Thoughtful today

So I wake up today, much happier than the previous couple of days, only to find out Jesse's parents are getting a divorce. Usually I wouldn't announce it on my blog like this, but he put it on the forum for everyone, and I felt I should write about it. I know I've never dealt with divorce, but my Dad was divorced before he married my mom, and all I know is that was not fun. She took us to court, and we lost a lot of money to his ex, and it was really hard on the whole family. Luckily in Jesse's situation, his parents are Christians, and they will handle it maturally. I still want to tell everyone to pray for him, and I will continue to pray also.

Moving on from tragedy, the week has been okay. I was sorta down on Tuesday because I miss having a boyfriend. And I know, that sounds lame. It's not really having a boyfriend persay, it's more like I love having someone be with you, who would rather fall asleep next to you than anything else. It was a nice comforting feeling. And I see Anna who is sooo happy and sooo adorable, and just on some days, it breaks my heart for myself. I become selfish, and that's what Tuesday was. Luckily for me, we have Intervaristy that night (the church thing on my campus) and that always makes me even a tad happier because I love church and God! Also, my newest friend Jenni was there also, and that makes me even more happy....I know, I'm retarded! But the speaker, Keith Carpenter (sp?) who is actually one of the main people of IV, and he talked about death, and are we going to be the christians that go and stake our space and lie down and wait for death to happen, or are we going to spread God's word, and tell everyone about the Kingdom? It was really good. What would I do without my church?!

Yesterday was a rough day only for the fact that I had to deal with tuition and loans. For any of you who actually caught a glimpse of my previous post before I deleted it (samantha!) you know what i'm talking about. No, I just freak out about money because I mean my family isn't the richest of rich, and I was having complications with my loans and such. Basically I'm still $2000 short. Go figure. So you would see why I am stressed. Last night though, I had a good night! I was going to my night class with Jenni, and I was talking to her, saying that I wished that the professor would get sick and lose his voice. Go figure, I get to the auditorium (it's like a 300 people class) and he tells us he's losing his voice so class will be short today. It's usually from 6:00-8:00 or so. We ended at at 6:30! We took the our quiz and it was over! How nice eh? I'm physic! or is tha physic? you can't hear me pronounce those differently, so I will stop! The bad news is that I got an F on my True or False 30 point quiz. Talk about sucking! I don't know what went wrong! So yah...but then I went down to the Wharf with Jenni and we bought cookie dough and made cookies! It was so funny! we sucked them up bad, and we put so much Pam spray on the cookie sheet that even after the cookies were cooked, it was still wet. And the cookies just slid off. It was gross, but hey, the cookies were dang good!! My night turned rather well! So yay uplifting moments!

College Moment: I had to take pictures for a project outside (I'll show more on here later) and so I wanted a picture of Anna, but she was hiding behind her cup. Too bad I don't care, so I took it anyway. Isn't Anna beautiful? John, your a lucky man.

Friends Quote:
Phoebe: Oh, it's Dr. Seuss!
Joey: That book got me through some tough times.
Melanie: There is a little child inside this man!
Chandler: Yes, the doctors say if they remove it, he'll die.

Gotta love friends!!
Sister in Christ,
Amy <3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATE!!

The weekend uplifts the spirit

I know it's been a long while, but I have to save my blogs for interesting things, or else no one would read them!

