Bet Ya Don't Have One of These...

Not only do sophomores get to eat breakfast with the President...
We get a cool mug to prove it.

Take a look at the proof:

Four.

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Where, oh where?

If you come looking for me, and you can't find me
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I'm under all of my Anatomy and Physiology books, notes, power points, coloring books, lab reports, flash cards...

oh goodness.

how can time seem so short when looking at a list of "to-do's," but look so long in other ways?

Pop, Bang and Boom

Just some pictures from the annual, amazing fireworks...

Don't You Wish You Were in Nursing School?

intracellular--antecubital--phalageal--ipsilateral--
anatomical position--olecranial--calcaneal--contralateral--
serous membrane--peritoneum--glycoproteins--enzymes--
selective permeability--diffusion--osmosis--tonicity--bilayer--
hypertonic--phagocytosis--ectoderm--epithelial--cadherins--
hemidesmosomes--basement membrane--pseudostratified--
simple cuboidal--squamos--positive feedback system--
homeostasis--interstitial fluid--synovial--catabolism--
aqueous humor--pseudostratified columnar epithelium--
microvilli--phospholipids--concentration gradient--
hydrophobic--midsagittal plane--systemic--cephalic--
transverse plane--meninges--mediastinum--otic--dorsum...

* Flowers *

I've decided that a dorm room can greatly benefit from the addition of flowers. Therefore, I went to the store and bought some. Here are the beauties:

...and my favorite picture:

The Room (or at least my half)

These aren't the best pictures, but I hope they'll work for now. Hopefully more pictures (better pictures) to come later...

Part of the view of western sky from our window. With the exception of cloudy and rainy days, like today, we have a lovely view of sunsets!

-Update-

I will post pictures of my new room when I actually take some pictures : ) It's a lot bigger than last year!!

Stay tuned...

Barkley's Photo Shoot

Presenting the one and only Sir Barkley...

(Nevermind the looks of sadness... he was just tired.)

He doesn't sit still long enough.... moments before he wiggled away...

If only he was looking at the camera!

Even in the "Everyday"

A good lesson I learned recently... God is present and working even in the "everyday" parts, or the ordinary, insignificant parts of life.

Let's just say that I have never been interested in cooking....perhaps baking a batch of cookies, but certainly not planning and plotting and preparing an entire meal. (That is, unless it consists of EasyMac, Pringles, and some m.c.c. ice cream.) So, the realization of needing to provide meals for the family I may have someday proved to be an intimidating thought. However, the parentals thought it a good idea to practice my obviously rusty cooking skills this summer. And, hey! What a great idea! ...Even though I wasn't pleased with it at first.

Turns out, a few chats with God seemed to change my entire attitude about something so ordinary, so everyday. Of course, I don't exactly jump up and down while dreaming about all the glorious 5 course meals I am going to make. But, the planning and plotting and preparing hasn't been bad...and, dare I say it's even been enjoyable??!

Even the clean-up isn't a killer. That is manual dishwashing, to be correct.


All this to say, God is faithful, in all and through all. And to GOD be all the GLORY.

Art.

It kind of reminds me of Hoops and Yoyo.

hehe.

; )

I Hope You Dance

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat
But always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small
When you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances
But they're worth taking
Lovin' might be a mistake
But it's worth making
Don't let some hell bent heart
Leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out
Reconsider
Give the heavens above
More than just a passing glance

Lee Ann Womack

Thank You...

...for brightening my day in many ways, but also for the simple beauty of wildflowers! Perfect for my "cozy corner"...

For You

Sittin' in the rain
Water on your brain
Got a hole in your boat
Trying to stay afloat
Has got you down
I've got a wind in my sail
Rubber boots and a pail
I'll throw you a line
Rest assured that I
Won't ever let you drown

Chorus:
'Cause when you're up against the wall
You know I'll be here for you, for you
When you rise and when you fall
I'll always be here for you, for you

When the plans you make
Fall through and take you
For a loop
Or some bird has flown the coop
And left you stranded
Just lean on me
And together you see
We'll carry the load
Even if we don't
Quite understand it


Unsearchable Riches

Progress

I was buried under cleaning-ness yesterday, so I missed the chance to provide a progress report. Here it is now...



