Looking back, moving forward

This is my official "into the threshold" post; as in S#$% I'm 30! But no worries friends for as the title of this posts reads all is good. I have looked back and can honestly say there have been great times and not so great times and still life is good - I move forward.

Recently, I was asked if there were anythings that I would miss about my 20's or if there were things I felt I missed. I thought a bit and realized that much of what I have done has fulfilled my inquisitive mind and soul. I have had the opportunity to try and dream and hope and also fall and hurt and rise again. I have found friend and foe and have made friend of foe. I journeyed and absorbed much from the world that has been given to me. I have explored corner to corner, and have have left no rock unturned as I have attempted to make every single moment of my life count and matter; as I have built new paths on which to tread and new sights on which to make my dreams and goals reality.

I look back and can say that I have lived to the fullest!

So as I have gone through the threshold and bask in its rays, I stand and look out through yonder window** to ponder what light is breaking from afar?** And I am reminded that my journey treads on; ever mindful of the ever present stirrings in my soul; aware of the yearnings of a boy and what it means to see life as I see it and taste what I feel and touch what I see and dream what I dream and wonder more and more.

This threshold I have crossed is merely a moment to look from - a part of the mountain overlooking that which has yet to be climbed and I bask in its SPLENDOR. I yearn for what is to come as this wonder-filled journey is far from over.

No friends it is not over but oh the things I have seen thus far!

There is much I still have to learn about me, and who I am and of my maker and his purpose for my life. But as I stand from this hill looking at the Afar...suffice it to say I am content and thankful and very ready for the next step.

I am thankful for this and for all of you who read this. I welcome you on my journey and look forward to the Afar and how you will continue to be a part of it. For there too lies much of my joy on this journey.

Cheers!

**I alluded to a line from Romeo and Juliet by Sir William Shakespeare ps...just sayin'

Mardi Gras, Gras!

So it's Fat Tuesday I hear!

Time to party or at least enjoy the day before these coming 40 days of Lent. I am excited because...

One: I will be ordering delicious Mardi Gras beignets (yum!)to celebrate

And...

Two: these coming Fridays will be full of vegetarian options for me wherever I go...well more options than now and more people willing to eat vegetarian-style with me.

Here's to the Pensive 40 of 2011. I hope to grow closer with Christ...that is my prayer for Lent.

Peace Out, and See you on the flip side!

PS: The title above is no mistake...I am going to make it a very 'fat' 'fat' Tuesday. Go strong or go home :)

How fat you may ask?...my Tuesday will be signing up for the next season of the biggest loser...holla!