Tubing!

I had just about the funnest Saturday... EVER!!!! Yeah, it was pretty much amazazing! It started off with heading out to a park with the Missions Descipleship Houses... Good times! Then I went over a jump with my innertube... and flew off and smacked my head on the packed snow and now I can't move my head! It was horribubble! But the rest of the day was a blast with cookies, hot coacoa, coffee, and pizza! Seriously, it was a great time, I'm just reaping the benefits in a rather painful way now... It could be worse, and sometimes one has to pay for intense fun with a little pain every now and then. Good times!

Ok, so college can be a bit confusing at times...

I'm still loving the college life, but I just have been out of sorts lately. Things change and happen that can be very confusing and even heartbreaking... I really could use some prayer.

Wow! God is good all the time! All the time God IS Good!

It's been a long time, but I'm finally updating my blog! A lot has happened! I've decided my major, and just have yet to set it in stone. I also know for the most part what God wants from me, which is phenomonal! AND I'm excited about it! I never pictured myself in ministry, but surprise, surprise, SURPRISE! God has been doing so much in my life, it's hard to decide what all to highlight! So, I think I'll just expose the most exciting things in the lives of those around me. My friend Kristin is getting married this fall and I'm in her wedding! Hurray! I'm so honored to be able to support her in this. Also, my childhood friend Brittany is engaged! I imagine this stage of life where all my friends get married will be similar to old age when all my friends die... except happier! Oh well, I must go to lunch now, I will continue my happy rant later!

I Love Bethel!!

Ok, quite honestly this was not the case less than 24 hours ago. Discouragement is not cool! I was feeling worthless and quite useless in the homework arena... but after attending PrayerWatch for the first time... I remembered just how awesome God and the people He places in my life are! On another note, someone stepped on a pair of my glasses during the sleepover at my proffessor's house... and I scored a hot pink mini skirt! (breath Daddy... it went over my jean capris (and please don't make me explain what jean capris are ok?)) We all dressed each other as different actresses (or just plain weird) strictly from a small Goodwill budget. Good times... hehe... HAHAHA! Yeah... and folks... I might need more money.... Still waiting to see how that job application pans out really...
Homework time!
Laterz!
Susanna

I'm a College Kid!

No, seriously, last night I wrote a paper that was due today, and completed it in two hours, and did a great job! AND I got my laundry done! AND my homework for the next class BEFORE it started! And on top of all THAT I worked out really hard and I feel great! I gotta tell ya, this is a big step! I can DO this college thing! I can! I really really can! So yeah... Just trying to get the last traces of coffee to wear off so I can sleep...

Loves to all!
Susanna

Hamlet

Who would have thought that five people could put on a full production of Hamlet? I got to see the craziest thing last night! As part of Theater, we have to write critiques on theater productions, so I plunked down some borrowed money to see Hamlet. It was fantastic! Having never been to a Shakespeare play, this was a most memorable first. It was truly amazing to see how well five actors with minimal props and no elaborate costumes could carry across multiple characters each in imaginative ways. I was actually able to understand what was going on! For the most part. With each actor playing no fewer than three roles, and a couple many more than that, there was potential for confusion. However, each actor employed small changes in expression and tone to create a completely different character. It was truly an inspiring sight to see! One did not need a set to show them what was going on or where the actors were, it was all vividly imagined, stressing just how important and tedious great acting is.
There, that's my practice critique, rough draft if you will. Now I can relax and work on more pressing homework since the critique isn't due for a month. Yeah... anyhoodles... homework calls!

Wow! I am on top of things! It's only been a few days since my last post! Ok, so maybe that just means for a short time I'm on top of keeping my friends and family updated, not necessarily on top of everything else... Like, homework for example! (Just kidding Dad! You know... haha?) So yeah, I just have to talk about another AMAZING evening! Usually when I talk about Alaska I ramble a bit, and make it funny, but also make Nome seem like a place nobody in their right mind would want to live. Well, God's been changing my mind on that, and I'm not as bitter towards the lifestyles of bush Alaska as I was. So last night I met two wonderful girls at dinner, and shared with them about Alaska, Nome, myself and previous bitternesses. We had about an hour before the night's chapel (it being Spiritual Emphasis Week), and spent the whole time talking about the sad situation. It was no longer a joke, and we all recognized the need for compassionate people in Alaska. One asked if we could pray, and we did. We prayed for Alaska, the people there, and for a compassionate spirit to awaken in me. It was the most precious time of fellowship I've ever had! I had not talked to either of these girls before, but we were able to come together in Christ, praying for a lost people, knowing that their only hope is in Christ. The chapel was also rediculously amazing! During certain songs one could look across the student body and see nothing but hands raised in praise, and in the 'Christ arose' verse of 'In Christ Alone', not an eye was dry! It was so amazing! Honestly, it can't be put into words. I mean, already, I've been rambling a good bit, but I'm sure you all will understand!
Over and off to nap time! Or not... but whatever... Laterz!