Dead Week

That's what this week at Cal Poly is called - the last week before finals. Everyone knows that it's not really dead in the sense that you don't have much to do, rather it takes on a more literal meaning because often there's so much to do that you think the week might result in death. I definitely remember those days. . .and am so glad they're behind me!

I haven't posted in a while so just a little update: things are going well! Thanksgiving at home was nice, we BBQed a turkey for the first time. . .a little dry if you ask me, but everyone else disagrees so I must have gotten the ONLY dry slice on the whole bird. Went to a great high school football game - the Oakdale boys are in the playoffs. . .hadn't been to one of their games in 5 years, weird (a turf field in HS. . .now that's a little much) but fun. I also sewed some Christmas gifts. . .however, I will not disclose details for fear that some of the recipients are secret readers of my musings here.

By the time Sunday rolled around I was so excited to get back to SLO. And not because I had a bad time at home (I didn't!) but because I was thrilled to get back to work, doing what I love to do. . .to have a purpose and a passion for my day that is greater then myself. I'm so thankful for the Lord's calling on my life - His plans really are so good!

And now it's already the middle of the week. It's been busy thus far. . .with a bit of a break today which has been nice. Because it's the last week with students there is the need to wrap things up. . .which really is kinda sad since it has been such a great quarter. . .thankfully there's another one on the horizon - Winter Quarter starts January 7, 2008.

Some fun highlights coming up:
-Switchfoot and Reliant K concert at Cal Poly's Rec Center tonight! I'm excited to go. . .although I'm not super familiar with the music, oh well - can't turn down a free ticket!
-Getting to drop off a meal for Dan, Deb, and the 1 week old (today!) Kate Goodson on Thursday. . .she's the newest addition to the staff team, too bad she can't enjoy the Turkey Pot Pie (yay for Thanksgiving leftovers) that I'm bringing for her!
-The last CORE leadership meeting for the quarter this Friday. . .we've been meeting at 6:30 in the morning every other week because no other time would work for our busy college student leadership team - they certainly are deserving of a yummy breakfast to close off the year (and I get to put my melon-baller to work for a fruit salad, fun!)
-A super fun "Tea at Three" on Friday for the 6 women that I meet with for discipleship this quarter. What's better then warm drinks, goodies, and a homemade gift to close off the year?!
-Our ministry wide "NativiTAY ParTAY" (why we're saying it that way I do not know) on Saturday night. . .we're dressing up like the nativity scene according to college, because I've been involved in the College of Liberal Arts this year (Bible study and Unplugged) I will be dressing up like an angel. Have yet to create the costume though, any suggestions?
-Christmas Party/Outreach for the women of Trinity Hall at the lovely home of a wonderful couple from church on Sunday late afternoon. Girls are coming dressed up to enjoy yummy treats, a gift exchange, and a break from studying. . .how fun!
-During Finals week we, as a staff team, will have planning days for the new year and then close off this year with a party at the Pappas' on Wednesday night. . .Christmas carols around the piano, what fun!
-And then, to end this never ending list for now, I'm off to Oshkosh, Wisconsin thanks to a super cheap round-trip ticket I got that leaves out of the airport in SLO; you'd think that "super cheap" and the "airport in SLO" would never be in the same sentence but for once it is! I am so excited to see Jena, a fellow intern with Crusade out at the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh. I fear that I will freeze to death, but if I do it'll be worth it. . .to die is gain! :) More about this wonderful gal later. . .

Now I can check "update blog" off of my to-do list for the day (though I love writing here it's hard to squeeze it in at times!) and move on to other things before heading to the concert in a couple of hours. If you feel motivated to pray then I hope that the above list will help to inform your prayers. Thanks for being so wonderful!