I'm not a good blogger :(

It's been almost exactly two weeks since I wrote anything on here. Maybe it's because I'm too private... nope, not a problem of mine. Maybe it's because I've been too busy... again, not a problem of mine. Maybe it's because I'm just a slacker... um, I'll go with that one. Feel free to skip this post, for I am sure it won't be that entertaining.

Joel came down last weekend. It was pretty amazing to see him again. It was also proof that I worry about things for no reason. We went to the game on Saturday, but I got bored (imagine that) and hungry and wanted to leave. I am not upset about missing that blow-out, for sure. The rest of the time was pretty typical. Dinner. More football at Whitney's. Church. However, I must say this, I have an incredible boyfriend, and the weekend reminded me so much of how blessed I am.

This past weekend was the annual Parkway Baptist College Beach Retreat. It was fun, but it also made me see how I've changed over the past year. Maybe that's something for a different post. I'm happy to say that Kinzie, Adam, Adam, and Virginia got to come along. It was good to see them again. I'm sad to say that I didn't really participate in many activities. I got sick and chose my bed over the beach. Now several people are sick, and I'm afraid that it's because of me. I hate it when that happens.

In other news, I have officially decided that I really like The Office. It makes me laugh... a lot.

So, now I'm laying in bed trying my best not to swallow. I'm pretty sure my throat bursts into flames every time that I do. Feel free to send flowers or green tea.

Cloudy days and down time...

I feel compelled to write something, however I have nothing important to say. The past week has been nonstop in school, and I think my brain is protesting thought right now. So, I'm going to be a couch potato for a little while. I'm going to curl up with my favorite blue and yellow blanket, and whip up a meal with the Take Home Chef.

The weather is wonderful today... cloudy and almost rainy. I love it.

OH!!! And I have the best gift coming to me this weekend. :)

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"Should the Church in politically or socially trying circumstances remain covert to avoid potential eradication by forces hostile to Christianity? Or would more open confrontation with prevailing spiritual ignorance and deprivation--even if it produced Christian martyrs--be more likely to lead to evangelistic breakthroughs? Islamic fundamentalists claim that their spiritual revolution is fueled by the blood of martyrs. Is it conceivable that Christianity's failure to thrive in the Muslim world is due to the notable absence of Christian martyrs? And can the Muslim community take seriously the claims of a Church in hiding?... The question is not whether it is wise at times to keep worship and witness discreet, but rather how long this may continue before we are guilty of 'hiding our light under a bushel... The record shows that from Jerusalem and Damascus to Ephesus and Rome, the apostles were beaten, stoned, conspired against and imprisoned for their witness. Invitations were rare, and never the basis for their missions."

I'm probably a bigger pansy than anyone...

Penny for your thoughts?