My weekend thus far

Well, it's another sunny day here in Montana. I like sunshine and all, but I have to say that I REALLY miss the Petersburg rain! It's pretty chilly in the mornings and nights though, so fall and winter are definitely on the way...or maybe it already is fall ???? I love fall...

Let's see... so far my weekend hasn't been terribly exciting, although I did make some applesauce oatmeal cookies the other day. They were more on the healthy side as far as cookies go, but they were still pretty good. I might make some more today because I still have some applesauce that needs to be used... or maybe I should work on homework instead. =D There is a lot of homework to do here, but it's not so bad as long as you stay on top of it...it's the writing assignments that might kill me. I really like to write, but I have to write three papers (not counting several book critiques), and it is going to be kind of challenging because I have to use a certain amount of resources for each one, and only 3 of them can be an internet source...rats.=) One of my papers is for my Survey of Doctrine class and I picked the topic of spiritual warfare...it has to be 10-15 pages long, but at least we get to double space. Yay! Then I am going to write a paper on the Auca Indians for my Missions class, and then my other paper has to be on a topic of interest in the Old Testament...still haven't figured out what I am going to write for that one.=)

Last night I watched an interesting movie...well, actually, I didn't watch the whole thing...but anyway, it's called "The Sin Eater". Yeah, I know, it sounds really weird and freakish, but it was actually really good...I would recommend it! The acting is slightly cheesy in a few spots, but its a good movie...good story and plot, and it explains the gospel really clearly in the end.

Alrighty...I need to find some breakfast...bye for now!

'nother blog

G'day. I thought that I would take this opportunity to blog...my brain is a wee bit fried after writing up my doctrine statement on Revelation and Scripture for one of my classes. It helps that the teacher gave us a sample statement to look at, and that we are able to plagiarize a bit.=) He's the one that typed them up, so it's legal and everything...no worries.=) I think I have it finished...it was kind of a fun thing to do actually and it is good to check up on what you believe.

There's been a nip in the air the past couple of days...it feels kind of nice. I am looking forward to fall although, I think it is supposed to get back up to the eighties in a couple of days. I've been trying to send some sun up to Alaska (it's been pouring down rain up there) but so far it hasn't worked. Sorry guys! Maybe I need to try harder...=)

I think I need to go for a walk or something tonight...I've been cooped up all day with school and homework...aaahhhhh! Plus, I have been drinking a Rockstar which has energized me a bit...I was SO tired this morning...I was practically sleep walking to class this morning.

Well, this was a short one, but I should probably work on some more homework...bye for now!

Yes, I'm Still Alive

Well hello! I just want you to know that you are a kind and special person for reading my blog even though I haven't been on here in so long. Bless you.=)

*Clears throat* well, I'm in Bozeman, MT now, attending Montana Bible College. Although this is a great place, I am having a hard time... I miss home!!!!!!!! I have learned a lot in the time that I have been here though, and I have met some really neat people. I am sharing a dorm room (it's actually more like a small apartment) with three other girls, which is going pretty well so far...no cat fights yet.=) The classes that I am taking are really good, too...my favorites are Survey of Doctrine, Bible Study Techniques, and Genesis...I'm taking lots of notes!

Right now I am wrapped in a blanket sitting on Alisa's couch (she lives downstairs)...I feel like I could fall asleep...quite cozy.=) Plus I didn't fall asleep until about 1:30 this morning. Argh. Apparently I was wound up after watching "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers". I'm a sucker for classics. I also watched part of "Clue" the other night...it's an older movie based on the board game "Clue" (imagine that). Anyhow, it was quite peculiar.

Yesterday night we had a pretty incredible lightning show. It was really cool. I was on a walk with one of the gals from the dorm and the sky was all black and purple-ish and then lightning would flash and light up the sky. And then, the most exciting part... it RAINED!!!!! Practically unheard of around here. It was absolutely delightful... I fell asleep listening to it drum on the roof.

Well, I believe that is all that I have to share for now... good bye for now!

