Hey! It's been such a long time! Let's catch up!

Sorry.... oye. life is crazy. Busy crazy. So crazy that I lack the effort to keep this thing up. My bad.

Life has been good! I've got no HUGE complaints. I mean there's the everyday piddly stuff, but it's not really worth talking about.

The biggest knews of the last month (GULP! That long already??) is that my sister is GETTING MARRIED!!!!!! I knew this day would come, and I always thought I'd be upset and angry cuz I was alone and then I'd feel stupid cuz my "Younger" sister is getting married first. But it's quite the opposite. It doesn't even bother me that I'm alone, it's not even about ME to begin with! Andrew is such a great guy for her and I couldn't be more happy. I think I'm a little crazy because it's been under a week and I already have looked at a ton of dresses for her and colors and I even bought her a $30 wedding organizer (don't worry, it's basically her early christmas present) but this thing is pretty much amazing. It's got a range of prices, tabs to keep everything organized, ideas to save money, places to put your guest list and the addresses, and gives you countdowns and everything! It's so awesome. She's going to love it. I just can't believe this is happening! It's so wierd... we are at that age. I know Anna already got married, and so did Amanda, but this is my SISTER! CRAZY!!! But I bless them both and will pray for them daily through this stressful task of planning a wedding. Luckily Holly has three very willing people to take over everything to keep her unstressed (Seward, Me, Mom). I'll do whatever she wants me to do. I even bought a Bridesmaid book for myself. Tee hee.

In other news, I went down to Milwaukee to see Ali for her 21st Birthday!!!!! And so nobody could afford to not work that weekend so I got some unexpected (but totally expected) to come with me: Zachary!! Ah bless him. He was so much fun to have on this trip. Everyday I get to know him a little better, and I enjoy that. Zach is just one of those people who are fun to be around. You can get into a lengthy discussion about anything, or just laugh at something totally ridiculous (OOOhhhh! Balls!) haha. But we did homework and sang songs and talked and I dunno, it was really good. It always makes me a little nervous because it was JUST me and Zach for 10 hrs (there and back) but it went wonderfully! Anyway, it was fun to be in Milwaukee because not only did I have the wonderful Ali down there, but I finally met this sister of hers, along with seeing Josh and Marlise! It was a perfect group to go out. Although Ali felt sick and some things weren't going as planned, I still think the evening went well. Ali and I left the bars early while the others made it to bar time. It was kinda nice to have our own time together. I mean I did come all the way there to see HER, so the alone time was nice. We played Go-Kart racing, and then when everyone returned, I was challenged against two boys and uh... kicked their butts!! They were horrible! They were also a little intoxicated.... at least enough to not do that well. But then even in the morning, I still beat Zach a lot. 11 games in a row. Explain that Zach!! So it was good to be down there.... Oh yes, and on the way back, I helped Zach study for Spanish and read stuff for his class about criminals and stuff.. all very interesting. I'm just THAT good of a friend to study for a final that I'm not even taking! =)

So finals are coming up! (Today is my last day of classes!) And I'm really excited about all of this. Don't get me wrong, I love school and I'm soooo glad to be here, but there have been some difficult moments this semester that just make me want to put this semester to an end already! Like the group from hell that are all freshman (and if they aren't, well they all ACT like they are) that won't do any work and have stressed me out way more than necessary. Or like the teacher who doesnt' like any of my writing and makes me so angry that I won't even speak up in her class. But at least I'm still getting an A right? Whtatever, I just need to be done and have freedom for a while. It'll be nice. The only downer is that i'm losing my favorite teacher in the whole entire world (Joey Horstman) and that three of my room mates are moving out. One is going to New Zealand for the semester, one is not coming back until February for second semester, and one is just moving out entirely. So it's like, bummer. But one of my other roomies that I've started to get to know will be here so that'll be nice. And also I think I'm going to be able to get into a class next semester with my fav. teacher. Fingers crossed! but finals.... GAH! BE OVER NOW!!!!!

Hmm... I don't know what else has been going on. I love Jesus? lol. I do. I really do. I love being at this school. It's not the school itself that makes me a stronger person in my faith, but it is almost like that cushion to fall back on. Yah know? And I've found that worship has become so personal to me. I mean music has always been big for me, but really.... it just sends my soul to a whole new level. I feel like I'm one on one with God, and he is listening me sing these words and smiles because of it. I'm singing the words because I mean them. Especially in the song "Give us clean hands". I stir inside just thinking about it. That song is so true in my life. I want clean hand and a pure heart, I want to do away with earthly things that break me down inside and get rid of the things that make me sin. I want to walk along next to God, not trailing behind him. I desire this so. That's why I started reading Luke. Although I've slowed in that process, I'm still happy with where I am, and I think God is too.

Ok, so this will be the shocker that I'll leave everyone with because I have to go to class, but I also just have to say this before people start getting even more mad. I think Jen L. and I have decided to move in together (I sound like I'm a lesbian but I don't mean it that way!) I'm just saying that I know some people will be mad because I won't live with others... but that's because there are things we are compatible in and I would kill people. So.. yah... that's it. lol. I'ts dumb, but it's been freaking me out. So now it's out and people can be upset if they want, but bah, whatev. I love my friends and I know them well enough to know if living together would destroy our friendship or keep it strong. And I think Jen and I will be fine. So.... everyone okay? Ok, I'm overreacting. I'm out. I pray that everyone goes through finals wiht a breeze!

Amy