Introduction

Finally, the promised introductory blog. I find myself at a loss as to what to write, but still strongly feel like my blog deserves a proper introduction. The theme of my blog is not only the story of my life, but the accomplishment of my goals. So let me tell you a little bit about my story and my goals.

As previously stated, I am 25 years old. I am a Christian. I am not religious, affiliated with any religious side, or anything else of the sort. I have a relationship with God. He gets me through every day and provides for my every legitimate need. You cannot understand me without understanding Him.

I have been married for two and a half years to my best friend. My husband is an extremely smart, loving man who I respect and adore. We are currently trying to put him through college while he works as assistant manager at an oil lube shop (our just-for-now job that turned into a long-term-works-with-school-schedule job). I was recently laid off from a job I hated, so I am enjoying living off the government for a while until I find the right vocational path. Right now it is just us and our adorable cat Tidus, but we are hoping to add more soon.

Another big part of me is that I am a musician. I am a singer, but also a closet pianist. I am an avid reader. Music and stories are the best avenue of communication for me. I am extremely easygoing, but have my obsessive compulsive moments. I went to a bible college and got a degree in music. That is where I've been. Now for where I want to go. Here's a list of my goals:

~ My life belongs to my God. I want to live it according to what He wants. I've already learned that my life is better when I follow His plan. However, I do have goals that I hope I will accomplish along the way.
~ My husband and I both want to work in ministry whether it's in a church or a para-church organization. We're especially interested in ministries including: music, drama, discipleship, children (me mainly), marriage, teens, and church planting. Basically everything.
~ Being a mom. I will state more on my views of this later, but being a good mom someday is very important to me.
~ Teaching. Someday, I want to teach. Probably just music classes, but something.
~ I want my job to be something I love and am called to do from now on. No more money-making jobs that make me miserable. Lofty and impractical, yes.
~ Become a good (at least functional) pianist.
~ Become fluent in Spanish.
~ Travel to Japan, S. Korea, Austria, Thailand, and India. I also want to go back to Australia and New Zealand with my husband. We've both been separately. Other countries are also welcome.
~ Take classes on conducting an orchestra and spend a lot of time doing so.
~ Buy a house.
~ Get a dog.
~ Teach private music lessons.

I think that's about as brief as I can be.