So, apparently there is another way to get in that we didn't know about...in case any Jmen or future Jmen are reading, I won't share exactly how we did it, but let's just say I'm glad I keep a screwdriver on my keychain, and I'm glad Mike is super strong...
This past week has felt like a month. This morning at church someone said, "is it just me or does it seem like it's been a month since we last did this?" and he was very right. The days have been so packed with classes during the day and activities (I'm making a quilt!!) or language study at night, that it's hard to remember from one day to the next what we did the day before. But it's been great and I'm absolutely loving all that I'm learning and the people I'm learning with..simply fabulous!
I've also gone rock climbing several times since I've been here (most of my free time has invovled rock climbing or quilt making, actually) and today I'll be certified to belay. However today is going to have to be the last time for a while, because I've got some books to read and reports to write! And I want to play ultimate frisbee....=)
I'll try to put some pictures up soon.
LB
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007
We Need Some Criminals!
So...there's this room...it's a secret room....the only way you can get into it is to either break in to another room and then climb into the ceiling, OR get the security guard to unlock the first room for you, but we tried calling the security guard and apparently that's not the way to go about it....so now we've got two guys with a wire and a long metal stick and a bobby pin trying to break in to this room at 11:30 at night...hmm...
OH, and my partner Katie is awesome.
OH, and my partner Katie is awesome.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
I'm here!!
I'm in Virginia! And while I am SO tired, I'm having a GREAT time. Today I learned about all the SHOTS we have to get to travel overseas! I probably won't need so many because I'm going to Western Europe, however I will be doing some traveling to North Africa so that might add to the relatively short list I would have had otherwise.
My partner and I have been hanging out all day yesterday and today and we're having so much fun! We had to go on a scavenger hunt to find places around the campus (mailroom, a guy named Bob, etc) and pretty soon we'll be having lunch. I am very muchly looking forward to lunch. =)
That is all!
LB
My partner and I have been hanging out all day yesterday and today and we're having so much fun! We had to go on a scavenger hunt to find places around the campus (mailroom, a guy named Bob, etc) and pretty soon we'll be having lunch. I am very muchly looking forward to lunch. =)
That is all!
LB
Sunday, August 5, 2007
It's almost time!
Well, today is Sunday and I leave bright and early Tuesday morning. Only 36 hours to go, and I feel like there's still so much to do! We have a few "assignments" to complete before training, and I've only completed a few of them thus far. But I'm hoping to finish some more tonight and tomorrow - that's a prayer request!
I spent the weekend in College Station playing with friends, and it was great to see everybody, laugh, eat fajitas, and go to Living Hope again. I love that church. It's the first church I ever really saw the body of Christ in action. Living Hope taught me that church is not just a place you go to get fed, but it's a body, and every part is important for the body to function properly, including me. It taught me about accountability, and that's we need each other. We can't do this life on our own. I could go on for hours about what I learned at Living Hope, and what I learned from some of my best friends at A&M and from Phi Lamb and college in general, but then I would never start packing, so I'll leave it here for now.
Here are some recent pictures of my last few days with my family. I sure am going to miss them:
This is Vivian after spaghetti:
Here we are at the rodeo:
Here's Garrett being his usual insane 3 year old self:
Garrett and I getting ready to go to the beach. Like my goggles?
Garrett and I driving a firetruck. I tried to get him to make a funny face, but he just kept staring at me and laughing.
Have a great day!
LB
I spent the weekend in College Station playing with friends, and it was great to see everybody, laugh, eat fajitas, and go to Living Hope again. I love that church. It's the first church I ever really saw the body of Christ in action. Living Hope taught me that church is not just a place you go to get fed, but it's a body, and every part is important for the body to function properly, including me. It taught me about accountability, and that's we need each other. We can't do this life on our own. I could go on for hours about what I learned at Living Hope, and what I learned from some of my best friends at A&M and from Phi Lamb and college in general, but then I would never start packing, so I'll leave it here for now.
Here are some recent pictures of my last few days with my family. I sure am going to miss them:
This is Vivian after spaghetti:
Here we are at the rodeo:
Here's Garrett being his usual insane 3 year old self:
Garrett and I getting ready to go to the beach. Like my goggles?
Garrett and I driving a firetruck. I tried to get him to make a funny face, but he just kept staring at me and laughing.
