october 22nd

October, like September and August, has been rushing by. A break in the middle helped with that.

Not too much has happened since I blogged last. Classes are going well. I feel like I'm going very good in all of them. Chemistry isn't too bad at the moment, but continue to pray for this easy sensation. My exercise science classes are thoroughly easy and I really enjoy them.

Last Friday night, I went to Franklin, IN (near Indy) for a concert with some friends. Showbread, The Wedding, Children 18:3, Kids in the Way, and Project 86 were playing. It was a pretty good show in a little venue. I went with Shannon, Alex, and Cody. Cody is from Franklin, so he knew where we were going. Shannon is from Indy, so we had a place to stay for the night. We had a good time together. I love my SCF friends and their good influence on me. I regret not spending more time with them last year. I'm making up for lost time this year. Alex and I are hoping for a show in Illinois next time, since we're both from the Land of Lincoln.

Saturday, after we got back, I went with my Circle K bunch to help with Gilda's Club. They were having a carnival on the east side of Evansville. Anna and I were watching an inflatable, where we had to carry the kids (and some adults) shoes to the other end. It was like an obstacle course thing. It was actually a lot of fun, only a little chilly.

Sunday, I went to Bethel Temple. It was awesome! We finished the "Worship Is..." series, coming from 1 Chronicles 13-16. I really enjoyed it. My heart fills with joy every time I'm there. The Lord's presence definitely is there and touches you as soon as you hit the parking lot. I love the feeling.

As soon as church was over, I drove back to Southern Illinois for Dane & Jean's wedding shower. As a bridesmaid, I had to be there. We played the silly games and had cupcakes & punch, and there were tons of presents for the happy couple. I was there for all of two hours and then drove back to Evansville.

The rest of the week has just been a blur. Tuesday was my best day thus far. I found $6 in my jeans' pocket when I put them on. I got a job at Steak N' Shake (I start next Friday). Just a great day overall. I've been spending lots of time with my SCF friends, like Brittany, Hannah, Shannon, Erin, Carley, Alex, Cody, Ben, Maggie, Caleb, Kris, etc. There are so many of us. When we eat dinner, there isn't a table big enough for all of us, which is awesome. We're starting to make the greek tables look small and not crowded, hehe.

Well, tomorrow I'm having breakfast with my brother. He's coming to take me to IHOP before class. :) Tomorrow night is SCF, yay! Then I'm going to head home because my friend Addie is getting married on Saturday afternoon!! Then I'll be heading back to Evansville. Wow, jam-packed weekend, but it looks to be an awesome one!

Guess I'll go work on homework before I go to bed.

fall break is over

This past weekend was my Fall Break, Saturday until Tuesday. I headed home Friday after I was finished with class. Made it home about 4pm, then headed to Marion/Carbondale with mom. We were picking up things for the rehearsal dinner. I think we have finally decided on table decorations. I thought the food should be the most important part, but mom is utterly concerned with the decorations for the table. This is too simple, this is too fancy, that's tacky, etc. But I think we've reached a point where it doesn't matter.

Saturday morning, mom and I headed to Olney for Will's 4th birthday party. It was a Pirate Party! He looked so cute in his pirate outfit, complete with drawn-on mustache and beard, eye-patch, hook, sword, hat, parrot, and gun. It makes me think I want a Pirate Party for my birthday :) He got lots of pirate themed presents, especially from us, but he also got cowboy boots and spiderman and batman stuff. Fun kid now that he's started pre-school. He says the funniest things. I love being with my family, even if it was just for a few hours.

After the party, we came home for fish with dad and Jackie. Then Jackie, Erin, Cacy, and I rented the Hannah Montana Movie and watched it at the house. It was actually a decent movie and the male lead was rather good-looking. Then we called it a night. Funny how we always stayed up late when we were younger and now we just want to sleep.

Sunday, mom and I cooked breakfast at church for the bus kids. It was fun. I had forgotten how much I missed doing that. The kids were at cute as ever and very polite. It makes my day to see them and how their faces light up when we give them food. Church was good, Titus was in from Africa. He has a very powerful passion for God. It's amazing.