Fresca

Hi.  I come to my blog bearing sad news.  Remember how I said in my last entry that Fresca (my brother's white kitten) was sick?  Well, she ended up being more sick than we had thought.  A week ago today little Lu passed on.  We knew that there was something wrong with her, but we didn't expect her to die so suddenly.  She started having seizures last Saturday night at about five o'clock and after eight seizures, we had to put the little darling down.  It was indescribably sad.  She was such a sweet little thing...only ten months old.  Poor Casey is heart broken...he loved her so much.  A few days before she died he made her a house out of a cardboard box, complete with a bubble wrap floor.  The house just isn't the same without little "Fresca-lu".  She stayed long enough for us to fall in love with her, and although she broke our hearts, I am glad that we got to know her.

Consistently Inconsistent

Here I am again.  Yes, I am still alive...nothing tragic has happened;  my family is still alive and all of my fingers still work.  I have just been a bum, or a "Turbo Slug" as some would say and haven't blogged.=)

I have a few things to share:

(1)  I am done with high school!  Hurray!  It is nice to finally be done... I am mainly pleased that I will never have to do another math paper again...well, unless I have to take it in college.  School wasn't all bad though...yes, at times it did seem like torture *cough, algebra, cough*, but otherwise, good memories.  

(2) I am now the owner of a new Mac laptop, a generous gift from Bakka and Bumpa *clears throat* um, that is my grandma and grandpa... it isn't my fault that I had a hard time pronouncing "grandma" and "grandpa" at a year old!!=)  Anyhow, I am very thankful.  Now I can keep in touch with the fam if/when I leave for college.

(3)  In addition to a laptop, I will also be getting my ver first cellphone, which will also be great!  That way when I get homesick, I can call home and hear lovely, familiar voices.=)

(4)  Today I "took a haircut" as my little brother used to say.  It feels a lot better...my hair was getting pretty long and heavy.  It's different that how it used to be, but I think I like it.

Oh, Bonanza is on, you know, that old western show?  I kinda like it...it's a little corny, but hey.  I can't tell what is going on...they are talking about hanging somebody for murder or somethin' like that.  Good stuff.=)

Poor little Fresca-lu is having a bad day...she looks sick and hasn't really moved all day.  Poor little baby.=(  

That's all I've got for now...bye!

Day four of resting and fighting the flu. My little white blood cells are working hard and apparently doing their job since I am feeling better...yay! Hopefully by tomorrow I will be aaalll better. I was SO tired last night...I went to bed at 7:30 and by eight I was OUT. Next thing I knew, it was eleven a.m....that's a lot of sleep but it sure felt good.

Right now I am watching Jurassic Park: The Lost World. Slightly cheesy if you want my opinion, but all in all entertaining. It's funny how the main characters always miraculously manage to stay alive.

Tonight we are having quiche for dinner. It's pretty good...pie crust with eggs, ham, and cheese on the inside. Kind of a random bit of information...just thought I would share that with you.

Once again, nothing very exciting to report, so I'll be going now.

Hm.

Bluck. I am still sick...three whole days of being a couch potato makes for a gloomy me. I am feeling a lot better though...hopefully by tomorrow I will be all better. And being the kind person that I am, I shared my bug with my sista...poor netsirK...sorry K! In addition, netsirK and I were unable to go to Sharece's birthday party...rats!

But not all is gloom and doom...the prodigal kitten (Fresca) returned yesterday evening! She just came waltzing down the driveway as if she had never left. Aside from being extremely hungry and tired, the little darling was just fine. Yay!

Last night the fam and I watched Marley and Me. I thought that it was pretty good, but the ending was SO SAD!! I bawled! Even netsirK cried, and she NEVER cries...that's pretty sad.

My dad and bro are out hooter hunting right now...in case you don't know what that is, it is hunting for a really dumb bird called a grouse, aka hooter. They taste REALLY good though...as long as you cook them long enough...otherwise they can be kinda tough. Hopefully they'll manage to find some.

I need to find a new favorite band...I was left with no choice to but to let the newsboys go. So sad. Yes, I am still upset over this. >:(

Well, I don't think I have anything else that I wish to share at this time so I shall depart now.