This weekend was amazing. Anna and I went to Living Waters Bible Camp in Westby, WI this weekend and I was unsure on how it was going to end up. It was doubtful because it was not with our regular Village Church fall retreat, and I wanted to be with all my friends desperately. I only know a few people there, and so it was awkward at first. My whole point of this trip was to meet other Christians on campus. The good thing is, I did. I mean I have to work on these relationships, they just don't automatically become very good friends, but it made me excited. I was happy to be surrounded by people who believe what I believe, and want to be with God as much as I do! Being away this weekend made me realize that I so want to be at a Christian school. It's a breath of fresh air honestly! Although that made me happy, I still was reminded of all my friends, and especially Travis. I missed him a lot, even though he had never been there but, there was just something about it there that moved me. To move along, the worship was outstanding! They were all in their mid twenties I would say, and they sang wonderfully (Kara it reminded me of your voice) The songs they chose really moved me. The first night I was in tears because I just felt the spirit surrounded us in that little room. It's a great feeling. Anna and I also chose a "track" which was revolved around the Kingdom of God, and the Lord's Prayer. Our speaker basically took us through the first couple lines of the prayer, and gave us passages to dissect and figure out how it relates to Heaven, and so forth. It really got you thinking, and I found it quite interesting. I can't explain it all because this would get to be too long, but wow. I'll bring it home sometime and explain it to those who are curious! Also during the weekend they had a "no talent talent show" and there were some really hysterical people that went up there! They did skits on Wayne's World, comedy routines, odd dances they created, and so forth. One guy went up there though, and said he was going to play a song, but had just got a call that his friend died in a car accident back home. He asked for a moment of silence, and naturally I started praying. I heard some people start laughing, and I was thinking to myself, what the heck?? He went on to say that this friend was only 16 and that we really need to give it up to the Lord, and that's the moment I broke into tears. Later I find out that it was all a joke and he was just trying to be serious for as long as possible. How is that funny? People were looking at me like, woah... it's a joke. I guess I just don't find anything like that even remotely funny. I got over it but still, that was prob. my only downfall of the weekend.

I did make one little realization by going away this weekend. We were talking about how we cannot just surround ourselves by "the bubble" of Christian people, because you almost become a couch potato Christian. You are comfortable where you are, but you do not ever leave that couch, and you are not working towards the Kingdom of God. The "bubble" should be your little resting area for when you need a little break from the real world. I mean this isn't true for all, but then it clicked for me. I think I really am supposed to be here... I think I may at least plant the seed of God into them (of course with God's help) and I can at least get people to think by my ways. I'm not sure, but I think I will be staying here, unless for some very odd reason i get accepted into Bethel, which I'm almost positive I won't. I think I'll be ok though.

An amazing event occured also. I sorta stated this on the forum, but I will say it again here. So the lead singer/pastor at our retreat has a little girl, Molly, who is like three. He had just finished singing one of the songs on Sunday, and she immediately said, "Good job Papa. You did a really good job". It was the sweetest thing ever! There was also a screen up with words, and a picture of Jesus with a crown of thorns on his head. She then asked what Jesus was doing in that picture. To top things off about this little girl, her father explained to us that three weeks ago she asked how do you let Jesus into your heart at the dinner table! So they prayed the prayer and she has accepted Jesus into her heart at the age of three. God is truly wonderful and powerful.

College Moment: Anna and I decided we really needed to flip the Futon over because the bars were starting to mold to us, and it was rather filthy. But, we didn't count on it being so flipping heavy! Wow...how pathetic are we? It was some good times though! Oooh college

Friends Quote: "Ross: Laugh it up! But the joke's on you, because we don't need to get divorced, okay? We're just gonna get an annulment.Joey: An annulment? Ross, I don't think surgery's the answer here!" Oh goll...

Sister in Christ,
Amy <3

Oh how I wish for some silence!

What a day, oh what a day! Somehow I've ended up extremely tired, yet I only had one class today. Go figure. This one class though depleted my spirits of being a person. Yes, sounds harsh, but this man was mean. He is my Photography Appreciation teacher and today he lectured for over an hour about how we aren't trying hard enough, and we need to study at least six hours a week on line and black and white photos, etc. etc. He then went on to state that the U.S. is Goliath and the Japenese are David and they will overcome us. What the heck!? Way to tear me down and tell me i'm terrible! Then he adds, "I'm not trying to make you guys feel bad. Don't take it harshly..." YES SIR...=/ riiiiiiiight. To top things off, he hands us back our first projects and a quiz today and I am at 92.5 points out of 100 in the class. I'm only in school like a month, and I have an A-. Usually this is by all means nothing to fret on, but in his class, you start with 100 and only go down. there is no such thing as gaining points back or anything. I'm screwed...

