So for the past few weeks, I’ve felt like I locked myself in a prison.  I limited my life to basically, eating, sleeping, and the internet. Going back to Riverside, my hope was that things would change and I would lighten up again.  I was super excited and then realized that staying on the futon in my living room watching tv, eating, sleeping, and using the internet obviously did not free me from my prison.  I’m blessed to have brothers and sisters who care enough to “drag” me outside and actually help me feel alive.  The ability to laugh is such a gift that can free anyone from basically anything.  Laughing gives the hear that extra boost it needs to remember that being alive isn’t just ones heart pumping blood, but being alive is a constant reminder that we also need to feel alive, to laugh, to love, to go out and do more than the ordinary.  I’m very thankful for this week, the batting cages, good talks, babysitting, shopping, spontaneous outings, arcade games, more good talks, fellowship, visit to USC AACF, and of course, the laughs.  Thanks God.  I really needed this.

[picture taken at USC apartment at 3am]