tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post7017081877859007733..comments2023-04-27T10:10:36.337-05:00Comments on Adventure Awaits: Diced Tomatoes and IndecisionTracey Dyckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-39800315970180834202016-04-10T10:47:31.094-05:002016-04-10T10:47:31.094-05:00Oh, I completely understand keeping personal info ...Oh, I completely understand keeping personal info private online. That's wise. But really? There's more than a couple years between us? You do conduct yourself maturely, then. ^_^ (Maybe things will swing back the other way, and when you're old, people will think you're younger than you are. XD)<br /><br />Join the club! I haven't seen Dr. Who, Sherlock, or Harry Potter either! (Though I have watched the two Divergent movies and the first three Hunger Games.) At any rate, hobbits and centaurs and elves beat them all.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-82775152522459568312016-04-09T16:36:56.333-05:002016-04-09T16:36:56.333-05:00If they didn't know I was crazy before, they d...If they didn't know I was crazy before, they do now. XDDD<br /><br />We're actually further apart than you think. I'm not giving my age out for personal reasons, but we're much further apart than a year or two. XD (Incidentally, everyone always assumes I'm older than I actually am. It's rather funny, but I imagine I won't enjoy that later in life. >.>)<br /><br />LOL, thanks! Nope, I haven't seen Divergent before. It seems I'm not in the loop most of the time because I haven't seen Doctor Who, Sherlock, the Hunger Games, or Harry Potter. But I'm quite satisfied with my hobbits and centaurs and Elves for now. *smiles*m a r y l i zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505343613442203117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-43161798228973982792016-04-04T13:06:42.546-05:002016-04-04T13:06:42.546-05:00Haha, glad to bring you some giggles! I can just i...Haha, glad to bring you some giggles! I can just imagine you making your parents wonder like that. XD<br /><br />We must be twins. Separated at birth. And...a year or two apart in age. XD (I think?) True. INFJs are supposedly the rarest personality type, but I've found a number of them across the blogoverse.<br />Dinner decisions. Yep. So fun. :P<br /><br />Love your homing pigeon analogy! It does feel like a flock of birds coming at you sometimes. (Which brings to mind that scene with the crows in Divergent. Have you seen it?) There's so many decisions to make in this season of life, but you're absolutely right--God is going to direct you and use you. He works ALL things together for our good!<br /><br />I'm so glad! I often feel like these posts are more about God reminding ME of something, rather than me reminding others. And goodness knows I need those reminders. <333Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-65877582949923138452016-04-03T15:30:48.756-05:002016-04-03T15:30:48.756-05:00First off, this post's title = gold. And that ...First off, this post's title = gold. And that story!!! Oh my gosh, it had me in STITCHES. I originally read it in a hotel in Virginia...late at night. I'm sure my parents were wondering how they ever had such a crazy daughter when I started sniggering at my screen. XD<br /><br />I TOTALLY get you! (And that's so me with the whole leftovers scenario! Are you sure we aren't twins? :P) I'm an INFJ as well (funny how many there are in the blogoverse), and making decisions is just so haaard. I have such a difficult time deciding even the most mundane things, such as when my mom asks me what we should have for dinner. <br /><br />And you're exactly right. It's because we're scared of making the wrong decision.<br /><br />I know I am. I'm entering the age when life-changing decisions are drawn to me like dangerously-accurate homing pigeons. What college should I attend? What career should I pursue? Combine all that with the stress and expectations of high school and you have a recipe for impending disaster.<br /><br />But I don't have to make it into a disaster. God's got it all under control, and I can trust Him. Whatever college I attend or job I take, I know God will still use me--and my decision--to accomplish His good and perfect plan for my life.<br /><br />Thank you ever so much for this post, Tracey! Your words continually give me comfort and encouragement--and remind me Who really is my GPS. <333m a r y l i zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505343613442203117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-41254266737861251922016-03-26T19:33:23.047-05:002016-03-26T19:33:23.047-05:00I'm so glad it came at a good time. (Wow, my f...I'm so glad it came at a good time. (Wow, my fellow INFJs are cropping up all over!) Aww, you didn't get into Oxford? That sucks. I know how much you were hoping to. *hugs* Figuring out whether to take a gap year (I recently heard a new term for it: bridge year. I think I like that better) or go to university is huge! Never mind choosing WHICH school. D: I'll pray you have much wisdom.