John Wesley Weekend

I think that "Fall Break" is a misleading title. I was chatting with a friend that I was driving home after the weekend and we decide that saying "Break" makes both us and others think that its longer. However, Columbus Day weekend, or Memorial Day weekend you know is just one extra day to the weekend. We decided it should be called John Wesley Weekend (JWW). Not that anything significant with John  Wesley happened that weekend but its just a weekend to celebrate his life. My JWW was great.

Cider. Donuts. Muffins. Friends. Laughter. Family. Coffee. St. Charles. Flash backs. Survivor. Modern Family. Omega 3s. Grilled Salmon. Apple Crisp. FBCG. Early Risers Sunday School. Sunshine. Leaves. Olivet. Running. Leroy Oaks. Planning classes. Conversation. Encouragement. Sleep. Naps.

I am so incredibly blessed. God is so faithful. It's absolutely insane to think back a year ago and where I was at and to think about how far God has brought me and then to think about where He will bring me next year.

Guard your heart Paige. Guard your heart Paige. Guard your heart Paige.

Recently 2

On the last episode of The Adventures of Paige..

Recently I have had a good amount of papers and tests...and still have more to come this week. My Grandma and Mom came for grandparents day. Then as a staff we went to Chicago and stayed at Emily's grandparents. It was so much fun. I was actually amazed by how relaxing it was to get away. I absolutly love our staff. Today we have North Hall Day away. My running has been less than ideal. I can't seem to get myself up in the morning when I want to run...then I beat myself up about it. Its stupid. But I have been running with Kim in the afternoons. So that's been a joy. I spend a lot of my time on the North Hall porch with friends doing homework. I have to enjoy it now while the weather is still tame enough. I get to go home on THURSDAY! I am going to stop by Olivet Nazarene University on my way home to see some awesome people. This is the longest I have ever been away from home. I am so excited for home cooked meals, sleeping in my own bed, hugging my family, looking out at my yard.

Its so weird to me when I think about where I was at just a year ago. I actually feel like I've gotten younger. I get a second chance at the whole freshman dorm thing haha. I love it. My roommate is awesome. We have way too much fun together. It's incredible how much more I love IWU. My heart is so much more content. My heart is filled. This has really become a home to me.

We're Going to Chicago!

Last night we had No/So worship night (see post from last year about that...I could link them but im too lazy). We also found out where we are going for our staff retreat this weekend. We are going to stay at Emily's grandma's house outside Chicago. I'm excited to get away with our staff. It will be weird being so close to home....and not being able to be home. Luckily I will see my mom TOMORROW and Friday for Grandparents weekend. I am so ready to go home for a little bit. But that won't happen for few weeks. It is amazing how at home I am here this year compared to last year. I have a lot more to do.

My nephew is wearing shoes now...so I basically feel like I am missing him grow up. I wish St.Louis really meant Indianapolis or something. I got free sample kcups in the mail yesterday and I'm trying one now. Its delicious. I love me some coffee. Fall is here. The weather so far this week as been fantastic. I have two flag football games tonight. That's pretty intense. Again... not sure where things are going to get done. But God provides in funny ways. I am also in constant fear now that my computer is going to crash. However when I think about it crashing I feel like I wouldn't be able to remember what I was missing. Weird. Hopefully it doesn't. I wish I had more time to blog. I miss it.

Grace and Peace

I'll blog for a hot second

I'm not sure why I haven't felt inspired to blog recently. Here are a few sentences that might not be sentences that probably won't be connected. There is always something going on. I am so thankful for my mornings. They are beautiful and peaceful.
Life is seldom what you plan.
National Coffee day was great. I went to a new coffee shop. It was cute. I'm not sure how I am going to stay up till 2:30 tonight on duty... Its homecoming chapel today...last year was a sex talk so my guess is the school is going to try and redeem itself. The weather is yucky. We hung out with our brother staff last night. They are fun. I enjoy it. We had bro/sis mini golf yesterday. Huge success. I miss home. Last night I hung out with the dirty 6:30 crew (aka people from home who go here/taylor). It was great. "You wont tell your kids about the night you went to bed early."I think I'd like to sleep all morning. I probably should have slept in at least a little bit today. Oh well. Everything goes so fast. A week ago we had No/So movie on the lawn. It seems like yesterday. I wish my running was more consistent. I blame myself.