All the Rage.

So, yesterday my family and I went down to Costco and became members! I wanted to see what all the rage was really about. We only had about an hour to look at the whole store. Needless to say, it wasn't enough time. My first experience was not a pleasant one. The first strike is that they do not take Visa or Mastercard...Only Amex. :( Then we decided to check out only to find out that they don't give you bags. Then, we decided to get some of the yummy looking food at the concession so I finally found a table for us to sit at, stood in the long line only to find out that they only take cash! GRRRRR! I mean jump into this century will ya?!? It was a rushed, frustrating experience. Let's just say "all the rage" could be used in a different context. ;)

Well, since I am a sucker for punishment I decided to try it again today. I MUST say, that I was more prepared. I brought some bags with me, I made sure to take out some cash for a treat at the concession and we had a much better time! Megan and Mike LOVED going around to all the demo stands to try like five different juices, some cheese poppers, pizza, chips and the list goes on. I went into it with a better attitude and I found some really great prices. I feel better about my experience and plan to keep trying it out. Well that is my story for the weekend. Not all that exciting but at least it is something to read. :) Chat later my friends.

I Will Survive!

Well, I have almost made it through another VERY busy week. I am SURE it is only because of God's strength. Both Mike and I have had too many late nights doing papers and I am afraid that it is catching up with us. We will survive!

I wish I had as much discipline as last semester to get all my assignments done earlier but it seems as if things all pile up at the same time so the timing just doesn't allow me to do it. Again, I will survive.

I am getting soooo excited about upcoming events. Life enrichment retreat, silent retreat (by the way there is a possibility that this is not a go :( we shall know tomorrow for sure), some news...one way or another about my best friends (can't say too much), Ray's wedding and of course appointment day and commissioning. Sometimes the excitement and nervousness almost kills me BUT you guessed it...I will survive.

Well, I have to get supper for my family before I try to rest my all of the sudden achy body, just another thing for me to survive. Take care my friends!

Silent Excitement

Soooo the approval has come through!! I, along with another college buddy are off to a silent retreat in Feb! For three days I get to experience the pure bliss of silence. Now I KNOW what you are thinking...MELISSA being quiet??? HA! I just have to say, it can be done. I am really looking forward to this spiritual retreat.

Last year, our session had the opportunity be a part of a silent retreat for the day...I absolutely LOVED this experience and I am soooo excited to be able to explore this more. Now I know it is going to be challenging but I can do it. Back to a life of simplicity...No computer, no music, no phones, no family (as much as I will miss them)I am going back to the basics...God and me. I NEED this.

That's it for now... :)

A Bit of Life.

Not sure exactly what this post will entail...I am sure it will be a mixture of information.

First...Here is my disclaimer. Today is one of those days that I feel completely WRECKED! Meaning I am tired (my fault it was a late night) and when I get tired I get emotional. Today at school was so weird. I just felt like crying and there was absolutely nothing on earth wrong with me besides being tired. I felt so foolish and silly. Yet after being able to get away over the lunch hour, I felt MUCH better. Odd. Moving on...

I am so happy to be here at college and as each day passes I know I am getting closer and closer to the dangerous world that is waiting for me. I have heard from other friends that being out is great but they miss community living...I can see how that is possible. I am trying so hard to keep my head in the game, so to speak but it is getting difficult. There is so much excitement and anticipation for what the future holds. I must remind myself always that I am only guaranteed the time I have right now so I best enjoy every second of it! However, the assignments are not fun. I have learned that I learn well in a class setting but I don't really learn much by doing papers and such. I wish there were a way around them! :)

I feel as if I am growing. "Growing pains" is a very appropriate term. The closer I get to God, the more and more I see how sinful I really am. There are many areas in my life that I need/want God to work on, with my help. Yet I remain joyful because I KNOW that God cares enough to change me. I am a selfish person. With God's help I am changing PRAISE GOD! I am so excited that God has given me this opportunity to grow and lean on Him.

Well, that is all my brain will allow me to write for now. Thanks for reading. Take care my friends.

Hugs.

Back in the Game!

Soooo...It has been WAAAYYY too long since I have posted anything but I have to say, I have been inspired! I was catching up on the different blogs that I follow and I remembered how much I enjoyed doing this myself. PLUS it is a great way to share my thoughts and feelings and it is a great way to update the people I love about our life.

So here I am...It is 1:10am and I am blogging. I SHOULD be in bed but I am not. I have decided to write. However...This is not going to be long as I can almost hear my bed calling out to me. Just wanted to let anyone who reads this know that I have intentions of visiting here often. Hugs to you my friends. I promise the next post will be better...More of an update. Take care and goodnight *Yawn*.