I have my first oral presentation for Italian II tomorrow. Am I excited??? No, more like very nervous. We are given the topic (Dalla Chiromante: at the fortune teller's) but we are not given the partner with whom we will have to present with. We then have to go up infront of the class and perform a small skit to showcase our Italian speaking capabilities. I sure wish that I would have done improv or forensics in high school so that this wouldn't be such a big deal. Good news is: I practiced w/ my Italian class friend, Carmella aka Lindsey, today and we ran through some senarios. Maybe we will get lucky and be partners tomorrow in class too!!
In my devotional from Monday. (In Touch ministries recommened to me by Bonnie) It talks about the purpose of our Trials. We were told to read 1Peter 4:12, "Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering as though something strange were happening to you." Three points were raised in the devotional. 1st, the heavenly father will sometimes use painful experiences to cleanse and purify His children's lives. Trials drive us to the Lord. 2nd, the Lord at times allows difficulty in our life as a way of testing us--He might be trying our faith faith, endurance, or devotion to Him. And 3rd, God uses suffering to demonstrate His power to sustain us. When he brings you through difficult times, He glorifies Himself. Ultimately, hardships strengthen our testimony. In the midst of adversity, we might feel overwhelmed and discouraged. But once the storm has passed, we can often look back and see the Lord's providential hand carrying us through. I thought this was the perfect way to describe life's many struggles. Even as I struggle with this year, God is glorified when I cling to him and praise His name for he is testing me.
Random thoughts:
* My bff Whitney has a wonderful blog. I am so amazed at what God is doing in her life. I only wish that she wasn't in California. The Lord has BIG plans for her...just you wait and see!
*I wish that there was a Lincoln Perk up here that I could work at. I applied for a job at a local coffee shop, but was given a big run around and it has just been a difficult process. The owners don't want to seem to tell me if I got the job or not even when I've called almost every day for the last two weeks.
*My family is coming up for the fball game this weekend!! Woohooo
*I bought the Billy Blank Tae Bo workout DVDs. Had my first workout yesterday and felt like a moron in front of the TV...especially when my roomies were walking around. They sure got a show. These tapes reminded me of PE class in high school when we sweat into the oldies with Richard Simmons and did a little Tae Bo too. Oh good times.
A presto!
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
Redeeming Love...
So the latest and greatest news: the book that I just finished was just amazing. Yes, maybe I shouldn't have procrastinated my Italian homework for a full afternoon, but this book just couldn't be put down. I recommend it to all my girlfriends (or to any guys who love a christian romance) I got the book on tuesday night and by thursday late afternoon I had finished all 465 pages. Yes, I am my mother's daughter. (she will read till all ends of the night just to finish a book and then be tired the next day and wonder why?) My wonderful sorority sister, Anne' , gave me the book as it was her favorite book of all time. I felt so special to be given the opportunity to read her fav! And the book didn't disappoint. It is a love story based upon the book in the bible Hosea. Nothing makes you want to be in love more than reading a book like this. So I had to be careful and not let my girly emotions run away with themselves.
On another note, I'm still struggling with being back at school and having homework, etc. I need major prayers that instead of loking at this semester as something that I just need to "get through", it needs to be more a time of enjoyment and making college memories. On the bright side, the weather has turned chilly and we are on the verge of my favorite season of all FALL!!!
However, maybe I'm just having a mournful monday as I spent the past weekend at home. I went with my mom to my grandparents house on friday night, to wichita on saturday to visit Ty and Ron and had church on Sunday with an awesome Sunday noon meal prepared by my dad on the grill! I got to see pictures of Trey playing on the Jr. High football team. People can't seem to believe that he is only 13. Neither can I. I certainly wish that I were closer to home to see all of his games. He looks so very grown up in his football getup. He is pumped about their new jerseys. I always dread the drive back to KU, but it seemed to go relatively quickly because I chatted on the phone with Angela. Always a special treat to talk with my Hesston College friends. She is having trouble adjusting as well. Why did HC have to be so grand?? Oh well, I'm so very thankful for the 2 years I had there.
