Conference XC meet

Well, the conference meet didn't go as well as I was hoping. I was on pace the first mile, but slowed down a lot...mostly because I was in last place and there was no one else with me to pace me. It was kinda hard to finish in last place, but I was proud of myself for finishing anyways and racing in Conference knowing that was a possibility. I'm not positive about what my final time was, but I'm pretty sure it was a PR for a 6K. Lauren came to watch which was SO helpful! I was so encouraged as I would run by her...she's an amazing friend! She also spent the night last night and we got to hang out and watch a movie which was really nice. I absolutely love having her live so close! We also messed around with the webcam...here are some pictures we took!

Mid-semester already...finally!

Sorry I haven't blogged in a while...I really don't have much of an excuse. Since my last post, I had a cross country meet at Concordia, and it didn't go so well. It rained a ton that day, and the whole course was basically mud, so I was focusing so much on not falling that I didn't have such a good race. It was our last 5K, but we have Conference this weekend to make up for the bad times. I wasn't sure that my coach would have me go to conference, since I am one of the slower girls on our team, but he decided that I had earned the right so he let me choose! It was nice that he was looking at more than just speed. This week has been nice and easy for cross country because we have been tapering to prepare for Conference. Only four of us girls are able to go because the others have injuries...we started out with 8, so it's weird that only half of us are racing now! I race at 11:00 (my time), so I would greatly appreciate any small prayers if you remember :)

As far as school goes, we are half way through the semester, which is kinda weird. It feels like it's gone by so fast, yet a whole half of a semester until Christmas seems so long! I have a C+ in Anatomy, which is my hardest class. As long as I'm passing, I'm happy! We have an exam tomorrow, and I'm hoping that I will be able to bring my grade up to a B by the end of the semester. Luckily, for this exam, I was smarter in preparing, so I won't be cramming tonight. A little studying each night is definitely the way to go! Half of a semester done, and half to go 'til I get to see everyone! Woohoo!

Here are some pictures from our cross country meet on the 17th...


I half-tripped going around a corner...only one knee went down, but it definitely got muddy!

Homeless Church

I had a wonderful three day weekend! I got to see Lauren on Saturday and spend the night with her in her dorm. She took me to her church, Salem Alliance, and we went to a Mexican restaurant with two of her friends from cross country. Then, Sunday morning, we led worship together at the homeless church she's been going to, and it was one of the most amazing experiences! I can't wait to spend more time with those people. It was amazing seeing the love they have for each other, and to get to meet them. Just this one experience changes my viewpoint of homeless people from the stereotypical homeless person on a street asking for money to buy drugs, to a person who needs a friend, and who I can be friends with. I was so humbled and encouraged! Thanks for letting me lead worship with you Lauren :)

Fire Drill

Last night, at 5:25 a loud screaming noise woke me up...it was a fire drill. I quickly put on a long sleeve shirt and some tennis shoes as I ran out the door with the five other girls from my floor and the others who were here for the weekend in the whole dorm. We stood outside in the cold, in our pajamas (one girl just had a blanket), for over 30 minutes as the fire department came and security made sure we were safe to go back in (even though it was just a drill). It wasn't the most pleasant way to wake up, but thankfully I got to go back to bed and sleep in this morning! Today I get to go see Lauren!

My Niece!!!!

Wednesday afternoon, Beth had Tyler Elizabeth Joy, 6lb. 8oz.! I am so excited! I get to see them over thanksgiving, and I can't wait! Here are some pictures Tanner took.