Little Critter

As I was approaching an intersection this morning in the car, I noticed, off in the distance, a little white critter crossing the street.

Out of no where (it seemed), this car speedily drove over the animal... and it was still alive?! It continued to walk across the street... like nothing had even happened. As I approached the intersection, I wondered... is it a white cat? a rabbit? a little dog? And then the answer to my question became very clear, and my feelings for the thing changed quickly.

Sure enough, the white plastic bag blew across the street like a tumbleweed, and what I thought was alive was really just a bag filled with air. What a bummer.

But the morning redeemed itself. As I pulled up to park, the headlights revealed a little brown rabbit in the grass, popping up to say, "Heeeeeyyyy!!!"

Oh the assumptions... Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

And he may show you a bunny in the morning, too.

Love Love,
katrina
 

San Antonio

Here is a quick picture from San Antonio and a fun bonus link. BIG thanks to the Gregoire fam for letting us live with them for the weekend.

48 hours until school starts again!!!
Peace like the Mississippi!
katrina

Working Out and Whining and Dining

Well, you know it has to come to an end.

Summer vacation has three more days. School starts on Monday(!!!) I am finally looking forward to classes. This semester will be great. It will be hard, but it will be great. I am working in the mornings, and I am taking classes in the afternoons. And honestly, I am feeling pretty old (in comparison to the freshman ONLY!). ;) Last night at the candlelight devo (ACU's famous welcome week moment of all moments), Mark could actually quote parts of Mike Cope's speech. I am thankful for Mark's sharp memory.

This week has had unGodly amounts of eating out involved. I am beginning to groan with sadness each time someone wants to eat out. Especially when that someone is me. Ha! It's just like Paul. You know -- to live is Christ to die is gain. (Totally unrelated, but no need for food in heaven?!) The pocketbook feels it, my schedule is out of whack, and I pray to God that others will start wanting to eat in more and more. I did some math, and it adds up fast. If I eat a light lunch out... anywhere from $3-$5 and I eat a light dinner out... anywhere from $5-$7, more than four or five times a week, it adds up FAST! And this week, I have eaten out a bunch (at least FIVE times), and it is only Wednesday! (This amount of money spent equals the total I spend on groceries for two weeks.) This is very difficult for me to stop for three reasons. 1) I am a consumer-driven american. 2) I am a lover of food adventure... especially when I'm with other people. 3)Ann Thai Kitchen. Need I say more?

This is why I will stop. 1) I am seeking first the Kingdom of God and not a cinnamon scone or an iced decaf soy mocha. 2) I cannot afford this. 3) Others cannot afford this. 4) I am not supposed to pressure others into feeling obligated to satiate my food longings. (I praise God for Amber's influence in my life on this one. She is one of the most Godly women I know!) 5) I must find my greatest joy - back with my first Love. 6) Eating in is way more creative and fun, anyway - and I'll know what it is that is in the food that I am eating.

Whew! This whole process is like the last three reps on the last set of a bicep curl. I don't know whether to cry or to scream, I am tempted to not go through with the whole thing, and I am sure that I will like the consequences of following through. Hmmmm.... :)

katrina

Home Away from Home: Panoramic Style

I can't decide if I like it better with color or without color.




This is what my view looks like from the library when I am NOT studying. Who can sit in front of these windows and stick their nose in a book? Not me!

Love like the ocean,
katrina