It isn't completely finished yet, but the room certainly looks better : )

a BIG job

To anyone who doesn't believe that I am capable of occupying a disorderly, cluttered space----take these as proof...




But don't worry....the living conditions will be improved during the next few hours : ) Stay tuned for progress reports...

Precious

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Baby, oh baby.

: )

This is for people who are tired of looking at dippy-eggs : )

But, I'm tired and my mind isn't on blog mode. So... yeah... that's it.

; )

Eventual Success

My first success story...er...picture of dippy eggs.

In Their Words

Ralph Waldo Emerson

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.

Whoever is open, loyal, true; of humane and affable demeanour; honourable himself, and in his judgement of others; faithful to his word as to the law and faithful alike to God and man...such a man is a true gentleman.

Thinking.


Pondersome thoughts.

24 hours.

What an interesting 24 hours!

At this time last night we were looking for and praying for an open ER to treat gunner :-)'s achey-?breaky? finger due to a not-so-softball. But, the Lord worked and blessed us with a short stay at the ER..."short" is relative to the average wait in an ER, that is. No major damage, at least not that 4-6 weeks rest can't heal.

And, today...some of the best news of the last week: a solid summer job!! One that will provide good hours and great experience, but also be beneficial to all involved.

Thank you, Jesus. Your faithfulness amazes me, yet again!

Just a few...

Just a few of the many reminders of someone special ; )

{+2 more ; )}

Something Beautiful

This is a song for anyone whose ever been
knowcked down and can't get back again
stuck in the corner, can't move forward
all alone and you think you're going nowhere
this is a song for anyone whose ever stood
underneath the sun
and felt so small, two feet tall and so out of place
He sees you--He knows you--He loves you
and He wants you to know that

The life that you've been living
the days that you've been given
were made for something beautiful
life--don't let it pass you by
because you were created for something beautiful


Natalie Grant

Home Sweet Home.

It Shall Be Lovely!

Well, the van is packed full...almost no room for us : ) It's amazing how much stuff one can fit into half of a small dorm room. I didn't even know that I owned that much stuff.

May 3 marks the day that I have successfully completed one year of college, and will no be returning to a much better state of residence : ) I must say, the flatlands and winds are not a perk out here...seeing the mountains as we drive home is so exciting! Anywho, it's hard to believe that one year is over. But, don't get me wrong--It's a good feeling! Only 3 more to go until I will be a registered nurse, Lord willing.

And, finally!! No more chemistry! (Except for what we need to know about chemistry in pharmacology.) Just the wonderfully difficult A&P (anatomy and physiology) and microbiology in the fall.

But, first, a nice little road trip. I'm predicting some wonderful conversations, lots of laughter, probably 8-10 cds, a yummy lunch, and lots of mileage.

It shall be lovely!
: )

So........I have this sense that we're in the same state....


; )

Sooooo close!!!

One more final!

Less than 12 hours!!

24-ish hours until I leave!!!



Oooohhhhh, this is sooo exciting! : D

I need a break.

How to Kill a Spider

1. Put on shoes. It's not a good idea to walk around barefoot, or even semibarefoot with a spider on the loose.
2. Grab a shoe, or any nearby object--a Bible Doctrine book, a two-by-four, your roomate's laptop... Stand six to eight feet away from the spider and throw whatever-it-is at the arachnid. If you miss (and you inevitably will) and it scampers away, proceed to step three.
3. Find the spider again in a dark corner or under your bed.
4. Prance around for at least a minute. Try to think of a way to get rid of it without having to put any part of your body anywhere near it.
5. Take three deep breaths.
6. If possible, step on it and continue according to instructions. If not, proceed to the bottom of the page for alternate directions.
7. Lift foot and inspect.
8. Step near it again, just to make sure it's dead. If it appears to be dead, skip to step 13. If it scampers away, proceed to step nine.
   
