I am definitely a country girl...

Today I got an authentic New York City experience. Authentic. And I felt so out of place. It really is a whole new world out here...one that I want to learn about and experience, but it won't be as easy as I thought it would be. So no I don't have horses or acres of land, I don't even own a pair of cowboy boots, I live in a city, but I am a western girl for sure.

Or a wanna-be African girl. A "wanna-go" to Africa girl...

1:16. My body needs sleep. So much homework to do.

I discovered the secret of motion sickness pills. They just make you go to sleep. You won't get sick if you are sleeping, duh!

it's no-shave november...

...and I found out you can really upset some guys if you tell them that you are participating. For some reason they think it's gross and don't even like that there are girls who aren't afraid to do something out of the norm every once in a while. Guess it's true that guys don't like girls with minds of their own?



This beautiful sunrise made getting up at 5:30 yesterday morning totally worth it. Let me tell you about my sleep schedule now. Actually, all I have to say is this: before college, I couldn't even drink the mildest cup of caffeinated tea after 3 pm without being affected, tossing and turning until midnight or beyond. Now, I can down a can of Coke or a cup of coffee right before bed and still be out within fifteen minutes of laying down. Literally, there hasn't been a night this semester that I did sleep quickly and soundly.

The week is almost over for me...just one paper to write...which is due tomorrow...and then I am free!!!! Except not really, because the break will be full of studying anyways. Yay.

Life is beautiful, even when it isn't. God is good, even when we can't see it.

for my sister Margie:

Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there. ~Amy Li




Is solace anywhere more comforting than in the arms of a sister. ~Alice Walker



I know some sisters who only see each other on Mother's Day and some who will never speak again. But most are like my sister and me... linked by volatile love, best friends who make other best friends ever so slightly less best. ~Patricia Volk