Blessings

 This week brought about various things. The beauty and anticipation of a new liturgical year and the Advent season is always so enriching and exciting!

Sunday was a day to recharge and relax. It helped so much since I'm so used to being busy and doing work on Sundays unfortunately. Realizing I could take a break and set aside time to work on Monday was helpful and allowed for a breather- mentally, as well as spiritually. If we give God that time, He will reward us and give us enough time to do all that we need to do.

Monday, morning confession and daily Mass at my childhood parish to mix it up and change routine and scenery. And also allow for less distractions are good too. 

Sitting near the stain glass windows and see St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila on glass windows. And remember that I was reading her book, Interior Castle and want to continue reading it.

Finishing out a big assignment and doing work on my computer for 3-4 hours. 

Coat shopping with mom for early Christmas gift, as I desperately needed warm coats. Trying on coats in the store with her and found two I liked for good prices.  

Stopped by Starbucks drive -thru and both got a hot chocolate. 

Tuesday was time with my dear sister and helping her out and spending time with her and her kids. Went for a lovely Fall walk in the morning, pushing 2 strollers and talking along the way. The beauty of the trail and being in nature - so calming and inspiring. 

Got Panera for lunch, so good! And afterwards, talked some more and read books to Santiago and held baby. Christmas decorations all aglow in her house, and the tree so beautiful with lights and ornaments. 

Wednesday, internship and just trying to get through it, and finish up the hours. Got air in tires checked. Went to help out with confirmation class in evening and enjoy being with the youth and discussing and teaching the faith. 

Thursday, woke up on the wrong side of the bed, with only negative thoughts and feelings of my internship, and basically not looking forward to it. Harder to stay inspired and focused. The biblical verse came to me- 'I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.' (Philippians 4:13) Watched episodes of The Chosen to pick me up and finish the day with some Russian language learning. 

This whole week had Russian language studies embedded into it, to keep me motivated and inspired and to keep progressing. Doing this language challenge alongside my sister to keep up the studies and do what we can each day, little by little. 

So many blessings each day this week!