Sleep is calling my name (so why am I blogging?)

Welp, it's been a while, eh? I've been informed by some particular individuals that I should update my blog. So...of course, I've given in. 


Well, world. Let's try to figure out this update thing. I suppose I could fill all in on wedding planning details....that would be a tad boring though. I could also fill you in on my personal thoughts and feelings toward the 140 days left until I'm married. I guess I could even lay out my life's schedule the last couple of weeks. But...
all that would be a tad boring. At least, tonight it would be. I'm not quite in the writing 'mood.' I'm sorry to all you who are taking the time to read me write about nothing. I really am. 


Actually, I do want to write about something for a brief moment. Although I can't quite express what I mean via typed up words, I can summarize what God has been teaching me--to the best of my current, sleep-deprived abilities. Okay, fine. I'm not really sleep-deprived. Merely sleep-y. 


So, what God has been teaching me in the last few days: the art of relaxation. I know, it sounds like I'm justifying my laziness. But I don't think I am. With me not going to school this semester, I have found a fair amount of time added to my day's happenings. It's awesome, quite frankly, to be able to get adequate sleep, to not be stressed about assignments or a crazy schedule. It's wonderful being able to ponder what God's teaching me daily, to soak in all the changes happening in life right now. At first, I thought that this whole relaxation thing was wrong. And honestly, it definitely has the potential to be if not spent doing something that glorifies God. But the concept in and of itself is amazing! God didn't include honoring and keeping the Sabbath Day holy in His commandments merely to give one a "be lazy for free" card. I think He included it so people would realize how important rest is. Not simply physical rest, but emotional and psychological rest too. It's godly to do so. In fact, God commands us to do so. 


What a funky lesson to learn, huh? It's probably one of those "duh" moments. Something I've known for years actually clicks in my mind for the first time. It's ridiculous. But it's awesome. 


Anyway, that's all folks. At least, for the night. Sleep is calling my name.


Keep it real,

Ally