I haven’t written in my blog but once, but I feel like I have found a good topic to document. In the past I have abused weblogs (i.e. just complain or write too much emotion) and so I am careful what I write and when I write.
Right now I am in the middle of my first semester of school at Anderson University….to say the least I am LOVING it. I can’t believe how fast time has gone so far, I have met people I feel like I have known my entire life. I am very thankful for where I am today, I am in a great christian environment surrounded by amazing and supportive people. I am beginning so many amazing new friendships and I am growing in older ones. God is doing some amazing things in my life and I could not be more excited for each and every day.
Now on to the topic of my blog post…
I have started attending Genesis Church in Noblesville for about a month now and am really loving it. The pastor spoke on distractions we have in our life that keep us from God. The first thing that popped in my head was…facebook and twitter. So, in the middle of the service I decided to delete the two apps from my phone because I knew if I didn’t then, I would convince myself not to later on. It was something that happened so quick it is almost like I had no control over what was happening, I could not believe I had just done that, I knew I would benefit from it in the end though. I’m on day 3 of no social networking…it’s been a struggle. I am so used to ‘tweeting’ every funny thing that happens or certain lyrics and mostly just whatever the heck I’m doing. Facebook…it’s just a horrible horrible bittersweet addiction. I have begun to realize how much I depend on it for many different reasons, some unhealthy and some that aren’t. I miss being able to check up on other people and leaving wall posts for the people on my mind. I also miss receiving the same things…which is what makes me realize what type of dependency I have on it. Yesterday and today I have found out that I am about to have a rough week full of tests and possibly a rough week emotionally, God could not have picked better timing for me to do this.
I’ve decided to document my every day on my blog, reflect on what I’m learning, and what I’m receiving from my alone time with God. Some might think I’m just using THIS as a replacement for it all, and maybe in some ways I am, but I really just want to be able to look back on what was different and how I benefited in the future. We’ll see if I get to it EVERYDAY…I’m starting to wonder how I made time for facebook and twitter.
(The whole no facebook thing sure is helping out with homework, so that will come before my blog EVERDAY 
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I hope those reading this will end up finding it interesting and take something from what I document. I also hope it challenges other to possibly take a break if they can relate with my struggles.
Love, Jess (:
“…But You’re the One I want to hear
So make the others disappear
You are all I need when I’m surrounded
You are all I need if I’m by myself
You fill me when I’m empty
There is nothing else
You’re all I need”<3
