Done and Done

Yes!

I am DONE with my finals, so now i can enjoy some R&R.

I feel so good right now :)

And after Daniel's last ever final tommorrow,

We get to spend the whole day together-

which is something we havent done in a VERY long time :)

I can't wait!

This Christmas...

I will Celebrate the Day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVcCalgOruA&feature=related

And the first time
That You opened Your eyes
did You realize
that You would be my Savior
And the first breath
that left Your lips
Did You know that
it would change this world forever

And I, I celebrate the day
That You were born to die
So I could one day pray for You to save my life
- Relient K

Wedding Update

We picked out bridesmaid dresses! Pretty :)

Brag Spot

So Yesterday at Church I won first place in the Chili Cook off!

^And this is what i was doing on the inside. ^

I didn't want to hurt the feelings of the old ladies that have been perfecting their recipes for the past 100 years-

And i didn't want to rub it in their faces, that I, a twenty year old amateur chili maker, beat them.

But now is my time to brag because they wont be reading this:

Ha!

I am the best chili maker ever!

My chili is the best!

Woot!!!!

Shh..I'm Procrastinating

Me & Laura were discussing how we think some people dont think were very much fun
And i have news for you...We're TOTALLY Fun :)

We ate burgers and chicken fingers the other night...Fun.
I just attempted to go up the stairs like a three toed sloth and Laura watched...Fun.
We watch Gilmore Girls on a daily basis...Fun.

Ok. Im out...but i think of some more fun things later.

Checklist

Awesome seat in the Library? Check.
Comfy Chair? Check.
Silence? Check.
Sweater? Check.
Starbucks? Check.
Notes, Highlighters, and pens? check
Pretzels for later? Check.
Nicole Procrastinating on writing 3 Research essays this weekend? Check.

Well, I am in the library about to embark on a weekend journey of essay writing.:

For War & Violence class i have a research paper on Child Soldiers.
For Social Welfare I have a Policy Analysis on The Foster Care Independence Act of 1999.
And for Data Analysis I have a Paper on the Correlations between Family Structure and Educational Attainment.

I'll be busy.
You know where to find me.
Library- 4th floor.
I ll be here all week[end]- Try the Veil.

Fact:

There are no peeps at walmart.

Halloween

This year for halloween I was the question mark box from Super Mario Brothers ( who are pictured above). If you never played the video game- you wont understand (and you are missing out). Everytime someone bumped into me i threw coins at them and yelled "bing!". Many were on the floor. One down a girl's shirt. an another in a guy's drink. Oh, well. It got some laughs. :)

Here's To You Miss Brocco

So, I have this roommate named Laura "laughs a lot" Brocco. She is awesome! Why you ask? Well I will tell you...

She LOVES Jesus will all of her heart

She Paints awesome pictures for our room

She Dances with her boyfriend (or shall i say Fiance) through a web cam

We share a love of Chic Fil A sauce

She steals all of my good pens

She always makes better grades than me

She is getting married about a month after me :)

She makes me laugh until I cry and then some- Did you know it is possible to hyperventilate while laughing?

She never goes grocery shopping, but still manages to find stuff to eat

She doesnt get mad when my alarms go off 16 times before i get up in the morning (or does she?)

She doesnt mind when i listen to High School Musical on a road trip :)

She Laughs at all of my jokes :) Even if they're not that funny

She has the best laugh ever

I love you Laura! :) <3

Roomies

these are my roomies- And i Love them :)

What about Jesus?

After a conversation I had with Laura today, I am a little worried. OK, a lot worried. Terrified. My first emotion was confusion. then more confusion. then sadness, and later Anger. It seems to be a growing trend that ministries are teaching that Jesus is not the only way to salvation. In John 14:6 Jesus says "I am the way the truth and the life, and no one gets to the father except through me" What's amazing about being a Christian is the intimate relationship we have with God. So many other religions are based upon fear and good deeds. God wants us for who we are, after all- He created us. Thats where Jesus comes in. He was sent to earth as a living sacrifice. He gave up his life so that we could live eternally with our Father. The only way to God is through him.
Yet people are preaching something different. I suppose saying that you can get to God through any Religion, is a saftey net. This way your not offending anyone or making yourself seem close minded. What they are preaching reminds me of Shane Claiborne's book Irresistable Revolution. His "motto" is Love God. Love People. Follow Jesus. It's like they saw the first part and threw out the part about following Jesus.

