I'm still alive

Ok, so i'm realizing more and more that just because I want to do something it doesnt mean I have to do it...if I did, my days would consist of 48 hours each and I still would not have enough time to get the amount of sleep that I would like. I've been saying for a while now that I'd prefer to be just a little too busy than bored. And that's still true, but I do needa raelize that after I've said that a few times is probably not a good time to take on something new unless I'm going to drop something else out of my schedule.
However, I dont think this busy schedule is something I cant handle because I feel God working through me and He gives me strength to get through everything and get things done. I'm still getting good grades, but not only that, I'm really enjoying everyone of my classes. If you asked me which class that I'm taking now is my favorite, I wouldnt be able to tell you. I might be writing a one-act play for my modern drama class! Does anyone out there with experience have advice about that??

I think I learn something new about America every day. Whether it be about the history, the people or the culture, something usually grabs my attention. A while back I started noticing the biggest difference about grocery bagging. Its not that they have someone bag yur groceries for you...I already knew that. But when they bag your groceries, they categorize everything! And I mean overcategorize....so much to where you end up bringing home about twice as many bags as you normally would need to! I also learned during superbowl weekend that its not just our family who would enjoy watching the superbowl merely because thats when the best commercials are shown. It seemed as if most people here are crazy about football, but really, when it comes to that last game, not as many people are actually interested in the game itself. It depends on who's playing. But everyone pays attention when its commercial time. Oh yea, talking about football...I had no idea till I moved here that its tradition to watch football with the fam on thanksgiving day!

I'm gonna try to remember more of those "what I've learned about America" experiences and hopefully you all will enjoy them.

ok, I'm gonna give a quick Rwanda update. First of all, praise the Lord! Because two of our guys have already gotten all their funds in. One of them was the most worried about it because he had never gone on a missiontriip, so he didnt have any idea how it would go. SO far the plan is the same. We've been working on preparing the lessons. We all think about open-ended questions to ask with each parable were going to read. We've also been working on team dynamics by getting to know each other better. We took an online "what are you spiritual gifts?" survey and discussed it. Rusty and I have also been telling them about the culture and showing them pictures because we were there last year and it would help them to prepare.
Right now our main concern is the Jenkins Visa. Its supposed to expire soon and because they havent allowed him to register the church yet, he cant get a more permanent visa. I'm not exactly sure what all the details are, but I'd like to ask you to pray about that.

well, I hope you all have a wonderful day!