Something Noah said last light has been running through my mind all day. He said he couldn't believe I was doing the dishes because Caucasian girls never stick around to do the dishes (: That was funny . . . and then a bit disturbing. Is it really true?? I've never noticed, but if it is, I'm pretty ashamed of it. I know my sisters have servant's hearts--why are we so afraid to demonstrate them?

Anyways, last night was truly a blessing. I've enjoyed getting to know Noah this last year, but I haven't ever talked to him as much as I got to while making dinner. Talking music, work, girls, and life over a pot of boiling oil and sizzling eggrolls can be great fun.

Quite a few people came to Rusty's farewell party. It's so fascinating to see the varriety of people who's lives that guy has touched. As we sat there, all kinds of memories of him started running through my head. It's so strange how sudden the realization of someone's effect on your life becomes when you face the reality of that person leaving. But it was a huge blessing also--I was grateful that I was there to participate in sending him of to a new phase in his personal quest to fulfill God's calling for him.

ok--guess what I just realized--JEN MORRIS IS DATING!!! How many of us wittnessed our "I won't be the first to marry" bet? if she gets married don't I get something like 20 bucks? (: HAHAHA that's funny. Well--I would feel too guilty to take it since I knew all along that I would be the one reaping all benefits of that bet (: Gosh--I could make a LIVING! Anyways--Happy for jen, happy for kel, so happy for my girls.

I know the most beautiful women--I mean really beautiful--in sould, mind, heart . . . everything. I spent the evening with Kelly Pollet--went to her house for dinner at 5, then we went to church together, then to coffee untill 10. When I'm with her, I'm elevated to a place of high ambition, refreshment of the soul, clearing of the mind, and rejuvination of the spirit. She fills my heart with joy. (: I know I sound a little extreme . . . she's simply a precious girl . . . and yet it's not simple at all! The beauty of her character can't help but spill onto those around her and that's not something to take for granted Sometimes I look down on my ATI days, but they gave me some things that I am very grateful for. One of those is my dear friend, Kelly. (: Thank You, Dear Father, for a night of encouragment and blessing, along with a lot of fun (:

*~* to all you precious, precious girls out there who have become so extremely dear to my heart and important in my life, I love you!

I'm so stupid . . . I forget so easily how many rich and sweet relationsh God has given me . . . what a blessed reminder of His deep love. (:

I am in redding. my room is ok--I think I will get used to in and then fall in love with it--the people are . . . well . . . they're great, but sparse. And the stupid faucet changes temp as soon as you look at it! I am so glad I get to do this though (: