Sunday Funday

Today's original plan was to study all day long and write a few of my Philosophy essays for the final tomorrow. It's currently 1:00 and I have yet to begin any sort of studying, and yet, I am at peace with that.


I can't seem to wipe a smile off my face since last night. A bunch of girls planned to dress up and go to a restaurant in Worth to surprise Victoria and hold a going away party as she is planning for a semester in Ecuador in January. We looked good!

After good food and fellowship we looked at Christmas lights in the neighborhoods around Trinity. I wish there was more snow- I am anxious to get back to Wisconsin to see if there is any more white on the ground than there is here in Palos Heights. Then a bunch of us went to the BBC to listen to Fitter and Vinnie Adams perform, with coffee in hand. :) The night concluded in Tib34 playing games of telephone pictionary, quite hilarious. It was one of those times where I felt incredibly blessed to be surrounded by such a beautiful group of people. I also received many phone calls and texts regarding my only older Smits cousins engagement! Congrats to Mike and Kaitlin!


Today Sarah and I took the bus to Palos CRC where we found plenty of other Trinity students. Members of the congregation fed us a traditional, Dutch, meat and potatoes meal and gave us exam packs full of snacks for our long hours of studying ahead. My tummy is satisfied and my mind is clear and ready for studying!


Tonight I am looking forward to Sunday Night Skype, this tradition began with my family and we skype every Sunday night after they come home from church. I look forward to this SO much, it gives me an opportunity to fulfill my role of 'big sister' and keep in touch with everything happening at home. Recently, Nathanael and I started skyping on Sunday nights as well. I get to talk to him until my family signs in. Though we get to talk on the phone often and text throughout every day, I enjoy 'face to face' conversation with my best friend!


The Packer game starts in T-2 hours, so if I want to talk with my family and Nathanael and watch the game I better start last bit of reviewing now! Only 4 more sleeps until I am back home. :)


I have been reading through the Bible this year through onebookonebody. A verse from today's reading is so applicable! From 1 Peter 5: 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.