My One-Word Resolution, Whom I Envy, and What I Lie About

(Kind of a doozie of a title wasn't it?)

My 'One-Word Resolution' for this year would have to be 'Grow.'

I chose this word for many reasons. One of them having to do with my relationship with God. This past year, I started my relationship with God and I have seen Him do such incredible things. I want to 'Grow' this relationship with him so that I can better serve him and spread the Good News. 

Another reason I chose this word is physical. I have a condition where I simply pass out. I like to call it Tall Teenage Girl Syndrome. We have multiple specialists, none really knowing what to say. The most recent one we went to, an expert in Tall Teenage Girl Syndrome said there is nothing we can do except wait it out. Most people 'Grow' out of it by their early 20's, as good a reason as any to want to 'Grow', in my case.

The last reason I chose this word is very emotional, literally. Last year, I went through some big changes in my life. Many that I am still dealing with and many that I am still enjoying today. I'm going to college and doing things that have me encountering situations I've never dealt with before. Some have turned out well, others not as well as I hoped for. It all makes for one heck of a roller-coaster. And let me tell you, I DO NOT like roller-coasters. I want to 'Grow' to be able to take all the ups and downs in stride and be able to enjoy the incredible life God has given me. 

'Whom I Envy'

An interesting topic for sure, 'Whom I Envy' are those whom are secure in their relationship with God. Those whom can trust Him to take care of anything and everything and those whom are secure enough in Him to never doubt and get frustrated with what's going 'wrong' in their life. As part of my 'One-Word Resolution' I want to grow my relationship with God so that I may become one of those 'Whom I Envy.'

'What I Lie About'

Yet another interesting topic, 'What I Lie About' is how I really am. You see someone in the hallway, you both wave and say, 'Hey, how ya doin'? Good, you? Good.' One of the things that come with Tall Teenage Girl Syndrome is being frequently lightheaded, nauseous, and all around not feeling good but, what do I say when I see someone in the hallway? 'I'm fine.' Everyday, I try to work through those sick feelings for the sake of my school attendance. (Don't get me started about attendance policies.) As a part of my 'One-Word Resolution' I want to 'Grow' so that the next time I see someone in the hallway, I won't be lying when I say, 'I'm fine.'

I hope you've had a Happy New Year so far and all your resolutions are on track.

Until next time.