A Taste of Daisies

TheFinale of Blogger posts

2006-04-14T20:24:00.000-05:00

In a few weeks I am deleting this blog... It is just too hard to keep everything up, so I am going to start afresh at flickr and just stick there. I can add photos and I can post stuff about me so that's what I am going to do. my Flickr Page is... I will try to do better about getting a daily pic or at least semi-daily pic up.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65298347@N00/

Use it k?

Volleyball :)

2006-03-03T22:05:00.000-06:00

Luke, Andrea, Nikki, Abbie, John, Sarah, Nate, Matt, Shane and Bryan.

We are the KAMAKAZIES! (not shown, Lisa, Steve, and Geo)

We had a lot of fun playing volleyball this semester. Our team was pretty big which made the fun and crazyness ROCK! We lost all but 2 of our games, so we didn't get to play in the championship, but it was fun. Great stuff I tell you! To the left you have Matt and Steve being Matt and Steve, and to the right you have Shane Enderle.

Just so you know in this picture we were "guests"

sigh

2006-02-28T19:19:00.000-06:00

Sorry, I haven't posted in AGES.... Not a lot happening here though... I was on crutches for 2 weeks, and I was sick, last week I had projects and midterms which basically made me be Ms. Hermit for the entire week. Now things are back to normal....Today I had to give a presentation for my Philosophy of Science Education. I was really nervous especially since I didn't know I was supposed to give an oral report (I just thought we had to write the paper) So I gave my presentation off the cuff... and knocked their socks off. One of the girls in my group, looked at me afterwards and said "you never cease to amaze me!" Then afterward Dr. Corrick (my professor in AGMET) told me what he thought of me presentation.. he said he was very impressed and looked forward to reading my paper. I was all sorts of excited about that. Sometimes I get in this groove of medeocrity and forget how rushing it is to absolutely excel in something... it's a nice feeling... Well ok, sorry for the bragging, but honestly, it was because of God's grace alone that I made it through that presentation... because 1. I have never taken any Dr. Corrick classes, so I had no clue what I was even supposed to do, and 2. I was chosen to be the first person to give my philosophy... I spent the entire intro PRAYING and then when it came time to give my presentation I was sooo not ready.. But God was faithful and helped me through it. PRAISE HIM PRAISE HIM!!!!

Happy list for the first time in ages...

2006-02-09T20:52:00.000-06:00

yeah, yeah, I know I have had a happy list shortage, I am just not all about blogging lately... plus really... is there anything going on worth mentioning?! I am sure you are all sick of hearing about curly fries in the dining hall... haha J/K everyone loves curly fries!

ok yeah, so, happy list :D

Talking with Buddy. He always has this ability to cheer me up no matter what my mood.
Mrs. Munyan's note on my Life of Christ Quiz
The story behind the note that Mrs. Munyan left me ;)
Making fun of Dr. Morris' jokes in class
Justina and me.. we're fun girls!
Planning on going home with Lisa :)
A nice long talk with Jon on the way home from church yesterday.
My 4-8 year olds at kids klub, those girls are crazy but so precious.
My mom.
Making Valentines at the Z's. (it was in a since, ironic... I'll have to share the story sometime)
Beth Williams and her "distractedness"
Going to church with Lisa, Tina, Beth, and Kristin on Sunday... Wow, that was fun.
Getting to go to Stoughton on Wednesday because I didn't have to work.
Skipping out of Artist Series tomorrow but still going to the Late Night Skate.
Clean Laundry.
Baking cookies.
Hopefully going grocery shopping sooon.

MSO...

2006-02-05T20:10:00.000-06:00

Last night was great, Justina and I went to "Latin Passions" at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. It was a good time of dressing up, and visiting. On the way there Tina read most of the way and I day dreamed, then we got there and noted that there was a Starbucks right across the street... Then we went in and had Jen (Justina's ex roomy) wait in line with her student ID to get a ticket for Justina cuz She forgot her ID and She didn't sign up in time to have the school get a ticket. We had 4 minutes til performance by the time Jen got the ticket, then we had to rush up 5 flights of stairs to get to the balcony before the show. We sat down just in time to watch another couple sit down 2 seats over from us. The music began, it was georgeous. Then Jen nudges me in the middle of the 1st moventment... she says "hey Nikki, check out the couple..." I could best describe it as a car wreck.... It wasn't like I wanted to keep looking, I just couldn't stop, I mean, you could see that kind of behaviour from someone who was like, oh 16 or something but this 40 + year old couple were MAKING OUT at the symphony. It was horrible!!!!! (ly funny) Anyway during intermission they left, don't exactly know where they went to, but anywho... After the production was done everyone started to stand up to clap... Jen, Justina and I decided to book it out of there and run across the street to starbucks before the bus came to pick us up. We got our coffee... ran across the street again and made it back in time to not only meet the bus, but also to have most of our coffee drank before the bus came, it was Great fun! On the way home Justina and I had a really nice conversation. I am so glad I got to spend the weekend with her. =)

