2 weeks 'till sanity...

Hey everyone,

Sorry its been so long. Things around here have been slightly more than crazy. The other day I tasted a bit of insanity in the library. After about 6 hours (no break) of isolation there, everything I was writing started to seem extremely funny... Thank God none of you witnessed it or you might have tried to commit me. Try as you might have, you would have had to pry my little white computer from my lifeless little hands. Luckily the state was fleeting and a short trip to the cafe brought me back to reality. I've spent the last few days locked away in the library meticulously writing an exegetical paper for religion (a style that is completely new to me, making it take longer). I'm under a lot of pressure to do well on this paper because its worth 30% of my grade and my only test grade so far was less than ideal...

Things have taken a turn for the better in the past few days, however. I got back one of my religion papers (worth 19% of my grade) and to my surprise I received an "A" on it!! Praise God for that grade. I was beginning to think that the study of His word was impossibly hard. I occasionally wonder what the theological connotations of getting a bad grade in religion are... hehe.. Only kidding. ;-) Anyways, I feel much better with the affirmation that I am capable of good theology writing... Now I just have to apply it to the mother paper which is due Monday...I think I now know my breaking point, so I've been trying to work around that knowledge. There is a dorm dance tonight that I had planned on skipping to work on the paper. However I think going would be a good break for my mind.. Plus I love dancing. And, if I don't go I'll be hearing for weeks how much fun everyone had... Obviously the odds are stacked in favor of going. hehehe.

The Lessons and Carols concert is this weekend! It's going to be completely amazing. I love our choir so much! I'm so thankful to finally be in a choir that is genuinely good. Not to sound snooty 'cause I've been in a lot of good choirs in the past. The problem was that they were in high school and only lasted for a weekend or so. I think I could live my life training in a good choir for hours everyday. That's what I really loved about high school honor choirs; working all day long to perfect the sound of a piece. Nothing in the world compares to that moment when something clicks and everyone is unified in one sound.

Well for now I must go drink my coffee, write more of my paper, and prepare for the dance. I miss you all a lot, but it won't be too long before I get to see you!

Will- I love you and I am more grateful for you everyday. We'll be home soon!
Wittwer- I can't wait to see you again!! I love you and I miss you!
Mom & Dad- I love you both and I'm coming home soon =D.
Ben- I hope are going well! Tell your family I say "hi" and I hope to see you all soon.

I'm not quite sure who else reads this regularly.... But
To all my friends- You are all a wonderful blessing in my life and I couldn't imagine life without you. Expect an exceptionally large and prolonged hug when I see you again. Don't even try to resist, I will get what I want! hehehe.

Happy Finals Week to all and remember: don't hurt yourselves, you have but one brain to kill.

Signed,
a slightly stressed, but ever-optimistic
Laura