Minority

I was in a minority tonight. I have been in the same place before, but I didn't feel it like I did tonight. I went to the YMCA tonight to lift weights. I have lifted fairly consistently since January, but most of the time it was at school, where the wellness center is smaller, and after chapel, so there were few people in there. Tonight, there were about 8 or so guys in the free weights area as I was lifting. I felt very out of place and conscious of being me: a little weak female.

But then again, I have found that I tend to be more self-conscious in general. And due to the situation, this was the night I felt it the most.

Because I "have to"

I don't feel like letting this week get passed up for blogging. And since I know Joanna will not be writing anything (something about a honeymoon), I figure I ought to. The only problem is I don't know what to write about and don't have much time- I need to get to bed.

I guess this will be my post- a few verses that I read today that I feel are important to remember:

"'Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?'
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

The Rollercoaster

**Wednesday, 11pm- I find out that the story of the TU crash from over a month ago is not finished (see www.taylor.edu). I spend the next few hours crying and trying to process, which is hard with no friends around.
**Thursday, 8a-4p- I work at Staples, trying to be friendly and smile, but it isn't easy.
**Thursday, 5-8p - My sister's graduation party. Entertaining her friends, a few of which I know, and talking about the latest on the accident with some people.
**Friday- Saturday- Heading to Indy for my fellow blogger's wedding.

Yes, it has been and will be a crazy time emotionally.