Well anyway, last night I realized, this is not the school for me, no matter who says what or what everyone thinks God is telling me. I took a step back, took away the people, drinking, cliques, classes, and anything else, and just looked at what was in front of me. This does not feel like a "comfortable" atmosphere, or like my home away from home. The instant I'm here, I want to return back to home. Besides me and a very few others of my friends, I've noticed that they LIKE where there are...should that not be the same everywhere? I'll answer my own question and say heck yes! So I don't know when, I don't know where, and I don't exactly know anything (haha) but I will sometime switch in my four years.

Invervarsity (on campus church organization) was extremely uplifitng as usual tonight. This is my favorite thing of the week because I get to be with people like me who are nice and friendly, and don't form those cliques like everyone else. (FYI: that's the reason I want to go to a Christian school...everyone around you is like my intervaristy large group!) It's just a nice place to be. They also got me super stoked for the Fall Retreat this weekend, even though I still have to figure out how the heck i'm going to pay for it! yikes!! Oh well... that stuff comes later right? OoO! One of my friends that I find that i am getting closer to slowly was there! It made me really happy, and now i'm trying to get her to go to this retreat thing. Let's see how it works!

I ran into Lissie Bendell today! For those of you who may not know her, she is the one that has been to Village before, went to Heidi Fair's Wedding, and looks and acts a lot like Laura Koenecke. Which by the way, Laura if you read this, totally gimme a call cuz I miss you like crazy hun! Anyway, I was talking to her for a while and she just made me super happy! I like her and have decided to actually start hanging out with this girl. She is also Christian! What a plus!

I've had a huge realization today...that I have many times in the course of my life. I love my friends! I have a wall of all these pictures on it, and it makes me smile to remember all of you. But I've realized that all of you are so important in my life. Without one of you, I would not be who I am, and that alone makes you so wonderful! Plus all of you sorta watch me and help me be led to Christ, and that, that is an amazing thing to have in a friend. So to all my friends, you rock!

I had more to say but my stupid blog didn't save entirely so I lost a lot of it, so this will have to do!

College Moment: so this picture was taken one of the first weeks Anna and I were here, in the pit of despair as I have liked to call it now. Ahh yes, the ingnorant days of what we were getting ourselves into...

FrIeNdS Quote: "Yes, it was really sad when the artist stopped drawing Bambi's mother..." Is it sad that I can quote that? yah...yah it is...

Sister in Christ,

Amy <3

home SWEEET home

Yes... I went home!! It was such a good weekend. It's good to get away from this place called Winona! You need a breather. Anna and I went up, and we also brought my room mate Ali! Ahh, and now the adventures of the weekend!

So I got dropped off at my house and went to the barn with my mother, and usually this is a pain because I am not in love with horses whatsoever. BUT...there were three little kittens that I loved insanely much! Aw, they tried to eat my fingers, are meowed their cute little meows, and I fell in love. Now that's how to spend 20 minutes at a barn. Justin then called me which made me happy cuz that mean I got to see all my friends! I called up Anna and Ali, and they met me at Justin's. Nick, Lee, Justin, Tim, and Zach were there. I love my boys. We talked about my stupidity at school, and how everyone is doing and such. Then we got kicked out and went to Schoney's! Now that was fun for multiple reasons. I beat Zach, Nick, Justin, and Nate at cut-throat. Well, I beat them in multiple games. That's right, I rock at life! I BEAT BOYS!! I beat two boys that HAVE pool tables. Then I played some one on one with Justin, and he depleted my spirit, so I lost to him. But he did admit that I got better! I am the best pool player ever...girl wise... or maybe not! But I rock. haha.

