The Yetti Would Like His Feet Back

The other day I was browsing a shoe website that I have a $10 off coupon for, and came across possibly the most ridiculous pair of boots I've ever seen.

These boots cost $700!
Anyway, I know this is a random way to start back blogging, but I needed a quick study break and thought I'd share this find with anyone who may stumble across my little blog. I got a good laugh out of these.
-Allison-
Edit-This study break took a little longer than intended as I just took way too long to figure out what font I had used in my past two posts because I liked it. Now I'm wondering how I found that font in the first place. Guess I should get back to studying since I have a test tomorrow.

New Layout

I should probably be working on a paper or Greek but instead I decided it was time for a new blog layout. Did some searching and came across this layout. After a little tweaking I think I'm quite happy with it. Still gotta figure out why my heading disappears if I go off the main paige though. hmmm


In other news my roommate Liz's jewelry is being sold at 15 Ounce Denim. Friday evening there is a Holiday Walk going on between some of the boutiques in the area and 15 House Denim will be doing a meet the artist event for Liz. See more info here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160909387280806 You can also view some of her jewelry here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/simplyMeedesigns


-Allison-

Free Stuff

My roommates are notorious for their ability to get free stuff, especially Liz. For example, Liz recently got 180 vitamin waters for close to free if not free. She also recently got paid 18 cents for a purchase of some razors. It's quite impressive, really, just how good she is at this. Well, earlier this year we heard that a new Chick-Fil-A was opening down Bardstown Rd. in the Fern Creek area. When a new Chick-Fil-A opens 100 people plus 10 alternates get to camp out to win free Chick-Fil-A once a week for a year. If more than 100 people show up then they do a raffle to see who gets to camp out. We prepared yesterday for this, acquiring a tent, flashlights, blankets, etc. and woke up at 4:30 this morning to get dressed and head down there. 175 people showed up, so a raffle was done and one by one numbers were called out. Sharon's number was called out fairly early and Liz was called out somewhere in the 60s. Sadly my number 9962 was never called out. Almost every number around me was called as were 9952 and 9972, but not mine. At least 2 out of the 3 of us were drawn, so that's a little over 100 Chick-Fil-A coupons in our apt, and once again I'm impressed at my roommates' abilities to get free stuff. I did get coupons for 2 free sandwiches and 2 free chicken biscuits so at least there was a consolation prize for those of us who got up early but were the unlucky 65 who did not get drawn. Maybe one day I'll master this whole free stuff thing like my roommates. They have inspired me.

We got this.

"We got this," is the phrase currently being repeated right now at my apartment by my roommates and me. It's almost 1:30a.m. and I should be typing a book review instead of a blog post...however I'm here. We were debating if we should switch from "we got this" to "this too shall pass." I'm going to keep repeating "we got this," for now...it seems more positive and I need positive right now.

This too shall pass.

We got this.

-Allison-

Calm Before the Storm

The past couple of weeks have been a pretty nice, refreshing calm for me. Fall break was a needed week off, and I loved having some time to spend at home. I always enjoy a trip home to MS. I got to hang out with my family and catch up with some college friends which was nice.

This past week has also been pretty refreshing. Getting back into school work was a little tough, but it was really a pretty easy week, which thankfully allowed me to ease back into it. Wednesday I went on a run at Cherokee park to help prepare for the 5k I ran this morning. (Finished in a little under 30 min and ran the whole thing. I felt pretty good about that. I've got a long way to go before I'm ready for my half marathon in April though.) The run at Cherokee was what I like to call a humbling run, but I enjoyed my time there. After my run I spent some time exploring with my camera. Here are a few of my favorite shots from the day.

Ok, so maybe that was more than a few. I love the fall leaves in Louisville. The leaves just don't change colors as much in MS. I have come to love Fall. I enjoyed it back home, but it's just amazing up here. I never knew how much I would like actually experiencing seasons. ha God amazes me with his seasons, and the beauty of each season in different ways. Fall might be my favorite up here. The colors never cease to amaze me. My walk around Cherokee was a refreshing time, that calmed my spirit and drew me closer to God. 

I'm thankful for these refreshing couple of weeks I had because this next week is going to be crazy busy. I've got a test, lots of Greek homework, a book review, and a small paper due this week. I'm also working at the end of the week doing some photography for the school. It's going to be a hectic week but I know I'll push through it. If you read this please be praying for me. I'm trying to balance my time well so I don't get too stressed. I'll be glad when the week is over, although I have a huge project due the next week. This semester is flying by and will be over before I know it which seems crazy. I've come a long way since my crazy last minute decision last year to come to SBTS. I'm so thankful I'm up here. I'm loving my time here.

Time to get back to the reading and studying.

