Pretend Tourist for the Day

 

A few weeks ago, I accepted a new job and put in my two weeks notice with my old one. While on my last days I received a call from my new one saying my paperwork hadn't gone through yet, and my start date would have to be pushed back. This left me with a week without working, and without obligations. While it was a bit frustrating, because I was prepared and excited to start something new, I was also upset that I had to leave my old job early when I could've stayed longer. And so I questioned why God would give me a week with absolutely nothing to do.

Sometimes we don't understand why things happen a certain way, or why were are given breaks here or there - but I decided that I would use this week to see what God wanted me to see; to do what he wanted me to do; or to rest, like he saw I needed rest.  I think God knew I needed a refresh button, and since I have been starting so many new things, and relationships in the past few weeks, it was time to put things back in perspective.

So, what I decided to do was to enjoy this beautiful city I'm living in, like it was the first time I had seen it. I took the bus downtown and visited all the typical "tourist"spots. I went to Pikes Market, walking through the vendors, and picking out the juiciest honeycrisp apple from the fruit stands to add to my lunch. I stopped by the original Starbucks and waited in a ridiculous line to get my favorite drink. I added my own piece of art to the gum wall, and giggled at the ridiculousness of having an entire alley covered in gum (only in Seattle). I trekked down to the waterfront where I sat on the pier and ate the lunch that I had packed - overlooking the water, the big new carousel, and the ferries that make hundreds of trips every week. I admired the city skyline while sipping on my white mocha, remembering how lucky I am to have embarked on such an amazing journey to follow my dreams.

So take a moment, and refresh yourself with your surroundings. Remind yourself of where you are and what makes it so unique for your life. 

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