You Found Me

I found God on the corner of 1st and Amistad

Where the West was all but won

All alone, smoking his last cigarette

I said, "Where you been?" He said, "Ask anything."

Where were you when everything was falling apart?

All my days were spent by the telephone that never rang

And all I needed was a call that never came

To the corner of 1st and Amistad.

I have more faith than ever now that only time will tell. And my faith in God has been renewed...but it's not the same faith that I had before...it's stronger, but it's much, much different. It's less religion-based and more personal. I'm actually at peace with that. I feel good about what He has in store for me, but again, only time will reveal that. And of course, I'm a firm believer that I'm responsible for my own fate but I can't help but think that He has some sort of hand in all of this. It's comforting and unsettling all at the same time.

A bird peed on me today when I was out for my evening run.

I also started attacking my long shopping list for stuff I need before I go to Lebanon. I still have no idea what I'm getting myself into but I love adventures, so I guess it's all good.

I saw Up yesterday and cried 4 times. That's ridiculous. I haven't cried over a Disney movie since Mufasa fell off the cliff when I was in fourth grade. It's cute, and my underage sister has been begging me to take her to see The Hangover.

My mom and I got into a heated conversation today about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Conclusion? Enjoy your hummus with as many friends as possible because the world is making cousins into enemies. And both sides need to be more willing to compromise. And basically, the conflict is going to last forever.

I don't think God is in my neighborhood yet...he's too busy dealing with that side of the world. But I'll wait :)

Peace,

Asil