This has been somewhat of a stressful week.
Highlights in the midst of it all have been hanging out at the Finn's on Sunday and Wednesday night.
I also had a great time getting to know Jonathan and his friend, Kris on Tuesday night at Pizza Hut. Seeing Sarah when I dropped off Jonathan was also a nice break in the stress.
In the middle of the stress, I've realized I CAN be productive when studying. I studied most of the day on Tuesday and I worked on a paper for most of the day today, so it's actually felt like I've done something.
My anatomy test went so-so on Wednesday, and seeing my friends at church was refreshing. There's been quite a bit of pointless drama, though. It doesn't feel like we're all being the Church in the way we should be. It's tough to keep positive and keep loving everyone when so much junk is going on, but if I don't then I'm just contributing to the mess.
Overall, I think I'm managing.
Only 8 more days until Spring Break!!!
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Just "Being" with a Cup of Cocoa and the "COOLEST girl ever"
Today was a really relaxing day.
I stayed home from school since Keith decided the roads probably weren't the greatest this morning.
I slept until 10, lounged around, looked through my new Archaeological Bible, and did just about nothing of significance until I went to work at 4.
Work was uneventful, and in the middle of the freezing cold evening, Sarah and I ventured out to Starbucks to share some hot cocoas and fun conversation.
We just sat and "chilled" in the refuge tucked away in the middle of all busyness. It was nice. For the first time in a while, I got to just "be." And just "being" with someone I really enjoy spending time with is a lot of fun.
Too often, I end up "doing" too much, and that's when life gets stressful.
I needed a day like today. I think despite the little things I "did," I had a lot of great time to "be."
Staying at Starbucks until I get kicked out is definitely one of my new favorite things.
I stayed home from school since Keith decided the roads probably weren't the greatest this morning.
I slept until 10, lounged around, looked through my new Archaeological Bible, and did just about nothing of significance until I went to work at 4.
Work was uneventful, and in the middle of the freezing cold evening, Sarah and I ventured out to Starbucks to share some hot cocoas and fun conversation.
We just sat and "chilled" in the refuge tucked away in the middle of all busyness. It was nice. For the first time in a while, I got to just "be." And just "being" with someone I really enjoy spending time with is a lot of fun.
Too often, I end up "doing" too much, and that's when life gets stressful.
I needed a day like today. I think despite the little things I "did," I had a lot of great time to "be."
Staying at Starbucks until I get kicked out is definitely one of my new favorite things.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Trusting You
Trusting You
Sometimes the darkness clouds my eyes.
I get caught up in all the busyness of my life.
I continue to walk all by myself.
Ignoring that You're there to help.
And it's in these moments...
I need to turn. I need to trust.
I need to run back into Your arms.
To lay myself down. To swallow my pride.
To trust You with my life.
When I return into Your fold,
You pick up the pieces and You hold
Me in Your arms until I feel
The eternal love that's oh so real.
Because You said to me...
I need to turn. I need to trust.
I need to run back into Your arms.
To lay myself down. To swallow my pride.
To trust You with my life.
Once I come back and trust in You,
You show me how You led me through.
Using all the bad for my good.
To bring about a day when I would...
Finally realize...
I need to turn. I need to trust.
I need to run back into Your arms.
To lay myself down. To swallow my pride.
To trust You with my life.
You were ever faithful.
You were ever true.
You waited patiently
For me to trust in You.
Thanks for never giving up.
Thanks for never leaving.
Thanks for unfailing love
That kept me believing.
You always knew.
You always planned.
A time would come
When I'd understand...
I need to turn. I need to trust.
I need to run back into Your arms.
To lay myself down. To swallow my pride.
To trust You with my life.
Right now I really need to make these words as real to me as when I wrote them. I've got too much going on. I need rest. Lord, help me to find my Sabbath in You.
Sometimes the darkness clouds my eyes.
I get caught up in all the busyness of my life.
I continue to walk all by myself.
Ignoring that You're there to help.
And it's in these moments...
I need to turn. I need to trust.
I need to run back into Your arms.
To lay myself down. To swallow my pride.
To trust You with my life.
When I return into Your fold,
You pick up the pieces and You hold
Me in Your arms until I feel
The eternal love that's oh so real.
Because You said to me...
I need to turn. I need to trust.
I need to run back into Your arms.
To lay myself down. To swallow my pride.
To trust You with my life.
Once I come back and trust in You,
You show me how You led me through.
Using all the bad for my good.
To bring about a day when I would...
Finally realize...
I need to turn. I need to trust.
I need to run back into Your arms.
To lay myself down. To swallow my pride.
To trust You with my life.
You were ever faithful.
You were ever true.
You waited patiently
For me to trust in You.
Thanks for never giving up.
Thanks for never leaving.
Thanks for unfailing love
That kept me believing.
You always knew.
You always planned.
A time would come
When I'd understand...
I need to turn. I need to trust.
I need to run back into Your arms.
To lay myself down. To swallow my pride.
To trust You with my life.
Right now I really need to make these words as real to me as when I wrote them. I've got too much going on. I need rest. Lord, help me to find my Sabbath in You.
Friday, February 03, 2006
Re-evaluation Time?
As I stare at a list of possible questions to research for the 3 papers I'll write in my WRT 150 class, I realize they have absolutely nothing to do with my current major of Biomedical Sciences. I think that means something. Hmmm.......
In other news, 24 is on tonight. I'm really getting into that show. The only other season I watched was the first one that Mike let me borrow. This one's really good, and Samwise Gamgee is in it.
The Pink Panther movie comes out this weekend, everyone that wants to go see it as a big group needs to decide on a time. I'm thinking Saturday at around 9ish sounds good.
About 15 guys watched the Super Bowl last night at Jamey's. A lot of the girls went over to the Kramer's house. I guess some guys were prank-calling them and stalking the house. Weird.
Well, I got to get working on some Stats homework.
I guess this'll be all until I remember to post again.
In other news, 24 is on tonight. I'm really getting into that show. The only other season I watched was the first one that Mike let me borrow. This one's really good, and Samwise Gamgee is in it.
The Pink Panther movie comes out this weekend, everyone that wants to go see it as a big group needs to decide on a time. I'm thinking Saturday at around 9ish sounds good.
About 15 guys watched the Super Bowl last night at Jamey's. A lot of the girls went over to the Kramer's house. I guess some guys were prank-calling them and stalking the house. Weird.
Well, I got to get working on some Stats homework.
I guess this'll be all until I remember to post again.
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