Election 2008

Well, we have a new President now... 

I can't say I am surprised. I will say that I voted for McCain. I am really sad. However, I am confident that God is going to work everything for His good. So, I am not going to freak out about this. McCain is very respectful and did not bash on Obama and that speaks for his integrity. it is a historical election and I hope very much that Obama is a great President. Only God can take care of America and I am putting my trust in Him and no man. 

Is It Samson, Or Is It Thor?

So, tomorrow I am going to be teaching my Sunday school about Samson. And honestly, I have always pictured Samson as a "Thor" type of man. I know, why in the world would I put those two together as the same man? Well, I have no one idea.

Regardless I am so excited about tomorrow because I am taking a (Hannah Montana) wig to use as Samson's hair. Let's just hope that this works out well.

My family has a play at their church tonight and I couldn't get up there to see them. Sadness. Tomorrow I have so much to accomplish. The good news is that I might be going to the book store in a bit, which is a huge incentive to last the evening out. :)

North and South

I am reading a novel called North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. No, it is not a modern day piece of fiction without morals or values as you would expect of today's authors. This book was written in 1855 so it is full of gentlemen and ladies who want to help those less fortunate and helpless. I am quite in love with this book because the author was the daughter of a minister and was taught to be benevolent and she was educated by her relations. So, all in all it is completely well rounded. The hero in the book is incredible and he really doesn't do what most would term heroic. He takes care of his mother and provides for her, works extremely hard, and falls in love with the heroine. Pretty normal stuff. But completely wonderful and honorable all the same. It is the depth of his love for her that really touched me. The hero, John Thornton, falls in love with Margaret Hale, the daughter of a minister. He respects her and her opinion on all matters. It is quite fantastic. I have not finished the book as of yet but I feel that it will be soon that I will. I have, of course, watched the movie version and liked it immensely. (However, I usually do not watch the movie first but I had no idea at the time that it was based off a novel)

The image is from the popular BBC version (which I HIGHLY recommend).

Living on Magnolia Ave

I am sitting in my room eating popcorn and drinking apple juice. The truth is, orange juice is my favorite but it was more expensive... hence the apple. I look around my apartment and notice all the things that don't match or make sense as part of the decor and I realize that all the odd, mismatched furniture is what makes my apartment home. Almost all of the furniture in our living room belongs to me but none of it matches. We have a red moon chair, a mahogany entertainment center, two light brown bookshelves, a white and pink-ish couch, two black end-tables, a hunter green quilt rack, and a black futon. (Next on my list is a circular rug for the center). It's funny how I never planned to have such add furnishings in my home but somehow it just happened. Growing up I always planned to have the matching couches and tables and curtains... but now I think that it would be crazy boring if I did! Now, I am not knocking coordination- my mother has the matching theme in her house. And it looks fantastic.
I just like that my little home reflects me (and thankfully my roommates as well) and how I view life-- this crazy mess that we navigate daily and TRY to understand.
Plus, when I make my tea in the evenings I like to sit in my moon chair with a book from my shelf.... If everything matched I wouldn't have that comfortable chair or relaxed atmosphere to enjoy.
Go random-ness!
So, recap:
I love my apartment... and I love my roommates. :)
p.s.
I was just talking to my mother on the phone a moment ago and I yawned... and then she yawned.... I guess that yawns are even contagious across the miles via telephone!

Medulla Oblongata

Right now I am studying in the library at school. I am enjoying the quiet atmosphere and really calming myself down after the events of today. I really enjoy Lee University mostly because of it's gorgeous campus. Yes, I love the people but what really drew me to this school in the first place was it's beautiful greenery. So, as you can guess, fall is my favorite time on campus. The leaves are turning colors and the two trees in my yard are full of yellow and red leaves. I really want to climb the one tree outside my window. It is gorgeous! However, I haven't climbed a tree since I was about fourteen or so... it will definitely be an adventure to see if I can still do it!
Of course you may hear that I have seriously injured myself trying to do it.
I will keep you updated on that!
On another note: I am still looking for a part time job and I am not having much luck. It is starting to become a nuisance. I don't think I am the type of person to take time off. I thought it would be a good idea when I started out this semester but now I am just bored and ready to work again.
I just noticed that I have spent all my time in the library doing a million things other than studying.
Oh well, it was nice and peaceful in here anyway!

p.s. I was reading in my Biology class the other day and have decided that the Medulla Oblongata is my favorite part of the brain because it is the Respiratory control center. Yes, thank your Medulla Oblongata the next time you breath, folks!

I Have the Most Amazing Bed

Longest Day Ever. I had an eight o'clock class with a quiz, a nine o'clock class with an exam, an twelve o'clock with a paper due, a one o'clock lab where I watched two women give birth (still sick to my stomach over that one), and a three o'clock class. I was non stop all day- same every Wednesday. However, today was just especially long because I pulled a late night of studying (for that exam on at nine).
Today has been pretty amazing though. I went to a flag football game to watch my roommates play.
I really had something really awesome to blog about but I got distracted (as usual). I really need to do something about all this rabbit trailing I do when I am thinking aloud or conversing with others. Actually, I even do it when I am journaling. Do you know anyone who rabbit trails while journaling? Apparently I can't even focus when expressing my thoughts through written words.
Well, until next time
p.s. my bed pretty much is incredible. I am currently sitting on it while typing and that is how my title was born. Actually, I think I am going to sleep now.
Life is so simple when you think about it. Or rather it is simple when you don' think about it. When you do focus all your attention on it's woes...well, that is when you get overwhelmed...
Rabbit trails.. Did you notice?
Wrapping it up..
Later!

Sometimes Being Stubborn And Independent Can Be A Hindrance

I am keep thinking that one day I am going to wake up and know exactly what I want to to for the rest of my life and how to accomplish this goal. You see, right now I am double majoring in Psychology and Early Childhood Education. I don't know if I even WANT to be a teacher. I only know that I love working with children. But more than that, I care about injustice to children- I want to be a part of protecting children from those who would hurt them. I am not sure if teaching is what I should be doing. What if it is something else? This is why I am double majoring. I can do ANYTHING with my life. Anything.
The funny thing is that I have finally given my life up to God to run it the way he sees fit. So, if God decides I will become a sales lady at JC Penny then that is what I will do. If he told me to give up school and move to Africa- well, that is what I would do. I suppose if he asked me to never work and stay at home I could do that too. (Even now I cringe at the thought)
The point is that I think I am finally ready to accept that God runs my life. He has plans for me and that I should be willing to use all of my gifts to honor him.

And Suddenly the world looks brighter.
However, there is still the question of what to do about my Ed. major.