Spring Rain

"I wondered if when we take Christian theology out of the context of its narrative, when we ignore the poetry in which it is presented, when we turn it into formulas to help us achieve the American dream, we lose its meaning entirely, and the ideas become fodder for the head but have no impact on the way we live our lives or think about God. This is, perhaps, why people are so hostile toward religion." -- Donald Miller, Searching for God Knows What

Finals are done and Spring Break is here! Yee-haw, yippee, wa-hoooooo!

Last night was simply wonderful. After my final at 7pm, Sara came over and were going to go the craft store to get crafts, but it was closed. We took an enormous detour because I got off on the wrong exit and somehow did a huge loop and ended up where I started. :) So we went to the grocery store instead and got chocolate and butterscotch chips to make cookies (so much for giving up sweets for Lent....) We made cookies and were just plain goofy all evening. I put 4 cups of flour in the cookies instead of two.... oops!!! We had an interesting time trying to scoop out the extra flour. :) While they were baking we made Easter cards. I made one for Mimi and one ugly one that I gave to Erin and Stacey along with some cookies that they really liked. So at 11:30 I went to Erin's and we caught up on everything since we don't see each other too much and it was really nice to talk to her. I came back at 1:30 and did dishes for half an hour (there were a lot of dishes from just one day!) and then spent an hour packing and then went to bed at 3:15 but it was OK since I didn't get up til 10!

Today I was at first a bit sad b/c I wanted to go home earlier, but then I decided to just enjoy the day here and enjoy it I did. I had my quiet time in the morning and then went to lunch at Veranda with Erin since she works here. She sneaked out a sandwich for us to split on her break. :) Then I went shopping!!! Every time I go to Mervyns there is a sale. I bought two bras (that I spent forever picking out), a new pillow for $5 that is not so squished and hopefully won't kink my neck, and a new purse for $3. Then I passed a homeless lady with a sign and I felt really sorry for her because it is cold and rainy outside so I went to Albertsons and bought some healthy food plus a candy bar and brought it back to her and when I got there there was another man with her, so I hope they both get enough to eat and don't freeze in the rain. They were very friendly. Soon Ashley should be back and then I am going home and tomorrow to LA!