This month has flown by! It's rather crazy. I have no idea how time can fly by so fast. I have so much to do still, and I'm applying to schools for grad school. That is scary. I could use lots of prayer!
A little update from this month:
I have had some lovely days of vacation. I've spent a lot of time with my lovely family and some dear friends. I took the GRE and I believe I did well. I volunteered a bit at the hospital. I have not worked at the SO for a couple of weeks because my financial aid was reduced for some unknown reason. I'm still confused about it. I have lots of prayer requests in this post. Pray that I somehow get the money back. I really need it. Hm...not much else new. I have some pictures to post but don't have them right now so I'll do a photo update my next post.
Nothing else exciting in my life lately except I am deleting my Facebook.
Ok, are you done fainting now? I know, it seems crazy but it has been taking too much of my time. I love it because it's a great way to see people's pictures, keep in touch with friends and family from all over. Nothing is really wrong with it, but I spend too much time on it and I really need to focus on more important things. So, it looks like I'll probably be updating this more often. I'd like to keep things on here as anonymous as possible. I like to post pics but is there a more secure way? I guess I could change my blog to more private. Any ideas? Feedback? Anyone read this? :)
Hope you have a very Happy New Year! May God bless you richly in 2010!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Guess What Kind of Monday It Is...
You got it! It's a "Not me" Monday!
It is not me who hasn't posted in 6 weeks.
It is not me who has had ear problems for 5 weeks.
It is also not me who hasn't been able to hear out of her right ear for a week and who got up late because she couldn't hear her alarm because her good ear was in the pillow.
It wasn't me who almost missed the bus this morning. I'm not irresponsible enough to almost be late for my final, even if it was a PE final.
I am not behind on my studying, despite the fact that finals are this week.
I am not pretending to be done and wasting time blogging and fiddling around with my blog background. I have much more important things to do, like study!
It is not me who has nothing interesting to blog about because I haven't done anything besides work, study, and go to church for the past 6 weeks.
Have you not done anything this past week?
It is not me who hasn't posted in 6 weeks.
It is not me who has had ear problems for 5 weeks.
It is also not me who hasn't been able to hear out of her right ear for a week and who got up late because she couldn't hear her alarm because her good ear was in the pillow.
It wasn't me who almost missed the bus this morning. I'm not irresponsible enough to almost be late for my final, even if it was a PE final.
I am not behind on my studying, despite the fact that finals are this week.
I am not pretending to be done and wasting time blogging and fiddling around with my blog background. I have much more important things to do, like study!
It is not me who has nothing interesting to blog about because I haven't done anything besides work, study, and go to church for the past 6 weeks.
Have you not done anything this past week?
Monday, October 26, 2009
Not Me Monday
The weeks just keep getting faster and faster with more to do. What have I not done this past week?
I most certainly did not miss the bus and arrive to lab 15 min. late, and leave an hour early. Consequently, I did not stay at school until nearly 10 pm at school to finish that lab.
I did not nearly miss the bus every single day last week, having to park at a different parking lot in order to catch the bus at the last possible stop before campus.
I did not pay $6 to park for 3 hours one day last week to avoid being late for PE. I would never waste money like that, and I would never be so irresponsible as to allow that to happen.
I did not get 12 hours of sleep over 3 nights put together and still drive to and from school.
I did not fall asleep in class almost every day last week. I love anatomy and could never fall asleep in class.
I did not make gak last week....wait, yes I did! I had a lot of fun doing it too. :P
Let's get some participation on this post...:D
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Where Joy and Sorrow Meet
It was a crazy week this week. Maybe I'll post about it later, but I was listening to this song and it's been going through my head all week. It's really pretty. I have it by Avalon and I just love it. I couldn't really find any good versions of it online, but if you visit your favorite listening site, I'm sure you'll find it. Here are the lyrics. They are just beautiful.
