Turnin Tables

I can't keep up with your turning tables. Under your thumb, I can't breathe.

-Adele

Talking

Iv been talking a lot today (i know its only 11 a.m, but iv been up a while). Iv been talking to myself, talking to middle-school students, talking non-stop to one of my guy friends. It really is annoying, especially since I dont enjoy people who feel the need to fill up empty space with words. I dont like those types of people, yet I've been one of them today... ugh. It's not like I had anything important to say, I just constantly felt like I needed to keep talking to impress people. And I knew nobody cared, and would rather me stop, but here's me: BLAH BLAH BLAH...... unable to stop, like a robot. Grrrrr..... 

BUT!!!! I found out that today was only the last day to observe! I dont have to turn in my paperwork till later! And class was canceled! So now, I will feel all the stress and tension slip out of my neck and shoulders as I take a nap.... I have it sooooo good.

Love you all,
Rach <3

African drums and dancing, stress, and a little orchestra on the side

It's only Wednesday and I'm already stressed.... and it's all my fault! I didn't study very well for the math and theory tests that I had today. Had to be up almost all night last night going over EVERYTHING. Luckily, I got a 93 on my theory test.... still awaitng the math results (not so hopefull, im afraid). Also, I still have an hour and 40 minutes left of observing I have to get done before.... not before finals, not even next week..... TOMORROW!!! That means that I have to get up at 6:30 tomorrow and go observe from 7:30-9:10, and make it to class on time. And have all my paperwork done. Then, to top it all off, finals start next week. And I have at least 4 HARD ones.... not happy with myself right now.....


On a brighter note!!!!!!   
We have fun at CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts). We relieve our stress by going free-style on bongos, congas, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and maraccas outside for no reason. Then we invite others to dance with us. We're music majors, what can we say? Exibit A:

One more thing, I have an orchestra concert tomorrow night. It's gonna be the bomb! Cant wait! Mom might come :) That's exciting, because I think she's the only one in my little circle who would actually enjoy it!
Anyway, be prayin for the irresponsible, stressed-out girl. And stay tuned.... ALL OF YOU! Hehe

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Dear Ana

I started writing in a journal for my sister, Ana, when my parents went to go get her in China. My mom thought it would be good for us to write about that time so she could read it later. Well, we all did, then I think everyone put the journal away after she got here. For some reason, I couldn't do that. I wanted to keep writing to her. Long story short, I'm still writing in this thing, and she's 8 yrs. old. I mostly use it now to write to her about lessons that I've learned in life. I tell her things that I wish I had known or remembered. I don't know when I'm going to give it to her yet. Just the right place at the right time. This is an entry that I wrote in one of the hardest times in my young life

 2/14/09
"Dear Ana,
Honey, when you're going through something hard, never forget to trust in God. You're gonna have it tough if you try to go it alone. He'll always be there for you. He loves you so much, and he'll always take care of you. God spent some time giving you your dark hair and eyes. He thought about your life, and planned everything. He knows where you'll be in 10 years, or tomorrow, or in the next 10 min. He loves you so much. Don't ever forget that. He also gave you people to help you. Your friends, parents, sisters :), and your brother. Whenever you're down, go to someone. Tell them your troubles. They're not gonna be burdened or annoyed. We're all here to help you. God put us in your life to help you. Be grateful for this stuff. Even in the midst of pain, remember everything He's done for you. I want you to live better than I do. I've made a mess of some things. And, hey, I'm not sayin I want you to be perfect, I just want you to try harder than I have. You'll mess up a bunch, and cry, and hurt, but in the end, I'm always here to listen to you, teach you, anything I can do for you! And God is the same way except a million times better! :) Never stray from Him, because He is an awesome God! You have a very good God.
-Rach"