Laughter really IS the best medicine.

I am sitting alone in my apartment, and I'm not afraid to say that I just got done laughing (yes, to myself) when I started recollecting events and conversations of last night. When Sam, Megan, and I are together, we LOVE to laugh. We have laughed so much while preparing for recruitment week at Delaware, that we've probably spent more time rolling on the floor laughing than actually working. (Well, not really... but you get the point.)

Even on very little sleep, after long days of talking and walking, I feel great. This leads me to even more fully believe that a joyful heart really is good medicine (Proverbs 17:22).

Take time today to laugh- at yourself, with others, and at life in general. God is good!

My week is crazy...

And this is what is getting Megan, Sam, and me through it.

Watch the Olympics!

I haven't had a TV for this whole month, but last night, I had the luxury of staying in a hotel, so I definitely was ready to take advantage of the 40+ channels! Well, I ended up watching the Olympics the whole night, and man, was it worth it. How cool that we have an event where representatives from the whole world get together and have fun?! I watched the men's and women's moguls freestyle skiing and saw Alexandre Bilodeau (Canada) win for the men and Hannah Kearney (USA) win for the women. I'm sort of embarrassed to say, too, that I got emotional watching them on the podium. What a moment. They have been training for 4 years and to finally feel that sort of accomplishment... Wow. That is awesome. It was so cool to see them reach their goals and to be so humble and excited for what the win meant for other people in their lives. If you aren't familiar with Alexandre's story, check it out.

So watch the Olympics! There are quite a few fun events to watch in the Winter Olympics too. Take some time this week to check in on them, and get into it!

My next year plans...

I've decided to sign-on for a second year as a CLC. This decision was not an easy one, and I'm definitely still praying for peace of heart and mind as God teaches me through this experience. I've learned so much this year, and I truly feel blessed by this opportunity, but I just don't see where God is taking me.

I have a terribly hard time making decisions. I mean, aren't we supposed to feel something, see signs, or know that the pros outweigh the cons while making decisions? Wouldn't that be great if it was so black and white? Well, this has been a great lesson for me as I learn to understand and be comfortable with making decisions and allowing God to bless the decisions that I make with his counsel. I'm just still getting better at it. I just started reading Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung, and I'm hoping his words can lead me to find God's will in a more honest and humbling way. Please pray for peace.

An outstanding sisterhood

This past week has been all about planning our parties for recruitment week at Florida Southern College. Dori and Sam (two other CLCs for GPhiB) have been here with me this week, and what a blast it has been! I mean, what could be better than planning a bunch of parties with two of your best friends? We've been crazy busy creating centerpieces, planning catering, ordering balloons and flowers, arranging a photographer, getting ready for the first new member meeting, and the list goes on... All of this while we are still meeting potential new members. What fun! I really can't even begin to explain how much fun I have had this week with Sam and Dori.

I love these women, and I can't even imagine my life now without them. We've laughed way more this week than I have in a really long time, and we've had time to talk about past relationships, our chapter experiences, and life questions. I feel so blessed to be a part of an organization that has introduced these genuine friends to me who challenge me, make me smile, crack me up, and really make me the best "me" possible.

Thanks, Gamma Phi Beta! What a sisterhood!