3:55 in a 4:00 O'Clock World

The other day, my friend, Lauren, and I made a quick trip to Wal-Mart to grab some alfredo sauce. In the mean time, we decided that we were going to go to Sonic before happy hour ended. It was about 3:55 (happy hour is from 2-4) and there was a line of cars, out in the street taking up the entire turning lane. Lauren and I were in this mess and when we looked back behind us, about a minute later, there were cars from three different intersecting points, blinkers on, trying to get into this Sonic fast track. Then, when we finally did get on the Sonic premises, cars would not even take the parking stalls, they proceeded to all make one big line through the drive-thru in which no one else could pass by to even get to empty slots. Whoa, whoa, whoa! This really is the world in which we often live -- procrastination, waiting until the last second, throwing things together, committing to too many things, thinking 5 more minutes will be our saving grace.

You know, if you go to Sonic at 3:00 there won't be a line. There won't be crazies trying to come at you from at least three different directions. You can take some time to breathe and actually enjoy that Raspberry Limeade a bit.

After that trip to Sonic, I decided, I don't want to be the rushing 3:55 in a 4:00 o'clock world, hoping I will make the cut.

Catch-Up, but no mustard

HoLA!

I know, I know, it's been awhile since I have blogged. Sorry for boring some of you with my inactive blog life at college. In reality, I have a very active life at college, it just sadly, does not involve consistent blogging, does it? Things have been going well lately. I can't believe it's M-A-R-C-H. What!? Spring break is just around the corner and I cannot wait! I have been busy with much this semester so I will do my best to hit the high/low points to keep you all updated.

February was a fun month, there was not much going on except Valentines day. Kyle surprised me with many different things. We made dinner together and had dessert and exchanged gifts. He put a lot of thought into our Valentines day dinner, so I was tickled by that. It was a lot of fun. For V-day, I made him a basket with our old e-mails from the summer printed out. They were a lot of fun to read back over. It was fun to re-read them and print them out to keep. They were full of summer ministry happenings from Andover and Dallas. Then, the next weekend, my wonderful friend, Lauren invited Jessica and me to a KU game (her parents have season tickets). I had never been to a KU game before, and it was really fun to be a part of their traditions and also to attend a game! Hellllllo #1 KU. Also, this last weekend, Kyle and I went up to Manhattan to surprise my wonderful friend, Trista, with a birthday party. It was a "murder mystery" party--I was a fairy godmother and Kyle was Sherlock Holmes. We were rather stylish if I do say so myself. This weekend we are heading back to Manhattan to watch a K-State game with Trista and her boyfriend, Jeremy. It should be fun, I love those two!

Other than that, things are moving along quite nicely. I have started attending a women's bible study on Wednesday nights at the First Assembly of God. It's been great to re-connect there (I went to church there last year). I LOVE those women! I am the youngest one in the group, but it's so much fun. They love me, and I love them :). I love praying with them, talking, and fellowshipping (sp?) with them! Also, last thursday (Feb. 25) was the Collegiate Day of Prayer. We had a wonderful turn-out here at SC. There were over 500 colleges/organizations that participated nation-wide, too. We had four different prayer meetings on Thursday night. We had a main one in the library, then, 3 resident halls/apartments held their own prayer meetings from 10-11 PM. Over all, we had about 30 in attendance. It was awesome. The freshman girls in Cole Hall collected prayers throughout the week and had prayer and worship, the Reid sophomore/jr hall had worship, prayer and then made "We are praying for you signs" for each of the residence halls, and Warren Apartments and the library both had prayer and communal worship.

God update: Well he, of course, has been doing wonderful things! The Collegiate Day of Prayer was one of them, also I have been asking him to show me people who are hurting/lonely lately, and he has put two particular people in my life. I won't name them, for privacy's sake, but I have been pumped by the way I "run in" to these two students. I've had to opportunity to just be-friend them and encourage them when I see them. I am hoping it's blessed them. It sure has me!

That's it for now, I should be heading back to study for yet another mid-term. Ah, the joys of being an undergraduate :)! I'd covet your prayers for sure...

