Blessings in disguise

Today at work I saw a woman who looked like she wanted to snap of somebody's head. I tried to avoid making eye contact in fear that her glare may bruise my soul. Instead, I just skillfully watched her children in the pool to make sure they were safe and happy. Later she walked over to say something to them, and while doing so smiled at me and asked me how I was doing. I realized at that moment how I was practically writing this woman off as the grim reaper because of her default face. Goooo Aly. I could have smiled at her earlier and known this, but alas I chose the latter. 

I've also come to the realization that I'm not as accepting as I think that I am. I tolerate imperfections, flaws, annoyances really well from people that I love, and people that I care about. But I've noticed I'm not as ok with these things from people I don't know well. I've had a extremely low tolerance for people lately. Ignorant people, over eager, rude... Just in general. I've felt extremely overwhelmed by them and their mannerisms. But I've noticed in the past few days, that when you truly, and extremely care about someone in any way whatsoever, you're willing to accept, look past, and even begin to understand their imperfections, flaws and tiny little perks. As far as everyone else, well, maybe this has just been a lately type of thing. First step is realizing you're not doing something right. And I am certainly not... I'm of course not being rude, just not being as patient as I know I should and can be. 

Before you pack your things and go...

Just a quick post to share with everyone all the incredible things I have to look forward to this year:

Friday 29th: LC girls party+tie-dyeing

June 5th: grandparents drive from Illinois :)

June 6th: High school graduation

June 7th: High school grad. party

June 13-21: BLUE RIDGE LEADERS' SCHOOL 2009. :D

July 4th-24th: THAILAND. :)

Well, then along comes August and I move to Lynchburg, VA for Liberty :)

Ah praise you, Jesus for making my heart so excited for all these wonderful things to look forward to!

Carlos

My fish, Carlos died tonight.

Well, technically this morning. It's 2:17 AM and I found him... and hourish ago. Now, I don't feel so much like sleeping. I am thoroughly upset. Silly, you may think. But, I've had this fish for longer than a year & I became quite attached. He came with me to camp while I worked there for the entire last summer. (thank you Millers for feeding him and letting him live in the log cabin) He's been quite the comforter during sad times. 

I got him some new friends and a new tank--He loved it at first...but then something happened, and his eyes turned white...Next thing I knew he wasn't swimming anymore... ah, and do I replace him? I don't think I ever could. He was the best. 

Thank you, Carlos for being the best fish a girl could ask for.

and thank you, who is reading an entire blog about a girl mourning her fish.

-Aly