Words of the Week

2006-01-28T19:32:00.000-06:00

I have it sooo good! Great friends, Great food, Great place, Great GREAT GREAT!!!! Ok, now for a happy list :D

Buddy: I put him on my happy list all the time, and yet it's still not enough
Itunes Music Gift Card
Mr. Davis' message in chapel the other day... I love it when he speaks!
Looking through old year books for 2 hours with lisa!
Baking cookies with Ashley
Giving sound Advice to Bryan
Hanging with Tina in my place... haha she's almost like a roomate
Dr. Morris and his "Pooch" LOL!
Dance Dance Revolution!!!! LOL2
Being OCD :)
Preparing to sing tomorrow
knowing that I can go to Stoughton tomorrow!

Happy list ... haha I know it's been awhile :D

2006-01-23T19:00:00.000-06:00

Sorry about the lack of happy list, it's not that I haven't been happy, I just keep forget to post one... shame shame I know.... so here it is!

2 hours of phone conversation with Buddy :) (still blushing too BTW)
a phone call from a long-time-ago friend, Amy.
Being a plummer!!!
Telling my Plummer story to numerous people and causing them to Laugh very hard.
Arguing with Bryan today... rather loudly I might, though I think I got my point across!
Studying LOC with Lisa
Supper with Katie Stuart and Jen Lutrell fun fun
a 2 hour Service at Calvary last night.
Making jokes with Steve and Geo about giving a kid who was sleeping in church 25 d's
thoughts of Buddy all day.
Being inspired to study out 13 chapters of John for connections to water... hehe
Threatening to kill a guy for Tina :)
singing in the HC as loud as I want.
Actully being relieved to have missed Stoughton yesterday... Long story don't ask.
Carrying a U-shaped Pipe in my book bag.
hehe I am terrible :)
Being absolutely paranoid, being chewed out about being paranoid by several friends, and then being called cute about being paranoid (that made my day)

Decorative Touches

2006-01-22T20:47:00.000-06:00

Hey all, Sorry for not posting lately... I just haven't really had time for blogging... but to catch ya'll up... not a lot has been going on, but I do have a pic of my kitchen and my room... hehe it is sooo nice to live on my own now!

Overdue Happy List

2006-01-16T22:37:00.000-06:00

Buddy :) the most wonderful guy in the world :)
Cooking for myself this weekend.
Having a house plant
A Peace that Passes understanding
Being able to be an encouragment to people
Haveing my own place now.
Sitting here in total peace and quite and totally enjoying it :D
over 4 hours of talking with Lisa
A walk with Lisa and Tina
Going back to Stoughton
Having many people praying for me
A piano in my kitchen (for awhile anyway)
Deborah and the blessing she was to me this last week. (especially her leaving me food in the fridge)
LOL, Joleen confronting me
My 7th hour lunch crew.

Isaiah 26:3

2006-01-12T12:55:00.000-06:00

"But Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, who's mind is stayed upon Thee because he trusteth in Thee." What a blessing that verse has been to me these past few days. There is no way I should be functioning right now, but miraculously I have a peace about me that passes all understanding. I never thought that in time of great trial and testing I would be able to be soo calm and rational... Someone told me recently that I was strong... but the truth is I am not strong at all... "I" am weak, "I" am wicked, "I" am hopeless... but God... God is Strong, God is Good, and God is my hope... in my weakness is His strength made perfect. Without that promise, I do not know where I would be right now. How Amazing is my God!

Thanking God for...

