test time...again already?

So...as per usual in the world of school, it is test time again.

This week holds a vocab test in Christian Ethics, a response paper in Christian Worship, and a content exam in New Testament.

I already feel drained this week, and its only monday night.

On the upside...went to a Bible Study group tonight with some great folks, and had some amazing intellectual discussions over Christianity in America and the problems we need to face. VERY stimulating. It was the group's first time to meet, and I am excited to see where God leads us in the coming weeks/months.

Studying the vocab for ethics really sucks...especially because all the definitions are sooo wordy...UGH.

paying bills is the bane of my existence. I wish that all my debt was paid off. Any ideas how I can get lots of money to pay off said bills would be GREAT. Really, if I could pay off credit card before I graduate and have to start paying back student loans would be fabulous. That or, Em gets rich and she will pay off my loans...don't worry, its a deal we worked out in undergrad. She's also going to fund me working in Africa. And...I'm not worried because I know it'll actually happen. I told her she has three years to make it happen. Hahahahaha. Hope she's on my schedule!

Ok...back to studying, this whole avoidance thing doesn't work well for my grades.

A time to celebrate

So...this week was Minister's Week at my seminary. We get the week of classes and are encouraged to go to lectures and worship services to network and spend time with other ministers. I guess I did say hello to some ministers that I've known growing up..but I mainly spent time with friends who I've met through seminary. Amazing opportunities to just hang out with friends. My dad, being a minister, also came over for some of the stuff this week. I love how when we are talking about ministry...my dad and I NEVER butt heads. Its amazing. It really is one of the only things that we both GET about each other. I will cherish it forever.

We had Kayla's bachlorette party tonight. It was a surprise, and AWESOME!!! She really had no idea. So, we gave her lots of lingere and played some games before going out to a martini bar for a few drinks. We ended the night getting taquitos at Whataburger. It was fabulous...and such a great evening!

I got my PS2 and Guitar Hero 1&2 today!! I'm a nerd, I know. I haven't been able to play it much, but I can promise that I will play more over the next few days.

In some ways...I wish next weekend would get here faster...plus, it would mean my papers and tests are over..which would be great!

Super Bowl Sunday

Super bowl Sunday has been a big deal in my family since before I was born. 2 years before I was born the 'Chili Bowl' was born. So, every year during the Super Bowl my family has the Chili Bowl, and we have AT LEAST two kinds of chili and much fun to be had.

2005 and 2006 I missed the Chili Bowl. One is I was in L.A. and one I was in Berlin. I paid 19 Euros last year to watch the Super Bowl live at a movie theatre in Berlin. That 19 Euros got us a free buffet, one drink, and the game on a big screen TV. It was good times, I can't lie.

So, for the first time in a few years, I was back at the Super Bowl. Had my mom's chili...and a ton of other food. My Aunt made a chocolate cake...and I of course got birthday money!

This year was slightly different however. My mom, who gets super bored with football, made up all these random games to play where we could win money. Sometimes it was silly things like: everyone gets $0.10 for a fieldgoal attempt, or $1.00 if the team you picked was ahead at the beginning of the quarter. There were also a million other things you could win money for. So, in the end, I had won $13.75. Not too shabby. I didn't win the big pot of money that everyone puts $5 into...my aunt did. But, who cares. We had a ton of fun getting our dimes and quarters and nickles and dollars. Definitely made the game more exciting.

So overall...amazing chili bowl...I love my family.

OH YES!!!

If I've never said how much I love my parents...let me just say it now...I LOVE MY PARENTS! They were at some benefit tonight and there was a silent auction. One of the items up for grabs was a pair of tickets to see the Mavs vs. Orlando Magic on March 3. So...my mom kept urging my dad to keep bidding on them...and they won! YAY! So, now I have a date with my dad to go see the Mavs game again!!! YES!

I LOVE THE MAVS.

And I love my parents and how they feed my obsessions!!

Song of the Day

So, I didn't know what song to put today...so I just put my iPod on random and this is the first song that played...so, here ya go!

Chocolate

Snow Patrol

This could be the very minute

I'm aware I'm alive

All these places feel like home

With a name I'd never chosen

I can make my first steps

As a child of 25

This is the straw, final straw in the

Roof of my mouth as I lie to you

Just because I'm sorry doesn't mean

I didn't enjoy it at the time

You're the only thing that I love

It scares me more every day

On my knees I think clearer

Goodness knows I saw it coming

Or at least I'll claim I did

But in truth I'm lost for words

What have I done it's too late for that

What have I become? Truth is nothing yet

A simple mistake starts the hardest time

I promise I'll do anything you ask...this time

Home again

So, my trip down to Austin this weekend was great. We really didn't do that much, but it was fabulous to see him. We had a double date dinner with some of his friends where we made homemade chicken marsala and a vodka tomato cream sauce over gnocci. WOW was it amazing. It felt kinda perfect, I'm not going to lie. I'll see him again in 2 weeks. That's not TOO long, which is nice...especially since I left my iPod and my rings there! SADNESS!!! I'm going to feel naked without them for the next couple of weeks.

But, now i'm home alone...and kind of sad. Ending trips sucks.

Today is a MUCH better day. I hate having down days/hours. But its ok...they always end quickly and life goes on...

Talked to the boy for a long time last night. That made me UBER happy. AND, I get to see him this weekend now! YAY!!! Even if its only for a night, its totally worth it, and that makes me happy. However, while I am there we have lots to talk about. Guess we'll see what all comes up with that.

Tonight we are doing a fondue party as birthday celebration for Kayla and I. The best week ever is almost over...but not before a couple more amazing celebrations of it! We will do 2 cheese fondues and 1 chocolate. With lots of yumminess to dip in it! Woohoo! I love fondue. We're also making mulled wine to go along with it all. Should be a fun party...and every one is invited, so it will be interesting to see who all shows up.

Ok, I must finish reading for class now...