It's Thursday!

I could say a lot of things today. The fact that the weekend is almost here gives me great joy, mixed with a bit of apprehension. It means that only four weeks of classes remain in the semester, but it also means that I have to study for another killer Comparative Politics test, write a history paper, and catch up on all of my other reading. Oh well. Just four more weeks. Oh wait, I have to look for a job, judge in a debate tournament, and choose all of my classes for next semester, too. *sigh*

Yesterday was one of those roller-coaster days. I thought I was prepared well enough for my international relations test, but...alas, it didn't go so well. Ali and Lea's test didn't go well for them, either, so we were all pretty bummed. Ali and I decided to cheer ourselves up by going out to dinner, because sometimes we just need to get out of the room and remember there's a real world out there. So we found a coffeehouse/café that we hadn't tried yet, and it happened to be the perfect choice. We basked outside in the sunshine, watched the birds (and almost got smacked in the head by a wild one), spotted a raccoon in a tree, savored some coffee while listening to some live Irish music, and giggled about the guy in the corner who kept looking our way. It was the one of the best pick-me-ups I could have asked for -- kind of like a hug from God. After all, what a coincidence that we ended up at this particular coffeehouse on the one day of the month when they have live Irish music? Really.

Oh, another highlight of yesterday...Ali pulled one of the best pranks ever. She and Aaron had our pastor, Chris, completely convinced that she was pregnant. It couldn't have gotten much better -- he fell for it hook, line, and sinker.

Anyway, I'm off to face the day. Later!

Psalm 19

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.

3 There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard.

4 Their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,

5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.

6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.

7 The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.

8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.

10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.

11 By them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can discern his errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.

13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.

14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.