Lubbock: The Journey

These are pictures taken from the car on my iPhone on the journey to Lubbock, TX. In case you didn't know, I ventured to Lubbock with my friend Alyson this past weekend. She is from Lubbock and went to Texas Tech, so we went home to have a "girl's weekend" at her house! We had so much fun. The weekend started with a "mini blizzard" as we got closer to Lubbock. We had observed the temperature dropping as we traveled across the state. We started out at 68 F in Fort Worth and it had dropped to about 29 (if I remember correctly) by the time we were at her parent's house in Lubbock. Once we got on top of the "cap rock" (aren't you proud Alyson, I'm using my new vocabulary) the temperature dropped some more and there were snow flurries! It was so cool to watch the snow sweep across the ground. For those in MS, the snow here is so dry and light that it sweeps across the concrete as the wind blows. Below are some pics that show the snow blowing. Just look closely at the conrete, what you see blowing on the ground that looks like steam or smoke is actually SNOW!

 

I am having some problems with my other pictures of the snow. As soon as I've got them figured out, I'll post them.

Ripley's Continued

As you can see, we ran into quite a few people after Britney! First up was Johnny Depp on the set of his new movie. Such a nice guy--he even let me sit in a chair reserved for his co-star (who I can't name!). Then there was Oprah--and "O" did we have a lot to talk about! Then Michael sat down for a nice chat with David Letterman--he's always a funny guy! Then I got a piece of Dr. Phil! Boy wasn't that fun! Last (but most certainly NOT least!) we ran into Ron, Harry, and Hermione! AHH! The thrills never end! (for those of you that are completely clueless as to who those people are--you really should read Harry Potter...I'm just sayin'). Until next time America...you can Believe It...or...NOT!

Birthday Celebration--Believe It or Not! Part 1

Michael, Kristy, Deanna, and I got together this weekend to celebrate the recent birthday's of Kristy and me. We decided to go to Ripley's Believe It or Not and the following is just the beginning of our fun day!

**disclaimer**I am fully aware that there is a random picture in the top, left corner of my cute scrapblog above, but it doesn't show up in the scrapblog page and I can't find it to delete it. Therefore, just use your imagination to will it away.

First up at Ripley's, we ran into some rather famous people!

Oh Look! Its JFK!

And there's sweet George...he looks a bit frazzled though!

Sadly, Obama couldn't make it! Darn.

Oh Look! It's Britney! Hey Brit, do you mind posing for a pic?

Isn't she sweet! Always willing to give a fan a photo op!

Come back tomorrow to see what other big names I met!

Dinosaurs 2

These phtos were taken after we had enjoyed the attractions at Ripley's Believe It or Not! We were no longer concerned about being kicked out! Although Kristy was very nervous--she's the mother in the group! She kept worrying that I was going to have to get a tetanus shot because I was climbing Mr. Dino barefooted. (I thought that was safer than with flip-flops on!) Luckily, I've had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years, so I'm good. Anyhoo, good times were had by all! More on our trip to Ripley's to come soon!

 

Prayer Update

I just received word that my former co-worker, Debra Robinson, passed away this afternoon. Mrs. Robinson also taught me my senior year during the Block at MSU. Please continue to pray for her husband, family, and students as well as the Sudduth staff. Her husband lost his first wife five years ago, so this will be very difficult for him. She taught Kindergarten, so this is going to be a very difficult and confusing time for her students.

On a light note, my interview went very well yesterday. I should know whether I got in in about a month. Thank you for your prayers!

Please Pray

Please be in prayer for a former co-worker of mine. I just found out that one of the kindergarten teachers at Sudduth is in the hospital with a very bad case of pneumonia and is not expected to live. Pray for this teacher, her family, the doctors, and her students. Thank you!

Practicum Interview

I am interviewing to begin my Practicum work today at 1:00. I would appreciate your prayers! Basically, everyone has to go through an application process to start Practicum. Practicum lasts for 3 semesters and is followed by a semester long internship. If I get in this go round, I'll start Practicum 1 either this summer or in the Fall. If I do not get in this go round, I'll re-apply in the Fall and hopefully start in January. Anyways, please pray for clarity of mind so that I can clearly convey to my interviewer what God is doing in my life and where he is leading me in my ministry as a counselor. Sometimes I get nervous and forget important stuff! Thanks in advance!