that if we could use them to feel joy and happiness in any situation our result in life would be so much greater. The sky is always blue, sometimes gray clouds cover up the blue or storms blow through, but when the clouds clear and the storm stops the sky is still blue. There is always something to be happy about- God has blessed us to much to spend time being unhappy.:)

In Christ,

Kris

"God grant me the serenity to accept the

things I cannot change;

courage to change the things I can;

and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;

Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.

If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.

Life has been a little busy these last couple of days, but today is a slow day. Actually I didn't have much to do at all. So I'm taking the day to relax! Let me try to recap the last couple of days.

I didn't do much of anything on Halloween, and their wasn't any trick or treaters since I live an an apartment. ha. I just watched movies and lounged around:) The rest of my weekend was pretty much the same- which was great!

Monday I had a print job to go to for the U.N. campaign, which was a lot of fun. Then I headed over to union square via subway- because it was a bit chilly! Had to pick up some things:) Also I've applied for something- that I don't want to jinx by chatter boxing about it until its a sure thing- so i'll just leave it at that by saying that Im excited about it and feel positive, but am trying to practice patience. - not a strong quality of mine, but I'm learning.

Its Great here, life is exciting.. Yes New York City is an exciting place, but I think that I've changed my outlook and attitude about life. So that its not the place that I am that makes life so great but my attitude about it. I feel really blessed and excited for the now and for the future. Life is really grand if you allow it. God has something so special for each person if you just open yourself up to him. Keep a positive and happy attitude about life, because it goes by fast!

This week is kind of up in the air.. things always seem to happen spur of the moment recently.. The only thing planned is really class hopefully more jobs and a response! Next Tuesday Im going to a friends for a dress event, a designer is coming to her apartment and bringing some of her clothes for a discounted price, that should be fun! Then Next Friday I'm going back to Fort Myers for a few days for a visit before Thanksgiving. I wanted to be here for the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade:)

Looking forward to so much, gorgeous weather these days. Excited that Winter is just around the corner, and that the city will start dressing up like Christmas:) Can't wait to have a best friend come visit me in December so I can share the enjoyment with her:)

So this is it for now. I'll update again soon -

In Christ,

Kris

"What we see depends mainly on what we look for."