ADULThood, & it's joys...?

So I have officially celebrated my turning point into adult hood. My tattoo is finished. BAM! (photos will be up soon, ps.) Isaiah 26:3 will forever exist on my inner left bicep. It's a beauty though, and simple. Parental approved, and God inspired - what could be better? The pain factor, all things considered - especially it's location, was minimal. On a scale of 10, I'd say... 6? I was prepared for much worse. It also helped that Brooklyn was there, snapping photos of the whole ordeal. The process took less than 20 min, which was a sweet deal for my first inking. But I must admit - while I was laying there, I was beginning to think of future prints, and if I could add to this one here...

Not going to lie - being an 'adult' isn't like waking up and being independent, responsible, and mature all of a sudden, sort of how I expected. My mood swings are still as violent as a fat boy without cookies, I have way too many petty annoyances, and I still wish my mom made my lunches. BUT, I have realized some things. I do like who I am. And who I am becoming, which is a major accomplishment. I have found some things I love, ie: wounds, injuries, and all things of considered a medical disaster. I enjoy organizing, being efficient, and being bossy. (as in, a leadership/teaching sort of way.) And most importantly, the need for God in my life, as much as sometimes I grumble about it. I can't quite wrap my head around being a 'broken vessel' for him, but I am, without a doubt, in His hands, and His plan for me will only be for good, where ever it may take me. Which bring me full circle to my tattoo! ( I love how organized my random thoughts are. ) No matter where I go in life, whether I enlist in the army, backpack across Europe, or nurse in Africa, I will be in perfect peace and will remain steadfast, because I trust in my God, who so very present.

That's all for now folks, peace!

D.

ps - Backpacking across Europe, volunteering in Africa, and joining in the army are all options I have seriously considered. What will be next?!