Saturday was much more entertaining surprisingly! See, Adam, Kara, and I decided to have a nice dinner at Adam's house, sorta for everyone who was coming home, and for Zach, who is going to Iraq soon. I had told Justin about this, and of course, he wanted to tag along also! I've noticed he seems to be very up for helping people with things...anyone else notice this? Maybe me...I'm crazy. ANYWHO, all four of us went to Rainbow and had fun there, bought food, hid Kara's keys, and Justin showed off his wonderful none-belly-button stomach off to the world. Adam claimed not to know him. Denial. Kara and I picked out a total girl movie, but convinced Justin it was a good comedy for all to enjoy. We went back and made food, and I picked up Ali at Anna's. Mark came over, adn I hugged him! See, we just found out recently that he has diabetes and if he woulda waited five more days to go to the doctors, his organs would have shut down. That is scary stuff. I like Mark and I would hate to see him die! Poor kid. Well we had over 16 people for dinner, and that was really nice. It was funny though because Adam gave this nice little speech about how we all keep in touch and love love how old we are getting, etc. and then of course we are so much like little children playing grown-ups. Like Jen crawled under the table to tickle Justin, and Justin went under it after her and they had an attack on eachother under the table! It was hysterical. The whole evening was wonderful. All of our friends were there at some point, and we just spent time bonding together. By the end of the evening more than 25 people had come in and out. Now that's awesome. I love my friends. I spent a lot of quality time with many of them. I went out with Kara and Zach to get some caffeine and we found 24 cent pop called Jolly Good. It was funny and we all took a picture for good memories! It was a late night, but I enjoyed myself a lot. Note to all: Love your friends, they are the best thing ever. But of course no one has better friends than me because our group is so amazing, and it keeps growing by the year. Okay. sappy moment over

Sunday was enjoyable just because I saw my baby cousin (Alec) and then I ate dinner with Anna's family, John, and Ali. I love Anna's family a lot, so that made me happy, and I don't get to hang out with John all that much anymore (my fault) so it was really nice. He is a good guy. Okay, this is long, sorry! Love you all who are devoted to my blog! Rock on!

Fake College Moment: Anna and I pretended to go out to a social mocktail party thing... so we went through, got a lay, got a drink, went back to our room, and took pictures....YAYA COLLEGE?! haha....I'm applying to Bethel


Sister in Christ,
Amy <3

Drugs make the pain go away

Soo....morning arrives, and I'm still sick! Chest hurting, nose stuffy, it's time for me to take action! I went to Health Services today!! They gave me this stuff that is like Sudafed (sp?) and some other stuff, and man... it is good! My chest doesn't hurt, and my nose isn't as badly congested... and it makes me motiviated and energetic! Hee hee...yep, a month into school and I'm addicted to drugs. Won't mom be proud?

I was really happy about today! Even though this was my looong day, my classes were interesting! I was reading for my 2 in a half hour lecture and the chapter was on Books. See, it was really good though because it talked about publishing, how to find a good publisher, the chance you have to make profits, the whole works! It made me really excited because this was stuff I wanted to know, and really got me motivated to work on my story that I've been writing on and off again for the last like two years. The downfall is that I have a 60% chance of losing profit, and like 16% of it is like actually breaking even. Those statistics might be off, but I can't find where I found that in my book. But I mean I'm so excited to write, that I don't care! I mean yes, I want to make money off of my books so I can survive and not have to take on another job, but I'm not looking for much more than that. I would love to win an award, but it's not what I'm aiming for. I want to indulge people, keep them entertained, and maybe get them thinking about God. I'm just excited.

The other good news about my classes is that I had to do this assessment in my retard math class, and I actually tried, and I moved up from 76 point to 95 points! Which for those who have no idea what i'm talking about, is like half way to being done with the class! Which is really nice! So if I just keep up my good work, I will be done in no time! Yay!!! And in my Mass Media class, I got a B- on my first quiz. Now regularly, that isn't the best of grades, but look at it this way. It's my first grade...first quiz...in COLLEGE!!! I think that's pretty dang good! I was totally excited. So yay school!!

pathetic moment: YAY! I didn't have one today!

