Twenty Something

Today I turned 25. Halfway to 50 and 25% of the way to 100.  There is something about that number that just sounds old. I am officially in my mid twenties and according to some people I should be married, financially secure, a house, a career, a daily commute to work, wear business suits, carry a brief case and probably have a dog. Well, I am definitely not married, I make enough money to get by and I live in a sketch apartment.  I don't wear business suits, I wear capris and t-shirts with flip flops. And even a ribbon in my hair somedays.  I don't carry a brief case, most days its my purse and maybe even my training bag.  My commute to work is approx. 2 miles. Somedays I drive a different way to work just to spice it up.  And I don't have a dog. I have a gold fish that is immortal. I swear the thing won't die.  That is my life.  And I love it.  

I was never meant to wear business suits or carry a briefcase.  Even though I live in a sketchy apartment, I love it because it is mine.  And I will be crushed when my goldfish decides that it is time to go to the big fish bowl in the sky.   Somedays I cherish my two mile commute.   I may not have a husband, but I have people in my life that I adore. I have people who always put a smile on my face, make me laugh till it hurts and give amazing hugs.  I have a training room full of athletes who keep me on my toes, bring me coffee and cupcakes and restore my faith in the future generations.  I have people who laugh hysterically at me when I mess up, fall down or break down, but they are always there to pick me up and dust me off. I have people that inspire me, challenge me and push me.  I love those people, and I wouldn't be me with out them! 

I am nothing extraordinary. My job isn't prestigious.  I don't have numerous degrees or certifications after my name.  If I have learned anything in the past year and the past 24 years for that matter, it is that it is in the ordinary, hum drum things of our lives that we often find the extraordinary.  It is in the everydayness of our lives that the amazing things hide. You just have to learn to look for them.   It is about finding joy in the little things; a cup of coffee, a random puddle that you can't help but jump in, the man riding his bike jamming out to his music or hearing your favorite song on the radio and sitting in the car till the song is over.  

I have been incredibly blessed by the people, situations and circumstances in my life.  My prayer for myself and for who ever is reading this, is that you find simple and pure joy in the moments of this life.  My prayer is that I and you will meet each day with a smile and choose to make it a good day. My prayer is that you seek out the extraordinary within the normal and routine things of our lives.  My prayer is that you jump in the random puddles and dance outrageously when you get the chance.  My prayer is that you see the numerous blessing in your life. 

Amen and Amen. 

"All of my life

In every season

You are still God

I have a reason to sing

I have a reason to worship

This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be empited again
The seed I've recieved I will sow"

- The Desert Song 

By Hillsong