<br /><br />It's such a comfort to know that God knew in advance what's taking us by surprise right now. Oh! A song just came to mind: "The Unknown" by Anthem Lights. I played it over and over before and after high school grad. Here's a link if you're interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xPQwB2KQDU I find songs like that one so encouraging.<br /><br />Just you watch and see, Emily--God's plans for your life are going to unfold beautifully! <3Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-22730405449419088112016-03-26T17:03:11.710-05:002016-03-26T17:03:11.710-05:00Wow! I really needed to read this. I am in a massi...Wow! I really needed to read this. I am in a massive decision rut at the moment. (And I too am an INFJ, I didn't know that about us but much now makes sense!) So, my whole life I've thought that I'd go to uni straight after school. I always kinda dreamt of going to Oxford, but I knew it wasn't very likely because it's so hard to get in. I always said I'd never "put my life on hold" to do a gap year and reapply. But when I didn't get in I was gutted, and now suddenly gap year is looking possible? But it's SO HARD TO TELL. And I don't know if I'm over-romanticising the idea of the "perfect uni", because I have offers from four great places and maybe I should just pick one of them? Or should I have another go at achieving my dream? Is a gap year the right choice?<br /><br />IT'S SO HARD.<br /><br />But then I remind myself that my eternal salvation is secure and God will not let me go to the wrong place, that he's planned my life and foreknown everything.<br /><br />Then I feel better.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-72259970270394389112016-03-25T21:39:48.165-05:002016-03-25T21:39:48.165-05:00Haha yeah. XD
I like going out on adventures but ...Haha yeah. XD<br /><br />I like going out on adventures but only on occasions. I'm a homebody as well. XD Thank you!Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-69311357358720774182016-03-25T17:51:24.337-05:002016-03-25T17:51:24.337-05:00You're an INFJ as well? Cool! Well, minus the ...You're an INFJ as well? Cool! Well, minus the second guessing when it comes to decisions. XD (Though I can't blame it on personality type--how I deal with that is totally up to me.)<br /><br />Oh man, I hear you! Getting a "real job" is a scary venture. Especially because it means leaving our comfy hobbit holes... I don't know about you, but I'm a homebody just like Bilbo. And then it takes time away from writing... Not an easy thing. I'll pray that goes for well for you, Tori! May you be filled with peace as this transition happens. <3Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-67563642617823184612016-03-24T11:37:01.912-05:002016-03-24T11:37:01.912-05:00Being an INFJ too I so sympathize this. I'm so...Being an INFJ too I so sympathize this. I'm so worried about making wrong decisions. I'm really nervous right now, because I need to get a secondary job to support myself during my pursuit of being a writer and it's scaring me a lot. I already feel like I'm having trouble managing life without a "real job." It's going to be tough having that in the mix, so it's honestly been causing me a lot of anxiety. *sighs* I'm praying and trying to trust that God will provide, but it's difficult sometimes.<br /><br />storitorigrace.blogspot.comVictoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-48854867510294237262016-03-21T19:13:39.193-05:002016-03-21T19:13:39.193-05:00Ugh, overanalyzing is the worst! I feel like Hamle...Ugh, overanalyzing is the worst! I feel like Hamlet sometimes... XD But you're right, our God most certainly can use us, faults and all. (I love those lists of Bible heroes' flaws. You know, Moses was a murderer, David committed adultery, Rahab lied, etc.)<br /><br />Thank you so much1 ^_^ It feels good, doesn't it? To make those sorts of quick, right decisions? I hope yours goes well too.