So, the first week of the SP12 semester is coming to a close. So far, I have been to 4 of my 5 classes, and am psyched for the semester. I can't remember the last time I had so few classes. But it's a good thing I only have 14 units, because Children's Lit just might kill me. Tonight I have my OT II class with Abner Chou, and since I had the first half of the class last semester, I pretty much know what to expect from it.

Last night was my reunion with my awana kids! It was so much fun. Our group was minus one, which was sad. But it was so exciting to see all the kids in my group again, as well as the other kids (one who would not stop hugging me...probably because it was so cold during game time, but I'd like to think she missed me). I just love those kids so much and am already looking forward to next week! After awana I hung out with my friend Bekah (who I used to TA for in the Biblical Counseling dept my freshman year). She's leaving next week to go to Uganda for a year! I will miss her very much! I have spent so much time in her office, whether it was for work (freshman year), to chat, to get advice, to eat her candy (in an "antidepressants" bottle), or to just hang out. I already miss visiting her office almost daily. But it was good to have a chance to finally make cake pops together after we'd talked about it so long. It was sad to say goodbye but I am SO excited for her and for the work that God is going to do in and through her.

After that, I came back home (to the Brooks' house, in case you haven't heard that I'm living here this semester) and summarized the Bible in one page (well...plus a little extra). I have never had an assignment like that...it was pretty awesome!! That and other assignments are why I'm looking forward to Principles of Personal Bible Study. It was a last minute decision to take the class, and I've already learned so much in the two class periods we had. Today, Betty Price (our sweet professor) gave us a personal email (with parts made up) she had received and asked us to write down everything we could find in categories such as "about the author(s)", "about the recipient", and "cultural issues". After discussing that, she gave us our new task: doing the exact same thing with the book of Philemon. It's crazy how much you can get from a book by studying it that way. Needless to say..this class is awesome and I'm excited.

Tomorrow is dorm chapel. This is my first dorm chapel ever that won't be in cdub. Now I'll be with the off campus students...it's a little strange to think about. This is definitely a different season for me. But different is definitely not bad! While I do miss being in the dorm and the convenience of being surrounded by so many of my friends, it's been so much fun living here!