I haven't written in a long, long time. Honestly, I don't have time this semester. College has finally gotten difficult. Most of the time I just get to slack off, not this semester. It's tough all the time. I've realized that I am about half way through and I still have so much to do. I mean, my semester has hardly peaked. I have a 15 page research paper on the pacific theater due in November. I have a 15 page research paper for my Milton class, and still I must read Paradise Lost (boring). I have a 5 page critical paper for my Tolkien class, plus I still have to read Lord of the Rings. I also have to do research for my Spanish presentation. Yes, I do believe I will be spending lots of time at the computer and in the library.

I'm also planning on taking the GRE in November. I have to if I want to try to get into Grad school at A&M (which seems pretty unlikely, they don't let in many A&M graduates). I guess I need to study at some point. But sometime between 30+ pages of research, I'll do that. Well, enough with complaining. I know lots of people are having worse semesters. I just needed to vent.

So, I'm pretty worried about my future. I have no idea where I will be this time next year. But I shouldn't worry. If I am suppose to be in grad school here, I'll get in. If I am suppose to be in grad school elsewhere, then that'll be. And, if I need to do something totally different then God is going to provide me that outlet.

This semester hasn't been all bad. In many ways, I've really found my niche. I love the ihouse so much. I enjoy getting to learn about other cultures, and having so many international friends. The afcers that work at the ihouse are also probably the greatest people in the world. It is so amazing to find people of similar interests, and it's so great to serve God with them.

No one does xanga anymore, but I thought I'd post a little something/something. Maybe someone can know a little bit about what I'm doing that wouldn't have otherwise. And I'd love to hear from you. I'm really only seeing and talking to the same people this semester. I feel like I'm missing out on a lot of people, but then again, I'm experiencing so much.

I guess I have had a semi-busy couple of weeks. It's been busy, just not busy enough to keep me from getting bored. But I think that is part of the wonderfulness of a good summer. Especially one where the first part your in Europe.

I now have an internship at George Bush Library. All that means is that I go and work for 3 hours, once a week. They make me do whatever needs to be done. Hopefully, this volunteering will pay off in December, and I can get a paying job amongst the archives. I really like the library though. The woman I worked with last time was actually a member of the A&M Church of Christ. And it ends up we both want to start the same ministry at our church. It is amazing how God puts you where you need to be.

Which is something I need to remember. I have really been stressing about my future lately. I only have a year left of college, which is plenty of time really. But, if I want to go in to grad school I basically have to have everything done by December. This is really difficult when your computer has crashed in the past year, and the past semesters you've been taking survey courses. It's also difficult because I have to plan for my future/security stuff, when I'd also really like to do some mission work abroad for a semester. I know God will provide, but I sure am stressing right now.

This weekend I've been doing some fun stuff. Friday was a semi-bachelorette party for Whitney at my house. It was so nice to be with all the girls I haven't hung out with in forever. And eating girly food. Which again, we were able to eat girly food on Saturday!! Satuday, was a bridesmaid day. We got together gifts, bubbles, and pearl necklaces. Ah, to be a girl is quite lovely really. I can't believe she's getting married. My little Whitwee is getting old.

I am in College Station. And in a few hours I'll be in Waco. I can't wait to see my family, so far I've only seen my Dad.

Sarah and I arrived in Houston yesterday afternoon. We had a blast in London. Since we really didn't have that much time there, we decided to see Phantom of the Opera instead of trying to site see. Let's just say if you can only ever see one large scale musical, Phantom is the one to see. It was simply wonderful.

I really hope to go back to London again. If I ever return, I will hopefully be a much wealthier person because it is a city that can easily break the bank. But Sarah and I found our way around pretty easily. We figured out the tube system, no problem. We also stayed in a nice hostel, although I didn't sleep much.

I went to bed pretty early last night around 10ish...and woke up at 7 this morning. Hello, jet lag. But that's ok, it's not a bad thing to go to bed early and wake up early. I just am such a night person that it bothers me.

I hope that soon I shall see everyone either in Waco or College Station. I'll be back and forth between the two metros. I should be getting a job at George Bush Library soon. I guess I'll write more on that when I actually no what is going on. Being gone for 2 months can make things tricky upon returning.

I don't really know what I've done the past few days. I think mostly just visiting the shops I've visited every day for the past week. Although I did venture into a part of the city I've never been to yesterday. I found a nice skirt, although not the music store I know is hiding there somewhere.

Sarah is not doing so well.  Please everyone keep her in your prayers. She was able to go see a movie with me yesterday. It's called Tideland in the US.  It's a Terry Gillam(sp?) flick, the guy who does Monty Python. It was the most cracked out movie I've ever seen. It was kinda good, but mostly just curious.

The day before Sarah wasn't able to get out. I went to another Chopin concert. It was different from the other, funny things went down there though. I was one of 5 in the audience, which was kind of an experience. I must say the concert hall was very very beautiful though. It's definitely how I'm going to make my music room whenever I build my own someday. I can show you guys pictures when every I get them up.

Sunday, Brett and I went to a Baptist church. It was the only church we could find that wasn't Catholic. It was so nice to be at church even though I couldn't understand a word they said. They did make Brett go up to the front and tell everyone what exactly it was we were doing there. They were really nice and I'm so glad we went.

Tomorrow is London!!!!!!! Then home!!!

It's been a good few days. I must say though, I think I've seen most all of Krakow. At least all I can see on a limited amount of money. Too bad money isn't a problem and I could've taken a train to Budapest or Prague. Perhaps another time, another time.

Mostly, we've done nothing. Sarah and I have gone shopping and also gone to see movies at the little art theater. For the most part they're good and it only cost $4, so it's a cheap way to spend an evening. You can also eat kebabs are zapikankets (or something like that), which are often less than a dollar. Unfortunately Sarah sick, so that means i'm having a lot of alone time. Brett sleeps til 4 pm, so I don't see much of him.

We have plans of going to a national park in the next few days. And also we're going to try and make it to a church. I just think most of the churches in Krakow happen to be Catholic, and in Polish.

I'm in a internet cafe right now, because our internet doesn't always work. But mostly I'm here becasue we're waiting on our laundry. We had to travel by tram and take a long walk in to the student part of town. Once we finally found the place around noon, they told us that we could pick up our laundry at 5. So anyways, I'm trying to amuse myself until then, and it's not even 2 yet. It takes too long to get home.

I think I might be ready to go home. I guess I will be on Thursday, so not too long. I'm just ready to see everyone. And I'm having withdrawals from all the people I was with for more than a month. And basically in constant contact all the time. I also really want to play 42. It was so disappointing when on our last night niether Sarah, Kirsten, or Meredith would play. Oh well, 42 tourney when I'm back.