Where Joy and Sorrow Meet
There's a place of quiet stillness 'tween the light and shadows reach
Where the hurting and the hopeless seek everlasting peace
Words of men and songs of angels whisper comfort bittersweet
Mending grief and life eternal where joy and sorrow meet
There is a place where hope remains
In crowns of thorns and crimson stains
And tears that fall on Jesus' feet
Where joy and sorrow meet
There's a place the lost surrender and the weary will retreat
Full of grace and mercy tender in times of unbelief
For the wounded there is healing, strength is given to the weak
Broken hearts find love redeeming where joy and sorrow meet
There's a place of thirst and hunger where the roots of faith grow deep
And there is rain and rolling thunder when the road is rough and steep
There is hope in desperation there is victory in defeat
At the cross of restoration where joy and sorrow meet
There's a place of quiet stillness 'tween the light and shadows reach
Where the hurting and the hopeless seek everlasting peace
Words of men and songs of angels whisper comfort bittersweet
Mending grief and life eternal where joy and sorrow meet
There is a place where hope remains
In crowns of thorns and crimson stains
And tears that fall on Jesus' feet
Where joy and sorrow meet
There's a place the lost surrender and the weary will retreat
Full of grace and mercy tender in times of unbelief
For the wounded there is healing, strength is given to the weak
Broken hearts find love redeeming where joy and sorrow meet
There's a place of thirst and hunger where the roots of faith grow deep
And there is rain and rolling thunder when the road is rough and steep
There is hope in desperation there is victory in defeat
At the cross of restoration where joy and sorrow meet
I especially like that last part. :) Hope you are encouraged by this beautiful song.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Not Me Monday
Where has this week gone? What a busy week it has been.
It was not me who spend time on FB rather than studying for her 5 tests this week, and two tests last week.
It was also not me who had a few "out of body experiences" and wrote about it for all to see. I would not admit to being crazy, never.
It was not me who fell asleep on the bus today, looking not unlike a homeless person.
It was not me who slept past 4 alarms, waking up at the same time I was supposed to be leaving for school. I did not get ready in 8 minutes and walk out the door with extremely poofy hair. (If I did do this, I would have grabbed a pony-tail holder.)
I did not tell the deputy at work that I would take his adorable American boxer and bring it home to my mother without asking her first.
What about you? Anything you didn't do this week?
Hope you have a fabulous week!
It was not me who spend time on FB rather than studying for her 5 tests this week, and two tests last week.
It was also not me who had a few "out of body experiences" and wrote about it for all to see. I would not admit to being crazy, never.
It was not me who fell asleep on the bus today, looking not unlike a homeless person.
It was not me who slept past 4 alarms, waking up at the same time I was supposed to be leaving for school. I did not get ready in 8 minutes and walk out the door with extremely poofy hair. (If I did do this, I would have grabbed a pony-tail holder.)
I did not tell the deputy at work that I would take his adorable American boxer and bring it home to my mother without asking her first.
What about you? Anything you didn't do this week?
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Friday, October 16, 2009
You Know You're Tired (or Crazy) When...
You're driving down the road to school, fully awake, paying attention, staying in your lane when suddenly, you think, "What am I doing?" And look around in a slight state of shock for a second, and then you're back to normal.
Or...you're walking to your car from the bus, holding your keys, like always, and suddenly you think to yourself, "What am I doing? I can't drive." And you look down at your keys in surprise, then just as quickly, you're back to normal. Except not quite, because you can't believe you just had that thought.
Or...you're walking to your car from the bus, holding your keys, like always, and suddenly you think to yourself, "What am I doing? I can't drive." And you look down at your keys in surprise, then just as quickly, you're back to normal. Except not quite, because you can't believe you just had that thought.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Death and Life
I just got an email telling me one of the professors at my school passed away today. I've had him for multiple classes and he is (I guess it's was now) my adviser. I'm in such shock. He's pretty young, just had a new little baby last summer, has a couple other kids, and a wife. He's always so helpful and nice and always in his office. I saw him over the summer and need to go in and talk to him about graduating this spring and now he's gone. I'm just in utter shock. I know everyone has people in their life that pass away, but I feel like I've had more than my fair share. I was not close to him, but I knew him pretty well and always got help from him. I feel for his family. I know how hard it is to lose a friend, and they have the loss of a father and husband. I think he was some kind of a Christian. He was an awesome guy and I can't believe he's gone.
