October 11

       Do you ever have dreams about people that prompt you to immediately pray for them? My day began like this. Even though I have had a number of dreams like this in the past, the whole situation mystifies me still. In the Bible, God often spoke to people through dreams, and sometimes I wonder if He is doing the same with me. I am always hesitant to try to interpret my dreams because I am scared of what I might find, but occasionally I get a clear and non-horrific message, mainly to pray for someone in particular. This morning, I woke up praying for Mrs. Pratt, and I have no idea why.
       On a lighter but still dream-related note, I keep dreaming that I haven't left for England yet! I'm all nervous to leave in my dreams, but then I wake up and realize that I already made it over here and am doing well. Weird. Clearly, I have been sleeping too much. That always makes me dream more.
       A lot of students started classes today, so the campus was hoppin'! I start tomorrow, so I had myself a lazy and lovely day. I made pancakes, read some of Mere Christianity, and went for a walk with some of my British friends who live in my hall. It was a bright and beautiful day here AGAIN! I can't believe the weather has been so nice. I have been getting hot! My friends and I walked all around campus and the surrounding park for over an hour and soaked up the sun and scenery. After we got back, I went to check out the music building and grabbed myself a very nice practice room! It was precious to play a piano again! Sadly, my singing is rusty from sickness and neglect. I've got to kick it into gear!!!
      As I spent the rest of the evening in my room, I began to get restless and increasingly bothered by the bareness of my walls. (I imagine people in the loony bin have similar problems). Dorm rooms are dingy and uninspiring, so I improvised. I took all that advertising crap I got on Friday along with my other paperwork, and cut out the pretty pictures! Add some tape and a little bit of restless genius, and voila! = Wall of flair. But wait, it gets better.
        Yesterday, I had to mournfully lay to rest my favorite pair of jeans because I had worn a hole in them. Instead of trashing them, I decided to cut them up and transform them into wall decorations as well. So in less than 2 hours, I had a newly decorated wall that looks pretty bomb, considering I was working with very limited materials.
      

                                  (Those are cards on the left that I brought from home to cheer me up)

         Ok, so maybe it doesn't look that good, but I had fun. Remember in like 4th grade when we all learned about the Native Americans and how they used all the animal body parts for one thing or another because they were just that efficient? Maybe I'm creatively connecting with my roots as an American or just realizing what a cheap college student I am, but I a proud of my makeshift decor.
        I have a feeling that my blogs will be a bit shorter from here on out because classes are starting, but I will try to keep you all posted as well as I can.

Prayer Request of the Day: That my class schedule will fall into place without too much hassle. (At this point in my blogs, you know the nightmare potential that lies in anything related to administration at this campus.) Thank you for all your prayers and love!