Woof.

This week was something. Many people I know lost a friend this week, and I felt it. Like, I really felt it. My heart was heavy for a few days. It's not a fun thing. I didn't know the guy that passed away, but I was still affected by his death. It straight up sucks when someone so young loses his life. I have been fortunate to only have one person close to me pass away, and that was my dog. I haven't ever lost anyone else. And seeing people deal with the loss of this young man makes me appreciate that so much more. In the very least, we know he is living to his fullest potential in Heaven. I'm a tad envious of that.

Matt, Jacob, and I planned on hanging out last night. We were going to have dinner at my house (I was cooking), go see Guys and Dolls at WSU, and hang out some afterwards. However, with the death, Matt wasn't able to be with us, as he was at the memorial service. And rightfully so. Jacob and I were talking about Matt and how Matt felt bad for canceling our plans. I told him "Don't even think for a second that I would be upset about that." As we were discussing it, Jacob said "In fact, if we had been upset about that, Matt should probably never talk to us again because we would be terrible people". Fact. So, Jacob and I had some quality hang out time with dinner and the show. Afterward we hung out with a couple other freshmen in the dorms. It's good for me to hang out with them. I get really caught up in what is going on, and I forget to enjoy life. I forget to enjoy the company of the people I am with. Being in the dorms reminded me of how nice it is to have people stop by and see how you're doing, and how great it is to know you can walk down the hall and talk to a friend. Not to mention, the shenanigans that ensue are hysterical. "Anything racist is fine by me" - a sweet innocent freshman. WHAT?!?!?! Literally never thought I'd hear those words. I would like to clarify that racism is not okay, and that is not what was meant. I took that quote entirely out of context. No one was being racist. I promise.

This upcoming week could be interesting. I'll be frantically solidifying pieces for an audition, singing in a master class setting, having a conversation that could be interesting, writing music with Matt (It's crucial), and whatever else the week throws at me. I'm going to remain positive. I have to. I need to remain loving. I'm just a happier person when I accomplish that.

Also, I really want to have a guys bible study. There. I said it. I've wanted it for a while, and I've talked to a couple people about it, but I've never had the guts to just start one. I just want to have that community and that fellowship that comes from studying the word together. Any takers?


Also also, TWO AND A HALF WEEKS UNTIL THANKSGIVING BREAK WHICH MEANS FOUR WEEKS UNTIL THE END OF CLASSES WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN I CAN'T HANDLE THIS!!!!!!! But I'm SO excited to be done. Winter break can get here at any time. Any. Time.