Hey y'all!
I think I'll use this blog to just catch everybody up with what's been going on lately...
Last weekend, the Harlem Gospel Choir visited Luther. Aurora and Norsemen had a private workshop with this AWESOME choir on Saturday. That night I went to their concert which was absolutely spectacular! Besides the moving songs and beautiful voices, they also had no problem giving a totally Christian message. It was just so cool! Then on Sunday at church, we got to sing throughout the service with them. Everybody got really into it, clapping and shouting "Amen!" (Who'd of thought at a Lutheran service?!?) ;)
Last week was the Relay 4 Life kick-off night. This was in preparation for an awesome relay day that'll be happening on May 1st. You join a team (I'm trying to get our hall to participate) where you raise money for cancer victims living in our area of upper Iowa. On the actual date, everyone comes together to walk around the track from 7 pm to 6 am- that's right- the whole night! It's a ton of fun, and I'm really excited to be a part of it! (More on this as we get closer...)
Last night I went to Ash Wednesday Service at the CFL. It was a beautiful service; Collegiate Choir sang, and it was just so touching for this solemn occassion. The coolest part was that after the service when I got back to my dorm, marked with the sign of the cross on my forehead in ash, I got the opportunity to testify about Christ!! A girl on my floor didn't know what Ash Wednesday was, or Lent either, and we ended up talking about it for like half an hour. I always get really nervous talking about God, but she was just so interested, asking all of these questions, that it ended up being really easy to do. It's really cool that God can put these random opportunities right in front of you. You don't have to go door-to-door to evangelize- there are really chances all around you, even when you're not really looking! :)
Much love!
~Anna
"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin."
~Psalm 51: 1-2
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
The Oscars!!!
I don't know about the rest of you, but I always look forward to the Oscars! It's so exciting to see who will win big this year (Way to go Slumdog and Kate!) And of course, it's always wonderful to look at all of the dazzling gowns!
This year, I got to do a lot more than just watch the Oscars. I was invited to an "Oscar party"- formal attire required! It was so much fun! We all came together in our favorite prom dresses or suits and enjoyed the Academy Awards in style in the luxurious comfort of a fourth floor suite room in Brandt. (They house four to a room, and they're huge!)
I have some bigger reasons for dedicating a blog to this topic than just the special evening tho.
Tonight I realized how lucky I am to have a group of friends who aren't afraid to get a little creative with their activities. We know how to have a good time. And it didn't take one drop of alcohol to do it.
I was always nervous about my transition into the college scene. Because you know every single person drinks every single weekend- and I have to do it to really enjoy college right?!?
SO WRONG! Alcohol isn't everywhere, in every hall way waiting to snatch you into the "party scene." Everyone isn't constantly pressuring you to partake in it-
Because not everybody does it. Not even all of the "cool" kids. I would know because I was with a lot of them tonight- that's right!- volleyball players, choral members, and theatre performers all came and stayed the whole night without wandering off to find the keg.
My point: If you're not ready for alcohol, don't be nervous! You don't have to be!!! College is so much more than I thought it would be. I always have plans on the weekends, even though they don't involve alcohol!
Much love!
~Anna
"O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Look to him, and be radiant; so your faces shall never be ashamed." ~Psalms 34:3-5
This year, I got to do a lot more than just watch the Oscars. I was invited to an "Oscar party"- formal attire required! It was so much fun! We all came together in our favorite prom dresses or suits and enjoyed the Academy Awards in style in the luxurious comfort of a fourth floor suite room in Brandt. (They house four to a room, and they're huge!)
I have some bigger reasons for dedicating a blog to this topic than just the special evening tho.
Tonight I realized how lucky I am to have a group of friends who aren't afraid to get a little creative with their activities. We know how to have a good time. And it didn't take one drop of alcohol to do it.
I was always nervous about my transition into the college scene. Because you know every single person drinks every single weekend- and I have to do it to really enjoy college right?!?
SO WRONG! Alcohol isn't everywhere, in every hall way waiting to snatch you into the "party scene." Everyone isn't constantly pressuring you to partake in it-
Because not everybody does it. Not even all of the "cool" kids. I would know because I was with a lot of them tonight- that's right!- volleyball players, choral members, and theatre performers all came and stayed the whole night without wandering off to find the keg.
My point: If you're not ready for alcohol, don't be nervous! You don't have to be!!! College is so much more than I thought it would be. I always have plans on the weekends, even though they don't involve alcohol!
Much love!
~Anna
"O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Look to him, and be radiant; so your faces shall never be ashamed." ~Psalms 34:3-5
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Under the Weather
When you get sick in grade school, it's so exciting. It's an excuse for no homework and TV all day long. You get ice cream and a chance to watch your favorite movies. It basically rocks!
When you get sick in high school it all changes. During these four years, you are so busy that no time is a good time to get sick. Trying to stay caught up on your school work while also keeping your starting spot on the volleyball team while also staying involved with all of your clubs and acitivities is tough work.
There's only one thing that is harder than getting sick in high school. And that is getting sick in college....without your mommy.
I was sick all last week with a sinus infection. I had to figure out how to get my prescription, how to get food, and how to keep making sure that I got enough sleep...not too mention keeping up with all of my school work, talking to my profs, trying to not let anyone down with my volunteer activities, and of course, trying to stay on track with my various jobs.
This was quite a daunting task, and obviously I had a lot of missteps. I slipped up here and there, (notice my lack of blog last week?) and I had to ask a lot of favors from people.
-Shout out to my sister, Emily, who graciously got my groceries and prescriptions for me! Love you!!!
Thankfully, I'm at Luther College. It's a place where after only one semester, I already have life-long friends who were there for me, helping me every step of the way. It's a place where my profs were beyond supportive, giving me plenty of time to catch back up, not wanting me to get too overwhelmed. It's a place where my bosses, especially Julie Chamberlain and Marty Berg, said "No sweat. Feel better!" when I needed a few days off.
It wasn't quite my mommy...but it was definitely the next best thing!
Bye y'all!
~Anna
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11
When you get sick in high school it all changes. During these four years, you are so busy that no time is a good time to get sick. Trying to stay caught up on your school work while also keeping your starting spot on the volleyball team while also staying involved with all of your clubs and acitivities is tough work.
There's only one thing that is harder than getting sick in high school. And that is getting sick in college....without your mommy.
I was sick all last week with a sinus infection. I had to figure out how to get my prescription, how to get food, and how to keep making sure that I got enough sleep...not too mention keeping up with all of my school work, talking to my profs, trying to not let anyone down with my volunteer activities, and of course, trying to stay on track with my various jobs.
This was quite a daunting task, and obviously I had a lot of missteps. I slipped up here and there, (notice my lack of blog last week?) and I had to ask a lot of favors from people.
-Shout out to my sister, Emily, who graciously got my groceries and prescriptions for me! Love you!!!
Thankfully, I'm at Luther College. It's a place where after only one semester, I already have life-long friends who were there for me, helping me every step of the way. It's a place where my profs were beyond supportive, giving me plenty of time to catch back up, not wanting me to get too overwhelmed. It's a place where my bosses, especially Julie Chamberlain and Marty Berg, said "No sweat. Feel better!" when I needed a few days off.
It wasn't quite my mommy...but it was definitely the next best thing!
Bye y'all!
~Anna
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11
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