9. Find the spider again.
10. Take three more deep breaths.
11. Stomp on it seven or eight times to ensure smooshage.
12. Lift foot and inspect. If spider appears dead, proceed to step 13.
13. Retrieve a tissue, washcloth, or a roommate's sock to clean the remains off of your shoe or out of your carpet.
14. Place the goo in the tissue. Make sure to gather up all the legs (even the ones that are still twitching) that have fallen off during the stomping and wiping and/or scraping. Carefully fold the tissue so that you don't have to see the spidery remains, but don't squeeze it too hard, or you might crunch the body inside.
15. Walk quickly, run or sprint to the nearest bathroom. Send the tissuey coffin to a swirling, watery doom. Note: Do not flush washcloths, socks, or other foreign objects used for this purpose.
16. Wash hands.
17. Move to another room for the next four to six hours, or until your heart rate has slowed to a normal pace.

Alternate directions: If the spider has hidden itself in some place out of reach of your foot, get hairspray. Hold can or bottle six to eight inches away, and spray until the spider is wet and shiny. Watch where it runs, though; undoubtedly it will. Now get a hairdryer. Point and blow until the arachnid is dry and crusty.

The Washing Machine.

Today I washed my last basket of clothes before I go home for the summer. As I folded my newly clean, dry clothes..I pondered the amazing invention of the washing machine. Although I never thought about such things before, today my washing duties (with the immense help of a washing machine) made me eternally grateful that I did not need to....

Get in a car
Drive to the nearby state park
Go down to the river
Select some rocks
Beat my clothes
Wash them out in the COLD water (which would also eliminate any feeling in my hands)
Prop up my clothes with sticks (to dry in the sun, of course)
When the clothes dried, pick pieces of bark off of my clothes (from the sticks)
Get back in a car
Drive back to school


Only to find that I forgot a sock on the riverbank.


Jesus,
Thank you for creating the person who invented the washing machine. And dryer.
Amen.

keepin' on goin'...

- Spifo Prep (FINISHED!)
- Spifo Journal Entries
- Spifo Testimony (FINISHED!)
- Read JB 11 (FINISHED!)
- Read JB 12 (FINISHED!)
- Read Psych 7 (FINISHED!)
- Psych 7 Practice tests
- Biochem STUDY
- Comp Paper Revisions (FINISHED!)

1 day of classes...3 days of school...5 days till the gang arrives...6 days until I go home

ahhhhhhhh!

Closer....closer....closer...

- Spifo Prep (FINISHED!)
- Spifo Journal Entries
- Spifo Testimony (FINISHED!)
- Read JB 11 (FINISHED!)
- Read JB 12 (FINISHED!)
- Read Psych 7 (FINISHED!)
- Psych 7 Practice tests
- Biochem STUDY
- Comp Paper Revisions (almost FINISHED!)


2 more days of classes...4 more days of school...6 more days till M&D (and now J too!!!) arrive...7 more days till I go home!

: D : D

Giggle.s.

I feel giggly!

: D

- Spifo Prep (FINISHED!)
- Spifo Journal Entries
- Spifo Testimony
- Read JB 11 (FINISHED!)
- Read JB 12 (FINISHED!)
- Read Psych 7 (FINISHED!)
- Psych 7 Practice tests
- Biochem STUDY
- Comp Paper Revisions

PINK= what I did today...hey, at least I got something finished. Plus, everyone needs a bit of distractions to provide some R&R every now and then.

4 days of classes...8 days till taxi/M&DHaul service arrives...9 days till I'm home!

Moving a bit closer...