Oh yes, so in English class today, our teacher asked us a very broad question: "Why are we here? Why did we come to college?" Ya know what people said? "To make good money" "because it's what your supposed to do" and so forth. Honestly. Life isn't about money, an dhow much you can get in what amount of time! It's about friendships, and living your life, and most importantly, turning your life over to God and pursuing him. My reason for college is simple. I want to be a well rounded person, I want to learn more about what I want to do in life, so when I write a book....it'll be good enough to be actually published! And I feel it's where God wants me to be. So my question is... Why are you where you are? What drove you there?

Home Sick...?

Nope! Wrong answer. I'm Truly sick. My nose is all stuffy, and my throat is dry and scratchy. I have never been sick when I was away from home. It makes me miss home really bad. See, my house is a freezing cold house, and my mom would always take care of me, and if it was "bad enough" I could stay home from school, which I did all the time. Here, it's totally different. It's hot and muggy, which does not make you feel any better; my mom cannot help me; and I can't skip school! It's not a serious enough reason! I can't fail a class because I have a little cold... it just does not fly here. So dang it! Pray I feel better soon, I do not want to feel like this when I come up this weekend!

Classes were really good today. The longer I am here, the better I like my classes (one of the only upsides) I have decided that my Orientation Leaders is the best one out of all of them. She is the one that has told me that I'm clearly meant to be a writer and stuff. Well now she has told me that she loves to read my writing (we write very informal journals to her every Friday) and says that my personality shows through the writing. She uplifts my spirit in so many ways. It's the equivalence to if a very well known pastor walked up to Mark Johnson and told him that he is a wonderful speaker, and deeply moves him, or Natalie Grant walks up to Kara and tells her she needs to write more beautiful music. It is coming from such a high authority figure, that you can't help but smile. =) yay!

I got to talk to Justin today! He called me again this evening since he had no idea that I actually attempted to call him last night. We talked for a good hour which was nice becaus I have not seen him for almost two weeks. A lot happens in that amount of time! OH yah, so to go along wiht my stupidity with life, Justin was asking me questions off this New Testament Bible quiz he was taking. He was like what are the four gospels that speak of Jesus' life? I did say Matthew, but I was VERY unsure.... or like who was the disciple that betrayed Jesus? I said, MARK!...JOHN... and then I realized I was just naming people I knew. Haha. And it was Judas... Justin said it was as common as asking what did Jesus die on? A Cross, The Electric chair, and so forth. Just think you needed to take a bible quiz to get into a good Christian school.... I would never be allowed in. Sad.

So Schony just sent me this wonderful picture! Background of it: It was after prom and we were at the Neis' house for a post party. I get REALLY loopy late at night, and Marlise and I were just goofing around, and I found a hat and a hook for my hand. I thought this was just the funniest thing ever, and was giggling profusely on the ground....here are the results of my "drunken-like" moment: Hee hee yay! I love this picture so much!

My funny moment of the day: So I was riding the bus over to West Campus to see my dearest friend Anna right? And this man gets on the bus, and he has the BIGGEST afro ever! Like I mean you could hide things in there like a kitten or something! It would be lost forever! It reminded me of Marge Simpson on how funny it was. Then I noticed he was just hairy everywhere! I knwo all men have hairy legs, but holy cow! His face was almost taken up by hair! It made me laugh so hard, inside of course... I'm not that mean. That's all... it might be one of those moments you need to actually be there to laugh with me...

Sister in Christ,
Amy <3

The Dreadful September 11th

It's that time again, that time where such sadness hit this country. I've never been too big on this, but I think it is good to take a moment and pray for all those who lost their lives and the families who are left here without them. Pray that they will reunite in heaven with their families..

Besides that, today has actually been a good day. Jenny Seward came down from Stout last night! We went to Taco Bell (which I haven't eaten in a while) so that was really fun! We actually didn't do that much, but she just talked with Ali (the room mate) and myself for hours! We didn't even hit the hay until a quarter to 3:00 AM! That's a long night! But it was totally fun and worth it! So I lucked out because my room mate and Jen get along! Phew.

Justin finally called me!! That made me really happy cuz I was beginning to feel sad that not a whole lot of people were contacting me from home. The sad part though was that I was asleep when he called. I totally missed his call. Boo to myself on sleeping in! I attempted to call him back but sadly he was not available. Another time I guess....

