Long time no blog, what's up with that?

Lots. ;)

I enjoyed doing the 10 on Tuesday for part of last year, but I think I'm going to do some different things in 2009. Here are a few major updates:

• I started school last week. Oh boy. I'm taking a 200 level course titled "Philosophy of the human person. One of the things about finishing my education at a Jesuit institution is the requirement of this class as well as Ethics and at least one theology & religious studies classes. So far it's okay. The other kids seem, well, like kids. You know, barely out of nursery school. If I could go back and check my attitude at the door, I would. I'd have finished my BA in psychology at WWU. Can't go back now though!
• I'm ANXIOUSLY awaiting the arrival of my good friend Heather's baby girl. She's due in 8 days. 8!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait. I've been longing to meet her for months now.
  
• Each year my pastor names a theme for the year in our church. 2008 was the Year of Intimacy with God. Great year. 2009 is the Year of Boldness. I've been feeling a call recently to get involved with the youth in my church. In the church I used to attend, I worked with the children's ministry, teaching Sunday school and leading in AWANA. But the last couple of years I've felt the youth ministry calling to me. In fact, the last few weeks I've felt the Lord telling me to get involved and start a small group with some of the teenage girls. I spoke with our youth pastor about it yesterday and I can't wait to get started! It won't be until March because my class meets in Seattle until 6pm on Mon/Wed and youth group starts down by my house (~1.5 commute in the evening) at 6pm. :( Next quarter I'm going to aim for either a Tue/Thur class or something that gets out earlier. I really, really want to get involved.
  
• I made this vegetarian (vegan even!) jambalaya this weekend. And it's GOOD. I used brown rice, so it took a while longer before it was cooked all the way, but YUM. I've had some every day! And there's still a bunch left. Though not as much as I'd like. I might have to make some more this week!
• There are some students that I wish would either find a different major or just graduate. Ugh. I feel bad sometimes, but some of them just drive me UP THE WALL!
• There are some students I wish would never graduate and leave me. The top two are those that work for me. I adore them and would keep them forever if I could!

Well, I think that ought to cover it for now... There's more, but I need to get some work done before I leave today!