Ten on Wednesday

1. This past weekend went pretty well, in my opinion. I came home on Friday afternoon and got my laundry virtually finished in one night, so I had the rest of the weekend to not worry about that! Saturday morning, I went to see Emily, Gina, and their families before they went on with their plans for the day, and I loved getting to catch up with my sisters and nephews! After my dad got home from work, my parents, Tevis, and I all headed down to Moore to my aunt & uncle's house for my cousin Angela's wedding reception. It was a nice celebration, with an AMAZING cake! I enjoyed getting to catch up with some of my relatives, and they all enjoyed meeting Tevis.

2. Sunday was also a great day that I spent with my family. After church, my parents and I joined Scotty, Emily, and their boys for breakfast at the cafe in Hennessey. It was a boatload of fun, as I got to chat with Cody and Kyle for quite a while. Cody dazzled me with his knowledge of the Boy Scout creed, motto, etc. that he has been working on. (Kyle is right there with him, and knows them by heart already...here's hoping that the next two years go quickly for him..) I spent the afternoon helping Gina get a few things ready, as she is in Mobile, AL, this week for a conference. I so loved getting to soak up just a little bit more time with all of my family!

3. The worst part about going home on the weekends is the fact that I think I gain more weight on the weekends than I do all week at school! There is nothing like my parents' cooking, and I have grown to truly appreciate a home-cooked meal! I came home to eat lunch on Friday, and I was greeted with some leftover gumbo, and coconut cream pie...That is good eating, in my opinion! Friday night, my dad and I cooked supper, which I had seconds on. Yikes! Thankfully, I don't eat quite that lavishly during the school week, or else I would gain a Freshman 50! :)

4. My tutoring job is still going well, although it is still uneventful. I have yet to help anyone, but I am still earning money. I guess that makes it worthwhile, although I feel more like a paperweight than anything.. I'm sure it will pick up soon.

5. In some good news, I happened to be one of eight winners from a Constitution Day contest I entered in last week!! The contest consisted of answering about ten questions regarding the Constitution and other laws of the country. I entered on a whim, deciding that I had nothing to lose by entering. As I was heating up my lunch on Monday afternoon, my phone rang, and I found out that I won! My prize was a $10 gift certificate to the NOC Bookstore, which I used to buy a few things that I had actually been considering getting anyway! Hooray for winning contests!

6. This Friday will mark my second test in Astronomy, and this coming Monday will mark my first test in Algebra, and my second test in Trig. I still haven't found out how I did on my Comp II paper, but hopefully I will know soon!

7. I have been working to brush up on a few topics for our Mind Games competition. I haven't been studying extensively, because that really isn't my style, but I have been working on it nonetheless!

8. I just finished another Nicholas Sparks book...surprise, surprise. It was "3 Weeks with My Brother", and it was Sparks's memoir, which is interlaced with the true story of his journey around the world with his beloved older brother. Regardless of if you are a fan of his or not, I highly recommend this book, and give it two thumbs up!!

9. I do believe that I might go to the Chermack's house this evening for supper, as I feeli like I need to get out of my dorm before I rot away from lack of socialization. They are so gracious as to open their home to me, and I am very grateful to have family like them, so I can't wait!!!

10. Literally in a few minutes, I have a PLC meeting, which I am actually looking forward to. I like the company of my fellow members, and I am looking forward to even more socialization! Hooray!

Have a great week!!!