It's hard to concentrate on studying with something like this. Life is so short, it's so hard to wrap your head around that. Please remember his family in your prayers. I know they can use it.
One life has just been snuffed out. It's a horrible cycle, life and death. I am so thankful for that promise in I Corinthians 15: 51-55:
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
It's hard to concentrate on studying with something like this. Life is so short, it's so hard to wrap your head around that. Please remember his family in your prayers. I know they can use it.
One life has just been snuffed out. It's a horrible cycle, life and death. I am so thankful for that promise in I Corinthians 15: 51-55:
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
Monday, October 12, 2009
Yet another "Not me" Monday
Another Monday has come and gone. It was quite the busy week. Not too much happening in the way of the "not me" posts, but here goes:
It was not me who stayed up much later than I wanted to, talking with a friend, and trying to study at the same time. No, I know better than to multi-talk like that. I know studying is far more important, as well as sleep so I don't get sick.
It was not me who pinched my little cousin with a toy shark just because he did it to me.
It was not me who ate some Halloween candy today. I don't really like candy and would never be tempted to eat it, especially since I'm not trying to get cavities.
It was not me who took down someone's license plate number out of curiosity's sake, just to see who they are.
It was not me who totally blanked on the Station Deputy's number, even though I've punched it in tons of times, and nearly hung up on a caller because of my forgetfulness. Nope, not me!
It was not me who was wondering why on Earth everyone kept talking about Christopher Columbus, until I realized it was in fact, Columbus day.
Anything you've not done this past week? Let me know by replying with a comment! :D I know, I know, shameless plug, but I know you're reading!
It was not me who stayed up much later than I wanted to, talking with a friend, and trying to study at the same time. No, I know better than to multi-talk like that. I know studying is far more important, as well as sleep so I don't get sick.
It was not me who pinched my little cousin with a toy shark just because he did it to me.
It was not me who ate some Halloween candy today. I don't really like candy and would never be tempted to eat it, especially since I'm not trying to get cavities.
It was not me who took down someone's license plate number out of curiosity's sake, just to see who they are.
It was not me who totally blanked on the Station Deputy's number, even though I've punched it in tons of times, and nearly hung up on a caller because of my forgetfulness. Nope, not me!
It was not me who was wondering why on Earth everyone kept talking about Christopher Columbus, until I realized it was in fact, Columbus day.
Anything you've not done this past week? Let me know by replying with a comment! :D I know, I know, shameless plug, but I know you're reading!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Exercising the Second Amendment
Amendment II
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
A sticker I got at work the other day. :D
Monday, October 5, 2009
"Not me" Monday
It was not me who got on the wrong bus today, riding it from one end of campus to the other, then getting off and waiting for the next bus.
It was not me who wore a jean skirt to work at the SO today. Nope, I would never do something like that.
It was not me who had to spend about 10 minutes trying to decide whether or not something I remembered happening to me last week was a dream or not. Nope, I never confuse the dreamworld with the real world. :P
It is not me who still has a pile of clothes that never goes away. It does not just "appear" every day after I clean it up.
It is not me who still hasn't cashed her check. I need money and would never keep forgetting.
It is not me who is working two jobs and is volunteering at another place, and is going to school full time and still expects to get enough sleep at night.
What about you? Anything you "haven't" done this week?
**Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
What a beautiful day!
It was very beautiful today, and I stayed inside for most of it because it was freezing! But the sun was gorgeous, and the sunset was just as pretty. I got a photo of part of it.
Almost a full moon!
I read this article about taking care of your teeth and I thought it was very interesting. It mentioned that dried fruits are bad for your teeth because of the sugar and because they can get stuck in-between your teeth. It makes sense, but I never thought about it. I eat a lot of dried fruit because we buy the mix from Costco, and it constitutes as a major part of my diet each day. For lunch pretty much every day, I have yogurt, dried fruit/nut mix, and string cheese. Guess I'm going to have to cut out the dried fruit. :( Sad, cause I like it because it's easy to grab. But I do love fresh fruit and if it'll help my teeth, I'm up for it. :)
What are your favorites ways to spend a sunny fall* day?
