Heading to Baton Rogue

Hey All! Just wanted to post and let all of you know to keep me in your prayers. I will be traveling to Louisiana with a group from school to help with Hurricane relief. Pray that we would have safe travel and be Jesus to those we meet.

Of Homework, Costumes, and Rabbis

Well...I haven't posted in awhile. I've been really busy with homework. Yes, I'm one of those students who actually does all the homework they get assigned. But, the interesting thing is that I actually want to do the homework (except math). Sometimes I even want to take something farther. Especially in New Testament and Comp. Those are my favorite classes.
We were talking about Jesus as Rabbi in New Testament on Tuesday. I was really excited to hear Josh (My teacher) talking about this since Vicky had shared with our Sunday School Class last year Rob Bells teaching and we listened to the "Dust of the Rabbi". You may remember the end, "May you be covered in the dust of your Rabbi". Josh spoke in assembly today. It wasa really incredible. Kelsey you should have been here! He completely understands everything...if you know what I mean.
Comp was really good today. We read a really powerful poem by Walt Whitman. We also read an essay that I particularly liked.
Tonight there is a mixer for all the social clubs, you are supposed to dress up like your favorite decade or something like that. I think I'll do homework instead. it's sad really but I'd rather memorize Greek nouns from the second declension then go hang with people dressed like pink ladies and greasers. If everyone was dressing up in Civil War or Medieval clothes, maybe I'd go!
Amanda and I took a break from homework last night and watched Robin Hood. Lets just say I have a completly new perspective on the movie!
I'm not going home this weekend because I'm going to a leadership conference on Saturday. I'm really excited and Josh Graves will be speaking.
Sunday they are having a special service at the church next door at 3pm. A bunch of Black and White churchs are geting together to worship together. They are expecting 1500 people at least.
Well perhaps I shall post again later...

Chocolate Milk

I'm going home today so I can do some (lots of) laundry. We're having a youth meeting at my house tonight so I'll be able to see my Friends!!! I miss you guys already. Also I get to go to the Farm and get some real ice cream and THICK chocolate milk. Also some milk without junk in it. I can't wait to see the new baby calf! Cook's Farm Dairy is Utterly Fantastic! I really miss working there. It's more fun than the cafeteria watching people swipe their cards. But such is life. I love my classes here. Especially my English class. My Professor is really passionate about writing and he sounds like General Longstreet from Gettysburg. Greek is going well, I have the entire alphabet down and I can read the first part of the book of John! Algebra is EASY, we learned how to add fractions! Conditioning may be the hard class, if we miss class we have to teach the next one! Discovering the New Testament is going to be awesome, we're even required to do five hours of community service! Sounds like my kind of class. Josh Graves, the professor, is a Pastor at the Rochester Church of Christ which is right next to the school. He's a great teacher. Freshmen Seminar with Xander-Mr. Waites, is going to be awesome. We will be reading the Chronicles of Narnia!

Exploring

Today was a great day! I, along with my trusty sidekick, Severus Lover, went exploring! There is much to be found when one looks for it. I was amazed to find Queen Anne's Lace and Pipeweed(good for breathing underwater) as well as wild mustard. It is nice to know that Nature is near. I only had Freshmen Seminar as far as class-Xander- ahem, Mr. Waites was promptly 7 minutes late. We will not be stepping through the wardrode I fear for another few weeks. Well I Shall Retire...

Rochester College

Well... Here I am away from home at Rochester College! It's really weird not being around my family and friends. But college life is new and kinda exciting!

Authentic Girl Weekend

This July I had the chance to go on a retreat called Authentic Girl Weekend with Christian authors Eric and Leslie Ludy. I flew to Colorado and spent three days in the beautiful mountains near Breckenridge. It was a wonderful time spent with 11 other girls who desire to live a Christ centered life. They have become wonderful friends! My time with the Ludy's was some of the best time of my life. It was an amazing experience to learn from them in person and to realize that what they write in their books is how they live their lives. If you have never read any of their books I highly recomend their latest "When God Writes Your Life Story." It will change your entire perspective on God and Life. I also encourage you to check out their website at www.ericandleslie.com. Also of interest to girls is the Authentic Beauty website www.authenticgirl.com