Tonight we went to Julia's concert instead of to home group, which was a bummer because home group is amazing but awesome because the concert was amazing.
Julia is in One Voice (if you go to UMHB and you haven't taken the time to see them, you're missing out). She had a solo tonight, something that's pretty awesome for a freshman. She's the only one in our little tight group who is not a nursing major, but we still love her (wink wink) and she's in the music department.
At one part Julia was singing out and Kat grabbed my hand because she was so wrapped up. I looked over at Sarah and she was just staring at Julia and nodding really fast. Julia was just beaming at the audience.
There is so much love between our friends. I'm just so glad we were there, appreciating each other and engaging in life.
Freshman year is almost over. It's just been an insane ride. Sure I've been homesick, but I absolutely love it here.
I'm thinking about the seniors back at my high school in Germany and how pretty soon they'll have their own new beginning. Mine feels like such a short time ago. How a year does fly!
But a year brings healing and new beginning and new growth. I've experienced things I never thought I would.
Have hope in new beginnings friends. They're not reserved for New Years. They're for all the time. Embrace them.
No picture tonight. Just look around you and enjoy what you've been given.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Overalls
Guys, summer overalls anyone? For the beach?
If I even go to the beach that is... the pool? picnics? life?
I cannot wait for summer.
Overalls kind off went of my radar for a while. "Too childish!" I said.
But now... I'm changing my mind.
These first ones are my favorites.
Yeah I'm difinitely going to be thrift store hunting for a pair this summer. Happy days.
Hurry Summer!
PS:I cannot believe I said I cannot wait for summer. It's a first for me. Yay!
PPS: Did anyone watch Psych tonight?
If I even go to the beach that is... the pool? picnics? life?
I cannot wait for summer.
Overalls kind off went of my radar for a while. "Too childish!" I said.
But now... I'm changing my mind.
These first ones are my favorites.
Yeah I'm difinitely going to be thrift store hunting for a pair this summer. Happy days.
Hurry Summer!
PS:I cannot believe I said I cannot wait for summer. It's a first for me. Yay!
PPS: Did anyone watch Psych tonight?
Monday, February 25, 2013
Weather
So I know the title isn't exhilarating, but the weather today was un-be-lie-va-ble; unbelievable. Period.
[I guess it was yesterday since it's so late now, but same deal.]
First there was the fact that it rained last night and I spent the morning wearing my galoshes before switching to sunglasses just before lunch (flats for the feet, sunglasses for the face).
Then there was the wind. My chief aim with the sunglasses was actually to keep dust from my eyes as it was whipped up, along with some pebbles, all over campus in dangerous looking puffs from the construction site. At first I thought it was just the European side of myself that was a little freaked out, but then there was talk from the Texans about things like tornado season and I felt way less out of it, but a little more freaked out. Everyone was having a collective weather complaining day. So let's recap it.
In the morning a girl was nearly knocked over by the wind while holding a door for me. I spent the rest of the day sporadically battling that same door so that it wouldn't shut on my as I traveled in and out of the building.
There were many complaints that it was hard to run against the wind, whether from people running late or just running to go running. (Though why you'd run in this weather...)
As we emerged from the sub after lunch, Julia was reminded that she wanted to tell us about other weather issues all over Texas but had to shout to be heard over the force of the wind. This resulted in the rather ironic "THERE'S A BLIZZARD IN LUBBOCK Y'ALL!" I looked that up. There are definitely blizzard warnings.
Then I traversed the quad. Everyone was ducking between buildings and dust clouds were coming at us. I could have sworn all the trees turned into whomping willows and horrible visions of branches snapping off and knocking me unconscious clouded my thoughts, until I reached the safety of my dorm.
It is now freezing out. There are rumors of snow in Waco. What is happening? Has winter actually come to Texas?
Before my roommate had gone out today she asked me "so is a cold front coming in?" Yes dear, I think yes is a safe answer.
[I guess it was yesterday since it's so late now, but same deal.]
First there was the fact that it rained last night and I spent the morning wearing my galoshes before switching to sunglasses just before lunch (flats for the feet, sunglasses for the face).
Then there was the wind. My chief aim with the sunglasses was actually to keep dust from my eyes as it was whipped up, along with some pebbles, all over campus in dangerous looking puffs from the construction site. At first I thought it was just the European side of myself that was a little freaked out, but then there was talk from the Texans about things like tornado season and I felt way less out of it, but a little more freaked out. Everyone was having a collective weather complaining day. So let's recap it.
