Mi vida (last nights post that didn't get posted...)

.....In other news, i taught the 7th grade girls small group at church yesterday. It was actually quite enjoyable. It has added a bit more to my packed schedule, but i'm excited about the opportunity to do youth work (as much as i had, for some reason, dreaded it).

i got a phone call during lunch Wednesday. The pastor was sick and gave me a bit of notice for Kids for Christ. I couldn't make a decision of what to teach on, so i ended up looking at my most recent journal entry to decide. I taught about being saved by grace through faith. I've always found it an awesome topic that will never cease to amaze me.

My English paper is finished. Well, i guess it had to be. It was due at 9:30 this morning. I decided to get started on it about 11:30 and was up til 4:00. Strangely, i really don't feel that tired.

I got a lesson in humility and honesty today. I hated to do it, but i had to tell the truth to a friend at school. The truth that seemed so strange to me at the time- "i need you..." I should have ended that with a "to", but it changes the meaning a bit. i realized that i really don't like asking people for things. When i had to explain to them why i needed someone to hang out with me tomorrow at lunch time, i didn't feel that great. i mentioned that i had been feeling lonely, and instead of enduring another Friday afternoon with a stack of books as company, i actually asked someone to come with me. It was funny listening as my friend without a Friday class gave him instructions. They went something along the lines of, "She likes Subway. You can go there with her. You might want to leave a little early so you can get there on time. She is a bit strange and likes to walk. If you see her on the way, don't bother offering her a ride. Talk about this, and don't talk about..." I'm guessing you're getting the picture. i kind of felt like someone being baby-sat. Well, to be honest, i felt a lot better after it was all said and done. I'll tie in James 5:16 here very loosely. We should confess our sins to one another even though you would rather leave them unsaid. Summary of the day- i was reminded that not only am i supposed to admit when i mess up, i aught to say when i need something.
Campus Crusade went well tonight. During the announcements, i was reminded that Single Awareness Day is in a week. Atleast i'm guaranteed to get a rose there...

My fourth and final time of having to lead this week will start at 2:00 and be over with about 2:30 tomorrow. I'll be teaching through the book of Philippians chapter by chapter. At least my notes are already written down. The one thing i didn't procrastinate on. A lot of work went into it and i'm hoping it will be profitable to whoever decides to show up.

Racquet ball was fun today. i learned how to play doubles. I played against two people i had never met and ended up having target practice. I accidently hit a lady about 5 times. I hit her brother once, and then my team mate twice. I felt so horrible. I think i'll just stick to singles. One person makes a smaller target than 3 enclosed in the same room...
I've heard it said that God doesn't ask us to do anything that we can't handle. I think i agree with that statement. What about parents? Are they supposed to be the same way? I think i was asked to do more than i can handle. My weekly schedule: Monday-school until 2:20, Beach Reach training at 2:30, BSM Bible study at 7:00. Tuesday- school until 2:00, semi free night. Wednesday- school until 2:30, church at 6:30. Thursday- School til 2:00, Kids for Christ at 3:30, Racquet ball from about 5:00 to 6:30ish, Campus Crusade at 6:30 or 7:30 (depending on whether or not i attend the ladies Bible study). Friday- Class 'til 11:00, lunch, racquet ball at 12:00, shower, Bible study at 2:00, semi-free night. Saturday-open. Sunday- church at 10:15, night service at 6:30. Ok, so there's my schedule laid out. Here's some of the things i have to consider. Homework comes with all of my classes. Usually a few hours a week for each class. I have to teach a Bible study. Along with that comes hours of preparation. I have to have a best friend and do stuff with her. I have to wash my clothes. I have to make sure that there are dishes in the cabinet. I have to wash every single dish my family of 6 uses (if i don't, it will never get done. i've constantly learned from experience). I have to make sure there is at least a trail to walk through in the bathroom. i occasionally have to plan things for the Wesley. My favorite part of this list- I have to read God's word each day. Besides sleep, here's something you might have noticed left off of this list- JOB. Well, my parents seemed to notice that to. The hours that i spend cleaning up here were definitely taken into consideration. That's why they don't have a problem in giving me spending money. Well, they need paper work done. Atleast 20 hours a week. Probably going to be closer to 35 or so. Can you please point out a place in my schedule allowing that much time? I'm not seeing it right now. God is in control and i guess i'll leave it at that.