Have a great day!
LB
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Leaving Soon
I'll be leaving for training in Virginia in just 12 days! As I will continue working until just a few days before I leave, I'm having a hard time grasping that yes, I really am leaving. My time at home has been so wonderful, but there is so much more I wanted to do! I like lists, so I'll make a list of things I had hoped to do but didn't:
1) Ride the jet-ski over and over again. We have only just registered it, so I doubt I'll be riding it much (if any) before I leave.
2) Water ski. A lot. See number 1.
3) Read 5 great works of classic literature. I did read Robinson Crusoe (it was great), but after that, I read Harry Potter's 2 though 7, along with a few other non-classical books. There's no way I can read 4 classics in the next 12 days. BUT I will take some with me to read in Virginia.
4) Unpack all my college things. I still have 2 small boxes left.
5) Get REALLY good at the guitar. I got better, but there's still a long way to go.
6) Go hog hunting with my cousins.
But there are a lot of things I DID do:
1) Rode four wheelers and got ridiculously muddy with some of my best friends.
2) Went to the rodeo.
3) Bought cowboy boots.
4) Learned how to work an espresso machine.
5) Played with my sister, bro-in-law, niece and nephew at the zoo, park, and Pump It Up.
6) Got attacked by 3 dogs at once (I still have a scab on my leg from one dog's claw...). I know it probably shouldn't be on the list, but I feel like it was a hallmark moment, so I'm including it.
7) Worked a job that I LOVED.
8) Rejoiced with lots of friends as they got married.
9) Learned how to include a link in my gmail (and subsequently my blog).
It's been a great Summer so far, and it's not over yet!
Notice how I always capitalize the "S" in "Summer." That's one of those things I learned in school and I just can't let it go like some people have. I always debate whether or not I should capitalize it, so then I just try to avoid the word all together. But sometimes you just need a bit of Summer, and when those times come, I always end up remembering the voice of my 2nd grade teacher, and I cave and capitalize it. I like punctuation too.
Until next time,
Bruner
1) Ride the jet-ski over and over again. We have only just registered it, so I doubt I'll be riding it much (if any) before I leave.
2) Water ski. A lot. See number 1.
3) Read 5 great works of classic literature. I did read Robinson Crusoe (it was great), but after that, I read Harry Potter's 2 though 7, along with a few other non-classical books. There's no way I can read 4 classics in the next 12 days. BUT I will take some with me to read in Virginia.
4) Unpack all my college things. I still have 2 small boxes left.
5) Get REALLY good at the guitar. I got better, but there's still a long way to go.
6) Go hog hunting with my cousins.
But there are a lot of things I DID do:
1) Rode four wheelers and got ridiculously muddy with some of my best friends.
2) Went to the rodeo.
3) Bought cowboy boots.
4) Learned how to work an espresso machine.
5) Played with my sister, bro-in-law, niece and nephew at the zoo, park, and Pump It Up.
6) Got attacked by 3 dogs at once (I still have a scab on my leg from one dog's claw...). I know it probably shouldn't be on the list, but I feel like it was a hallmark moment, so I'm including it.
7) Worked a job that I LOVED.
8) Rejoiced with lots of friends as they got married.
9) Learned how to include a link in my gmail (and subsequently my blog).
It's been a great Summer so far, and it's not over yet!
Notice how I always capitalize the "S" in "Summer." That's one of those things I learned in school and I just can't let it go like some people have. I always debate whether or not I should capitalize it, so then I just try to avoid the word all together. But sometimes you just need a bit of Summer, and when those times come, I always end up remembering the voice of my 2nd grade teacher, and I cave and capitalize it. I like punctuation too.
Until next time,
Bruner
Sunday, July 8, 2007
It's my first post! Yay!
Howdy!
In just a few short months I'll be moving to Europe, so I'm making this here blog to keep my friends, family, acquaintances, and complete (non-creepy) strangers updated on my life abroad. Right now I don't have much to say, except that I've finally turned in my visa application and should be ready to go in October!
Until later,
LB
In just a few short months I'll be moving to Europe, so I'm making this here blog to keep my friends, family, acquaintances, and complete (non-creepy) strangers updated on my life abroad. Right now I don't have much to say, except that I've finally turned in my visa application and should be ready to go in October!
Until later,
LB
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