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-55996913698648181142016-03-21T19:10:42.266-05:002016-03-21T19:10:42.266-05:00No one wants to make a wrong choice! But don't...No one wants to make a wrong choice! But don't let fear of failure hold you back--trust that God will direct your steps. <3<br /><br />LOL! Siblings make for lots of good lessons in patience, among other things. ;)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-3092985675000005122016-03-21T11:17:45.373-05:002016-03-21T11:17:45.373-05:00I have always struggled with making a decision. I ...I have always struggled with making a decision. I think that's why I tend to wait and over-analyze far too much. I'm trying to work past that. I know God can move around the faults I make, because He's bigger than my mistakes. It's still paralyzing though, because you want to get it right the first time. <br /><br />I hope everything goes well for you! Especially with the decision you just made. That happened to me recently too. Spur of the moment decision that just feels right. a.n.g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03667996517318905980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-8842351897724943012016-03-20T22:16:23.452-05:002016-03-20T22:16:23.452-05:00yes.....It's terrifying!! I guess I just feel ...yes.....It's terrifying!! I guess I just feel like I don't want to make the WRONG choice. :P Thanks...that means a lot to me! Wow, so true. And, I honestly love a good adventure. I'll keep that in mind...thanks! <br /><br /> oh no, I seriously do not! That is totally one of the things that I constantly have to ask God to supply me with. :P It's a learning process. I guess I am learning a lot more than I think I do! haha! Julia Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860401845153647665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-42355949240445959952016-03-20T21:40:38.874-05:002016-03-20T21:40:38.874-05:00Oh, I know... Problem is, a number of my friends a...Oh, I know... Problem is, a number of my friends are the same way, so when we're deciding what to do, we have to get past the whole cycle of "What do you want to do?" "I don't know, what do you want to do?" XD<br /><br />*nods* There's a good reason we don't have it all written out for us!<br /><br />It truly is amazing, how He redeems our wayward paths like that! It's comforting. Freeing. Because then we can live our lives the best we can, and know that He'll be working things to become even better. ^_^<br /><br />And it's so good to know we're all dealing with this together! We can spur each other onward. <3<br /><br />Thank you so much, dear! *HUGS RIGHT BACK* I'm so, SO grateful for all the amazing people God's put in my life. I'm praying for you too.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-67919539232147717462016-03-20T18:38:02.683-05:002016-03-20T18:38:02.683-05:00I think most of us can relate to the pressure of d...I think most of us can relate to the pressure of decision-making whether we're in high school or graduated or whatever. :) (Speaking of which, a junior is someone in eleventh grade, right...? We don't use those terms much in Canada, and I often mix up juniors and sophomores. XD)<br /><br />Oh, I know, the future can be such a scary thought! *hugs* But God's plans for you are utterly amazing. Sometimes all we can do is take one step at a time and trust. I'm glad this was a timely topic for you! You've got this! :DTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-52203471660805266572016-03-20T18:34:51.857-05:002016-03-20T18:34:51.857-05:00That's one of my favorite verses. Thanks for t...That's one of my favorite verses. Thanks for the great reminder, Skye! I definitely appreciate it. <3Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-55828375488116330792016-03-20T18:34:11.450-05:002016-03-20T18:34:11.450-05:00Your comments are always articulated so well. ^_^ ...Your comments are always articulated so well. ^_^ Because that's just it: we're faced with big decisions, but haven't really dealt with such before now. And then the world expects us to have it all together. I guess this is where things like trust, prayer, and mentors come into play. :)<br /><br />Exactly, and what surprises us in life never surprises Him!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-28000846118580153872016-03-20T14:33:17.549-05:002016-03-20T14:33:17.549-05:00Yes. Oh man, YES. Making decisions is my arch-neme...Yes. Oh man, YES. Making decisions is my arch-nemesis. Not even kidding. Having to decide things is my least favorite thing on this earth. Even just deciding where to go out to eat or something! So ginormous, life changing decisions? O_O Someone save me now!<br /><br />I absolutely get where you're coming from saying it'd be great to have a personalized page in the Bible. XD But then I guess we wouldn't have faith or learn to rely on God.<br /><br />I loved, loved, LOVED how you said God is like a GPS. That illustration is perfect! My family actually always talks about that, how God can turn a bad decision around and make it a blessing, even if it wasn't His ultimate will. He's amazing like that.<br /><br />I struggle with fear of the future basically every day. "Am I doing what I supposed to?" "Am I wasting me life?" "Should I do this or this or this?" The constant questions rolling through my brain. But God is there, being my GPS. But the GPS is no good if I don't actually move the car and follow it.