Sunny

This morning when I woke up, the sun was shining through my window like no other!  It was absolutely GORGEOUS!   I made some oatmeal with fresh strawberries, ate that, and then went back to sleep for about an hour.  When I woke up again I worked on blogs, and then decided to go for a walk.  At this point Nick was awake too!  It was close to 11:15 ish at this point, and I was excited to get out in the sunshine.  I still was not feeling great, but I thought that maybe some fresh air and a nice walk might rejuvenate me!  I also thought that some gelato would soothe my aching throat.

So, I stopped at the bar on the corner of my street, Bar Bronx, and was really excited to try their gelato because I have not had it yet, and I was CONVINCED that it was going to be some of the best I've had in Cosenza.  Since it is just the beginning of the gelato season, they only had like 5 flavors, so I had only nocciola (hazelnut).  It was HANDS DOWN the best gelato I've had in Cosenza.  This is a good, and yet terrible thing.  Why terrible?!?  Well, because it is literally a 1 minute walk from my front door!  However, I have more self-control than that, plus I would not want to spend money on it EVERY DAY!  I ate my gelato as I walked and talked to Nick, who was heading out for a walk of his own around Gubbio.

I was walking a somewhat usual path down to the river; my longer path that is more hills and such and does not go down the Corso.  When I got to the river, I decided I wanted to sit on the wall and talk to Nick.  It was so incredibly beautiful outside, and I did NOT want to waste this beautiful weather!

 

Simply gorgeous.  The best part too was that it was quiet, warm but not sweltering or anything, but Nick made me keep on my cardigan because I am sick!  Boo...at least he cares though! :) I sat on the wall for a while talking to him, and only decided to get up when I saw a chigger crawling near me and that was my cue to head out! I think it is funny that Nick doesn't know what a chigger is. 

After that I walked towards to school and decided to treat myself to a cappuccino because how often will I really be able to do that?!? Unfortunately, not too much longer.  Then I started walking home because I think I had overdone it, and was not feeling well.  By the time I got home I was lightheaded and tired.   I went to sit in the kitchen where the sunshine was beaming through.

I worked on application stuff and other things.  Nick and I also had a long conversation about moving for jobs, etc.  Still not feeling comfortable with the idea of so little time at home before I pick up and move somewhere- no, this does not mean I have a job yet! 

I was so frustrated and feeling uptight, so despite how I was feeling, I decided to go out for another walk, and Nick was going to be doing the same.  I ended up sitting on the new water feature thing just off of the Corso.  I just had fun people watching and observing.  I sat there for a little bit, and then I decided to walk home because I was beginning to feel worse than before.

I talked to Nick and we did Bible study together.  Today was the PERFECT Bible study!  It was about God's plans for our lives, and how we should not jump ahead of Him; how He knows the plans for our lives, and they are for our good (Jeremiah 29:11).  It is always nice to have this reminder, especially when I was having a day of uncertainty!  It was also a reminder that no human being can provide me the comfort I need when it comes to the anxiety of jobs, moving, etc.  Only God can!  Only His perfect will, word, and love can provide everything I need! He does give us people who comfort us, and He uses them to speak to us, but at the end of the day, He is all we need and can hope for in this life!

Nick left for dinner with some people in Gubbio, and I talked to my momma for a while!  I eventually took a shower and gave myself a pedicure with the polish I bought the other day!  I decided to turn on WDJC and listen to some music.  WDJC is always amazing, and I am so thankful that I can listen to it over here.  I feel like God consistently uses the music/lyrics to speak to me, and tonight was no different!   I was listening, and I almost turned down a song by "Needtobreath" that I love, but had this feeling of not wanting to hear it.  However, I fought that urge and listened, and it was a good thing I did!  The song was Keep Your Eyes Open, and it was exactly what I needed to hear.  These lyrics in particular,

Cause if you never leave home, never let go
You’ll never make it to the great unknown till you
Keep your eyes open, my love
So tell me you’re strong, tell me you see
I need to hear it, can you promise me to
Keep your eyes open, my love

To me, the idea is that you can leave home, but your heart will never really leave home.  However, if I am not willing to go, then how will I ever fulfill His perfect, plan/will/purpose for my life.  I was hesitant about Italy, but once I surrendered to His will, it has been amazing. Is every day easy?  No!  Has it been easier than I anticipated?  YES.  It has only been that way because He is here with me.  He came before me, He came with me, and He will remain here, and with me, long after.  So, why would I choose to believe anything different about the next step!?!?  

I worked on blogs, worked some stuff through with Nick, and then went to bed!  Overall = great day!