Young Maiden's Daybook - September 27

Today…
September 27, 2010
Outside my window…
The sun is setting over the desert :-)
I am thinking…
Of God's love and goodness!
I am thankful…
For wonderful friends here and great faculty.
I am wearing...
Blue "WCBC Eagles" shirt and flowered skirt.
(Go EAGLES!! :-)
I am reading…
The Holy Bible:Proverbs, John, various places;
"Changed Into His Image" by Jim Berg
"Exploring The Scriptures" by John Phillips
I am creating…
Grammar homework... bleh!
a summary of a commentary (how's that work?!).
One of my favorite things…
Hint of Lime tortilla chips! Going through my 2nd bag this week! lol
For education this week…
Old testament Survey, English, Biology,
Microcomputer skills, Christian Womanhood,
Freshman speech, Collegiate Life, and College choir.
A keeper at home skill I am learning/using...
Keeping a good mood and doing all my work even
when I have the flu... :-(
A spiritual lesson I'm learning...
Not to lean on my own understanding and ideas,
but to fully trust in the LORD and He will direct my paths!
A godly character trait I plan to work on…
Abiding In HIM!
Scripture I am memorizing…"And I will put emnity between thee and the woman,
and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy
head, and thou shalt bruise his heel." Genesis 3:15
(For Old Testament Survey)
I'm praying for…
Financial provision through college;
Him to reveal His perfect will and help me trust in Him;
His strength (physically and spiritually);
My friends seeking for jobs; For many students to teach;
To get this second job at Sears if He wills it.

For the rest of the week…
School, studying, and sleeping;
getting over this flu (hopefully!)
practicing choir for Educator's Conference this weekend;
teaching Friday and setting up 2 more students;
spend time with my wonderful Savior;
and whatever else the Lord sees fit to send my way.
 A picture I'm sharing...   
Beautiful palm tree at dawn between the Oasis and Dining Hall... 

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Dear Mom - Week 5

Sorry, the internet is acting dumb, so I
can't add as many pics as I was hoping. :-(

Monday September 20
 I was very happy when I received my
Biology quiz back and saw that I scored a 95,
rather than the 88 I thought I got!
I also got a 100 in my Grammar quiz.
Today my roommate and I went to Wal*Mart
and I happily purchased my much-craved drink...

O yes, I did good!! *Ü*








Tuesday September 21
Today I rejoiced to see that I got a 100
on my Microcomputer Skills quiz!
I also set up another piano student for Mondays.
Some random beautiful scenery around campus caught my eye...


Wednesday September 22
Lots of studying and working on my report.
Tonight, I, along with about 100 other students,
went forward to join Lancaster Baptist Church!
But then I returned to my room and found out
my laptop crashed... with my schoolwork still on it.
Good thing I saved most things to my thumb drive!


Thursday September 23
Today I we gave our narratives in Speech.
After chapel, we all toured Dr. Chappell's
office/study. Then he and his wife personally
greeted us and handed Snickers bars!!
I rushed around and made it just in time for my
interview at Sears, which went great, and we plan
to set up a 2nd interview next week!


Friday September 24
Woke up with a sore throat and today was picture day.
I was running all over the place with my
tight school schedule, pictures, and work.
I also picked out a business card design
my co-worker is making for me... he did a GREAT job!
When I got back, the sore throat turned into
a fever, chills, cough, and tummy ache. :-(
Had to go to bed early and skip out on socializing.


Saturday September 25
I woke up with no fever and felt somewhat better!
I was determined to make it through soul-winning
and had a blessed time promoting our Open House month!
Afterwards, my friends and I went to Wal*Mart to get
a few things, and a small fry from McDonald's. yum yum!
I also finished my 4-page report, finished a page for my
speech file, and did lots of Grammar homework.
Looking forward to being in my Lord's House tomorrow!!

Spiritual Kicks...

(the narrative I delivered this morning in Speech class. It's edited to a reader's format.)

I love guns!
Since I was a young girl, I decided dolls were too girly and
started playing secret spy and cops with pretend guns.
I remember the first gun I shot was just a good old rifle.
I was 10 years old and so proud that I missed 1 out of 50 targets.
I just knew that I was born for guns.

 Anyway, on our journey to California from North Carolina,
we stayed a week at my grandparents in Arkansas.
And my Dad had just bought a brand new 9mm gun!
I was so excited, it was “the real cop” gun, and I was gonna shoot it.
 Unfortunately, I figured I already knew everything there was to know about shooting a gun,
So I was kinda tuning my Dad out as he tried explaining how to properly shoot the 9mm.

