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“I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare.”

C.S. Lewis

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I'd give you my heart

But I'm afraid to say

It isn't my heart

That you're looking for today.

You're lost and confused

Dazed but amused

Covered by blinders

That you don't know you use

So open your eyes

How you may ask?

Well this could be

A quite difficult task

Turn to our lord

The lover of your soul

He knows you more

He can fill that hole.

the importance of making a bed

http://www.askousa.com/laundry/xxl_laundry/

I did it. I finally did my laundry. After it started to pile up onto my desk and all over my room I figured it was time. Three loads later, I've finally managed to get it all done and picked up. 

As I was putting the sheets back on my bed, I thought about how this had been a ritual that I had learned and continued with since kindergarten. I remember my mom teaching me how to make my bed, and while it never was perfect or even daily, it was definitely important. So then I got to thinking about just how imperative making your bed is (and all chores really...gag who am I? haha).

I think that productivity stems from making your bed. There's something about mustering up the motivation to actually place your sheets in an orderly fashion that sets you up for success for the rest of your day. So I've set a goal for myself to try and make my bed everyday. 

I challenge you to try it as well, dearest readers. I promise you'll start your day off right and that motivation will carryout throughout your day. 

who knows, maybe doing something simple as making your bed will give you the momentum to do something you see as impossible.  

{like major in architecture...}

found some adventure!

I'd venture to say

that this made my day

when I stepped on the bank 

of Hartwell, the lake

thank goodness for my kayaking class. There's nothing quite as relaxing as paddling on the lake after a hard week of classes. While it might take me a bit to convince myself that this class is worth the time, I definitely don't regret it once I'm on the water. 

I'm so grateful that my parents let me explore this interest as an adventurous 4th grader. I know kayaking will be a hobby I'll have for life.

tuesday night dinners

hello thereeeee readers!

mmmm those beautiful clemson sunsets

Today is a beautiful day in Clemson, SC. However, I've managed to sleep for 4 hours today (missed 2 classes...yikes). Considering that's how much I sleep on an average night, I'd say I'm ahead of the game! I got yet another night sleep just by napping today. holllllllaaaaa

so today is tuesday, which means one thing: Catholic Dinner.

Tuesday night dinner is a parishioner-provided-home-cooked-dinner with all the college kids from my parish in the basement of my church. It's become quite the tradition among my friends and I, and I haven't missed one yet this semester. I look forward to it so much simply because I love that sense of belonging, and crave the home cooked food (sometimes the dining hall just doesnt cut it). The people there are pretty interesting as well. Let me introduce you to a few:

1. the grumpy old priest: this guy is the man. he pretends to be a real grouch and his famous line is "have a nice day...if you want to". He'll occasionally even tell people to have a terrible day. He is loved by all and really has a sense of humor that appeals to college students. He's a spectacular people person, often remembering everyone's name and making really personable conversations. Underneath that tough facade is a loving heart and guiding spirit perfect for his position as parish priest.

2. the newbie: Every Catholic dinner you can bet there's a newbie. this person just looks uncomfortable and is disoriented at first but will soon become acquainted with the at home atmosphere of these habitual dinners. Everyone was once a newbie, so most people try to make other's first catholic dinner experience a good one. I still remember my first catholic dinner when my friend Mike and I decided to venture out and give it a try. Even though it was a bit awkward and felt like we just stepped back into the 90s, I'd say it was most definitely worth it.

3. the non-catholic friends: These people can be seen from a mile away. when asked if they attend St. Andrew's, they'll often reply with "umm, I'm still looking for a church now." Their Catholic friends try to make them feel at home and comfortable, yet they still feel a bit awkward when the youth minister brings around a sign up form for the weekly newsletter. They especially feel strange when someone at the table speaks of vocations or other catholic traditions that seem so foreign to those that weren't raised Catholic. I may or may not be responsible for supplying many of these attendees. While a lot of my friends aren't catholic, I still invite them weekly and they manage to show up. I mean, who wouldn't turn down free food?

4. the "I just want free food" guy: this guy sticks out like a sore thumb. usually the first in line and the first to leave, he's just in it for the free food. and you can bet that if the food is sub par, he's bouncing out. I don't blame him, the dining hall can get old sometimes.

5. the graduate: these guys are in a very in-between period of their lives. while they might have just graduated, they still hang around campus like it's their job, which they wouldn't do if they had one. We love these people but are sometimes left wondering...how old are you?

6. the Catholic dinner veteran: this person  knows the ins and outs of catholic dinner like the back of their hand. They often bring in the newbies and Fr. Jack knows them by name. I'd like to think that I'd be considered a veteran at this point after being acquainted with most of the regulars at tuesday dinners and also bringing anyone and everyone out that might want to join us for dinner. these veterans call st. andrews home and help make everyone else want to do the same.

the note that my friend mike left at my desk

So, happy tuesday my friends! Hope it's been spectacular

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craving adventure.

I really want to go camping right now. I wish it were warmer already.