Are you concerned about your teeth? Any drastic things you'd cut out of your diet if you found out they were bad for your teeth?
*Fall is officially here, and I'm not super excited for it, but I guess there's nothing I can do about it.
Almost a full moon!I read this article about taking care of your teeth and I thought it was very interesting. It mentioned that dried fruits are bad for your teeth because of the sugar and because they can get stuck in-between your teeth. It makes sense, but I never thought about it. I eat a lot of dried fruit because we buy the mix from Costco, and it constitutes as a major part of my diet each day. For lunch pretty much every day, I have yogurt, dried fruit/nut mix, and string cheese. Guess I'm going to have to cut out the dried fruit. :( Sad, cause I like it because it's easy to grab. But I do love fresh fruit and if it'll help my teeth, I'm up for it. :)
What are your favorites ways to spend a sunny fall* day?
Are you concerned about your teeth? Any drastic things you'd cut out of your diet if you found out they were bad for your teeth?
*Fall is officially here, and I'm not super excited for it, but I guess there's nothing I can do about it.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
What a day!
What a full day! School's been in session for a week yesterday, and I already have tons to do. A quiz Monday, more stuff coming up, it's crazy! In A&P lab, we are memorizing all the bones and features of the bones. It's more than you think! For a small taste of what I have to memorize, visit this site.
I've already done this before in BioAnth in the Osteology section, so I wasn't as worried, but it's still a lot to learn. We had to know the Appendicular skeleton by today. So, last night I crammed, and it all came back. Then today in lab, my partner and I crammed together and we got 100%! :) Go us!
My PE class....Was totally awkward the first day, which was Tuesday. Everyone staring at me and of course I have no idea what I'm doing because I've never done serious weigh-lifting before. Today, I made a friend and PE partner, a nice girl. :) My CS lab worked out, and I knew more about the lab today than the lab TA! Went to work at the hospital, learned lots, met a hilarious patient. :) Tried to give plasma, the girl was not experienced enough and messed it up. This is twice now! Two times in a row the girls messed up and I got my $$, but didn't get to give plasma. It's lame. I like the $$ but I don't only do it for that, I want to help out. Oh well...
My SO job called and they approved my rehiring! :) More $$. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That about sums it up. Yesterday things were looking crazy. Today, things are looking much better. I'm soooo ready for bed!
I've already done this before in BioAnth in the Osteology section, so I wasn't as worried, but it's still a lot to learn. We had to know the Appendicular skeleton by today. So, last night I crammed, and it all came back. Then today in lab, my partner and I crammed together and we got 100%! :) Go us!
My PE class....Was totally awkward the first day, which was Tuesday. Everyone staring at me and of course I have no idea what I'm doing because I've never done serious weigh-lifting before. Today, I made a friend and PE partner, a nice girl. :) My CS lab worked out, and I knew more about the lab today than the lab TA! Went to work at the hospital, learned lots, met a hilarious patient. :) Tried to give plasma, the girl was not experienced enough and messed it up. This is twice now! Two times in a row the girls messed up and I got my $$, but didn't get to give plasma. It's lame. I like the $$ but I don't only do it for that, I want to help out. Oh well...
My SO job called and they approved my rehiring! :) More $$. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That about sums it up. Yesterday things were looking crazy. Today, things are looking much better. I'm soooo ready for bed!
Life...
Life is so fleeting. Working at the hospital gives you a taste of that, but usually it's the grave illnesses or serious injuries that you're treating, avoiding death at all costs. I never see the other side, the side where life is no more. OT's** usually help you get home or get further help you need to get back home eventually. The thought of those patients dying before getting home usually isn't an issue. I have seen some pretty ill patients, but I never think of them dying, it's always about getting better. Patients discharge and go on with life, and so do you.
My first real taste of death was with Miriam. I didn't know how life could go on. I never thought death would come that close. Other than her, I haven't been that close to death. I know how it feels to lose someone though. It's like your whole world stops. I had such a hard time thinking that life kept going on, despite the fact that my world had stopped.