I did find this recording on my computer though that was a wonderful thing! The night before I left for school Zach, Laura, and Justin were at my house and I knew Laura was trying to record a little message from them to me and it was really funny thing to listen to. It made me miss them all terribly bad! So I actually just got off the phone with Laura! We talked for at least a half hour. I didn't realize I missed her that much until I actually heard her voice. We became really good friends this summer, and so for her to be in Nebraska where I can't see her or hug her or laugh with her sucks. HA I sound like I love her!! Well I do, but certainly not like that. a Platonic love. =) I'm silly. Life has been good today.

I'm rather boring today aren't I? Oh well, nothing funny has presented itself today.

Sister in Christ,
Amy <3

Queen Elizabeth...who knew?

Hmm....what a day, oh what a day. I've had some stupid moments, but this one tops the cake or something to that extent.
:: Ali watching scoccer::
:: Amy notices a man enter:: "Is that the King of England?
::Ali:: "There is no King of England...there's the QUEEN..."
::Amy: "Who's that??"
::Ali giving me dumb look:: "Queen Elizabeth!"
::Amy:: "She's still ALIVE??"

Talk about hopeless. How is that common knowledge?? Well after a couple hours spent asking people, I've come to the conclusion that it truly is genereal knowledge. Shame upon myself. I would say shame upon my family but... my mom knew the answer. Sigh. If Justin ever reads this, i officially know NO general knowledge things. Sad sad sad. To make matters worse...
::Amy trying to fix her time on the Forum:: "Ali..."
::Ali:: "Yes???"
::Amy:: "What time zone are we in? Is it like Mountain time, Pacific Time, Central Time, Eastern Time...?::
::Ali shakes head:: "Central Amy...central"


Anywho...moving on, my room mate and I have decided to watch a sort of weird movie-thon. We are going to watch a lot of the movies made in New York City! Things like Maid in Manhattan and Kate and Leopold, and etc. etc. So we started things of with Hitch. THAT MOVIE IS GREAT! Every man should see this movie cuz you could seriously learn a lot from it. It made me smile and laugh very hard. YAY movies!

Oh yah, so I knocked over our beautiful can tower today. It was very sad cuz Anna spend like 10 minutes making this can tower perfect. So I felt really bad but shhh....she doesn't know yet. lol. I'm a terrible person. Oh well. Other than that, all is well in the little town of Winona.

Sister in Christ,
Amy <3

P.S- I come home again next weekend and Ali is coming with! yay!! So everyone has to meet her!

O O O Condom Bingo O O O

Why would I ever wan to go to a Christian school when there's CONDOM BINGO!? Honestly... it doesn't get any better than this. The prizes for this game? Ribbed condoms, massage lotion, a "vibrating ring" (this is placed on the man's...yah..I know...scared?...me too) Cosmo magazines, a "blue ball", and much much more! The names aren't BINGO, no no, it's AIDS, Chlamydia, Genital Warts, Syphillis, and Herpes. And I got a Red lubricated condom for free! College life is gooooooooood.

Now fast foward to the actual Amy. YAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS. Now, you might be wondering why I participated in this? Well, I stepping out of my "bubble" and was hanging out with some nice girls that I met. I also just needed to be out of the room for a while and socialize. It was different to say the least. Ha. The nice thing though is today I got my Bethel stuff! It was talking about their Majors and Financial Aid, and all that grand stuff. It actually made me excited when I read it. I mean, it's close to home, Christian (aka: no condom bingo), they have my major/minor, ahh! Lovely. Drawback? I can give you 28,000 drawbacks. Hopefully their financial aid LOVES me and I can pay way cheaper than thah. Again, not saying I'm jumping the gun on switching schools, but keeping my options open. Funny story though. I was applying online, just kind of dinking around, and I filled out the application and I meant to hit save, and it sent!! oops! Well now I've officially applied for Bethel University; it's God's sign! no problem though. Maybe this would be a good thing...

