Hey y'all!

Just another wonderful weekend here at good ol', Luther College! On Friday, my dad came down (my parents here? What a surprise!!!) for my sister's golf tournament. We had a lot of fun, especially since it was in the high 80s!!! Can you believe it?!? But, alas, Saturday and Sunday turned in to cold and rainy. Typical Iowa!

On Saturday, my uncle came down for a late birthday celebration. The group went to T Bock's, the local burger joint, and we had a great time watching the Mavs game! The evening ended with an intense card game night; it's funny because I used to play cards all the time, and it had been months (or has it been years?) since last night! If anyone is in need of a good, chill-time activity, play a card game: for old school- try Hearts, for new age- try Revolution, and if you're really gutsy- try 500! I promise you won't be disappointed with the great time you have!

I'm starting to feel the pull towards Finals week happening. Relay is already on Friday, my audition for next year's choir is the following Wednesday, and only 3 weeks of school left! It has really made me wonder....how can I still have so much to do?????

The thing about the Finals "pull" is that it is equivalent to a fast speed, no breaks, tail-spin into studying, final papers, wrap-up club activities, end of the year parties, and all of the usual obligations that you had in high school. The only wonderful difference with college is that you also have to think about packing!!! Uh-oh! Have I ever mentioned that I'm the slowest packer ever? (I know others have claimed that title, but seriously, I should've started packing a week ago if I really wanted to be done on time!)

Thankfully, I'm only starting to feel the pull; I haven't actually been sucked into the chaos and high stress levels yet!

Stay strong seniors! Don't get overwhelmed!!!

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." ~1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18