At the hospital, life goes on. You see a patient, do your best, and move on. You know some patients are seriously ill, but you don't think of them dying.
Then you see a gray, zipped body bag being wheeled down the hallway. Life just stopped for that person. You watch as the transporter slowly walks away and you want to yell, "Wait! There's a person in there!" But you don't, cause there's not really. The person is gone now. It's just a shell.
Your mind flashes to who it might be. That lady from yesterday? That man from two days ago? We tried so hard with them...Did someone hold their hand? Did someone get to push back their hair from their face as they took that last breath? Did they feel it? Did they know it was their last breath? Did the family know? Did they get to say goodbye one last time?
Their world has stopped now. But life....it's still going on.
A new patient is wheeled down the hall. The chimes go off...a new baby has just been born. One life is just beginning, and one has just ended.
It sounds so nice and logical, but what about life for the family who just lost a loved one? When does life begin again for them?
Whoops...time for the next patient.
**Occupational therapists-I'm shadowing, getting experience for grad school.
My first real taste of death was with Miriam. I didn't know how life could go on. I never thought death would come that close. Other than her, I haven't been that close to death. I know how it feels to lose someone though. It's like your whole world stops. I had such a hard time thinking that life kept going on, despite the fact that my world had stopped.
At the hospital, life goes on. You see a patient, do your best, and move on. You know some patients are seriously ill, but you don't think of them dying.
Then you see a gray, zipped body bag being wheeled down the hallway. Life just stopped for that person. You watch as the transporter slowly walks away and you want to yell, "Wait! There's a person in there!" But you don't, cause there's not really. The person is gone now. It's just a shell.
Your mind flashes to who it might be. That lady from yesterday? That man from two days ago? We tried so hard with them...Did someone hold their hand? Did someone get to push back their hair from their face as they took that last breath? Did they feel it? Did they know it was their last breath? Did the family know? Did they get to say goodbye one last time?
Their world has stopped now. But life....it's still going on.
A new patient is wheeled down the hall. The chimes go off...a new baby has just been born. One life is just beginning, and one has just ended.
It sounds so nice and logical, but what about life for the family who just lost a loved one? When does life begin again for them?
Whoops...time for the next patient.
**Occupational therapists-I'm shadowing, getting experience for grad school.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Just Another Day
Am I blogging too much? Probably. But since I went through major withdrawals from not blogging for nearly 8 months I think I'm past due for some more *boring posts.
But, I had a couple funny things happen today at work that cracked me up and I just had to share.
Only at the library will you see a **grown lady sitting on the computer for her allotted 30 minutes of internet use, on Facebook, playing Farmville, no less...I heard her swearing and immediately looked over because I thought it was one of the kids. I saw it was this grown lady, playing Farmville, on Facebook. Apparently things weren't going so well. :P Then, after a while, she swore again, and said, "I don't have time for this!" I nearly laughed out loud. :D
And then, she came back again and did the same thing! Sometimes I wonder if it was a smart idea to have them allow people other than college students on Facebook. :P
Then, this older man came in to read the paper. He comes in every Saturday and is usually there right when we open. Today he was late, and he walked back to the newspapers and then came back, wondering where today's papers were at. I told him they were back there, or should be, so he left to look again. He came back in a big huff, still unable to find them. So, I went back there to look. Sure enough, they weren't there. So, I told him someone else had likely moved them. He got all mad and said, "I want to read the paper." So, I looked around and someone else was reading them. I politely told him and waited to see what he was going to do. Sure enough, he stalked over to the other man to see why he was reading "his" paper. :P I walked away laughing to myself. Some people are so self-centered. :D
*If you think reading long, not so well-written blogs is boring.
**Grown meaning over 40 and looking like someone's mom and/or young grandma.
But, I had a couple funny things happen today at work that cracked me up and I just had to share.
