Standing In the Clear

This weekend held the promise of a FREE play downtown. I was very much looking forward to this, and it was a good reward to an excruciating week. Unfortunately, the Midwest weather had other plans for us. We knew the outlook was bad but when it started hailing Megan, Allison, Sarah, and I decided just to go out to eat and head back to campus. The four of us enjoyed a steak dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse. Yes to Mom, Dad, and Nathanael, I ordered steak (bacon wrapped!) and cut it all by myself with no mishaps. It was delicious and could have passed as Double S Dairy's most delectable beef. The rest of the night was filled with fellowship and music at Southies.

Saturday's BBC tradition continued where I was semi-productive. Saturday night continued with a movie marathon-John Tucker Must Die for 4.75 at Target? Well worth it. I finished a little bit more of my homework list entitled "Before Spring Break". I am doing well on this list and am looking forward to my trek home on Friday when I'll get to scrapbook and craft with my Mom at the Craft-a-thon. :) Sarah also shared her cake-in-a-mug secrets and made some tasty treats.

Today I enjoyed church at Palos CRC and an afternoon of homework yet again. I decided I had to get rid of some food before Spring Break so I brought a pizza for Megan and Allison to start and later Sarah, Cassie, and I joined for a supper away from the caf. I was struggling with some tough questions on my Micro homework when my Mom asked me if it was time for Sunday Night Skype. She and my dad just returned from vacation in Jamaica. I got to hear about that and hear the noisy background of my brother and sisters goofing around and playing guitar in the living room.

Part of my homework is to visual journal for my Honors Psych-I thought I would try to figure out these emotions.

This is what came out:

I intended to let go and let God. Nothing came to the page, I didn't really know how to deal with this intention. So for now it is just a blurry line and some clear scribbles. Maybe I will be able to create something more sensible in a few days.

The Stand was the closing song in this morning's service. I didn't know how much I would need the meaning of this song.

 So what could I say?
And what could I do?
But offer this heart, Oh God
Completely to you

I'll stand
With arms high and heart abandoned
In awe of the one who gave it all
I'll stand
My soul Lord to you surrendered
All I am is yours

xoxo