2006-01-10T13:02:00.000-06:00

Buddy :)
Being back at Maranatha
My mom's ammusing panic about airplanes
Money for books
Dutch Blitz and really tired opponants
The Meal Plan
Deborah and her generosity and hospitality
My own room, and a good night's sleep
Being in chapel once again :)
Justina, Ashley, Lisa.
Planning to go to Stoughton again tomorrow :)
Exercise
Breakfast
Waking up specifically when I asked God to wake me up.
Morning devos
Having time to get ready this morning with minimal stress
Music playing while I got ready.
(and yes this one is a little vain) 10+ compliments on my hair and glasses.

hehe oops

2006-01-07T23:41:00.000-06:00

I forgot to post a long time ago that I added a guestbook link to my blog... I would really appriciate it if you read my blog that you would sign my guestbook :) It's right over there on the side where my links are. Thanks

Everything is right once again :)

2006-01-07T23:12:00.000-06:00

I just want everyone to know that Maranatha is the happiest place on earth!

Ok, now for my happylist :)

Waking up to a beautiful e-card from Buddy
Starting my daily routine again with Devo's!
Being a "big girl" and buying my own groceries!
Memories of the SPAM MUSEUM!
Hanging with Lisa for almost 6 hours!
Pizza
Walmart
Doing a Mission impossible to get my phone from my old room back.
Working on my scrapbook for several hours
Torturing Tina with Subject e-mails
Sweet talking Lisa into picking me up for church.
Talking myself out of going to Chicago and sleeping in.
Organizing my new "temporary room"
Lining up all (well some) of my Beanies around my wall.... hehe scarry sight lemme tell you!
Getting to tell Deb all about my wonderful boyfriend
Realizing I have some of the best friends in the world
Missing Anna and laughing about some of the fun stuff about her
Realizing I have a very good life despite the not so fun stuff (like classes)
Eating a Pint of Ice Cream before I commit to a diet
turning a new leaf for the new semester.
Soul control of the thermostat!
Taking a walk, seeing Main Building and Feeling at home again!

I LOVE MARANATHA!!!

Spam!

2006-01-06T21:14:00.000-06:00

Well it was quite the ride, It normally takes us about 10 hours to get from My place to school, but today we decided that since we were not in a hurry to get back, we'd have some fun on the way. Haha, every time we drive the interstate to and from school, we see these signs advertising the "SPAM MUSEUM" we're always curious, and have always wanted to stop, but decide not to... today we curved our common since and stopped. LOL it was great!!! If anything it was cool just for the pictures... I really could care less for the whole "history of spam" thing, but it was quite the stop. I even bought a suvineer... A Teeshirts(It says "I think therefore I SPAM" ) and a little stuffed pig that has a collar that says "spam" on it... Great stuff lemme tell you, and I don't even like SPAM!!!! Anywho, we made it back to school safe and sound and I am basking in my unorganized mess of a temporary room!!! It feels good to be back!

Back to somewhat normality :S

2006-01-05T23:05:00.000-06:00

Well Tomorrow morning bright and early I leave for school again. I personally am soo excited to see what this semester brings. Living in my own place, working a new job, training for another new job, and missing two very important people in my life will deffinatetly keep me busy, but God's grace is sufficiant, and things will work out wonderfully I am sure. Pray for my safe travels! Cya on the flip side :)

14 Facebook Friends:

2006-01-04T22:30:00.000-06:00

Well, I've discovered facebook, lol, this is not good for me... I've already spent way too much time on it... and here's the cool part, I have 14 Facebook pals already! I am sooo excited. I also started my own group in facebook... haha it's pretty cool. But enough about my new obsession.... here's my happy list for the day

Things starting to go back to normal :)
Scrapbooking material!
New Glasses, and actully being able to see again!
Being told I was obsessed; and taking it as a compliment
Getting 4 posts on my wall @ Facebook
Replacing mom's scrathed Christmas Present
Fitting most of my stuff into 2 boxes to take back to school
Subway with the Avery's and my pa
Carpenter's tunes on the way home from Aberdeen
Going back to school Friday :D
Watching a "Mummy" Marathon on Friday
Working on my scrapbook for hours on end

God is good....

