but as for me, it is good to be near God.

on the bus home today, i couldn't help but feel a tad nostalgic. i found my seat after figuring out which of five bus cards had anything on it. after i found said seat, i immediately found this familiar fragrance in the air. it was my grandma, not really, but the smell of her. in the least insulting way possible. her perfume was currently residing on someone less familiar. i really enjoyed that five minute smell fest.

on a less nostalgic note, i rode in a taxi cab for the very first time today. it was about the same amount of expensive i thought it would be; very.

this next month, starting yesterday, i am taking a (semi) break from the internet. so far, obvisiously, i am not doing perfectly. i have made exceptions for myself, but it is mostly to try & allow myself to be disciplined in this time. i am mostly severing my facebook relationship this month (that time-sucker!!). but i want to get closer to my Lord & spending more than needed time on the internet didn't help. so, i am going to consciously give this time up to Christ. [if you have time, please pray for Him to use this time but mostly for me being open to grow with Him]

a (beautiful & encouraging) word from the Lord through the psalmist, asaph.

.psalm 73:23-28
...nevertheless, i am continually with You
You hold me by my right hand.
You will guide me with Your counsel
& afterward receive me to glory.
whom have i in heaven but You?
& earth has nothing i desire besides You
my flesh & my heart fail
but God is the strength of my heart & my portion forever.
for indeed, those who are far from You shall perish
You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.
but as for me, it is good to be near God
i have put my trust in the Lord God,
that i may declare all Your works.