Starstruck moments

More often than not, I have to take a moment to breathe in all the amazing talent I'm consistently surrounded by. Rehearsals with the worship team as we think of creative ways to "jazz up" Christmas carols, days in the office when I'm listening to Steph fiddle with the guitar down the hall, nights when we sit around amazing food made by Abi Byrd to discuss artwork made by NCC artists, days when I can walk into Jer's office and see a stunning graphic made by him for service, times when the Jo(e)s and Stephen Elliot share their phenomenal photos up on twitter and facebook... and I can't help but think to myself- this is my life now. WOW. These things happen to me all the time now. How did I ever get so freaking blessed?

When I sat on the Regional Board of Directors (RBD) for the North East Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (NEACURH), we had this phrase we coined, "RBD Starstruck". It was reserved for those special people who would view the RBD members as someone they looked up to, so to speak. Those who were starstruck usually wanted to be an RBD member sooooo bad. Not because we were cool people, but I like to think that its because it gave them something to aspire to. To sit on the board of directors for the biggest student run corporation in the world- not too shabby in my eyes. Everyone who sat on the RBD was starstruck at one time or another before we were elected. Usually, when you were starstruck, your eyes would get all big and doe-y eyed and you just can't stop smiling. You also tend to babble... a lot. Lol It's natural. We've all been there at one point or another in our lives. I love being starstruck. I love having people that I can aspire and look up to. I love it even more so when they're my friends. How many people can say that? My friends give me starstruck moments. You know what's better than that? When these amazing people who are equally as humble and talented are also equally as encouraging, forgiving and oh-so-loving. It's so good to be star struck. Reminds me that there's more to learn, more to do and it helps me not to get stuck in a rut. Gives me something to strive towards.

This year, I rang in the New Year with the same amazing people. It only gives me a glimpse of how amazing and wonderful 2010 will be. In addition to spending time with friends this year, I hope to sing and perform a lot more, give daily gratitude, find a new job, work on more crossword puzzles, and make a bigger investment in NCC. Already 2010 is looking to be better than 2009. I've got 3 weddings to go to- one being Aggy, one of my closest friends. I'm going to Managua, Nicaragua in March (eeee!), Mark is planning a Day Trip To Nowhere, In the Beginnings in opening in three weeks, my Block Party is REAL and most definitely happening AND I'm graduating in December (caaan't wait!). It's only January 2nd. I'm so freaking blessed :o).