2006-01-01T21:53:00.000-06:00

Because it was the new year and I have been desprately bored lately, I went through and read my intire blog and posts... haha wow, I was a spitfire! I hated this, and hated that, and this wasn't good, and everything was falling down at my feet and I was going to die before I turned 20!!!! By the drastic change in my posting, I've noticed how much God really worked in my heart... The DRAMATIC Change happened in Aug, that's when everything started to "click" for me. So, I had to ask myself, what really caused the change? Was it because I finally just decided to be happy, was it because I had an inkling that there was this guy intrested in me, what it because I had some mental "reformation" that made me at peace with my inner man? haha no, Nikki will never be a peace with her inner man,--he's too bossy... LOL. Ok, The real reason for the change? I had a rude awakening one night laying on the highly uncomfortable mattress at camp being incharge of 17 girls' spiritual condition... I was faced with a desision, I could "float" through the week, and fake some 'spiritual' concern, or I could really get things right and let God use me to minister to those girls. I have no doubt in my mind that I made the right descision. I chose to get things right. The week went by fast, and was less destructive that It should have been because I let God handle things. I was in a absolute daze after I got home how "smoothly" and productive the week went. And about the 2nd day of me being home it really hit me that this wasn't just a "when you're in charge of a cabin" descision... this was a life time thing that had to dominate my entire being. When I decided to apply it to my life... things continued to click... I was at peace with myself, I was at peace with my school, (this was by far the best semester) I drew closer to my family, my friends, and the inkling about the guy, turned out to be true, and he is now my boyfriend :) Now I will admit that it hasn't been total "peaches and cream" all the way, yes sometimes it's hard to serve God, and yeah, I've slipped a few times, (more than I would like to fess up to) and my life isn't exactly "perfect" I had troubles with many people, and struggled with my sceduals and other things, but in the whole skceme of things I look back and realize that there would be absolutely no way I could have gotten through life without my Saviour. There is no peace like that of knowing that whatever happens is ok because I am in the hands of the author of my story... he knows and wrote what happened to me before, and he knows and wrote what is going to happen to me tommorrow... there's not a thing I can do about it so why worry? Why complain? It's all going to work out... I just have to rest in Him... Wow!
"But Thou[God] wilt keep him in perfect peace, who's mind is stayed upon Thee, because he trusteth in Thee" Isa 26:3

Blessings:

2005-12-30T22:21:00.000-06:00

I cannot believe that it's less than a week, and I will be back at school.... I still have sooo much to do! and soooo many people to see! AHHHH!!!!

Ok, yeah now for a happy list:

Drawing closer to God and less from myself
Breakfast with Dad
A nice conversation with my mom.
Bringing back memories with Grandma Nita
Mom's tacos!
Scrapbooking my Camp 2005 page
A 2 hour nap because I woke up 2 hours earlier than norm for breakfast
Watching Katy Skate yesterday *shakes head*
libearnibing iba nibew libangibuagibe (don't ask)
Carpenter's songs (I know totally old school and most deffinately secular, but it's a weakness)
Knowing that I can sleep in tomorrow :D

Scrapbook Heaven!

2005-12-29T21:41:00.000-06:00

Today I took my "little sis" Katy Belle Ice Skating... we had a lot of fun, and I didn't hurt myself so it's all good :) While we were in town, we decided that it was only natural for us girls to do some shopping! We went to K-Mart (I forgot how much I miss that store) I bought some scrapbooking materials... then we went to a few places in the mall...(for Katy's sake) then we went to Ben Franklin's, I bought some scapbooking materials... then we went to well, uh, the scrapbooking store... I bought some hmmm... I guess you can imagine what I got there... It was a good day you know.

Another ammusing part of my day was watching Katy... we're on the rink, she's going across the ice pretending that she was a figure skater it was sooo cute! I will never forget the little dity she did while the sound system was blasting "I feel good!" Tooo cute for words... I couldn't help but laugh cuz it was not too long I was in her exact position, cept instead of me dreaming I was a figure skater, I dreamed I was a hocky player... I always wanted to beat the stuff'ns out of people for no good reason...LOL To be that younge again, and not really have a care in the world... *sigh* but naw, being an adult does have it's benifits... drivers liscense, cash at hand, independance, boyfriends... yeah, I guess I wouldn't trade this for the world!

I feel special... but I don't deserve it!

2005-12-27T22:03:00.000-06:00

I realized how absolutely blessed I am this week.... haha I don't even deserve a half an ounce of what have and what's been given to me... but Wow... God is just sooooooo good!