 Well, a 9mm is a lot different from a rifle. It has a kick.
I didn’t bother heeding that part of my Dad’s instruction.
So I grabbed the gun, got in my cool “cop pose”, kinda goofing off,
pulled the trigger and BOOM.
I was nearly knocked over! I was thinking what in the world?!
To make matters worse, the bullet casing hit my neck
so my first thought was, “I shot myself!!”
And I was even trying to think mathematically how that would work
seeing I was aiming the gun the other way…
anyway, needless to say, I wasn’t shot.

 The problem was how I was holding the gun and how I was standing.
My Dad then went on to explain (for the second time) that you must hold it
a certain way and must have a firm stance to counteract the kick.
After I got serious about it and followed my Dad’s instruction,
the gun’s kick was hardly felt and I had a lot more fun.
And hit my target... not myself... or my Dad.

 A couple days later in my Bible study, I was studying how
Satan is out there to knock us off our feet.
And if we’re not careful to heed our Heavenly Father’s instructions,
we won’t be taking the right stance to remain standing against Satan’s attacks in our lives.
We’ll feel defeated and we’ll never hit our target.
But, if we watch and pray, and heed His instructions, Satan’s kicks won’t knock us down,
we can enjoy the Christian life, and we’ll be sure to hit our target every time.

Young Maiden's Daybook - September 20

Today…
September 20, 2010

Outside my window…
The sun is rising over the desert! It's very chilly.


I am thinking…
Of the $300 I need by Wednesday 
for my big scary school bill...


I am thankful…
That I can trust in the LORD to provide!


I am wearing...
Blue/green collared shirt and my roommate's khaki skirt.
;-)


I am reading…
The Holy Bible:Proverbs, John, various places;
"Changed Into His Image" by Jim Berg
"The Discipled Life" by Richard S. Taylor
"Exploring The Scriptures" by John Phillips


I am creating…
A two-page book report,
a summary of a commentary (how's that work?!),
a narrative for Speech on Thursday.


One of my favorite things…
College! Preaching, Bible study, ministries, music, 
education, food, friends, fellowships, sunsets... ah!


For education this week…
Old testament Survey, English, Biology,
Microcomputer skills, Christian Womanhood,
Freshman speech, Collegiate Life, and College choir.


A keeper at home skill I am learning/using...
Not to depend on coffee! I think I'm pretty much off it now!


A spiritual lesson I'm learning...
Not to lean on my own understanding and ideas,
but to fully trust in the LORD and He will direct my paths!


A godly character trait I plan to work on…
Meekness.


Scripture I am memorizing…
"And I will put emnity between thee and the woman,
and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy
head, and thou shalt bruise his heel." Genesis 3:15
(For Old Testament Survey quiz today)


I'm praying for…
Financial provision through college;
Him to reveal His perfect will and help me trust in Him;
His strength (physically and spiritually);
My friends seeking for jobs; For many students to teach.



For the rest of the week…
School, studying, and sleeping; 
chapel every day (woo hoo!!!);
practicing choir for Educator's Conference;
finishing my book report;
teaching Friday and setting up 2 more students;
spend time with my wonderful Savior;
and whatever else the Lord sees fit to send my way.
 

A picture I'm sharing...   
Dr. Chappell's new Sunday morning theme!... :-)

Church: It's The Real Thing

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Dear Mom - Week 4

SORRY I MISSED IT LAST WEEK! I WAS REALLY BUSY!!

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13

Upon trying to wean myself off my coffee addiction,

I am now down to only 1 cup!! Today was a full day of classes.

I took my first Grammar quiz and got a 99!!

Biology is lots of fun and I just LOVE the science lab!

The new song we're learning in choir is sensational!

It's called "Preach the Word" and we're singing it

for the Educator's Conference next weekend! Fun!

Then spent most of my day studying and reading.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14

I gave an introduction speech in Speech class!

Last Thursday we had interviewed a partner to introduce today.

We also had a much dreaded Microcomputer Class quiz... bleh!

Chapel was great, as always! :-)

Later we went to the volleyball game, which one of my roommates plays on our college team. WCBC Eagles won!! Yay!

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15

Grammar quiz didn't go so good this time. 80. :-/

My roommate and I later went to the mall applying for jobs everywhere.

We had a great time sitting in the mall couches filling out papers!

Returning back to campus, I auditioned for the drama players this year.

The church service was great that evening about winning souls,

and a friend and I chatted outside afterward while looking

at the different constellations and talking about the message.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16

We all laughed as our Computer teacher said she wasn't

going to count the test since no one passed!

The test was actually dumb, since it asked about things

we hadn't even covered yet.

My roommates and I sat at the coffee shop studying for a while,

then they did other things while I moved to the lovely couches

in the Revels building to study! :-)

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17

Got a 100 on Grammar! And an 88 in Biology.

The faculty had us roaring in laughter as they entered the stage

for chapel with big Hawaiian necklaces on! (promoting our luau 2morrow)

Dr. Goetsch was funny and not liking it, so after the first song he said he couldn't take that 'useless frivolity' anymore and tossed his necklace into the audience. LOL

After all our classes, I was dropped off at the music store

to meet and teach my first two darling students, Abigail and David.

