Now, it is Tuesday. This can only mean one thing:  American Idol. Since it’s inception, I have been an ardent supporter. It’s a fun show. I mean, it’s clean, good fun. In fact, throughout high school, my sister and I would watch the show with our grandparents every week. It was a great tradition. So, I feel emotional ties to the show. This year has actually been my favorite season. The judges have been less rude, and the contestants are really decent people. I def. look forward to relaxing on Tuesday nights (usually with my chemistry homework) and watching the kids sing. I would occasionally go to Bible study on Tuesday nights, but now, since American Idol has started, I have not really been going. But, I think it is okay because I am in church-related things like a billion other times during the week. So, I just decided that it is okay to take some time to kick back and relax. Plus, it gives me time in the apartment to jam with my guitar and spend some time alone. All in all, it works out nicely. Not that I don’t love spending time with everyone in Bible study, but sometimes you just have to know how much is too much. So, yea…I am pretty excited for a low key night.   

Also, I think might get a haircut soonish. I am always so nervous to get my haircut.  You never know what you’ll walk away with. A good cut. A bad cut. Or worse, an in-between cut. Sometimes I like the idea of my longish hair, then other times, I like it short (more like messy/faux hawkish). I’ll probably wait another couple of days before I decide what I am going to do. No need to rush. I also need to start exercising. As soon as the weather keeps being warm, I will hopefully get into a running routine. Seriously. I saw this pack of old men running today, and it was humbling. I hope I am that “young” when I am that “old”. 

Well, I don’t have much to say, obviously, haha. But, you know, I have been experiencing the power of prayer in my life. I decided:  it is hard to pray, and I am not very good at it. But, I have felt compelled to spend purposeful time in prayer as often as I can. I am just shooting for a few times a week, but I would like to do it everyday. Like, there are so many things going on around us everyday, and so many burdens on our hearts. We aren’t made to carry so many of the things we do carry. And, there is no better way to get rid of those burdens than being in communication with God, the only one who can carry the heartaches we face everyday. In turn we are more free to be an encouragement and blessing to those around. Like I said, I am no expert, but I’ve been learning so much about the importance of spending real time in communication with God. 

Okay, friends, have a great night. Love you all and pray that God’s love is abundant and working in you! Hope to see you each soon!

Cheers and Love,

Anthony J.