Success

So, the procrastinator strikes again. I took that excrutiating midterm and once again I was rewarded for the fabulous cramming techniques I have honed over the past eight years of higher education. Not only was I able to identify all three listenings (out of 60 possibilities) but I also knew the musical score that needed identifying and I rocked out on an essay question about the music of the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but I'm pretty proud of that test.

I talked to my brother and sister-in-law the other day and they were bugging me to blog more and just talk about what is going on. They were the whole inspiration for this blog so I guess I should take their advice and give them what they want to hear. First off, it was so good to talk with them! I miss them both. I know that Liz has only been (technically) family for a few months now, but, even though we've never lived close I wish I could just call them up and go and hang out. Too bad they live in Italy... So, here is to details.

I played my violin in church this morning. Recently, we've formed what they call the YAWT, Young Adults Worship Team. I think we could come up with something better than that. If you have any good ideas, just leave a comment. I really appreciate this group of people, all ready and willing to give their time and talents to serve the Lord. I think that it is such a privilege to be able to lead others in musical worship, even as you yourself are able to worship. Its kind of a unique position.

My mom made a bet with me the reward was a great white shirt from Banana Republic, if, of course, I followed through. She is such a softie...I think she wanted to eat her words as soon as she said them, but I won the bet and I am now the proud owner of a brand new, white, button down blouse. She should know better than to make a bet that involves shopping, especially at a place like Banana. I'll do all I can to win!

I don't know, I guess there aren't a ton of details, but I'm out of things to write. Maybe more before next Sunday, maybe not, we'll see!

The Consummate Procrastinator

I know that it isn't Sunday afternoon, but as I think about how to go about blogging I've decided that Sunday afternoons are a perfect time to blog. I have this vision of family dinner, leisurely nap under the mink, or in front of the fireplace, then, with steaming mocha in hand, let the creative juices flow.

I know this girl who made a New Year's resolution to blog everyday. Admirable, to be sure, but practical? I think not, not for me anyways. Sunday afternoons seem perfectly suited to a small summary of the previous week's events and some deeply insightful reflections about them.

You know what the real beauty of this blog is? It is going to give me yet another reason to procrastinate. That is one verb I am very good at. As the matter of fact, I am in the thick of a major bout of procrastination right now. I mean, this Thursday brings the midterm of the one class that I am taking this smemster. I neeeed to study, but everything that is in me just wants to fritter away my time.

One little lesson I was reminded of today and then I need to sign off. My friend lost her purse and I was worried that it might have been my fault. I was driving, and I thought I locked the car, but who really knows? I felt horrible! So, for the rest of the night and most of today I was thinking about it. I was thinking how much time it would take to replace everything in the purse and how much money it would take to replace it all (the wallet, the credit cards, the drivers license, the cash, the ipod). I don't always do this, but every time I thought about it, I remembered to pray about it. Guess what? She found it, at a coffee shop in Delafield that we went to! Praise the Lord, I love it that I serve a God that still cares about the little things that I am concerned about. Yes, it was just stuff, but stuff that would have caused major headaches to have missing. Anyways, I was blessed by this little reminder of God's presence in our lives, ALL of the time!

Finally...the weekend!

As of Friday evening, I still have not had time to figure out how to make my blog pretty or interesting. Ah, well, all in due time, in due time. The thought still comes to me that I have absolutely no idea what to actually blog about. When I think blog, I think interesting, thought provoking, and even a bit humorous at times. None of which I am feeling right now. Let's just say its been a long week!

Between a scary listening exam in my music history class and 5:30am alarms, I am utterly fried. I'm almost never the one to stay home on a Friday night, but the alluring call of my old Wheaton sweatshirt, my down comforter, and a stack of books from the library was so enticing, that the thought of getting in the car and actually going somewhere was almost sickening. A night in is just what I need and its a good night to be in too! I think that winter might be taking an early stab at us. Its been cold!

My little brother is on his way home from school to hang out with the family for the weekend. It's his first post-high school homecoming, so he wouldn't miss it. As much as our house is much calmer without him here, I miss having him around. Never a dull moment with Lars around.

In order to make this blog interesting, I promise to learn the ins and outs of maintaining and updating. I will even attempt some photographs, just be patient with me!

Greetings!

To the world of the blogger, I'm not sure I quite fit in. However, in the effort to keep up with the Jones' or more specifically the Skoglund's a la Italy, I decided to start a bona fide blog! I'm not quite sure what, in my life, will be of much interest to others, but I'm sure I'll think of something. Well, here's to the fabulous new life of a blog. May it live long and entertain much!