Oh for the love of rest...

It's another late night stretch this week. I'm breaking up my evening with a little creative writing that doesn't include the words "Quality Improvement" or "Stakeholders".

I miss reading and sleeping in. I miss Sunday afternoon naps. I really miss not having more to do than what I've gotten done. But it's all coming to a close sooner than I imagined. My replacement starts a week from today and I have a mixed feeling about it all. On the one hand, I am passing on somewhat of a legacy. I mean, I really developed and grew this position and I am preparing to pass it off. I am so thankful for the growth and the knowledge I've gained, but I know I'm done. I couldn't stay much longer running with this. It's time to move along and I think she will do just fine.

On the other hand, I have no job yet and no home and no idea where to begin without one or the other. And yet, the lack of plans is somewhat good. I mean, I've seen God moving and opening and shuffling to make this move happen, so I know He's got the job just waiting for me and the home to go with it. I'm really excited for that idea of home. My own home again - where I can nap and read in the living room and watch Lord of the Rings all weekend if I want :) I know, I'm kind of a geek like that, but I miss it! So there is much to look forward to... I just need to continue the abiding and seeking Him as I wait.

There are a few more hours in this day that I can squeeze some life out of so I should get back. But there's a random little update for you all. Really, it's just a test to see how well I incorporate blogging into my new obsession of Twitter. A much less time consuming, practically non-invasive obsession though. Because no, I am not rejoining facebook. :)

Life After facebook - Living Authentically

After my last post I started to ask myself some questions. How do I connect authentically? What allows me to disconnect? How can I be more intentional in relationships with people, not their profiles? So, I deleted facebook.

Yes, drastic, I know. I went through some initial withdrawal which I then appeased by starting up my Twitter account again. So come twitter with me - CassandraLeighW. Or, not, it's ok. But the big thing for this blog is announcing the FREEDOM I have this week! It's freeing to not worry about what they said to them or what party I'm going to be invited to but decline cuz I don't really like that group. I am off the radar and have enjoyed it! I'm no longer inundated with stories of others relationships, kids, work stress via their facebook status or notes. I don't know 25 things about 200 people whom I can't think of one single memory I've made with them in person. It's wonderful. And yet, there are some residual fears that those who connect with me ONLY through facebook will somehow forget I exist. But maybe that's ok. Or maybe they'll follow my Twitter.