In the morning a girl was nearly knocked over by the wind while holding a door for me. I spent the rest of the day sporadically battling that same door so that it wouldn't shut on my as I traveled in and out of the building.
There were many complaints that it was hard to run against the wind, whether from people running late or just running to go running. (Though why you'd run in this weather...)
As we emerged from the sub after lunch, Julia was reminded that she wanted to tell us about other weather issues all over Texas but had to shout to be heard over the force of the wind. This resulted in the rather ironic "THERE'S A BLIZZARD IN LUBBOCK Y'ALL!" I looked that up. There are definitely blizzard warnings.
Then I traversed the quad. Everyone was ducking between buildings and dust clouds were coming at us. I could have sworn all the trees turned into whomping willows and horrible visions of branches snapping off and knocking me unconscious clouded my thoughts, until I reached the safety of my dorm.
It is now freezing out. There are rumors of snow in Waco. What is happening? Has winter actually come to Texas?
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Tired
I'm tired. I've been trying to think of what to post for quite a bit now but it's just not bubbling to the surface.
I can't believe I'm even awake just now. Masterpiece was amazing. I already want to go back next year.
But first, I need time to process it all.
I'm sure all you sensible people are asleep, so that's where I'm headed.
Goodnight dears.
I can't believe I'm even awake just now. Masterpiece was amazing. I already want to go back next year.
But first, I need time to process it all.
I'm sure all you sensible people are asleep, so that's where I'm headed.
Goodnight dears.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Adventuring
I'm off to College Station for the weekend once again! Adventure is streaming through my veins.
Yeah, basically: girls weekend! We're going to a conference called Masterpiece, where my friend Kat will be dancing! Such fun.
We are staying at Kat's house and bringing down about ten of us and it's going to be the best thing ever! As I've mentioned, it's a wonderland.
We're going to repeat the cake and maybe take a better picture this time... maybe?
So off we go adventuring!
PS: I don't actually own any of these little pouches but I think they are fantastic and perfect for adventures.
They also look fairly easy to make... possibility or another Pinterest project begging to be left unfinished?
Yeah, basically: girls weekend! We're going to a conference called Masterpiece, where my friend Kat will be dancing! Such fun.
We are staying at Kat's house and bringing down about ten of us and it's going to be the best thing ever! As I've mentioned, it's a wonderland.
We're going to repeat the cake and maybe take a better picture this time... maybe?
So off we go adventuring!
PS: I don't actually own any of these little pouches but I think they are fantastic and perfect for adventures.
They also look fairly easy to make... possibility or another Pinterest project begging to be left unfinished?
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Swans
When I was a child, we would drive down to the lake. We'd walk through the park. We'd feed the ducks, and we would feed the swans.
Aren't swans just lovely? They make me want to dance ballet.
I'd sit there and watch all the birds fighting for my crumbs and imagine their arguments. The ducks were loud and obnoxious, but swans are rather above it all. Their tone is lofty. They cannot be touched by life.
PS: today I was inspired by this article. Check it out, maybe follow the trail of links to some beautiful things.
Aren't swans just lovely? They make me want to dance ballet.
I'd sit there and watch all the birds fighting for my crumbs and imagine their arguments. The ducks were loud and obnoxious, but swans are rather above it all. Their tone is lofty. They cannot be touched by life.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
It rained that day.
Today it's raining. I'm throwing open the blinds and drinking chai tea.
I'm going to revel in the grey cloud hugging the earth and wonder at the wind kissing the trees.
I'm probably going to listen to this song about twenty-five times in a row.
Many people around campus are out in coats and jackets and hats. It makes me chuckle a little. Maybe I'll throw on some galoshes for the fun of it. Maybe not.
I want to have this record that I was completely and utterly happy on this morning. My homework was nearly done. The chapel speaker sounded promising, though I hadn't gone yet. I had salt and vinegar chips and a PB&J for lunch, like a little kid. It rained that day.
It was glorious.
I'm going to revel in the grey cloud hugging the earth and wonder at the wind kissing the trees.
I'm probably going to listen to this song about twenty-five times in a row.
Many people around campus are out in coats and jackets and hats. It makes me chuckle a little. Maybe I'll throw on some galoshes for the fun of it. Maybe not.
I want to have this record that I was completely and utterly happy on this morning. My homework was nearly done. The chapel speaker sounded promising, though I hadn't gone yet. I had salt and vinegar chips and a PB&J for lunch, like a little kid. It rained that day.
It was glorious.
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