We have SNOW!  Which is very exciting…it brings purpose to having 15 degree weather, with a windchill factor- 3 degrees.  Yes that’s right I can count the degrees of how cold it is on one hand.  Needless to say I am definately wearing layers.  It was really pretty though…walking back from class in the snow.  … Continue reading

Yes, here is another very long post from me.  If you don’t have time to read it but it may prove to be very encouraging if you do.  I know it was for me.  Oh, yeah and there is another post from “last night” at the end of all this.  Just in case you wanted to … Continue reading

The end is drawing near.  Last night was my last night at work.  Today, was my last night of riding lessons until next semester (and might I add what a glorious ride it was).  So now is the time to cram the last bit of information into our brains.  Take a deep breath and plunge into … Continue reading

“Why is it…While Other peopleAre thinking of important things…I am thinking aboutWhat it would be likeTo jump barefoot into an open boxOf jelly doughnuts?”-James Stevenson Well, this isn’t exactly true because I have never thought about doing it into a box of jelly doughnuts….maybe something else…like mud, or pudding, or something else like that.  However, … Continue reading

I went out shopping tonight and guess what?!  I bought a pair of Khakis and they are actually long enough for my legs.  I’m so excited.  I just want to shout it from the roof tops or something.  Oh, wait, I kinda am….my own personal roof top right here.  hehe  Well, that is the only … Continue reading

*Deep Breath*  I gotta a lot to say here and I don’t know how much of it I want to actually tell you guys on Xanga.  ‘Cause I know how ya’ll love long posts.  =)  Well let me start here…     Don’t ever let anyone tell you that God doesn’t listen when you tell Him things….or … Continue reading

JOY’S SENIOR PAPER IS DONE!!!                     And for all of you who don’t know…that means that my room may soon return to normal.  And by normal I mean clean.  We have piles of dishes everywhere and there is not a clean fork or spook left in the room.  Not even plastic.  They are all used, so … Continue reading

Yesterday, we had an absolutely amazing Chapel speaker (at least in my opinion).  He was talking about making a difference in the world and somehow he kinda got off on a tangent having to do with Lot.  Oh that’s why…he was talking about the Bible character that he used to be the most like, because … Continue reading

I would just like you all to know that Tulsa wind is absolutely without a doubt, TERRIBLE!  *as the wind begins to squeal outside her window*  It is soo forceful and cold today.  =P  Icky wind!  Occassionally it is so bad that it really is hard to walk.  *sigh*  I’m really glad I got a … Continue reading

I just found out a new/different meaning of my name: Ashley(Celtic/Gaelic): A vision or a dream I have no idea if that fits me or not but it definately beats an ash tree/grove/meadow, or to say the least ash tray.  SO THERE to all you who taunt!  *hold her head a little higher as she … Continue reading