And... They're Off!!

I feel compelled to blog at "such a time as this" for a couple of reasons. Dana's blog made me think about how long I had had mine, and sure enough today is my one month anniversary! as of last night, i had a combined (between my last stupid counter and my new one) 700 hits!! Every one of which is appreciated. As are every one of you, no matter how long I have known you, or how many times I have commented on your blog.

I also look back at the last month of my life, in retrospect, to get a better idea of where i have come. Some of the highlights include:
Having Kayla, Kevin, My cousin (Marshmallow) and her friend (Hamburger) and my brother Matt and his girlfriend (Laura Lee) all here at THE SAME TIME! that was a pretty awesome day, and week as Kayla and Kevin (her boyfriend) stayed a few more days.
Getting the chance to meet some new people, a.k.a alot of the TCCC youth group, and being able to hang out with Kelsie and Rachel as well. I really look forward to continued involvement with a great group of people upon return. Also, having gone out for track this year, i have met some cool people through that as well. Even though yesterday really showed me where i was at, and that was nowhere close to where I wish I was, that doesnt change. I have gotten alot of help, and even though i have never ran the sport myself, people have been open to advice and that has been a nice blessing.
Wednesday night groups at church have been amazing as well. They have been so beneficial, and in times like today, and our generation in general, the kinds of "radical" ideas that are being taught are so.. i dont know, its just an amazing time to be able to talk about somewhat controversial topics with some people that wouldnt usually have an effect on your life, and give them a chance to change the way you look at things for the betterment of yourself. its a gift to be able to lower your ego enough to do that. i am thankful that that has been possible for me.
Grow closer in some friendships. There doesnt require a lot of explanation. when you are given the opportunity to allow yourself to open up, and be a helping hand, whether that requires you to take the initiative and maybe that means that you have to give more, then by all means, do it. You will look back at your investment, and hopefully you will see that friend, and just how far you have come. I pray that things will continue to grow solidly and as they are meant to be grown, and if you do it right, Lord willing, the future is boundless.

Sorry, for some that may have felt like a lot of sap.

I look forward to this time of the year every year. MARCH MADNESS!! KU is not playing as strong as in some years in the past, but if the last 3 are of ne testament, and their seniors have been solid most of the year, then they really have potential to do well this year. 9:50 (Eastern Time) Friday!! I cant wait. If we lose to Bucknell, who happens to be a huge threat... My sleeper of the year is Pitt. After a slow first round game against Pacific, they will step up and play the game of their lives agains Washington and make it to the Sweet 16. Another team to watch out for would probably be Utah. I hate to bet against the Big 12 so i wont, but beware the UTES!! this will definitely be an interesting tournament. I look forward to every game! Despite a play-in setback, i am confident that i will be correct in my last 65 predictions.

If you hadn't noticed, i am writing this at 5 o'clock in the morning! we will probably leave for Florida in about 2 hours...? maybe less. i am totally excited. i realize i will probably have to drive but this year we have a DVD player and i have 7 new CD's to listen to. Thanks completely to the generosity of some of my best friends. You both are very generous, and i hope you know what that means to me, especially with all that is going on in your own life right now, and to invest your own time in me is very special, i hope i made you feel special too! There is always that chance. I will only be gone for.. 10 days I think. if things work out on my schedule i will be home by sunday of the next week, otherwise it may be quite a while before i see any of you, if it isnt at church on Easter. I look forward to all of the stories of everyone's break, and i hope to have some of my own, but at least i will be very tan!! and none of that fake stuff. Well, there are things to be done, so i will have to sign out at this time. i look forward to talking to you guys at some point, maybe i will be able to blog sometime while there, we will see. I'm praying for all of you who are traveling, especially those who will be going out of country. i trust that you wont drink the water, and that you will all stay safe, you know i will... well, whatever works for you i guess. erin i wont forget our deal, and i hope you wont either. you are really gonna test me this weekend. this is really long, trying to make up for the lack of blogs in the last week i guess. i apologize again, and until next time... Have a great Spring Break!