exhausted.

Well, this past week has been jam packed with things. As of tomorrow, I am heading home for a three weeks until Spring Break. I went to classes the last couple days, but with my broken ankle trying to recover and so many other stresses and things building up, I've decided to take a small break off...long enough for my ankle to heal, and until I can begin walking. This past week has been so physically and mentally exhausting. I am glad to be taking a few weeks off, and hopefully I can recover and still stay on track with my schoolwork. However, I do not have internet at home, so I don't know how often I will be able to update this. Nevertheless, I will do my best to keep this updated, and I will be doing lots and lots of drawing and sketching in the next few weeks...so I'll try to scan some of the stuff I will be working on as well.

community.

Today has been rather nice. It was the first time that I've woken up, and my ankle has not been in terrible pain. It's so beautiful outside, and the weekend is just beginning. Last night, a pretty large group of friends and I were able to to all hang out at someone's house. We watched Despicable Me (an awesome movie!), and played some games afterwards.
 I am so in love with community. I really enjoy having alone time, and spending some time by myself; but, whenever I am able to take part in a community, it is one of the most beautiful things. I love stepping back from everything going on, and just recognizing how beautiful and special each person is, how each one of us were made for a specific purpose, and how perfect and rewarding the community of Christ is when it's healthy and thriving. It always makes for a special time.
As for the rest of the weekend goes, I'm not really too sure what I've got planned. I'd really like to do some more drawing and possibly painting. I don't have a scanner with me right now, but if I get the chance, I'll try to scan some sketches that I've been doing lately. Hopefully, you all have a wonderful rest of your Friday, and an adventurous, unforgettable weekend.

more holga.

Here are some more of my photographs that I took over Christmas Break with my holga. Hope you enjoy them. These were all taken out at a local park in Missouri.

blizzard.

A ridiculous blizzard is leaving its mark through town right now. We're supposed to get up to 18 inches tonight. It wouldn't surprise me at all if we get that much. It looks so nasty outside. School got cancelled for tomorrow, so now I've got some friends who will be able to hang out with me while I rest and recover from surgery earlier today. I am so pumped. I've got some awesome friends. I also don't have a ton of things planned this week, so hopefully, I'll be able to do LOTS of reading and drawing. I'm excited about that. Oh yeah, and I'll be watching an occasional movie here and there, but of course! I'll probably post some of my thoughts and stuff as I begin reading over the next couple of days. I'll also post some more photographs that I took with my holga over Christmas Break, so you can be looking forward to that in the near future. Enjoy the rest of your lovely night.

praise.

My surgery went well today. I'm finished and recovering.
Praise God for peace, for safety, for protection, for healing, for friends, for family, for community, for patience, for humbleness, for love.
Thanks for all the prayers.