The Game I Love

I played some basketball tonight with a bunch of guys.
I forgot how much I miss playing that game.



Not my photo.
But, I liked it.

O-Squad!

My intramural volleyball team had a game tonight.
We're called the O-Squad.
I'm not quite sure why that's the name of choice but it works for me.
I guess the other name of choice was Multiple Scorgasms.
I wonder why that one didn't win, haha.
We won tonight!



No picture of my own but I've got to say that I really, really like this tattoo!

Sunset Hike and Salt

I went on a sunset hike tonight. The guide decided to pick the hardest trail in Ellensburg. It definitely was one of the most challenging hikes I've ever been on but it was beautiful.



Next was Salt.
Tim, Ty and Elizabeth went with me and it was nice to not have to go to something alone. I was sweaty from the hike and we sat in the back but it couldn't have been better. Some good worship is what I needed. On the way home Ty put on a worship song and you could hear all four of our voices singing. It's a fact: There are other christians here at Central :)

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I miss home.
That's all I have to say for today.

Bicycle, Coffee, Bible, Church, Homework...

I didn't sleep well last night. Maybe it was because my roommate didn't come back to the room so I found myself waking up every hour to check if she was there. Negative, every time. I got up, put some air in my bike tires (they had gotten a little flat), rode around town.. I found a cute little neighborhood that I had no idea even existed in Ellensburg, and then ended up at Starbucks to read my bible. I found a seat looking out the window and drank my non-fat cinnamon dulce latte. Perfect.

In my reading I came across these verses:
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ - to the glory and praise of God.
Philippians 1:9-11
These were the words of Paul as he was in prison. His heart was so set on God that him being in jail meant nothing in comparison to preaching the word of God so that others may have the opportunity to believe.
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him,but to suffer for him.
Philippians 1:29
Paul wasn't just believing in the Lord, he was going through pain so his life could be a testimony for his faith. This made me consider my life.. I'm not going through the same "pain" by any means that Paul was but I'm struggling no doubt. I feel alone and lost and like I'm the only person on campus who doesn't drink, smoke or swear. But life isn't about just believing and having things work out perfectly.. it's about laying down your life no matter the circumstances and giving everything to our one true God. I want to be more like Paul. I want to go through these hard times so that my life will be a testimony to those around me that I believe, live and suffer for Jesus Christ alone.



This song has me hooked!

I'm giving in...

... to something heavenly.

Some girl turned the light out on me as I was taking a shower. I wasn't very happy about it but then I realized...

People will let you down. They'll turn out the light on you.. but Jesus, he never will. Yes, I was physically standing in the dark taking a shower but I was in the real light, the light of Jesus Christ.
The Lord is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear?
Psalm 27:1

I visited the Chimposium this morning and it was fantastic! For an hour I got to learn about the three chimps that live on Central's campus. I'm pretty lucky to have had the opportunity because they are world famous chimps. Loulis, who is one of the chimps is the first chimp in the world to learn an American language (sign language) by another non-human. It's a pretty incredible thing. Here's a fact for you... Chimps and humans are more alike than Indian elephants are like African elephants.

After visiting the chimposium and talking with my mom on the phone I realized that I want to learn sign language as well as Spanish. I know that God can use me in some awesome ways with knowing those languages. I'm excited to see what he wants of me.

I Learned A Few Things Today...

- Do not buy more than what will fit in your backpack. I walked to Fred Meyer which is a good mile in one direction. I bought some necessary items... milk, juice, apples, bananas, mini bagels, you know the good stuff. My shoulders wanted to kill me.

- Never underestimate your wholesome, christian, RA neighbor. I'll leave it at that. I heard some stories tonight and I'm not quite sure what to think of them.

- There is such a thing as "coffee" yogurt. I bought some. I'll let you know how it tastes.

- Entering college is like saying "welcome to bad language town." I hate that.

- Life cereal never gets old... even at 11:23 p.m.

- Ellensburg really is a beautiful little place.