So happy list:

My new Teddy Bear :)(the best gift yet, because it reminds me of my bigest blessing!)
My mom, and her harmless torture!
Ditto for my dad as well!
Good friends and their words of encouragement!
My quirky extended family... we're a bunch of crazy people but we're fun!
Being on the dean's list for the 3rd semester in a row!
Not having to worry about finanaces this semester!
Spending time with the Grandparents and playing lots of Yatzee!
Dad playing games with us...and me being able to beat him.
Thoughts of my new apartment!
My very own coffee maker!!!!
Anticipating a suprise for Katy Bug!
My uncle taking on a lot of pain just to come see me!
Making fun of my grandma's music!
My boyfriend...wow :)

Christmas Blessings:

2005-12-25T22:41:00.000-06:00

Emily's happy list :)
A gift that I didn't deserve, but was much needed.
Katy and her mini-envelopes! *shakes head*
Seeing my grouchy uncle again ;)
Mr. Avery's teasing and sappiness
Talking to my Grandmother on the phone on Christmas Eve
Cassandra's letter to me
Scrapbooking stuff!!!
Yaztee!
Memories of Great Grandma
my grandma's great taste in jewlery!
Having family over :)
Mom's fantastic cooking
Home Alone on TBS ;)
Preparing to live in my new apartment :)
Coffee and Oreos!!!!!!!!
My Saviour :)

Merry Christmas to Everyone I know!

2005-12-24T23:00:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to take a second out of my life to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and remember... the reason for the season isn't turkey, football, or presents, but the fact that Jesus left his throne in heaven to come to earth to be born in a manger and eventually die on a cross... What better reason to celebrate than the coming of a Saviour!!!!!

Merry Christmas Ya'll!!!

Chinese Food is Good

2005-12-22T22:20:00.000-06:00

My happy list:

Chinese Food (i did just go along for the ride)
A boyfriend who is willing to listen to my rambling
Organizing my Itunes library so I actully know what's what.
Ashely's e-mails
Naps, a haven of rest!
Teasing Dad about him getting in trouble
10 bags of peanuts rescued from the church
4 large prints of fantastic photography
Realizing life isn't as bad as it seems
Missing school

oops

2005-12-20T22:44:00.000-06:00

Well, I dinged the car :( First time that's ever happened... *sigh*

Now for a happy list:

My compassionate Boyfriend making my bad day a lot better
Not being yelled at for the car
Having the guy I hit, being so nice
Knocking over a display of Karo Corn Syrup
Gilmore girls!
Being really sneaky with my mom's Christmas Gift hehe hehe hehe *evil grin*
Silly Songs with Larry :)
Anna's phone call
Ashley's e-mail...
Mr. Ahlstrom's offer to help dad fix the car
LOL crying infront of the grocery guy... haha, well it's funny now!
My wrapping paper mishaps
Buddy :)

Happy list WAY OVERDUE

2005-12-19T22:02:00.000-06:00

I know, I am a slacker... here's my happy list for the last week and 2 days!

Inheriting a new bike
Christmas party with our church group @ the garlands!
Watching Anna on the way home for church last sunday :)
3 Disney Soundtracks for $17
Buying my mom EXACTLY what she wants for Christmas
living through finals week
Moving into my new place Without roomies!
Katy Belle and her Hugs!
Teasing mom
Being home!
Being beaned with a box of nerds!
Breakfast on Friday with Lisa and Kristin
One last dinner with our church group b4 Anna left
Mary Kay Makeup
Having Mrs. Muse tell me how nice of a guy my boyfriend is
Making 7 dishrags for my grandma
A safe ride home
Bethany Bible Baptist Church Christmas Program
The fact that I cannot get rid of my beaniebabies even when I try *give one away, get 2 more!)
Our Church Kids at home...
Talking with Buddy's mom
My own box of white chocolate dipped Oreos
Convinceing mom that her present is an appliance even though it's not ;)
Anticipating my Uncle and Aunt's visit over Christmas
discussing decorating ideas with Lisa for my appt. and her house
Suprising my parents with homemade Fried chicken, bisquits and Gravy
Watching the funniest movie with my mom
Brown Christmas Sacks with peanuts and chocolate!
Wrapping Buddy's Christmas present
two trips to Walmart on Thrusday for no apperent Reason!
Being moved into the HC by two very close friends
Teasing Anna during lunch on Wednesday
Getting an A on my music App. Final!
Being much happier and at ease after making this happy list!!!!

