unexpected joys

There are many times when we anticipate certain outcomes in situations and we're surprised by what actually happens.

This morning I went to prayer at Rock Harbor and I expected to leave "feeling" a certain way. I had entitlements that got in the way and after leaving disappointed and thinking for a while I realized that God had something a little bigger than a "feeling" in mind for me.

This afternoon I had scheduled to meet a friend for dinner and was not really looking forward to it because the last few times we've hung out it was kind of awkward. After dinner and great conversation I left realizing that in her I have a good friend, so good in fact that we made a commitment to travel the world together if I'm not married by the time I turn 30. haha

Then tonight I got lost for a while because I made a wrong turn onto the freeway. I was 10 minutes behind schedule and frustrated. Finally I turned onto Irvine Dr. and at the stoplight that sits right before you start the curvy glide past backbay Sufjan started playing through my stereo. The windows were rolled down, "Chicago" was blaring, a dark backbay and glowing Orange County lights passing by me as I twisted down the road as the only car. It was a marvelous drive that made me thankful for life and wonderful cold air in my lungs.

That's all.