"Airportant Thoughts," or just travel worthy

I am currently sitting in the Tampa International Airport at 9:03 AM Florida time. As I was sitting here, wondering what to do, I decided I would do a random blog about my observations here at TIA...and thoughts, too, maybe

• First, I think it genius that they have free wireless here. It's like when you have a lap-top, your brain is wired to here all the laptop jargon. I was being jumbled through security, being asked to take my coat, shoes, and about everything else off when I heard them say they have free wireless. Bingo.
• While going through security at the airport, the security gentleman asked me to take my laptop out of my SC carry on bag. Oh boy. I unzipped it and unstrapped and hooked every corner but ONE and the guy was like, "Oh, nevermind, just put it back." No comment.
• I do appreciate all the security at airports, to say the least...especially after all the incidents over the holidays! They are really good about buckling down and making things as safe as humanly possible.
• I heard onthe radio the other day that a fad of the 2000 decade has been the growth and obsession with Starbucks. Sure. Then I saw two old ladies in wheel chairs, like 80, with their Starbucks. Okay, I wholeheartedly agree.
• I love how every restaurant in an airport turns into a restaurant that serves breakfast. Quiznos, Chili's....etc.
• I love how the "Observation Deck" is code for "Smoke Deck" -- just call it what it is!
• They always have movies about falling in love in the airport, or living in the airport. Oh, how honestly boring! The airport is SO boring.
• TIA does play good music. They played "New Soul" by Yael Naim, most of you probably know it from the IPOD commercial. I watched my bro and sis sit listening and moving silently to their IPODs, it was like a live commercial. haha.
• Over the break, I found these PINK sunglasses. They were pink rimmed, with pink lenses. I've decided that I LOVE a pink world. Everywhere you look, it's pink. I LOVE pink. Haha, I may miss color sometimes, though.
• I think it's cool how, in three hours, I will be in KS
• I could never travel for a living. Traveling makes me have narcolepsy. I fall asleep everywhere, all the time...and I am still tired! I feel like my friend, Lauren.
• Finally, when it comes to breaks, and what-not, I've decided I like being the "Leaver" rather than the "Leavee." The "leavee" always get's screwed. You, know? Like when you're little and your parents leave you with grandma to go on a cruise. They're the leavers, and you're the leavee. Now when you're the leaver, you're busy, so it's quite naturally the better position to be in. Being the leavee, you have like 2498948782 more hours in a day because you are either bored, or you miss the person that left you. As they say, the length of a minute has always depended on what side of the bathroom door you're on.

Thanks for listeing to my very "airportant" thoughts. Until next year, blessings and peace.

Molly's Travels + Desperation Photos

These are some pictures from the Desperation Conference that we went to last weekend. Most of these are just pictures of our group! Seven girls and one boy--Russell Harp, you're a brave one, sir! Kudos to Emily Hubbard--the amazing photographer, and all around amazing girl! Anyways, most pictures are pretty self-explanatory. There are some of worship towards the bottom and also there is one of our candle lighting ceremony. That was the last night of the conference and we had a candle-lighting ceremony to symbolize the conference's theme "Light Up The World." It was pretty powerful--that all happened after our group took up a $16,000 love offering to build an orphanage in Uganda. God really showed his grace through his people that night. Pretty awesome stuff!
This past weekend was a fun time. I went to Dallas with my friend, Lauren to visit another of ours, Kyle, who is doing Project Transformation--an urban ministry in the Dallas area. We all had great fun spending time with one another again, summer is long when you're in college! You don't realize how close you've become with the people there until you have to leave them for 3 months! We went to a waterpark, a Ranger's game, and celebrated the 4th in the Dallas heat. And, of course, I didn't walk away as pale, I have a lovely sunburn from the Texas sun even after applying and re-applying sunscreen. But, then again, I guess it wouldn't have been an authentic experience without it...Kyle IS always complaining about that sun.
This week I'm headed to Joplin, MO to take on the camp missionary position at a children's camp. Should be a great time. Prayers for strength and safe travel would be much appreciated. I'll keep you posted.....with that all said....enjoy these Desperation photos!