Classes were good today. Nothing too hard. I mean Ihad my "special" math, and English, and that was all. Of course I have a lot of reading to do and such, but I can't really complain. Besides everything else, I really do like my classes.

So far, my guy friends count is at......ZERO!! I think I'm guy challenged here! The only guy that talks to me on a consitent basis is Andrew Knauff....and I don't even know him! He is a fifth year and IMed me because I sounded...interesting....hmmm. I dont' know too much about him except he has a beard, he drinks occasionally, his mom's a pastor/minister (but I don't think he's religious), and he is well educated on writing. Drinking: turnoff, Beard: turnoff, non-religious: turnoff, THREE STRIKES YOUR OUT. hah. I'm terrible. But those (besides the beard one) are good reasons! Right...?

~*There is HoPe*~

"And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character; and chracter, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." Romans 5:2-5.

And this is very true. I think I am tearing myself apart from this school thing. I have to trust in the Lord that he has and will take me wherever I'm meant to be. So far from what I've this is a GOOD school. My classes are wonderful, I don't get that much homework, and I am enjoying them. So I have decided to give it to God, and if I am meant to not be here, I will KNOW. I just have to pray about it.

Well besides all that, I had a great day yesterday! My classes went wonderfully so! English, yep, all we had to do was watch a movie! The original movie of Frankenstein is actually pretty good. I have come to believe that some newer movies are actually worse than older ones. Special effects do not make a good movie! At any rate I also had my math class which is an online class so that counts as nothing. Hah. I also have a Mass Media and Society lecture every Wednesday from 6:00-8:30, which gets a little long, and I always complain before i have to go. Well see I didn't do the reading and we have a quiz everyday that we have this class, so I was in a panic of my own stupidity. Well go figure, his quizzes are all True or False, and it's based on some of the basic stuff in the reading (like the bolded stuff) and the stuff we talk about in class and a video we watched. It was easy! And I also realized this is a class where you get to learn all about this fun stuff and you are interested most of the time, and you can just enjoy being there. YAY for enjoying stuff for my major! hah.

The rest of my day went just as well! It was cold which was like a God sent thing because these rooms are stifiling! It's a terrible thing. Anyway, there was a Sex and the City tv party last night, and Ali and I had bought some more ice cream (and our last one for a long time) and watched with a bunch of girls from our floor. It was nice. And personally I like Sex in the City, TBS style. It's a lot less dirty, and I really like Carrie Bradshaw (Main character) because she is a type of journalist that I want to be. No, I don't want to write about sex, but she writes about things from here life, or stuff she is thinking about. That is the BEST job to get. Of course you have to work your way up to that position, it just doesn't happen, but lets just hope I have a lot to say about things and that will happen for me. Fingers crossed. lol.

Sister in Christ,
<3>

First post...

Dear Friends~

This is my first post, and hmmmm....it's kind of interesting! I just wanted to write in Jake Barnes Blog thing but it said I had to be a member so I signed up and it brought me here. Silly how things are. But I think because I am a writer maybe this is a good place to write. Well, as most of you know by now, I attend Winona State University and have been here for two weeks exactly. My thoughts on this school? It kind of switches all the time. See, I like my classes so far and my room mate and of course, Anna. But... it's far far far from home, I miss my friends, and there is so much drinking and stuff here, and I don't like the fact that there is such a high rape rate. I just don't know. Maybe I am being stubborn and not wanting to grow up, but I don't know. And then Justin gave me the idea of maybe transfering to like Bethel, which actually sounds like a good idea. They have my Major and my Minor, it's like 45 minutes from home, and it's a CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. Is it so wrong for me to want to switch? I believe that when you go to college you should be there and by the first 24 hours, you should take a breath of fresh air and say, " this is where I'm supposed to be." I can't say that here. Yes it's pretty, and it's not really that bad, but it's just not what I thought. So somebody really should comment on this and tell me, am I crazy? Am I expecting too much from my school? Hmmm....anyway, I'm out, got some stuff to do. Later all.

Sister in Christ,
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