restored.

i came out of chapel today thoroughly uplifted and encouraged. completely in awe of the Lord. when we ended, i didn't even want to have to get up and walk to class.

it probably didn't hurt that i was able to go into the 45 minute time of worship with an attitude of reverance. i was ready to start the year off on a good note. and that's exactly what we did. now, probably not anywhere close to everyone felt this way. but i sat at the front, so i was not constricted my limited space, crowded rows. i was free to worship how i was comfortable. and it was so freeing. surrounded by 10 or so seniors, i was overwhelmed with everything that we were going to be able to accomplish this year in our role of leadership. i pray that we don't lose sight of the goal and that we are able to walk hand in hand with the Lord so that He may lead through or around every obstacle that will try to stand in our way.

it was a great day.

besides chapel, i had teacher's assistant, sign language [sooo great! i know the pledge of allegiance!], and worldview. while we're on this note, my worldview class is so incredible! that's another really encouraging part of my year so far. i love my teacher. she is so real with us and cares that we understand what is going on in the world around us and how to live real Christian lives. anyways. i could go on forever about that.

but also today: i went to blue coast burrito for lunch. i looked really really cute [i wore a cardigan], i got free coffee from the principal--and an invitation to drop by and get some whenever. yes!, i took a nap, worked on a physics project. ah!

if you couldn't tell, i had an INCREDIBLE day**. oh gosh. i'm seeing lately that God is so faithful in the little. i mean, not many of the things that brought me joy today are significant in the grand scheme of life, but God uses the small events to lift my spirits, and sometimes that's exactly what I need.

"i'll always love you. rain, rain down, rain down your love. wake me up." - ian mcintosh, Awakened

**the only thing that has gone wrong is that i seem to have misplaced one of my bibles. for the love of peter. it's nowhere to be found! sorry, it's just super frustrating. kay. bye.

breakout

we did it.

our senior prank was successful.

yesterday (on the first day of school) we astonished 365 unsuspecting underclassmen with our rad dance moves. yes, we did a breakout dance in the commons. yes, it WAS copied from the Jai Ho breakout at ole miss. but it still was the most fun i have had at school, probably ever. (it made the local news and is now on youtube).

this was after we spent our first morning as seniors (after staying up all night at senior campout) greeting elementary students, wishing them a fantastic first day, handing out granola bars, and even making a tunnel!

i am so blessed to be a part of the class of 2011 at LRCA. i'm not just saying that, either. we really have grown closer and this year is going to hold so many oppurtunities for us to serve our community. i couldn't be more excited.

so, all-in-all, i had a TERRIFIC first day yesterday. it definitely helps that my classes are amazing (especially sign language! i'm pumped fasho).

my life is good. no. great.

2011.

gearing up for senior year.

i'm ready to:

design the yearbook

[and see it all come together]

learn sign language

play in worship bands

get accepted to college

apply for ac

spend time with friends.

you know, the usual.

here's a glimpse at the beginning of my senior year [aka senior pics!]

i was nervous to how they would turn out. but i love them!

so crazy. so fun.