<br /><br />I needed this encouragement and reminder that God is always here. We just have to listen and DO.<br /><br />I'm praying for you! Whatever these decisions you're making are, I know you're seeking God and He's going to bless you. *HUGS*Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-12801777336103236572016-03-20T12:23:36.834-05:002016-03-20T12:23:36.834-05:00Oh my gosh, I really needed this post. I can total...Oh my gosh, I really needed this post. I can totally relate to it. (Okay, I don't have any decisions pressing me into making a choice at this instant, but being a junior in high school and having that eventual growing-up-and-leaving-home time looming over me gets me overwhelmed sometimes.)<br />I'm horrible at making decisions. I'm literally terrified of them. And when it comes to what my vocation in life is going to be, I'm ready to curl up into a ball and cry. But you're right - fear is crippling. We can't sit there and worry about what God wants us to do; whatever He wants of us, it isn't doing nothing. So we have to learn to let go of our fear and just trust him - and GO. :)<br />Thanks so much for this timely and inspiring post, Tracey!Megan the Nutmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978560952822239158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-32767924829872963892016-03-20T11:44:36.608-05:002016-03-20T11:44:36.608-05:00Decisions are so hard especially ones that have a ...Decisions are so hard especially ones that have a big impact. I like what you said about God being a GPS, I think that's fairly accurate. He makes all things work together for good. I will pray you have lots of guidance in making those tough decisions. Skye Hofferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02385765274513034927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-18495390891838536532016-03-19T23:00:02.876-05:002016-03-19T23:00:02.876-05:00Good post!
That's the thing about becoming an ...Good post!<br />That's the thing about becoming an adult, I suppose. We are expected to make our own decisions now, but we don't have a lot of experience dealing with such important choices. Couple that with sudden and significant expectations- it's kinda terrifying. <br />The thought of making the wrong move is terrifying. <br /> <br />I like what you had to say about just taking action, and letting God take care of it all. <br />We're bound to make a mistake now and then, but God won't. Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760994961683034493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-59546862268101943452016-03-19T17:38:40.965-05:002016-03-19T17:38:40.965-05:00Worst/best indeed. I feel like young adults have i...Worst/best indeed. I feel like young adults have it the worst when it comes to decisions, just because of the sheer volume of them. (But then again, I have yet to be middle aged or older, and who knows how they feel about life's crossroads?) You are DEFINITELY not alone!<br /><br />*hugs* You'll for sure hear more!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-4835586304126799712016-03-19T17:19:08.275-05:002016-03-19T17:19:08.275-05:00Decisions are the worst best thing ever! I totally...Decisions are the worst best thing ever! I totally feel your pain of not knowing which of several good options to choose. It's something that pretty much every young adult faces at some point, which doesn't do much in the actually making decisions department, but it is nice to know that I'm not alone in this.<br />I'm excited to hear more about how these grand new decisions pan out. Go Tracey go! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-58441119463704255362016-03-19T17:02:36.422-05:002016-03-19T17:02:36.422-05:00Graduation... That time when decisions come hurtli...Graduation... That time when decisions come hurtling at you from all sides. XD But you've got this! It helps to remember that life is an adventure, and that knowing everything would spoil the fun.<br /><br />Thinking ahead can be hard! Especially when right NOW is so pressing.<br /><br />Haha, so it's not just me! Eight siblings--girl, you must have patience in truckloads. XDTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-11800020362666284662016-03-19T16:42:49.842-05:002016-03-19T16:42:49.842-05:00I'm an ISFJ...but I used to be and INFJ. I und...I'm an ISFJ...but I used to be and INFJ. I understand - oh so much! I will be graduating next year, so I'm TRYING to think ahead. That's another thing about my personality..I tend to only think about now. Or at these where decisions are concerned lol! <br /><br /> I also got a laugh out of your story. ;) You see, I'm the 2nd oldest of 9 - I so get the leftover thing! LOL Julia Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860401845153647665noreply@blogger.com