Day 125

I supported our campus Improvables... with 10 hours of my time last night. Yes.

God Bless

Days 123 and 124

Day 123:

I'm having a hard time remembering yesterday...hm. Oh, I went to a quick devotion that a friend was having for her Interpretation of the (Gospels?) class. I was in the middle of some homework, but she needed more listeners, and so, without thinking about it really, I put aside my book and my homework and supported her in her devotion time. It was a good one too.

Day 124:

I gave my poetry prof a hug after class today--the last class. She had cried a little in class. So, when all was said and done, I gave her a hug, a farewell of sorts. She spoke to me, "You have strong arms." Lies. I thought. My arms are weak. But then she spoke, "They are able to hold on to so much more than just a person." And then I understood what she meant.

God Bless!

Day 122

I shared some almonds and walnuts with two of my girlfriends. It wasn't much, and it doesn't really make up for all the snacks they have shared with me on Tuesday afternoons, but it was something at least. 

God Bless!

Day 121

Well, due to car problems, I was not able to go visit a friend in Omaha today...and that made me very sad. So I spent the day at home working on homework...and watching episodes on Hulu. (ha) I didn't cry though, even though it's going to take a lot of money to fix my car. That was a gift to my dad (the not crying part, not the big bill part).

God Bless!

Days 119 and 120

Day 119:

I went to a movie with a friend yesterday! It was a weird movie...but it was still good to see her and spend time with her. I helped mom my dinner too--I can really sauté those mushrooms and onions.

Day 120:

Talked to my cousin this morning while blow drying my hair--the beauty of modern technology: you can blow dry your hair, brush your teeth, listen to music, and chat with your cousin all at once! (minus the teeth brushing... that would take made skills and extra hands. seriously.) But it was good to know that she is...well, she's okay. I need to make a trip up to see her sometime; take her out to lunch or something.

I also loaded the dishwasher today! Woo! And spent good quality time over at Grama's. :)


Happy Easter and God Bless!

Days 117 and 118

Day 117:

I was able to come home in time for Good Friday service, which was a blessing. We went out to eat as a family afterwards...and it was a good chance to catch up with what has been going on at home and elsewhere.

Day 118:

We got a call from Oma today. She got her lawn mower hung up on a high pile of gravel in her drive way. Dad and I went over to help her move it. It was good to get outside and use some muscles that I haven't been working much with lately. We were successful as well.

God Bless!

Day 116

I ate the burger that had been dropped in the coals at the Bible Study BBQ, thus saving my friend Travis from having to do so. (...it was fine.)

God Bless!

Day 115

Two hugs today, both important.

Hug number one: She was upset about the way the day was going. So I told her to stand up and give me a hug and just let it all out. And she cried into my shoulder for at least 2 minutes. And I hope it made her feel better.

Hug number two: In front of the hot line in the cafeteria. I saw him, and he saw me. And he was wearing a boot for a stress fracture. How are you? I asked as I wrapped my arms around him. Not so good. And I could feel his shoulders shake and his voice quiver. Just one more thing for him to worry about. But he will survive. I know he will.

God bless

Day 114

I worked on two different group projects today...and as stressed as I was, was able to get some things accomplished.

I also had a long phone conversation with my dad. We talked about the conference I was a part of this last weekend... and I think it was good for him to hear how well it went. Yeah. (by the way, the word 'yaeh' looks fun... I always do that, and then realize it's not right. ha)

God Bless

Day 113

I went to the choir concert today that my roommate was in. It was very good--they did a great job. I was able to catch up with a lovely friend of mine while we were waiting for the concert to start. 

God Bless!

Day 112

I went to one of the Spring Weekend events and I cheered my little heart out for those crazy friends of mine.

I also slept a lot yesterday. Which was a gift to my body, I suppose.

God Bless

Days 110 and 111

Day 110:
This was the day we drove up to South Dakota for the theology conference. It was good, got to talk to some people that I don't normally talk to very often.

Day 111:
I gave Tyler a piece of gum after lunch/before presenting. And I presented...which is a form of giving, I suppose.

God Bless!

Day 109

I shared a couple of "awkward" hugs with my depressed friend...and there was much laughter, and it was good.

Up until 1:30 with Steph last night!

God Bless!

Day 108

A crazy day. I clacked away on my paper for hours. The best part? My roomie came in at about 9 and made the announcement, "I forgot to eat dinner." And that was shortly followed by a, "Do you want to take a thirty minute break?" I was torn. Yes! I'm tired... said my brain and, No! We're going to be up late... also said my brain. I chose to take the break, and so I sat with my roomie and Amigos while she ate, and we took turns ranting about our days. It was good.

