Farewell to Neverland
You might notice that I have changed my blog layout/design. It is just one of my attempts to become more mature and dignified. That's right, I've decided over the course of the last month or so that I am ready to grow up. Perhaps this revelation is because I want to be done with school, maybe I'm just getting old, who knows. Either way I decide that it is time. This spurred me to contemplate, "What does being a grown up really mean?" While no one factor makes someone an adult, I came up with a few things that help:
-Married (I know plenty of married couples who are far from being grown up, but it's a start)
-Kids (I'm convinced this one really contributes)
-A job that doesn't require you to say "would you like fries with that?"
I won't have a job for a while, and I'm certainly not planning any weddings or baby showers in the near or nearly distant future. So since I struck out on my Top 3 formula for adulthood, I will have to resort to #4. That's right, I decided I must start drinking coffee. Not latte and fancy stuff mind you, I'm talking drip. No cream either. Just black with a bit of sugar.
I've had 2 cups so far. No magical results yet, but I think it might take some time.
I'll keep y'all posted.
PS-Feel free to give other tips to move me towards becoming a grown up and/or why I'm better off not growing up after all.
posted by Holly @ 2:46 PM
3 Comments:
I've found that reading and serving have grown me tremendously. For me reading is a good exercise for my brain and a great chance to think deeply about some important concepts. Serving will stretch you, hit you upside the head, and make you realize how you fit into the world around you. They are also good for drawing closer to God! I pray that you are doing well, Holly.
I agree - serving with Jr. High girls forces you to grow up VERY fast. Also, being in a spot where you are "on your own," as it were, makes you grow-up - not being surrounded with entertainment, fun, and friends, but did in and discipline yourself and just do work. And, of course, digging into theology and growing in your knowledge of truth matures you mightily - I'm prety sure the Bible doesn't talk about drinking coffee, but it talks much about striving after wisdom, knowledge of God, and serving others.
Take up gardening. Just about every grown-up does that.
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