Here's my little teaching studio...

I had such a lovely time, reorganized the store's books, and came really close to selling a guitar. We went to the student revival that evening, which was great!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18

I got to sleep in until 7:00!! I really needed that!

And today's my first day with no coffee at all! I'm still awake! (well, kinda...)

We went soul-winning and I had a "silent partner".

I knocked on 18 doors, witnessed to 4 people, and talked to one

lady about baptism who plans to come to church tomorrow!

The Luau we had all been looking forward to has finally come as well!

We had a WONDERFUL time of food, games, and fellowship!

(not to mention, the Hawaiian music was great!)

Here's me, Rachel, and Amy...

My friends, Nicholas and Adam at supper

(we had chicken & pineapple shish-ka-bobs)...

Me and Rachel at the games...

Me and Amy at the games...

Me and Dr. Rasmussen! :-)

Me and Brother Cox! (my Biology teacher)...

The 2010 Annual Luau was such a great and fun experience!

Now I'm off to study some before bed. :-)

Good night, everyone!

Young Maiden's Daybook - September 6

Today…
September 6, 2010

Outside my window…
The beautiful campus in the dessert!


I am thinking…
Of God's goodness! Our God is AWESOME!


I am thankful…
For a job, great roommates, friends, & preaching.


I am wearing...
Lime green suit. :-)


I am reading…
The Holy Bible:Proverbs, John, various places;
"Changed Into His Image" by Jim Berg
"The Discipled Life" by Richard S. Taylor
:To Seek and To Save" by Paul Chappell


I am creating…
My book, Falling In Love With Jesus.
Digital photo album for my best friend.


One of my favorite things…
The chef's cooking here! He's great!
(but nothing beat's mama's!! :-)


For education this week…
Old testament Survey, English, Biology,
Microcomputer skills, Christian Womanhood,
Freshman speech, Collegiate Life, and College choir.


A keeper at home skill I am learning/using...
Getting up early to make it in time for breakfast!!


A spiritual lesson I'm learning...
Not to lean on my own understanding and ideas,
but to fully trust in the LORD and He will direct my paths!


A godly character trait I plan to work on…
Meekness.


Scripture I am memorizing…
"But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished,
bringeth forth death" James 1:14-15


I'm praying for…
Financial provision through college;
Him to reveal His perfect will and help me trust in Him;
His strength (physically and spiritually);
My friends seeking for jobs; For many students to teach.


For the rest of the week…
First day of classes tomorrow;
water park day Tuesday;
chapel every day (woo hoo!!!);
enemble and piano auditions on Wednesday,
possibly teaching my first lesson on Thursday,
spend time with my wonderful Savior;
and whatever else the Lord sees fit to send my way.
 

A picture I'm sharing...   
View from my dorm!... :-)

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Dear Mom - Week 3

MONDAY, AUGUST 30

Dad and I arrived on campus early,

and I received my dorm and registration packet!

I spent most of the day unpacking and organizing,

meeting my wonderful 2 roommates, and saying bye to Dad.

I enjoyed finding my way around my new home,

and loved hearing the great preaching in chapel.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31

After chapel, we had to take our English placement tests.

After the results were graded, I then registered all my classes.

It was a busy day running back and forth from everywhere,

meeting great new friends, and lovely preaching!

I also saw a tumbleweed while passing through campus!!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Today I drudged my way up to the finance office.

Payed the current bill due, then picked my mailbox key up.

I then went to buy all of my textbooks.

After the stress of nearly halfing my checkbook,

I relieved it by running my fingers over a piano for an hour!

Another wonderful message at evening service too!

THRUSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

I was free! Yahoo! After chapel there was a job fair.

I applied at Wells Fargo, Bed Bath & Beyond,

and Cornerstone Music Store.

The owner of the music store and I really got along,

and he asked me to come in and set up an interview!!

Nothing else academically or financially to take care of,

so I hung out with all my great new friends & the piano.

We had a BBQ picnic for dinner, then watched hilarious

videos the faculty and staff made!! They had us rolling!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Not much after chapel. Very relaxing!

We all left to Los Angeles for a baseball game at 2!

Here I am with LA in the below!

I found out I love baseball and had a very fun time...

Amy and I

(my roommate)

Rachel and I

(3 dorms apart)

We also had a very fun time in the bus on the way home...

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Before soul-winning orientation, I chatted with a new friend

as we shared our testimonies with eachother... such a blessing!

Afterwards, I went to my job interview.

God really provided, as he offered me the job as

his store piano instructor, and partial sales!

Lessons starting at $20 per half hour! YAY!

God has been really good in providing for me,

and is doing wonderful things here at college!