Thursd'y

Today I missed breakfast so I had animal crackers after my first class. 

I had western civ and we did a practice quiz on the first reading. Then I had Chapel and we sang a few songs like Speak O Lord & something about a river. We started a series called Seek God Through the Fire. Hebrews 10:22-25.

Then we had College 101, we got informational booklets on how to do well in college etc...

For first year at the school

For every underclassman student.

At lunch, I ate in company of some my friends Jonathan, Lys, Thomas, Kyle, Tyler. They talked about things while I sped-ate and read my public speaking reading at the same time.

Public speaking consisted of taking a test that measured how nervous you are when it comes to public speaking..I scored into "moderately".

After public speaking, I did more reading for the and took some notes. Then I went to the rec room where we came out from to toss around a football. It was lots of fun, it brought me back to thoughts is Off the B.E.NC.H. 

Then I watched people do slack rope. I did get on while two people held my hand on each side while I walked about halfway across. I hope to be able to make it myself by the end of the school year.

Dinner was good. I got egg noodles and meatballs again. I can't remember what else.

After dinner, I watched pool matches happen. At 8, I was off to see Les Miserables in a dorm basement.

Watching the battle scene and Marius (Eddie Redmayne) sing after the barricades made me feel homesick for my friends back home. It hit me so hard..I think I've finally come to the realization that I'm here to stay for a while. 

Me and Puddles enjoying the late night outdoors. 

The cicadas and some birds are chirping now..never heard them (cicadas) before I got here. The first time I heard them (this week) I thought it was music  from a stereo because it sounded like electronic dance music or just plain not natural. While being here, I feel like haven't experienced home much out of home.

I have had the privilege to hear about people's home church (personal involvement, mission trips etc) and if makes me feel so driven to step out and make a difference. 

I'll definitely sleep on it and see if I can come up with something.

Love you all dearly and missing you tanks :')

Send me things/letters in the mail if you want. Lotsa Cali pride in me ovva here. They call me Cali. Cali-grown and proud. <3