Josh Groban was on American Idol last night. He sang ‘You Raise Me Up,’ and he had an African choir back him up. Mm, mm, mm. I could die happy now.

I was able to get a new battery for my iPod, Malachi, last weekend, and I’m beyond ecstatic. It’s been nice to have Malachi resurrected especially since I had a long van ride with a bunch of kids last weekend. I’m hoping to download some new music pretty soon to get me psyched for the SAT next weekend.

Yes, I just said psyched.

While I’m not to thrilled over taking a timed test that has control over which scholarships I’m eligible for, if I go in with a better attitude, I’ll probably do a lot better.

Speaking of which… It’s college time!

It’s also time for Rachel to pull out whatever remaining hair she’s trying to grow back because of the over anxiousness college picking/scholarship filling/SAT testing creates.

Huzzah!

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Josh Groban sang on American Idol…

*Drools*

Things have calmed down a bit, and I’m still gaining more and more strength everyday. I’m really excited about this upcoming summer, though. My trip director from France, Mr. Kelly, has been helping apply for STC this summer. STC is staff training at a Word of Life camp, and I’ll hopefully, be working at the WOL camp in Florida. I’ll be gone from June to mid-August, but I think this will be a great opportunity for me to get used to living on my own, working and being at the FA Bible Institute. I’ll be paid a scholarship at the end of the summer ranging fom either 1k to 1.5k, and that certainly helps a lot.

Lately I’ve been so overwhelmed by my studies. I’ve got the SAT in a month, and with summer STC’ing and the trip to England, I can’t afford to be behind or having ‘left-over’ studies for when I come back. Basically, I need to cram 4-5 units (usually, one unit of studies is done in one month) in a span of two months. Aside from my studies, I’ve also got the Teens Involved compeition to worry about, an upcoming drama, and whatever responsibilities I have during the week.

I’m so ready for the summer vacation.

Before I forget, I’ve got something special to announce–Heather, my host, now has her own fanlisting run by yours truly. It’s called ‘Girl of the Year’ (from the FM Static song), so if your a fan of Heather (like I am), go join!

Christmas is only six days away!! :love:

I”m so excited for Christmas. Usually, i’m stressed because of this or that, but this year, it’s going to be ok. Despite my relapse, I’m going to have a very happy Christmas. I pretty much know I’m not getting the mp3 player like I wanted since finances have been tight, but I’m cool with that. Christmas is not about the superficial… I just have to remember that.

Aside from my relapse and school, things have been really really nice. :angel: I go through new things thinking “No, I”m not going to meet anyone here. Why would anyone want to meet me?…” Only to find out the opposite happens. A new friend and that “infatuation at first sight” I mentioned earlier. :reallyblushing: Things between the two of them have been great. I mean, I can’t stop singing “All I want for Christmas is you.” :reallyblushing: :tongue:

I”m going to tell my youth pastor what’s been going on lately with this relapse… That and how I’m taking a break from our quizzing team. This is the second Sunday where I’ve gotten mess from the team because I’m not physically able to do things like before, and I’m not going to take it anymore. I really enjoy quizzing, but if I’m not learning, getting a chance to learn, and getting taunted for something I have no control over, I don’t see a reason to be there. It’s going to be nice taking a break, though. :sleep:

I”m going to try and start blogging more often. Even if it’s about random stuff or repition. I’ve got to get back into the habit of blogging regularly again.