Jesus- I want to be like you. You are perfect in every way. Help me show others your sacrifice for us, and how God's Love and will is for all people.

VP Debate

If I have to hear Palin say the word Maverick- or Biden refer to himself in third person again...i might shoot myself. Just sayin...

My long Lost Talent

So Yesterday I was in the car with Daniel and I was singing along to some David Crowder Songs. (When I say sing along, I mean my voice was much louder than the radio. ) all of the sudden Daniel said "How are you doing that? I cant even do that?" I had know idea what he was talking about, so he explained to me that he has noticed that when i cant sing in a certain key (usually when songs are too high for me)- I will sing along with the song, but in a different key. Apparently most people cant do that. He was amazed. Then I was excited. I can do something muscial that Daniel can't? Awesome! And then i thought about it more...What a lame talent. I sing, but not in the right key. Cool.

But its ok because i found my calling in life. I am going to be a drummer. Well, maybe not- but if you have never sat behind a drum set, you should try it. Its thrilling. I played drums yesterday at youth group. ( and when i say Play i mean I tapped the bass drum and hit the symbols a few times- in my head i sounded awesome.) Being a rock star is pretty hard work, but someone has to do it.

The Best sound in the whole world...

Is The Laughter of Laura Brocco.

Seriously.

I'm thinking about recording it and selling it on Ebay. I could make millions.

I Love you Laura!

Old Friends

It makes me sad when i see you.

I barely have words.

I wish i could make your decisions for you sometimes, but i know its not my place.

I hope you can forgive me for not loving you like i know i should, but it is so hard.

Jesus died on the cross and the only thing he asked of us was to love one another and love the father. Why cant I do it? I think its because when i am around you i start feeling sad. angry. hurt. confused. lonely.

God- give me strength to be with the friends i miss so dearly. Help me to not judge the things I don't understand.

Dear old friend- You will never read this, I am almost sure, but I do Love you and I am sorry if I don't show it. Please know that i miss you.

Lead me on and i will run after you

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I17edLkBDCo

This Song speaks to my heart:

Give me one pure and holy passion
Give me on magnificent obsession
Give me one glorious ambition for my life
To know and follow hard after You
To know and follow hard after you

To grow as your disciple in your truth
This world is empty, pale, and poor
Compared to knowing you, my Lord
Lead me on and I will run after you




Today was Awesome. I went to praise team practice and sang for two hours ( and learned an awesome new song :) ) And then Me and Daniel had dinner to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. I can not believe we have been together for half of a decade. And then me and my new roomie- The awesome Miss Laura- talked about Jesus. It was awesome.
I love how Jesus completely surprises me all the time.

Keep leading me on Lord- And i will run forever for you.

Sissy

I love that i can still kiss your boo boos to make them feel better. :)

One year ago today

I've been thinking about it all day.

I cant believe its been a year since we boarded the plane (or shall i say planes) to India.

I remember being so terrified and excited. I didn't feel like it was real. It still doesn't feel real.

I thought i was going to India to help people and share God's love and faithfulness. I didn't realize i was the one who was going to be changed. I remember when i first got there i wanted to leave. I hated the smell and the noise and the crowds. And now ever since i left, I've wanted to return, more than anything. I Hunger. I Thirst for Calcutta.

Who knew that i could find God's true, perfect love in the midst of poverty and filth.

He did. And i think that's why i was sent.

I miss you Calcutta.

I've always wanted to have a blog.
I am not quite sure what I will be writing about, but i think it will help me clear my head.
Cool.
Peace out.