Staying up late can have benefits.

I was thinking about how to simplify my life rather late at night when inspiration struck. I have it here in the form of an acronym because I wanted to chew over the concepts, and what better way to do that than writing it?

Stay focused on one thing at a time.

Indulge in interests—but schedule them in.

Minimize time wasted.

Prioritize activities and people.

Less stuff.

Imagine the ideal in your life--and then work toward it.

Feel free to say no.

You can’t do it alone.

I have a feeling that following this will help me a lot in balancing out my life, but I definitely can't do it without God's help. So this is one of the things I'm going to be working toward. One of those "interests" I'm scheduling in is a lot more writing time. The way to improve in writing is to write--and to write a lot. So this is a thrown together combination plate of what I've been thinking about recently. Maybe I'll give you all a more coherent post one of these days ;)

HELLO!

I sort of feel like I'm resurrecting this blog from the funk it's been in for 2 months, along with its writer. That doesn't mean there weren't some amazing times, but it has been an odd stage since I got back from Texas and the ministry just sort of stopped. I am going to try out a bible study/hangout group with several high school girls I know, so hopefully that'll be a good way to pour in some of the knowledge and wisdom and also hear their hearts as well. :)
Right now my life is pretty low-key, although my relationship with God is great. I feel very close to him, connected in honesty and truth. It's a good place to be.
I am also looking for a job, having applied at Frys supermarket and Starbucks, and hoping one of those works out :)
I have a lot of scattered thoughts right now, but I just thought I should get back on the blogtrain and this has got me going again, so that's a start. :)
Love you all and hope this post finds you well in both body and spirit!

joyfully,
Camila

I know...it's been ages

It's shameful...I haven't blogged since March 12th. I mean to remedy that right now, no fear.
To the people who actually read this, there is way too much in my heart and mind right now to fit in a blog post. but...I'll give it a shot. I owe you all some sort of news ;)

I am semi-overwhelmed by the myriad of emotions right now, but the thing that stands out above all the feelings is that I am not the same person that I was a year ago. That in itself is such an incredible encouragement. So even thought there's people I knew for ten months that I may never see again on this side of Heaven, my roots are in Jesus. I just have this feeling that there's so much more to come. God has great plans for me. I've been dreaming with him.

One of the things that came out of Haiti was my reawakening passion for both Teaching and Worship. Interesting combination, I know. So I'm looking at the two programs that correspond with these. There's a nine-month school with Youth With a Mission called Teachers for the Nations that I'm praying about, maybe as early as this August.

Oy, how do I sum up any of what I've experienced? I'm going to have to do this in sections.

Before you know it, it's here.

I have so missed blogging, but I have had a hard time coming up with the words I wanted.

Well, I'm past due to write SOMETHING, even if it's not brilliant or even very good at making sense.

It's March, which is hard to believe. It doesn't feel like it's been almost three months since I started my School of Evangelism, but it has. And it has been amazing getting to know the new Discipleship Training Schools that started the same time. There are some of the most crazy and fun people in them.

As for outreach, praise the Lord! I have all the money I need and more. I have enough that I can afford to help out some people on my team who are still struggling; He is so faithful!

I feel so uber-scattered right now, but I am going to write more soon. Thanks for reading, even my all over the place thoughts.

~me