If I ever told you I loved the dentist, I take it back!  Today was definitely a first.  I went to the dentist to get some work done...like 2 teeth sealed, my gums pushed away from my wisdom teeth and some bonding fixed on my front teeth.  So the first....I cried!  I was fine through the shots and all that, but he started drilling on my tooth, and it hurt soooo bad.  Tears were streaming down my face.  I couldn't help it.  So, needless to say, I left not very happy.  That is the only time I can ever remember not liking the dentist.

Tomorrow's Friday!  Yea

Christen

Man, to be able to impart wisdom to everyone would be amazing.  Labeling is so shallow.  In high school, there were so many people I never talked to because I was "cool."  But now, those people I never talked to are the people I keep in contact with and say hi to when I see them.  My "cool" friends have no substance.  Labeling is only a means of making yourself look better (in the same way cutting people down works).  With age come maturity and with maturity comes acceptance.  As you grow older, the line separating "punks" and "preps" grows really blurry.

One of my best friends gets married in 3 weeks, Chesley.  It's crazy; we graduated together.  I just don't feel like we are old enough...but we are.  My other good friend from high school, Sara, is getting married the last weekend of June.  We are growing up and don't even see it.

I'm so glad to be home for the summer.  This is the first summer in 3 years I didn't work at the camp in Dallas.  I've got to find a job, but I really don't mind.

I'm exhausted!

Christen

Happy Memorial Day!  My entire family came over today.  We grilled hamburgers then went to Scott's baseball game.  It was a very good day.  I really enjoy my family.  My aunt is kinda dating this new guy, and I got to hear all about him. It's really exciting!!

I need a job.  I don't really want to work though before Mark's wedding.  AHH We'll see!

Christen

Great day.  I found the dress I'm going to wear to Mark's wedding and got to spend the whole day practically with my mom.  I ate lunch with Alesha then went shopping with Mom.

For anyone who was going to go see The Inlaws, be warned that it's weird.  Weird doesn't necessarily mean bad, just random yet funny.  I haven't quite decided if I liked it or not.

"I want to leave a legacy. How will they remember me? Did i choose to love? Did i point to You enough, To make a mark on things? I want to leave an offering. A child of mercy and grace, Who blessed your name, unapologetically, And leave that kind of legacy."
~Nichole Nordeman

I'm officially home for the summer.  Besides Mark's wedding and youth camp, I'm home!  Today was highly emotional, and for anyone who knows me at all, I am NOT an emotional person (minus those few months of ex-boyfriend confusion..they don't count).  When I left OKC, I almost cried.  I am going to miss my brother SO much!  I stayed with him for 2 full weeks and had the chance to hang out with Sheila for a few days. Then on the way home from OKC, I hit horrible traffic, and I was trying to get home for Alesha's graduation, which brings me to my next point.  Alesha (best friend) graduated tonight.  I got there RIGHT when the graduates were walking in. WHEW!

Boys.  Why does my heart and head scream at me in two very separate directions?  I'll leave it at that.

2 a.m.  I find myself thinking strangely at this kind of hour.  I question things like life in general.  Things that seemed SO life altering 4 years ago mean nothing today.  Who cares about who I dated or why we broke up?  It doesn't matter at all.

Goodnight.

I'm sorry I haven't posted in so long.  I'm still in Oklahoma and having a blast.  I haven't had access to a computer until today.

Mark is all moved in to his new apartment. It's so great!  They saved up some money and got a new sleigh bed, couch, oversized chair and tons of other stuff.  Mark and Sheila are truly blessed! God has his hand on their lives.  Sheila was here this past weekend, and we arranged the kitchen and all the furniture.

Anyway, I gotta go...Mark needs his computer!  I love you all!

Christen

This past week has gone really fast.  I went to Oklahoma and only missed that big tornado by like 5 miles.  It was really great to hang out with my brother though.  I'm going back tomorrow.  I went to Dallas Friday and Saturday for a wedding on Saturday for my friend Laurie.  It was very beautiful.

Good News (for me atleast): I got accepted to Master's Commission in Rockford, Illinois, which means I'm going!  I'm really, really excited!

Last thought- Mavs lost tonight.  It was pitiful!  Oh yeah, and sign up for Xanga, I want some sites to read besides my own!!! Bye

Christen

Home!  I'm home! No more finals or boy problems or late night papers or gross food or curfews!!  YEA! But now I miss my friends and my roommate and goofing off and chapel and pictures!  Man, college is a crazy thing.  It has some really wonderful points and other things completely stink!  I'm going to Oklahoma Wednesday to keep my brother company for a couple of weeks!  Everyone should have a brother!

Gone With the Wind...I never thought I'd be saying this, but I love that movie.  I watched it for the first time yesterday.  It's super long, but great.  Yes, even boys would like it!

Bye, Christen

Today my brother Mark graduated from college!  WOW! It seems like yesterday I was at his high school graduation.  We had quite the shin-dig afterwards.  He and 7 friends had a party.  They had Mexican food, GREAT desserts, and a jazz band.  It was really fun but sad.  I've become really good friends with a lot of Mark's friends.  We all took pictures and just hung out.  I'm really going to miss all those guys.  Well, I love you all.  I've got to finish packing tonight and study a little.  Bye

Christen