A few random pictures and such

We take International Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day very seriously around these here parts. Arrrr!

"Oh, she's a spiritual pirate!"

And after a long day of studying, the boys like to make music videos of the Microwave Song.

Well, all silliness aside, this week came at a much slower pace than last week, for which I am exceptionally grateful. Clara and I worked our last Saturday evening shift at Pine Hills last night, and then joined several other devoted Husker fans to watch a rousing football game. I don't think I've ever screamed so loudly in my life.

I've been invited by some missionaries in Ireland to help out with a few weeks of backyard camp. I don't have a lot of information on when it will take place, and choir tour might interfere - plus I don't really know how financial logistics would work out (having money for the trip AND for my senior year at CBI). I am just praying that God would show me clearly what He would have me to do. At this point, I would love to spend the summer in ministry in Ireland, but there are so many variables in this situation that I want the final decision to be truly in God's plan.

The Junior Class had a car wash fund raiser yesterday and we made over $500! This is a huge blessing and we had a good time working together and getting royally sunburned. I resemble a lobster at present.

Well, I'd better go get some homework done before music practice this evening. Have a swell day!

Little update-y

Yo ho ho and a bottle of...orange cream soda! Happy day-after-Talk-Like-a-Pirate Day! The entire school united in the name of piracy by dressing up as a swashbuckling crew for morning classes. That's just one of the reasons why this school is so neat - everybody gets into the fun! Clara took lots of pictures (I look scary!) and I'll have to post some of those later.

This week has been insane. I had to take three difficult tests, do a missions presentation, teach the lesson at AWANA, play the keyboard for chapel, and work work work work. I have to admit that due to extreme exhaustion, I had a rather stinky attitude about going to work yesterday. The Lord worked in spite of my attitude, however, as one of my co-workers expressed an interest in doing a Bible study with me. She has three kids and goes to the Catholic church but admits to not knowing very much about the Bible. I offered to take her kids to AWANA (she lives close to the school, so that's helpful), and said that I would try to get a Bible study figured out. I've been praying for the opportunity to disciple somebody, and now that the opportunity has been plopped into my lap, I'm scared! :-) Prayers for God's will to be done in this situation are greatly appreciated.

So, anyways, it's been a rather intense week around these here parts, and I'm really looking forward to a restful Sunday tomorrow (after I play for the worship service...phew!).

The Junior Class - front row: Daniel, Melinda, Hannah, Liz, me, Ruth, Marsha, Levi
middle row: Dustin, Matt, Joel, Graham, Nathanael
back row: Alex V, Paul, Corey, Alex E.

My groovy fall jacket. Pretty retro, huh?

I love hanging out with Jenna. "Cheese, Gromit! Let's go somewhere where there's CHEESE!"

Ahem. This is just not CBI approved.

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It's been really rainy here lately. I got to use my snappy little umbrella on Sunday.

Monday was impromptu Hat Afternoon.

It was fun to play in chapel this morning. Graham (guitar) introduced a new song and I had to play it by ear. Pretty exciting stuff.

I'm adding to my list of Single Attractive Missionary skills by attempting to play chess. It looks intelligent, anyway.