Shout out to my roommate, who is now "officially" dating a Mr. Joseph Farley. I don't really know him (I've only talked to him once), but from what I hear he is one awesome dude.

It is so weird... Since Easter break, two of my close friends have started dating guys from the ICO's that they went on over break. Both are senior engineers (one is electrical, one is mechanical) from my friends' home states. Coincidence? I think not. Well, actually I do, but whatever. Anyways, I am happy for them! It's just weird because the original group of friends that we started out with last year has dwindled a lot. The girls still get together all the time, but with all these boyfriends in the picture things are different. And sometimes I miss hanging out in that often obnoxiously huge group of 30 kids, going on walks with the whole troup, having intervis from exaclty 7:00 - 12:45 every Friday and Saturday night, getting everyone together the first night that we were back from every break, playing maphia for hours on end, and yes, even eating dinner with a party of 80 gazillion people. Plus, it's really sad that I've lost touch with lots of friends from last year... I guess that can be easily corrected.

Two weeks from tonight I will be sleeping in my own beddy-bye. Yeah buddy! I'm so pumped for summer. Ok, that's enough for tonight - time to get back to the (stupid waste-of-time) Research Methods lab write-up.

~Libby G

Song of the day: "On Distant Shores" - Five Iron Frenzy

Spanish phrase of the day: "Los voces en mi cabeza me dijeron hacerlo."
**(Have mercy, spanish people, I haven't taken a Spanish class since 11th grade. And yes, if you are currently enrolled in a Spanish class, then you are a Spanish person in my book.)

On a lighter note, my family just got all dressed up to have a Bible study and then go out to dinner. Like, my brothers and Dad are wearing suits. Wow! That is the most formal Bible study I've ever heard of.

~Libs

Song of the day: "Gratitude" - Nichole Nordeman

On a wet, dreary day like today...

I hate feeling inferior, out of place, and sub-par...

When others seem to have it all together, and I find nothing good within myself.
When I don't get their jokes, and they only laugh at mine out of politeness.
When I try to join in a conversation, and they don't make room for me.
When it feels like my Creator must have messed up while forming me.

I love being accepted for who I am, without feeling that I have to hold something back...

There is a handful of people with whom I can disclose my deepest thoughts, fears, and insecurities.
*But there is One who knows me inside and out; He sees each tear that falls. He will use me, even though I am unskilled and unworthy. Like Moses, I have told God that I cannot be used, and He has said, "now go; I will help you to speak and teach you what to say."

A glimpse of God' holiness puts things in perspective...

Why are you reading this blog? Certainly not because it's entertaining. Hmm... Maybe it's because you want to better understand the inner-workings of my strange little mind, or maybe you're just bored (probably the case). For those of you who care, here's the story of a scarring event from my childhood that might provide some insight into my feelings about roosters, sharp objects, and "Saved by the Bell":

When I was 10 years old and my family was winding down our trip to Belize for the winter, some of our local friends decided to make us a special meal. Note that this family was crazy-poor, like probably poorer than anyone in this country. But they are so awesome and so generous with the little that they do have. Anywho, the grandmother of this family told my mom that she would be fixing a special meal for our family before we left. The next day, she stopped by and asked if any of us would like to come watch as they slaughtered the rooster. (Let me interject at this point that my mom loves roosters. This bird woke her up every morning, since the family lived pretty close to us. So yeah, she was a little sad.) So, as the leader of my two younger brothers, I went and they followed. Basically, in Belize they slaughter their home-grown poultry by tying the bird's neck to a log. Then they swing away with the machete. The blood sprays like 10 feet in every direction, but the action is not over there... You've heard the phrase "running around like a chicken with its head cut off." It speaks the truth. After being beheaded, this crazy rooster decided to sprint around the yard. I don't remember any more, except running away from the spraying bird body. Lesson of the day: do not stand within 10 feet of a bird during or after its old-school-style execution. If you do, your shirt WILL be bloody.

So now you understand part of why I am such a deranged person. (Here you are supposed to say, "No Libby! You're not deranged, you're just SPECIAL." That's what my mommy says anyway.)

Right now I'm listening to the new FIF cd. Well, it's not really NEW if you bought "The End is Near" during a summer festival or their final tour. But it is really sweet, so make sure and get one for yourself!

~Libbers

Song #2 of the day: "Loser" - Switchfoot

"THE END IS HERE"

The final Five Iron Frenzy release came out yesterday, so if you haven't already picked up a copy, make sure and do that. Even if you have "The End is Near," this band deserves the support. Plus, you'll get a recording of their final show.

~Lib Masta Rasta does not like pasta

Song of the day: "Never Let You Go" - Philmore

Yeah, things have changed a little since I last wrote...

The semester is coming to a close; Joel and I broke up about a month ago; I think God may be calling me into missions after college, although I am praying for affirmation if that's where He wants me; and my friends from home and I are going on a ROAD TRIP this summer.

Easter break was SO awesome! The highlight was when my brother Brian and I road tripped it to Wheaton College to visit my best friend from high school. It was so much fun to spend lots of time with Brian, hang out with the Abby-meister, AND get to see the renouned Wheaton College (for the first time) all in three amazing days!

I can't believe that this semester is almost done! It makes me want to stop time for a while, cause it's starting to go by freakishly fast. Don't get me wrong, summer is my favorite time of the year, but before we know it we're going to be fully-responsible, self-dependent, boring adults. Man, I hope that doesn't happen to me (the "boring adult" part, that is). No 9-to-5 job for Libby! No sirree bob!! (Yes Bob, I am talking to you. Do I even know a Bob?)

But yeah, I am planning on studying abroad in Greece for the second semester of next year. So after this semester is done, I like to think that I am more than halfway finished. Not that I don't like Grove City College (that is another issue), but I just try to see it like it is. And let's face it...studying abroad is easy. You go on lots of little trips, and they try to make it easy for you so that you can have a "culturally enriching experience." And that's exactly what I'm planning on. I'm sure it'll be really rough to adjust and be in a very secular environment, but I know that I won't regret it. Unless I die, but then I won't regret it either, cause I'll be with Jesus, which I am looking forward to, to say the very least. Yeah, heaven is going to be so awesome. Just worshipping God perfectly, as we were meant to. But until then we have a mission here on earth, don't we? Speaking of which, I have been praying for God to provide another Christian while I am studying abroad in Greece. I'd really appreciate it if you would pray for that too. Thanks! :)

Well, I should go to IV now, since it starts in 5 mins. It's been really fun writing. I'll have to do it more often! Later.

~Libby