Recovery

A new blog... what to say, what to say??

Yesterday marked the end of my last full set of finals, 5 in 7 days. Fun times, really... I feel much dumber than when I started that's for sure. Seriously, this week I've been such a ditz: locked my keys in my car and forgot to plug my parking meter. Two things that I NEVER do. Hopefully I can recover a few of those IQ points... I might need them eventually. I'm looking forward to finishing school this summer, I need to need to sit down one day soon and figure out what I actually need to do to get myself graduated and out into the real world.
Thanks to everyone who saw me through the last month, I think it stressed me out more than I thought it would. From moving only 4 weeks ago, right into papers and finals while trying to maintain some kind of normal life... I may or may not have succeeded, but I have been one sleepy girl. I'm happy though, very thankful for my new living situation (my mom even remarked to me the other day that I seem much happier in my new place). Chrys I promise you a much less freaked out Jess in the future than you've seen in the last week or so. And happy to get a little break from school.
Despite the busy-ness and stress, there have been some good times lately. Easter was really nice, just a chance to chill with my family and eat good food. Oh! and I can't forget to mention that I had the opportunity to meet some of Mark's friend on his birthday last weekend. I was a little nervous going in, but ended up having a really good time. Cool people for sure. A lot of stories, very funny stories, and some could-be-scandalous love poetry from Trevor to Chelsea. I think Dale even gave me a homework assignment, I guess I have some research to do. :)
Anyway, gotta go make some lunch for Jason and I. My brother has actually been pretty nice to me at work lately. The other day he helped break into my car and gave me a gingerale and today he brought me lunch - providing I cook it... oh well.

Happy Easter

Worship.
Adore.
Celebrate.
Smile.
Rejoice.
Sing.
Exalt.
Laugh.
Praise.

And know that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.


I love you guys!

FUNNY

quick note about the randomness i just experienced.. it definitely made my day.
sitting at my computer, working on my paper like a good girl, eating some dinner, when my darling roommate chryslyn busts into the house and yells at me to come with her.. apparently the knights were back.
not knowing what the knights are and confused as to why she was so excited, i spit a mouthful of salad back onto my plate (gross hey? the story just isn't complete without that detail).
we raced from our house to henderson lake (which fyi i'm so blessed to live by, i think i've been there every single day since last wednesday) to see knights... and monks... sword fighting. In full gear. With shields and everything. i was utterly astounded.
i laughed
a lot
i took some pictures too, but they didn't turn out so great.
we asked who was winning, but they didn't seem happy about our intrusion.
now how can i work on my paper after seeing that???

ramblings...

Taking the night off from school, I'm finished classes for the week, so I thought I deserved this.
Who knew I would be so incredibly bored...
I guess I need to spend some time with myself now and again though, so I'm trying to stick to this. How sad would it be if I were reduced to studying on my night off?
Despite this week being busy and all, it's been really good for the most part.
Had a couple of stress-induced "breakdowns", but who what student hasn't around this time of year. Why I thought moving in the middle of it all was a good idea, I'll never know. But it feels great to be settled, I love my new place and I ADORE my new roommate!!
Thanks to all my friends, you guys are fantastic. To everyone who helped me move, listened to me vent or just chilled and relaxed with me - THANK YOU!!!
Can I just say that I love the Garden-State soundtrack? Almost as much as I love that movie. Where would I be without Zach Braff?? I don't even want to know...
Back to my "night off"...

By the way.. Chrys and I were thinking about maybe having some kind of house-warming get together at our new place some time this weekend. What do you think???

I'm a chicken

I woke up this morning afraid (terrified actually) and overwhelmed. It seems to be that time of year where everything catches up and stress abounds. There is so much opportunity for failure in this life - in school, work, relationships.. everything. But this morning I was again reminded that God doesn't want us to live our lives afraid of failing, fear keeps us from really living.

I just want to encourage any of you guys that are afraid like me. Some of you are busy trying to wrap up the end of the semester and it just doesn't seem possible to get everything done in the time available. Others of you are looking for jobs; maybe you have been for awhile and it just doesn't seem like anything is coming your way, maybe you have a job but you aren't sure you're happy there or maybe an opportunity has presented itself but it seems like such a risk and you aren't sure it'll be worth the potential sacrifices. There are others that are looking at relationships in your life; maybe you're wondering how things went so wrong and you ended up in this place, maybe you are depressed because it seems like the right person will never come along, or maybe you think you might have met someone really special but you aren't sure how to proceed. Some of you might be afraid of moving, or not moving. Maybe you're nervous about money. Maybe you are afraid of something so secret that no one knows of your struggle...
For all of you, whatever you're afraid of, I just want to encourage you to move boldly forward in the Lord and let Him guide your steps. And when the journey gets really rough, know that there are people who love you who are walking beside you.

Be strong and let your heart take courage,
All you who hope in the Lord. Ps. 31:24