So long, Farewell...

12 days. I leave for Birmingham England in 12 days! I wish I could say my bags are packed and I'm ready to go, but I'm not quite there. I have been in this blissful state of unemployment for 2 weeks and doing nothing has kept me so busy time is flying! With lighter black circles under my eyes, sore legs from working out everyday, and my nails done to perfection it has been an amazing last few weeks. I am ready to take this adventure. I'm ready to leave these shores and explore Europe was once again. The only down side to this whole moving thing is saying good bye. I've never been good at farewells, knowing you won't see someone you love for a very long time is never easy. With every last hug I gave and every last endearment said I am starting to really examine my relationships more. Was I a good friend? What more could I have done? Starting this new life I am now looking over my shoulder seeing the road I've been on for so long and rethinking a lot of my journey. To be honest, I don't regret much. Being stuck here in Michigan has been an adventure unto itself. There is always learning to be done and I feel very educated looking back on all the people I've met and places I've seen. I am blessed. I don't like good byes, but it's worth it having so many beautiful people and places to part with instead of none at all. It's worth the risk of saying hello even if a good bye may come all too soon.

What I'm listening to:

I know I've mentioned here before how much I love soundtracks. Last night I listened to Braveheart's score twice all the way through. It's like taking a journey, as you listen through the score you are moving through the story and it's like watching the film all over again you are seeing it through the music. I always notice the music in a film first, but when you have just the music before you it gives such a pure and elegant picture that captures the film's story in such a special way. Though I do not consider Transformers to be a very well written film the music is exceptional. It has pleasantly accompanied me while writing this post and I greatly enjoy its inspirational arrangements. It's a good listen. Check it out!

What I'm reading:

Brian "Head" Welch has truly touched me with his story. Brian, former guitarist of the rock band Korn, became a Christian several years ago and now writes to help others. Sharing his own tale is inspiring and has strengthened so many. Reading his book, "Save Me from Myself" is very eye opening to the darker side of the rock 'n roll world. He writes plainly about the filth that haunts the music industry. He also captures the beautiful hope which Christ gives and him sharing he conversion is really amazing. Since I know a little about the world he is coming from it has been a real comfort to read his story personally. I get to see him next week speaking at a local church. I hope to meet him and thank him for his work. Great book. Great guy! Happy Friday dear ones. Cheers!