Only at the library will you see a **grown lady sitting on the computer for her allotted 30 minutes of internet use, on Facebook, playing Farmville, no less...I heard her swearing and immediately looked over because I thought it was one of the kids. I saw it was this grown lady, playing Farmville, on Facebook. Apparently things weren't going so well. :P Then, after a while, she swore again, and said, "I don't have time for this!" I nearly laughed out loud. :D
And then, she came back again and did the same thing! Sometimes I wonder if it was a smart idea to have them allow people other than college students on Facebook. :P
Then, this older man came in to read the paper. He comes in every Saturday and is usually there right when we open. Today he was late, and he walked back to the newspapers and then came back, wondering where today's papers were at. I told him they were back there, or should be, so he left to look again. He came back in a big huff, still unable to find them. So, I went back there to look. Sure enough, they weren't there. So, I told him someone else had likely moved them. He got all mad and said, "I want to read the paper." So, I looked around and someone else was reading them. I politely told him and waited to see what he was going to do. Sure enough, he stalked over to the other man to see why he was reading "his" paper. :P I walked away laughing to myself. Some people are so self-centered. :D
*If you think reading long, not so well-written blogs is boring.
**Grown meaning over 40 and looking like someone's mom and/or young grandma.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Change
I was going through some of my posts on my old blog site and I see a big change in the way I write, what I write, and how I write. When did I get so calloused and cynical? What happened to my usually positive posts and encouraging words? I feel like this year was a big change, although nothing specifically caused that. I'm not looking to the Word like I was, not saturating myself with it like I was, not talking about it like I was. It's sad.
To remedy that, I'll just give a brief testimony of last night's service. It was amazing, totally amazing. I have felt so dry and out of sorts for the past few months. I come to church not expecting like I used to, not as prepared as I used to be. I am always blessed by what is said, but then after, I don't feel the same freedom and devotion like I used to have. I've been praying and asking God to break me out of that.
At camp this year, after one of the services, I was looking through my notes from church this year. We have had some powerful services and everything that was spoken is totally applicable to now. All the services were almost like a table of contents being spread out in front of us, telling us, "this is what you're going to go through this year." God totally prepared us for what has been going on lately, and I feel like we've missed it, at least myself anyways.
The whole atmosphere of the service last night was different. Normally I am tired and not always feeling like worshiping, but last night I was so excited to be at church and to be able to praise God. The service was amazing, exactly what we needed, and then the after service was totally wonderful. God knew we needed it, and He brought a victory for us last night. Prayers were going up, praise, love, adoration, surrender, etc. It was just amazing. God is restoring us back and I'm so thankful. I don't want any physical rain right now, but you know when the rain is pouring down and it just feels refreshing? Well, that's how it was last night. It was like God was raining down His presence and love on us and we just soaked it in, like dry, parched ground. I'm praying that we keep on watering and allow our fruit to start coming up.
We go through dry times as Christians, and it has been one for me, but God has brought refreshing rain down for us and I believe it's time to move on and have a time of revival and sprouting.
A quote Bro. John said last night that I loved: "God does a miracle to bring an understanding."
Last night was a miracle. :)
To remedy that, I'll just give a brief testimony of last night's service. It was amazing, totally amazing. I have felt so dry and out of sorts for the past few months. I come to church not expecting like I used to, not as prepared as I used to be. I am always blessed by what is said, but then after, I don't feel the same freedom and devotion like I used to have. I've been praying and asking God to break me out of that.
At camp this year, after one of the services, I was looking through my notes from church this year. We have had some powerful services and everything that was spoken is totally applicable to now. All the services were almost like a table of contents being spread out in front of us, telling us, "this is what you're going to go through this year." God totally prepared us for what has been going on lately, and I feel like we've missed it, at least myself anyways.
The whole atmosphere of the service last night was different. Normally I am tired and not always feeling like worshiping, but last night I was so excited to be at church and to be able to praise God. The service was amazing, exactly what we needed, and then the after service was totally wonderful. God knew we needed it, and He brought a victory for us last night. Prayers were going up, praise, love, adoration, surrender, etc. It was just amazing. God is restoring us back and I'm so thankful. I don't want any physical rain right now, but you know when the rain is pouring down and it just feels refreshing? Well, that's how it was last night. It was like God was raining down His presence and love on us and we just soaked it in, like dry, parched ground. I'm praying that we keep on watering and allow our fruit to start coming up.