Stayed up working with Steph again. Another 3 am morning. It keeps getting harder and harder to wake up in the morning.

God bless!

Day 107

Monday's are my day to be a geek and watch Stargate with my friend, Andrew. I relish that time--not only because it's when I get to be myself completely, but also because it's when I get to spend time with him (we're both busy people, so we don't see each other a whole lot.) Many a word of wisdom has he shared with me when I'm stressed or worried about something. Anyway, after we're doing watching it's customary for him to give me a hug. (Andrew hugs are the best because he's taller than I am.) Well, last night, while he was hugging me, he thanked me for a hug that I had given him earlier in the day. He had been on his way to lunch and I was just leaving the cafeteria and I gave him a hug (not sure why, except I think I was feeling like I needed a hug). Normally when it's not Monday night I have to ask for a hug, but this time it was like we both just needed a release from whatever burdens we were carrying. I stood outside in the wind with him for a good five minutes talking about a test he was worried about. I hadn't thought that that hug was good for him, though I knew it was good for me.

It's strange, being thanked for a hug. Stranger still that it came from him. But it's a good strange.

I stayed up with my friend Steph, working on homework. It was 3:58 bedtime. Yeah.

God Bless!

Day 106

Yesterday I drove my church-buddy and myself into "the big city" for Sunday worship, that was nice.

I went to the Student Directed One Acts and laughed incredibly too hard, but it was great--the gift of laughter is one of the best things to comedic actors. (A friend actually thanked me for sitting in the front row.)

And then I went over a paper with a friend, and then we chatted for a while, which was good.

(Then I stayed up 'til 3:10 working on homework...yay!)

God Bless!

Day 105

Today I had very little human interaction.

I did do some mild cleaning, and gave my roommate two heartbox presents. :)

God Bless

Day 104

One of those days when: you know it's crunch time, everyone else knows it's crunch time, and yet there comes a point when you just have to sit back and let someone tell you that they're not doing well and you don't look at your watch because you know this is more important than any meeting or homework screaming to be done. And while she tells you about all of the paintings she needs to get done, and the paper she needs to write, you don't think about the mounds of reading and responses that you've been putting off for weeks, you notice that her shoulders are particularly rounded today--weary. And so, while she is clacking away at that shiny keyboard--trying to get the words right--you give her a quick shoulder rub to ease some of the tension that fitful nights of anxious sleep could not undo. She tells you thank you--for the massage and the listening, she knows that other people have their own crap. And you say you don't mind, and mean it. 

God Bless

Day 103

Well, I was able to have a wonderfully honest talk with a friend last night; there was giving and listening, and it was wonderful. Oh, and there was laughing. There always is. 

My friend that has depression? He was able to vent a little bit yesterday, and I hope that was good for him. (And of course he got his customary hug.)

God Bless!

Day 102

A little late on the draw again... *sigh*

Okay, so, yesterday I was able to just sit and listen to a friend that was stressing out. I mean, I've been stressed too, but she needed some "therapy," as she called it, and I didn't mind being the ears that she used. I also gave her a hug afterwards.

God Bless

Day 101

Well, I gave my roommate a ride to Walmart...even though she didn't need to go. (Really, I just dragged her along.) 

I didn't wear shoes but for a couple specific reasons yesterday. I was helping to raise awareness for those that don't have shoes. (I think this day is hosted by Toms, but I'm not sure.)

God Bless!

Day 100

Woo! 100 days! That's an accomplishment, right?

Well, today...let's see. I gave my roommate some of my M&M's at supper...

I also helped a group member not look like a total fool for her portion of our presentation today.

God Bless!

Day 99

Yesterday was my birthday. It was also my momma's birthday. So, we spent the day celebrating. It was great. :) And she liked her presents, so that was good. I also wrapped all of Dad's gifts to her.

God Bless

Day 98

Well, I went to a music rally and supported the fine arts in our schools...

I also gave my daddy his birthday present today, and it was a total success. :) 

God Bless!

Day 97

Today I just sat and listened to a friend talk about some of the pain he's been going through. I just don't understand how some people can be so inconsiderate of other. Praying for healing.

God Bless

Days 95 and 96

Day 95,
It's been a crazy week, and I'm getting a little hazy on the details of what each day has been like. I do not that I did more judging for Gathering of the Talents. And our room hosted an ice cream party/detox time for four other girls. While I think the detox was important, at least three of us had other things we should have been doing. Oh well....

Day 96,
More judging! And it is finished! Woo! We knocked it out really fast this year (I did have a dream the art people brought us another huge stack though, hopefully that won't happen again this year). I had a group project meeting and helped one of the members get all of her stuff together and form good discussion questions. Yeah.

God Bless!