- Spifo Prep (FINISHED!)
- Spifo Journal Entries
- Spifo Testimony
- Read JB 11 (FINISHED!)
- Read JB 12 (FINISHED!)
- Read Psych 7
- Psych 7 Practice tests
- Biochem STUDY
- Comp Paper Revisions


* 5 days of classes...9 days till taxi/M&DHaul arrives...10 days till I go home...

Itsy Bitsy Spider

J,

I know it's not 11:00 at night...
but could you come and smash this spider for me?

- me ; )

P.S. It is pretty itsy bitsy...the checkered pattern is the window screen.

.100.

* 6 days of classes

* 8 days of school, including finals days

* 11 days until taxi service arrives

* 12 days until I leave



-P.S.- This is my 100th post : )

Oh, Happy Day!

.04.20.07.

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Enough said ; )

Updates!

* 1 day till a giggle-producing day ; )

* 7 days of classes

* 9 days of school (including finals days)

* 14 days till I'm home!


My to-do list:
- 2 Psych tests
- 1 Biochem test
- 1 Spifo group project
- 1 Spifo prep
- 2 Comp response papers
- 1 Comp revisions

What a relief!

Thank you, once again, for your prayers...I received my STNA exam results today, and I am thrilled to be able to enform you that I am now a nurse aide!

May this profession be a blessing to otheres...may I show Christ's love to my patients.


Soli Deo Gloria.
To God ALONE be the glory.

.My Countdowns.

My countdowns are as follow:

• 6 days till...a special, giggle-producing day ; )

• 11 days of classes left

• 13 days of school left (classes + finals days)

• 18 days till I go home!

• 19 days till my first interview (hopefully there will be more to come)
  

Test is Over!!!!

Thank you for your prayers. I did feel an sense of peace this morning....Don't get me wrong, I was nervous; but God was with me, and I felt His presence. I won't get the results of the test until Wednesday or Thursday; I feel like it went alright but I don't know what the evaluator thought.

But, I feel like I did my best and that's all that He asks for. Whatever the results of this test, I'll know that He was my Jehovah Jireh, my Provider.

Please Pray

If you are reading this post at anytime prior to noon on Saturday, April 14th, please offer a quick prayer for me. Tomorrow (the 14th) I will be taking an STNA (state tested nurse aide) test. Although it is not required for CU's nursing program, it would be a beneficial certification to add to my resume.

The test is made of two parts: written test and skills test (hands on). The skills are not necessarily difficult, but each skill is divided into meticulous steps. Each skill has several steps that are bolded: in other words, if you miss these steps you fail, no questions asked. Otherwise, you are expected to complete at least 80% of the steps...to the average citizen, that doesn't sound intimidating. However, the experience is incredibly nervewracking....and I tend to feel a lot of butterflies before big things. I am confident in my abilities, but unsure of my nerves : ) The test begins at 7:30AM.


Please pray that any nervousness I experience would not hinder me from being able to demonstrate the skills that I learned and practiced.

Blessed

I am blessed beyond belief. How is it that a year ago we never imagined this? It's wonderful, fun and blessing-ful all at the same time.

Thank you for this weekend. I know that saying goodbye was hard for us, but the amazing talks we had help to make the miles seem shorter...and hopefully the weeks will go faster. There's something about those long talks that makes the short breaks so special.

Miss you.
; )

Blessings in the Music

Phil Wickham

Shawn McDonald

Shane&Shane

* Seize any opportunity to see Shane&Shane, Shawn McDonald, or Phil Wickham in concert! *

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Last night, Shane&Shane, along with guests Phil Wickham and Shawn McDonald, gave a concert at Cedarville University. CU donated $1 from each ticket sold to a CU student recovering from an accident...the concert raised about $1,100!! Over Spring break, one of our students, Dan, landed on his head while doing a backflip on a missions trip in Mexico. He is currently paralyzed, but in good spirits. Please pray for the Knudsen family, who posts updates on www.checkinondan.blogspot.com