Can't believe tomorrow is September 11th. I'm sure that we can all remember exactly where we were on that day 6 years ago.
Until next time....
On another note, I'm still struggling with being back at school and having homework, etc. I need major prayers that instead of loking at this semester as something that I just need to "get through", it needs to be more a time of enjoyment and making college memories. On the bright side, the weather has turned chilly and we are on the verge of my favorite season of all FALL!!!
However, maybe I'm just having a mournful monday as I spent the past weekend at home. I went with my mom to my grandparents house on friday night, to wichita on saturday to visit Ty and Ron and had church on Sunday with an awesome Sunday noon meal prepared by my dad on the grill! I got to see pictures of Trey playing on the Jr. High football team. People can't seem to believe that he is only 13. Neither can I. I certainly wish that I were closer to home to see all of his games. He looks so very grown up in his football getup. He is pumped about their new jerseys. I always dread the drive back to KU, but it seemed to go relatively quickly because I chatted on the phone with Angela. Always a special treat to talk with my Hesston College friends. She is having trouble adjusting as well. Why did HC have to be so grand?? Oh well, I'm so very thankful for the 2 years I had there.
Can't believe tomorrow is September 11th. I'm sure that we can all remember exactly where we were on that day 6 years ago.
Until next time....
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Start of something new...
Wow...here I am. Starting my senior year of college. Seems incredibly exciting, yet also waaay too scary. I want to press the fast forward button, but people continue to tell me to enjoy my college years. My 2nd year at KU has started off well...even though I was very unsure of being back here after having an amazing summer at home. I LOVE being at home, but my dad frequently reminded me that I couldn't work at the coffee shop for the rest of my life so here I am back at school.
This semester will prove to be very challenging. Italian II is attempting to kick my rear (my teacher informed us the first day that by the end of the semester we will have learned 14 verb tenses...ahhhh!!!! Not to mention, everyday at 8AM.) However, my other business classes offer a nice mix of fun and learning. The big news is that I'm part of Alpha Gamma Delta...which is a great blessing and also a major challenge. Recruitment was overwhelming, but offered me quality time to get to know my sisters and finally release the title as the "new kid". I think one of the biggest reasons why this semester is so weird is because a lot of the friends I made last year were seniors and they have moved on to bigger and better things. Can't imagine why they wouldn't want to stay an extra year and hang out with me??? Maryland, Kansas City, etc...AND my business school buddies are off in Italy (yes, I'm jealous...but I will be there in summer '08.)
Most importantly, the Lord is good. In times of anxiety I am continually reminded that HE is with me. While times are tough I realize that I need to put on the full armor of God. A verse that has been place on my heart is:
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of the dark world and against the spritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in palce, and with your fee fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kids of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for the saints. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Ephesians 6:10-20
This semester will prove to be very challenging. Italian II is attempting to kick my rear (my teacher informed us the first day that by the end of the semester we will have learned 14 verb tenses...ahhhh!!!! Not to mention, everyday at 8AM.) However, my other business classes offer a nice mix of fun and learning. The big news is that I'm part of Alpha Gamma Delta...which is a great blessing and also a major challenge. Recruitment was overwhelming, but offered me quality time to get to know my sisters and finally release the title as the "new kid". I think one of the biggest reasons why this semester is so weird is because a lot of the friends I made last year were seniors and they have moved on to bigger and better things. Can't imagine why they wouldn't want to stay an extra year and hang out with me??? Maryland, Kansas City, etc...AND my business school buddies are off in Italy (yes, I'm jealous...but I will be there in summer '08.)
Most importantly, the Lord is good. In times of anxiety I am continually reminded that HE is with me. While times are tough I realize that I need to put on the full armor of God. A verse that has been place on my heart is:
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of the dark world and against the spritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in palce, and with your fee fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kids of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for the saints. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Ephesians 6:10-20
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