At long last, I have taken the time to start a blog! I have no idea if anyone will read this, but that really doesn't matter to me. I enjoy expressing my thoughts, and it might be a good idea to write them down instead of speak them to the air. It's ironic that I would choose now, of all times, to get started, seeing as how I am the busiest I ever have been! College began a week or so ago and my days are packed! But I feel like that is all the more reason to start one. This will be a place for me to retreat when life is hectic beyond handle and to unload my thoughts (yes, I'm certain there will be some ranting going on here...).
Perhaps one of the biggest reasons for the delay in starting was the title. Those who know me are probably aware of my desire to be witty at all times and I just could not think of a title that I felt was pithy enough. And today I realized that I should go to my favorite source for information and inspiration: the word of God. And lo and behold, I discovered plenty of little sayings that I felt would be perfect for a title! The one I chose came from Job 32:18, but I also enjoyed the context, so I put that down here as well (please note that this is parts of the passage and not all of it!):
"I am young in years,
and you are aged;
therefore I was timid and afraid
to declare my opinion to you.
I said, 'Let days speak,
and many years teach wisdom.'
But it is the spirit in man,
the breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand.
It is not the old who are wise,
nor the aged man who understands what is right.
Therefore I say, 'Listen to me;
Let me also declare my opinion.'
Behold, I waited for your words,
I listened for your wise sayings,
while you searched out what to say.
I also will answer with my share;
I also will declare my opinion.
For I am full of words...
Isn't God's word just amazing! Not only did it provide me a title, but it also gave me an "excuse" to put down my thoughts: "Let me also declare my opinion", and, despite being "young in years" and "timid and afraid", here I am given permission to speak (or in this case write)! I also feel the importance of taking care in what I post. I should "search for what to say" and not post things I know I'll regret later!
Well, now I'm finished with my little exegesis. I doubt I will be doing that again (I can hear the "thank goodness"-es coming from my, as of now, non-existent readers)! From now on, you'll hear plenty of my opinions and lots about my day-to-day life. I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it! Comment to your hearts content, and please feel free to correct any grammar/spelling/usage mistakes you find - it's good to know when I've messed up!