We go through dry times as Christians, and it has been one for me, but God has brought refreshing rain down for us and I believe it's time to move on and have a time of revival and sprouting.
A quote Bro. John said last night that I loved: "God does a miracle to bring an understanding."
Last night was a miracle. :)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Day 2
I successfully finished Day 2 of Fall quarter without killing anyone, including myself. :P So far, my SO job has not started, which while I need the money asap, it's kind of nice not having to worry about it this week. Hopefully I can start next week. My PE class went by without any problems, mostly because we didn't do anything besides sign a waiver and read about the class. I felt so like a freshman because I was unfamiliar with the building and didn't know anyone. There are quite a few girls in the class so that will be nice, plus, the instructor is a girl! I'm so happy! Just about everyone looked at me when we talked about appropriate attire, but the only thing she said was no jean and to have proper shoes. :P So won't they all get a surprise on Tuesday AM.
Still no word back on switching my labs. I've emailed and talked to instructors and I'm still waiting on the official yes or no. Please continue to keep that in your prayers. Thank you!
I only have a few more hours left before I have 100 hours of volunteer at the hospital! I only started in August too. :)
Only 1 more day before the weekend. I think I'm gonna make it! Yay!
Still no word back on switching my labs. I've emailed and talked to instructors and I'm still waiting on the official yes or no. Please continue to keep that in your prayers. Thank you!
I only have a few more hours left before I have 100 hours of volunteer at the hospital! I only started in August too. :)
Only 1 more day before the weekend. I think I'm gonna make it! Yay!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Back to School
I had my first day of school for Fall quarter today. Boy was it a crazy day. I'm taking my last (hopefully) quarter of Chem! Also, Anatomy & Physiology with lab, a somewhat lame, somewhat fun Internet class, and a weight lifting class. Funny, I know, but I needed 1 more credit to be considered full time. So, ask me in December if I'm buff. Haha....
I was running a couple minutes slow this morning but not bad considering I had to leave at 7 am. But, upon getting to my car, I had to get my shoes out of the trunk. I have a hatchback, so the trunk door is quite heavy. Normally it stays open if you push it up all the way and hold it for a second. I did that, but today it decided to close on me, as I was leaning all the way in, so it got a lot of momentum going down and promptly slammed me in the back of the head.
That wasn't the most pleasant thing in the morning and it caused much frustration. Then, slow drivers...Don't even get me started. So, I made it to the bus with my head slightly damaged. I barely made it to class on time because some brilliant planners decided to have construction on the road going up to campus and had closed down 1 lane, leaving only 1 lane for 2 lane traffic. It's not the smartest thing they've ever done, let me tell you.
So, my class was ok. Then, I had to try to find my PE classroom for tomorrow. I went into the office there thinking that the office staff would surely know where things were in there. I waited 5 minutes while they laughed and talked while I politely stood there waiting for someone to help me. Finally, one of the ladies asked me, "Are you here for the entertainment or do you need something?" I thought she was quite rude. I had walked in while they were in conversation so I politely waited. They saw me and ignored me until then. Anyways, they couldn't even help me in the end. I tell you...what's up with staff @ WWU?
Then a 3 hour break...It'll be appreciated next week but was kind of long today. My phone died so I went back to my car via the bus to charge it while eating. The only reason I mention this is because the construction was indeed still going on, but this time, most of the workers had put on T-shirts and stood at either end of the blocked-off part holding signs, protesting something. So they stopped traffic for about 10 for no reason. Same thing happened going back up to campus. Sure was annoying.
Then, A&P and my CS class. My CS prof is originally French and is quite entertaining and so far has not sworn! I'm so impressed! There were plenty of opportunities for him to do so and he refrained. He even mentioned God twice in a sentence without taking His name in vain. I'm floored. :P
Overall, not a bad first day. A little crazy with so many kids on campus, though that'll die down after next week. But, getting smacked in the back of the head caused me to get this weird pain, and I felt dizzy & kind of funny. Probably not a concussion, but it sure was a hard hit.