A Christmas Carol:

2005-12-10T21:32:00.000-06:00

Tonight I went to our school's presentation of a Christmas Carol. I have to admit, ever since I heard about it, I was excited to go to the Christmas Carol, I heard how wonderful it was and how it was unlike any other plays that the school had ever put on. So I guess I've waited for years for this moment and POW it came... and people were right... it was really good. The special effects, the actors, and the rotating stage, made it so good. Kathiann went as my "date" for the evening. She got our tickets early so she was able to score us seats in row D which was pretty close. The play was scarry in parts, which made it even the better... the emotial appeal was fantastic! Hopefully they will do it again one more time before I graduate, because I would deffinately not mind seeing it again :)
Oh yeah a happy list :)

Skating with my five pals til 2am!
Mr. Wetzle giving Ash and I a ride to main building.
A good pow-wow with Anna this afternoon.
Attempting to get some packing done... not a whole lot, but some.
My parents making it home safe and sound.
Hehe... Mr. Wetzle's Christmas music in his van.
Waking up with a fever... but breaking it before the play.
Going to the Christmas Carol.
Anticipating our church group's Christmas party tomorrow.
I know I say it often, but not often enough for my liking... My wonderful boyfriend :) ("he's sooo sweet!!!!!)

Curly Friday!

2005-12-09T12:43:00.000-06:00

Happy lists are here again!

Begining to remember events from Wednesday
Realizing I played Piano infront of Dr. Brown, Dr. Townsend, and Miss Pabone.
Lisa sharing some funny things I did during class.
Hearing Lisa's Concussion story.
Anticipating Pizza with Lisa and Bryan's mom.
Hugs from Ashley.
Catching up with Tina
Calling Lowe firefly
My wonderful boyfriend,whom I care for sooo much! :)
Mocking Kristin's laugh.
Dr. J's message on Unity
Mom's venting over the phone... lol, she cracks me up!
Skating tonight!!!!
Unexpected curly fries in the dining hall :)
Realizing I am going home a week from today,
Moving into the H.C. on Tuesday!!!!!
Buddy's concern for me... I deffinately don't deserve him.

Happy List

2005-12-08T12:58:00.000-06:00

Sorry I'm a little behind on the happy list, things are kinda crazy around here.

Sitting at a Grand Piano infront of Music Profs.
Not remembering much of Wednesday
Getting out of work on Tuesday
A phone call from Buddy :)
Barbara and her big-boy pants
Pizza party in rm 201
I'm moving out in less than a week!!!!!!!!!!!
Final day of Tue/Thur classes!
3hr nap on Monday (by accident)
Making Mrs. Jackson feel bad about her hatred towards cats
Lunch with Liz and Vanessa
Stoughton Baptist Church
lol... a nice 2x4 to the head (figuratively and literally)

TY Beanie Babie Christmas Tree:

2005-12-06T23:01:00.000-06:00

Haha, did you know that I have over 100 TY beaniebabies? yeah, I am one of the obsessive freaks who collects... well actully now I don't as much, now I just keep the ones I have and if anyone gives me some I keep them. (Give away the duplicates, which are suprisingly few) Anywho... with the events of the last week, I was kinda homesick so I went out to Wal-Mart and bought a mini Christmas Tree and stuff to decorate it... but it was still missing something, kinda dull... I had lights and chirstmas tree bulbs, but then my friend Lisa came in and put finishing touches on it for me... she wrapped colored garland around it and then put 4 of my mini-beanie babies on it... haha I love my little tree now.. haha the best part is it's fits me to a tee... Beanie Babies on a Christmas tree... whoever thought of that was inspiried!!!!! (Oh yeah, it was lisa!!!) Then to lol.. "top" it off, Lisa put my mini angel beanie with a star on it on the "TOP" of the tree... it looks really cute and there are actully several people in the dorm who have complimented it. I would like to take total credit for it, but the truth is, I had nothing to do with it.. it was all Lisa's doing... but it's soooo stink'n cute!!!!! I am proud of my little tree!

Big Boy Pants...

2005-12-06T23:00:00.000-06:00

I love Gould... I am sooo gonna miss it when I leave to go to the Health Center. Tonight my PC (prayer captain/room leader) and my RA and I went shopping in Johnson's Creek. We then came back to the dorm to eat pizza. We had several other girls come in and join us... we had so much fun with the pants that Leanna (my RA) bought for her dad... hehe

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i am soo gonna miss this dorm!!!!

Repentance:

2005-12-03T09:25:00.000-06:00

Ok, these last few days I have had a REALLY bad attitude, which explains the lack of happy list... It has been a trying week, and I have contimplated crawling in a hole and dying several times, but I know I can't do that... it dawned on me last night that maybe I was having a worse week because I was dwelling on the negative aspects of circumstances rather than looking for the good in all things that is promised to me. Ok... so here's some good in things.

