The People That Make My Life Fun

Tonight was open dorms on campus in celebration of Halloween on Sunday! The people in this picture are my best friends, and they are the posse who hung out in our room tonight. These four people make college a fun time for me, without a doubt. We hang out a lot and we laugh so much when we're together. I went through the first half of the semester kind of lonely, I hadn't really gotten close to anyone yet, though I was already friends with these wonderful people. After fall break, the five of us starting hanging out on a regular basis and I'm so grateful to God that I have these people in my life. They've taught me so much, and I'm so proud to call them my friends. Thanks Rae, Trenton, Tyler, and Catherine for being the best friends ever. I love you guys!!

p.s.- Thanks for coming by, Mrs. Looper!! Your kids are so adorable and I'm in love with your babywrap thing. :-) 

Where the Cool Kids Hang Out

Some people who read the title and see the picture may think I'm joking, but I'm dead serious. If I tried to count the number of times I've made a trip to Walmart since moving to NGU, the number would be well on its way to twenty, maybe thirty. The location of NGU and the lack of funds of the average college student are reason enough to go to Walmart three times a week, but other, more entertaining reasons exist. Racing shopping carts, singing as you walk, laughing about random items, and the $5 movie bin are just a few examples of the fun times that Walmart provides. Not to mention the array of cheap junk food available for purchase 24/7. Walmart is a source of fun for me while I'm at NGU, that's all there is to it.

Not Responding To Chat

Most of the world is on Facebook by now, so this post should resonate with the five people who actually read my blog. How annoying is it when you're chatting with a friend on Facebook and they, all of a sudden, go offline? I, personally, always say goodbye before I log off. When I'm talking to a good friend on chat and they stop responding, it causes me to doubt myself. I thought we were friends, so do they not like me? Did I do something wrong or offend them? It's even worse when they log out in the middle of a conversation. Either that person is a jerk and doesn't care, or their Internet is messing up. Those are the only two reasons why a person should log off from a chat with me. Moral of my random rant: Don't log off on your friends on Facebook. Just say goodbye first to save yourself a lot of headache.

My Rae of Sunshine

The misspelling of a word in the title was purposeful. This is Rae. Everyone say "Hi, Rae!". Now that we all know each other, I'll tell you a bit about this pretty girl. She's one of my suitemates. (In other words, we share a bathroom.)  She and I have been hanging out since move-in day and, after the first few weeks, began to become great friends. The oft-quoted relationship mantra "opposites attract" applies perfectly in our situation. We could not be any more different if we tried, but we get along beautifully. The greatest thing about our friendship is how comfortable we are with each other. There aren't any awkward moments or lulls in the conversation. We both have lots to say, trust me. I can't explain why I love her so much, or why we've just "clicked" the way we have other than to say that God brought us together. I'm so grateful to have a such a wonderful friend as Rae!

The Best Graduation Present!

When I graduated from high school I received many amazing and sweet gifts and cards from friends and family that I greatly appreciated. I loved all of my gifts, but one in particular stuck out as my favorite. A friend bought me a copy of the Dr. Seuss book, Oh, The Places You'll Go!. Aside from the fact that it's my favorite Dr. Seuss book, she also brought pens so that the guests at my graduation party could write on the inside and back covers. It was such an incredibly touching gift. I honestly cannot read the messages written in the book without tears. Reading the book within the context of moving to college also brings tears, sometimes I can't even finish it. I will, however, share one of my favorite sections of the book here, enjoy!

On and on you will hike.

And I know you'll hike far

and face up to your problems

whatever they are.

You'll get mixed up, of course,

as you already know.

You'll get mixed up

with many strange birds as you go.

So be sure when you step.

Step with care and great tact

and remember that Life's

a Great Balancing Act.

Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.

And never mix up your right foot with your left."

Happy Saturday!

If Life Were A Musical

If life were a musical, there would be several consequences. Some of these would be funny, but some might be annoying. Since I seem to be big fan of listing, here are some plausible consequences of living in a musical:

• Everyone would always sing the same song, the right lyrics, and hit the notes perfectly at all times.
• Everyone would know a dance to every song that the whole group knows, and they'd do it in perfect rhythm.
• Everyday situations would be turned into songs, thus making boring tasks more fun.
• All people would find soul mates, then sing together in perfect harmony.
• Everyone would dress nicely and coordinate with everyone they come into contact with.
• Conflicts would always be resolved in a dance fight. (So fun!)

Basically, life in a musical would be fun, but incredibly predictable. I guess you'll have to decide what you're willing to live with: predictability or boredom?

Some of My Favorite Verses

I'm not really sure what to blog about today, so I'll share some of my favorite Bible verses, in no particular order. Have a great weekend and, for all my NGU friends, Fall Break!!

• Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. ~ Acts 3:19
• Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. ~ Proverbs 31:30
• For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this? ~ Esther 4:14
• God is our refuge and strength,an ever-present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. ~ Psalm 46:1-3
• Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.~ James 4:17   
•  The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised. ~Job 1:21b
  
  
  
  
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Credit Cards

My roommates and I got into an interesting discussion about credit cards this evening on our way back from dinner. They both agreed that credit cards were a fine idea, as long as the person was able to pay it off, what's the big deal? I hold the complete opposite view. (Just to clarify, this was a discussion, not an argument. None of us are angry with the others, we're all still friends.) While I can understand their view, I also think credit cards are a nightmare, both logically and financially. Let's follow the "credit card" concept to its end. Credit is essentially buying something that you don't have the money for at the moment and paying it back when the bill comes. In my short life I've never used a credit card, but if I don't have the money for something, I just don't buy it! It seems simple to me. What happens when you don't have the money for the credit card bill? You pay the minimum balance and accrue interest while you continue used the card to buy more things that you cannot afford. This cycle continues until you wake up one day thousands of dollars in credit card debt that will take years to dig out of. Maybe it's just me, but that doesn't sound like fun.( I'll get off of my soapbox now.) Credit cards in themselves are not evil, but they can be an easy avenue for wasting one of our most important God-given resources, our finances.

Why I Love Thursdays

For most people, Friday is the day of choice. It's the last day of school and or work for most people, and begins the weekend. My favorite day of the week is Thursday, and I'll list some of my reasons for you:

1. It's the last day before the weekend. (Come on, we all count Friday as the weekend.)
2. I have field experience with my first graders!
3. I have ONE class, and only ONE class.
4. I don't have to work.
5. BSU!!!!!!!!!!!!
6. I get to eat three meals, which isn't an everyday occurrence with my schedule.
7. I get to hang out with my roommates at dinner and laugh until my stomach hurts.
8. I talk to my mom and sometimes my sisters on the phone.

Those are just a few of the many reasons why Thursday is a great day.