I'm still alive...

Hey folks,

Sorry I haven't posted a blog in a couple of weeks. A lot is happening with work, but I just don't have the time to write it all out right now. Stay tuned, and I hope you all are doing well. Oh, by the way, NorCal weather is still absolutely perfect, in case you were wondering. haha

community and communion...and beer

This is short, but I wanted to share some truths I have experienced latey (mostly just yesterday). I had a great conversation with BP yesterday afternoon, and for the first time really began to get my hands around this... When I am struggling the most with sin, fear, and doubt, the best place for me to be is with a community of believers. I also have begun to experience the joy that is in taking communion and experiencing that means of grace that Christ has given us. I have heard this language before (or something like it), but never knew what it would feel like to actually experience it first hand. and finally, I am thankful to Sam Adams for making good beer, it made my conversation with BP all the more enjoyable...haha

Plastic or Metal

So, I am joining the ranks of pre-teens all over the country (and my friends Amanda and Adam) to get braces put on my teeth at the age of 25! Even though my insurance doesn't cover it, I can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for them over time thru my job...(sigh of relief) Now, I have a choice to make: Traditional metal brackets for 1 1/2 to 2 years or Clear plasic-like brackets for a few months longer? I'm not sure, but I think I want to go with the more esthetically appealing choice. (at least for the top row). I guess Amanda is the only blog reader who can speak from experience, but what do you folks think?