 -Allison-

Greek

Oh man, I don't think I really knew what I was getting into when I signed up for Pennington's Greek syntax and exegesis class. I've never really had to seriously worry about passing a class, but right now I'm worried. It's not that I'm not understanding things, it's just that he gives us vocab/principle part quizzes on top of the homework that takes hours to do already. I just don't have time to focus on it all. By the time I've got my passage translated and done my study questions and thought flow diagram my brain is fried and my quiz studying doesn't happen as thoroughly as it should...and it's not like I have 3 other classes or anything. I hope the effort I put into the homework makes up for the poor quiz grades. Just looked at the grading system and thankfully the quizzes shouldn't hurt me too bad. I haven't done terrible on them, but I haven't done well either. I'll be fine, it's just a whole lot of work. I will say that it is interesting, and translating the Bible definitely makes you slow down and read it more thoroughly. It also allows you to see little nuances that you don't see as well in a translation. I'm glad I'm taking the class, but it can definitely be overwhelming. Whoever it was that told me that constantly feeling 3 weeks behind is normal for this class, you were right, and thank you for sharing so that I don't feel like a complete failure.

Life Lately

Sorry for the extreme lack of posts to anyone who follows my blog. I've been quite busy between ending camp, spending a week with my family, heading back to Louisville, moving into my apartment, starting classes, and actually having a social life. It has been busy, but great. I'll use pictures to update you on most things that have gone on in my life lately.

I had to say goodbye to my wonderful camp friends. Pictured below are the leadership girls followed by the full leadership team. I miss these people so much. They were my support system this summer, and still continue to be a support system now even though we are separated by quite a few miles. I've laughed with them, cried with them, and have just had some great bonding experiences with them. These people have a special place in my heart.

After I left camp I was home for about a week and then my parents came up to Louisville and helped me move into my apartment. (Still haven't taken pics of the apartment yet, but they will come soon.) My parents stayed for a couple days and we did some fun things.

We went to Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby:

We also went to the Louisville Slugger Museum (photo courtesy of my dad):

And took some night skyline shots of Louisville:

As a kind of welcome back party my roommates and I had a pie party...we picked the apples ourselves from some apple trees on campus...we're resourceful. 

Went to yard sales with Liz and came away with some fun items such as this coke bottle holder thing and this paper lantern light strand. We also got a vacuum for a dollar...and yes it does work! 

Jamie had a fun party that included...

A. Spending time with the lovely ladies of the BAJA (Stands for Becca, Ashley, Jamie, April) apartment

B. Fun games like volleyball

C. Glow-sticks courtesy of Sharon

D. A large bonfire

E. and s'mores with giant marshmallows!

Went to WorldFest with April and Ashley, which was so much fun! There were booths from a ton of different countries selling jewelry, clothing, etc. There were also lots of wonderful food choices. I had a gyro from one and then some gelato from another. It was great. I also bought a necklace from a Mexican booth. So fun.

That concludes my photo documented section. There have also been some undocumented events. A big one is that I signed up for a trip to China through my school. I can't share many details about it, but I'm super excited. I'm selling t-shirts to raise money for the trip, so if you're my facebook friend check out the group on facebook and help support my trip!

I also found out that the pastor of my church here may be leaving soon. Dr. Ezell has been nominated as president of the North American Mission Board. This was bittersweet news for me. I'm excited for him, but I'm sad to see him go. I loved his preaching, and will miss him a lot.

I'm playing intramural basketball again this semester. My team is so much fun. There are 5 girls on my team, and about 5 guys as well. This may be the most girls that have ever been on one team at SBTS. I love it. We're not in it to win...in fact we're holding a defeated record at the moment, but I'm loving my team. It's fun to play with people who aren't too intense and just enjoy the game.

I attended a party yesterday at the Duck and Goose house...named because the former owners used to own a duck and a goose. Nine guys currently live there. It was a lot of fun and I made some new friends. I also learned that you cannot have a fire outside in the city limits unless it is a cooking fire that is no larger than 3'x3'x3' I believe. ha 

I've started classes which has made my life crazy busy. Greek is going to consume my life...at least it feels that way. I've been told that if I feel 3 weeks behind that's normal. Yikes. I'm taking four classes this semester, and it's not going to be an easy load, but I'll definitely learn a lot.

I have a semi-job this semester. I say semi because I'm just helping out when they need me in order to gain experience and earn a little extra money. I'm doing some freelance photography for the school, helping Devin out when he needs me. Next week I'll be working a photo booth at the fall festival, mainly taking pictures of kids in costumes. I'm looking forward to it. I'm thinking about looking into trying to get a job a Murphy's Camera if they're hiring. I figure it would be a pretty similar job to my days working at Deville Camera back home.

Well I hope you enjoyed the update on my life. I'm sure I've left some things out, but that sums up most of the major events. I'm enjoying being back in Louisville, and loving having so many opportunities to hang out with people, and meet new people. Hopefully I'll have some pictures soon of my apartment to share with you!

-Allison-