As for tomorrow, I have my PE class and while I'm excited for it, I'm a little nervous about finding things in that building. Plus, I realized today that I'm the first believer to ever go to WWU and more than likely the first girl there to ever wear a skirt while doing any type of physical activity, with the exception of the cheerleaders. So, pray for me if you think of it. I'll sure need it. Oh, also, I need to switch 2 lab times so pray for some kind people to trade with me.
Sorry this is so long, but I'm sure you know me well enough by now to know I write lots. Hope you're not too bored. Thanks for reading! :)
I was running a couple minutes slow this morning but not bad considering I had to leave at 7 am. But, upon getting to my car, I had to get my shoes out of the trunk. I have a hatchback, so the trunk door is quite heavy. Normally it stays open if you push it up all the way and hold it for a second. I did that, but today it decided to close on me, as I was leaning all the way in, so it got a lot of momentum going down and promptly slammed me in the back of the head.
That wasn't the most pleasant thing in the morning and it caused much frustration. Then, slow drivers...Don't even get me started. So, I made it to the bus with my head slightly damaged. I barely made it to class on time because some brilliant planners decided to have construction on the road going up to campus and had closed down 1 lane, leaving only 1 lane for 2 lane traffic. It's not the smartest thing they've ever done, let me tell you.
So, my class was ok. Then, I had to try to find my PE classroom for tomorrow. I went into the office there thinking that the office staff would surely know where things were in there. I waited 5 minutes while they laughed and talked while I politely stood there waiting for someone to help me. Finally, one of the ladies asked me, "Are you here for the entertainment or do you need something?" I thought she was quite rude. I had walked in while they were in conversation so I politely waited. They saw me and ignored me until then. Anyways, they couldn't even help me in the end. I tell you...what's up with staff @ WWU?
Then a 3 hour break...It'll be appreciated next week but was kind of long today. My phone died so I went back to my car via the bus to charge it while eating. The only reason I mention this is because the construction was indeed still going on, but this time, most of the workers had put on T-shirts and stood at either end of the blocked-off part holding signs, protesting something. So they stopped traffic for about 10 for no reason. Same thing happened going back up to campus. Sure was annoying.
Then, A&P and my CS class. My CS prof is originally French and is quite entertaining and so far has not sworn! I'm so impressed! There were plenty of opportunities for him to do so and he refrained. He even mentioned God twice in a sentence without taking His name in vain. I'm floored. :P
Overall, not a bad first day. A little crazy with so many kids on campus, though that'll die down after next week. But, getting smacked in the back of the head caused me to get this weird pain, and I felt dizzy & kind of funny. Probably not a concussion, but it sure was a hard hit.
As for tomorrow, I have my PE class and while I'm excited for it, I'm a little nervous about finding things in that building. Plus, I realized today that I'm the first believer to ever go to WWU and more than likely the first girl there to ever wear a skirt while doing any type of physical activity, with the exception of the cheerleaders. So, pray for me if you think of it. I'll sure need it. Oh, also, I need to switch 2 lab times so pray for some kind people to trade with me.
Sorry this is so long, but I'm sure you know me well enough by now to know I write lots. Hope you're not too bored. Thanks for reading! :)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Starting Anew
I love blogging but I've rarely found the time. I was on Xanga but no one uses it anymore so I decided to move on over here. So, we'll see how it all works out. :)
Hm...good inspiration for a first post is hard to find at this time of the day. I had a lovely weekend. A friend got married and then I spent the rest of the weekend with a good friend. :)
If any of you more experienced Bloggers have any suggestions or tips or nice comments to make, please do. :)
I think that's about all for now. I know, I know, not the most exciting post but at least it breaks the ice. :) TTFN!
Hm...good inspiration for a first post is hard to find at this time of the day. I had a lovely weekend. A friend got married and then I spent the rest of the weekend with a good friend. :)
If any of you more experienced Bloggers have any suggestions or tips or nice comments to make, please do. :)
I think that's about all for now. I know, I know, not the most exciting post but at least it breaks the ice. :) TTFN!
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