I reconnected with some friends this week who I haven’t seen since the spring. we are partnering on some upcoming projects. They asked – “so, now that you have graduated from seminary, what are you up to?”

I decided to share this in a top 10 format.

1. I am loving my new MacBook Pro (purchased with graduation money). I am trying to not become a Mac snob, but its so hard because I just love working on my Mac so much more than my HP laptop – which did serve me very well during the last 3 years.

2. I am reading a lot of books (one of which I reviewed yesterday). Expect more reviews in the weeks to come.

3. I am sleeping again. Within 4 weeks of marrying Dani, I was in class again. I crashed through 29 credits in 10 months and then helped lead a significant part of North Phoenix’s Student Camp in June 2009. With that all behind me, I have been able to go to sleep at the same time as Dani, and getting closer to 7 or 8 hours on average each night. Getting up at 6ish has been a new (and very good) experience for me.

4. I am working out again. 15 credits a semester plus working part time at church didn’t leave much time for the gym. It’s been 3-4 times a week and this has been great for me physically and mentally.

5. I am excited to read the Bible again. Confession? I struggled with my desire to read the Bible all throughout my last two years of seminary. It has new life again. I am SO grateful

6. I don’t feel guilty watching college football on Saturdays (watching Ohio St/Illinois as I write this). This is nice.

7. I can watch football on Sunday afternoon – feels like a long time since I could do this regularly.

8. I have been able to translate the focus of my discipline into other areas of my life. Such as meeting friends for coffee, cleaning the apartment, connecting with college students on campus, and dreaming about NEW and IMPROVED features of Thrive College Ministry and Crash.

9. Softball with current and former students from North Phoenix’s Thrive College Ministry. Our team moved to the Phoenix league and so the competition is MUCH tougher than the church league, but its been fun to get out there with students.

10. Crown Life Group. I have been able to participate in a Crown Life Group. Crown Financial Ministry brings together sound financial principles and Biblical study in a small group environment of 10-12 people. It’s been nice to get back into this after my small group wrapped up at the end of 2007.

There is much more, but here’s a peek into what I have been doing. I feel much healthier and hopeful than I have been in a long time (while there are always challenges and frustrations). Glad to have you following my journey on the blog and participating in the community of Crash and North Phoenix as you have the chance.

-Scott