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I had a really great week/weekend. I love how everything just seems to work itself out. I was so thankful this week turned out okay. Becker pretty much told us that this week would be complete misery for everyone. I had "Hello Dolly" practice for a few days, band practice, church (for a longer time than usual), and I had to write a rough draft of a research paper. I was so stressed and frustrated, but my stress went away. I FINALLY went to the doctor (and I also got to sleep in!), Mrs. Becker moved our due date for the rough draft, and my week turned out beautifully. I was so relieved.
So this weekend was awesome. We had Disciple Now at our church, which was another thing I was stressed out about. Anna and I were in charge of the decorations and I seriously thought that I would never finish my half of the job. But once again, things worked out. We had our fantastic banquet at the Hilton. We had Seth Condrey play with his band, and I really liked Barry St.Clair. He talked about our families and how each one isn't perfect. We all make mistakes...I dunno, I just really liked what he spoke about. Then the next day, we went to the courthouse (I sat in the witness' seat), which was interesting. Chris Jordan planned a different disciple now this year. Instead of going through a workbook, we had experiences. We also visited an airport (which was really cool), and went to the cemetery, which was good, but it made me really sad. Being at the funeral home brought back some memories, so it was gloomy for several of us. I could never do what the Crowells do. Never.
We did all these "experiences" in one day, and it seemed like several days to me. I really liked this year. It was a good way to end my disciple now years. I was with good people. We had good conversation, and it was good to just be with friends without the stress of everyday life. I really loved staying with Maddoxs, too. They are such a nice family. I think Ms. Cay may be rather fond of us. We played Laser Tag at Laser Quest, too. It was so much fun. I'm horrible at the game, but I managed to place fairly well. It was so funny...apparently our childrens minister rocked at laser tag. Ms.Carol has to be in her 60's, but she did really well at it. She was really getting into it, too. Disciple Now was just...all good.
Now today, besides all the frustration that "Hello Dolly" gave us (the D.L. ...please don't make me go back to theater orchestra! Watching paint dry or banging my head repeatedly against the wall would be more fun!), it was a good day. We sang in church, and I think I'm actually becoming better at noticing harmonies and such. I really wanted to sing harmony in "We Fall Down", but Bro. T. wouldn't let me. I heard we did well, and I enjoyed it, so thats all that matters. Then I had 4 angry hours of theater orch ( we sound so bad...), and I went to celebrate Chris' b-day (HAPPY 18th, CHRIS!). Tonight was one of those nights that I love. We went to Roadhouse, but there were only 5 or 6 of us going. I really think I prefer being with a small group of people. There's something so relaxing and comforting about just hanging out with your good friends. Really low-key, but it was good. We watched some of Hero, too, which is good, but you have to be in the mood for reading subtitles.
I feel kinda guilty. I've been so busy lately that I've had very little time with my family. My schedule has been so hectic, and sometimes I'm just home for eating and sleeping. I know that I'll be heading off to college/Germany soon, but I still will miss it. I miss being with them now, so it might be hard next year. Well, I should begin my Bell Jar paper tonight, but I'm just exhausted. I wish I could say I was staying home tomorrow, but theres more Hello Dolly, plus some work at church. And the paper is only a rough one, anyway. Those don't count! Goodnight.
So this weekend was awesome. We had Disciple Now at our church, which was another thing I was stressed out about. Anna and I were in charge of the decorations and I seriously thought that I would never finish my half of the job. But once again, things worked out. We had our fantastic banquet at the Hilton. We had Seth Condrey play with his band, and I really liked Barry St.Clair. He talked about our families and how each one isn't perfect. We all make mistakes...I dunno, I just really liked what he spoke about. Then the next day, we went to the courthouse (I sat in the witness' seat), which was interesting. Chris Jordan planned a different disciple now this year. Instead of going through a workbook, we had experiences. We also visited an airport (which was really cool), and went to the cemetery, which was good, but it made me really sad. Being at the funeral home brought back some memories, so it was gloomy for several of us. I could never do what the Crowells do. Never.
We did all these "experiences" in one day, and it seemed like several days to me. I really liked this year. It was a good way to end my disciple now years. I was with good people. We had good conversation, and it was good to just be with friends without the stress of everyday life. I really loved staying with Maddoxs, too. They are such a nice family. I think Ms. Cay may be rather fond of us. We played Laser Tag at Laser Quest, too. It was so much fun. I'm horrible at the game, but I managed to place fairly well. It was so funny...apparently our childrens minister rocked at laser tag. Ms.Carol has to be in her 60's, but she did really well at it. She was really getting into it, too. Disciple Now was just...all good.
Now today, besides all the frustration that "Hello Dolly" gave us (the D.L. ...please don't make me go back to theater orchestra! Watching paint dry or banging my head repeatedly against the wall would be more fun!), it was a good day. We sang in church, and I think I'm actually becoming better at noticing harmonies and such. I really wanted to sing harmony in "We Fall Down", but Bro. T. wouldn't let me. I heard we did well, and I enjoyed it, so thats all that matters. Then I had 4 angry hours of theater orch ( we sound so bad...), and I went to celebrate Chris' b-day (HAPPY 18th, CHRIS!). Tonight was one of those nights that I love. We went to Roadhouse, but there were only 5 or 6 of us going. I really think I prefer being with a small group of people. There's something so relaxing and comforting about just hanging out with your good friends. Really low-key, but it was good. We watched some of Hero, too, which is good, but you have to be in the mood for reading subtitles.
I feel kinda guilty. I've been so busy lately that I've had very little time with my family. My schedule has been so hectic, and sometimes I'm just home for eating and sleeping. I know that I'll be heading off to college/Germany soon, but I still will miss it. I miss being with them now, so it might be hard next year. Well, I should begin my Bell Jar paper tonight, but I'm just exhausted. I wish I could say I was staying home tomorrow, but theres more Hello Dolly, plus some work at church. And the paper is only a rough one, anyway. Those don't count! Goodnight.