Sunday afternoon, mom, dad and I went to Karel Park in Eldorado for the Cowsert family picnic/reunion. Good food with family. I spent the majority of my time with my 6th grade cousin and her two friends. They are more fun than the old people. There was a new play thing that looked like a spider web, really cool and fun to play on. I felt like I was in 6th grade as well. I like feeling young like that. After the picnic, we went home and I took a nice long nap.

Monday, all three of us were off from school and work. We decided to go to Kentucky, crossing the river by ferry. We spent our time exploring the Amish Country around Marion, KY. It was fun to see all the Amish people. We bought lots of food, peanut butter fudge, molasses cookies, dried pineapples, yummy. We took the ferry back into Illinois and made a trip to Garden of the Gods. It was really crowded. Mom kept fussing at me to be careful and not slip in my slick shoes. Guess who ended up hurting themselves.... Mom. She missed a step down on the path and rolled her ankle. She is now in a boot brace thing. Other than that, it was a splendid day with my family. I really enjoy being with them and experiencing things like that.

Today, I woke up and packed up my things to come back to Evansville. I ate lunch with Jackie at Tequilas, where she left her retainers, haha. She's the greatest friend a girl could ask for. I'm so glad she's my best friend. After lunch, I went to see my mom in her boot :) Then it was off to the dentist for me. Just a regular cleaning, which I hate regardless. I have two small cavities that I have to get filled over Christmas Break. These breaks are beginning to be no fun if I have to go to the dentist every time. After the dentist appointment, I was Evansville-bound. Made it to Evansville in one piece. Proceeded to eat at Taco Tierra with Anna, because she was not wanting our campus food just yet.

That brings me to now. Just waiting to go to Bible Study at 9. Good break but its back to work now.

october already?!

October, where did you come from? August was just here the other day and gone so soon. Oh well, I'm loving the chilly weather. I wish it would stay like this forever.

School has been creeping by. Chemistry is getting better by the day. Lab is kicking my butt, but that is to be expected. I have days where I'm super lost and others where I know exactly what is going on. All my exercise science classes are going well. I really like them. They are helping me with my working out and eating better. Sociology is definitely not my favorite class, but I'm doing well in it. The journal I have to do is keeping me up to date with some things going on in the world and US.

I'm in a lot more clubs this year. Circle K, EXSS Club, PT Club, and I'm involved with SCF. They are sucking money right out of me, which I don't have a lot of at the moment. I'm really enjoying my clubs though. I didn't join EXSS or PT club last year, I'm not exactly sure why I didn't, I guess I was still shy and reserved last year.

On the money spectra, I have very little. I can't seem to get a job. The place I really wanted to work sent me a letter this week, saying they had hired someone else. I always want mail, but this mail could've stayed away. I'm hoping that some of the other places I applied will call this week wanting me for seasonal work. Not exactly what I want, but work is work. If all else fails, I'm going to call Shirley, a friend from church, who is the manager at Steak n Shake and hope she can get me a job. I guess fast food would humble me.

Reading through the Word is going well. We've read through Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Matthew, Mark, and a little bit of Psalms. I'm really enjoying it. It doesn't take long to read everyday, and God is revealing Himself all the time. Tuesday nights are awesome, because we just talk about what God is saying to each of us. I really love the group I'm in. They are always encouraging and so much fun to be with. I'm glad I'm more involved with SCF this year. I have more Christian friends and I'm proud of the person I have become.

I got my last fitting for my bridesmaid's dress for Dane and Jean's wedding. It's just the right length now. Stinks when you're so short and always have to get things altered. There are only 55 days until the wedding. 54 until the rehearsal dinner, which mom is in charge of. She's a little stressed about the whole ordeal, but that's why she's got me and Jackie :) The shower is in two weeks from today. I should probably get them a gift soon. Actually I'll probably just put my name on the card from my parents, haha. I picked up my dress for Stephanie's wedding last Saturday. Her wedding is three weeks after Dane's. This is a very busy fall/winter for weddings. I've never been a bridesmaid before and now I'm in two weddings, ahhh. I guess I'll manage.

Well, I don't really have anything to do, but I think I'll go watch a movie.