Making money at the Health Center
Having plenty of time to play SMB3 (Super Mario Brothers...)
Getting a nerd pillow :)
Having more time to get ready in the morning.
Training Tina in the HC (Health Center)
Plans for Milwalkee this afternoon... (maybe)
Making a mental list
Dr. J's Message in chaple on Thurs. and Fri. (wow)
Supper with Anna on Thursday
Culvers with Ashley and Bryan... (nerds they are they are!)
Getting SOME of my Christmas shopping done
My parents once again have power which equals clean laundry again!
Hearing stories about my whimpy dog
A hug from Sarah
Naps... they make the world go round :)
Only 1 more week of classes... 2 more weeks of school total!
Nate's preference in music.
Animals and Nepoleans hehe
Watching Brother Bear with Lisa and Ash.
Getting out of class early on Wednesday
Being reminded to pray... NOT WHINE.... pray

Blessings

2005-11-30T10:23:00.000-06:00

Happy List:

Finally catching up on all my sleep
No homework til Thursday
Curly fries :)
A trip to walmart last night
I Peter 2:21
A nice chat with Sarah S.
"Hmm... I think I'm going to dye!"
Anna and her concern for me
Working a little on my scrapbook
Remembering back to last year
Naps!

Update:

2005-11-28T17:09:00.000-06:00

Well Thanksgiving was a fantastic break. Movies, family, turkey, pizza, mushroom steak, home church, and lots of rest! I am so thankful that I got to go home. Coming back was rather interesting, the weather was not in Kristin and I's favor, we followed her brother and sister-in-law to Watertown SD, in freezing rain... we averaged a speed of about 35 mph, so instead of it taking us 70 minutes to get from Tulare to Watertown, it took us a little over 2 hours... and it took us 3 hours to get all the way to the border (which would normally take 90) so anyway it was an interesting trip through SD, and then we moved into minnisota which was foggy foggy foggy... we probably averaged a speed of 45mph through most of Minnisota, as we got closer to Minniapolis, things got clear and we could actully drive at a normal speed... then we got to Madison WI, and it got all sorts of foggy again (worse than before) what would have taken us 9.5 to 10 hours normally took us a little over 12 hours and we got back to campus at almost 2am. Thankfully we had no close calls, and by God's grace we made it safe and sound. I drove the last 4 hours of the trip, (from Wisconsin borders to Watertown) I was extremely tired, and by all accounts I should have fallen asleep. Everyone in the car was asleep and the music was down really low so I could hear it... so I ask myself How did I stay awake? God did it, I started to get really drowsy at about 11, and I knew we were another 2.5 hours away from school at least, and everyone else was sound asleep... so I started to pray... I first asked God to make me wide awake, then I started going through a list of everyone I knew and began to thank God for them and pray for them... It helped and when we got back to school I was still wide awake, so awake in fact that when I plopped into bed, I layed awake for another hour before I fell asleep.. haha God is truely good!

Happy list:

God answering a prayer EXACTLY how I prayed
A sweet e-card from Buddy
Emily giving me a BEAR HUG this afternoon
Mr. Hafeli and his Jokes
Giving more advice
My parents and their constant concern
Christmas break only 2.5 weeks away!
A safe trip home
Sleeping through my 3rd hour class till the end of 5th hour
Quiet night at work.

100 Things to Thank God for...

2005-11-23T21:46:00.000-06:00

The Sunrise
Warmth
Music
Literacy
The Cability to get a good education
My pet
Trials
Bethany Bible Baptist Church
The Talent to play the piano slightly
My classes
100+ Beanie Babies that I do not need
Health
My computer
Roommates
Tears
The ability to see Flaws in myself
Victory in Jesus
Cleanliness
Craftiness
Light
Quietness
My own room next semester!
My Church Group
The ability to sing at the top of my lungs
The ability to be laid back
Conviction
The song "Magnificent Obsession"
The somewhat high speed network at MBBC
Having my heart at Maranatha
E-mail!
E-cards
Rasps that smooth off my rough edges
Thorns that help me grow into a better Christian
More time than money
My country
Liberty
Never going without the things I need
Sarcasim
Humor
Being out of highschool
Heaven
Just simply being here
Home
Mom's good cooking
Dad's good preaching
The Jaspers family... (all of them)
Stoughton Baptist Church
Being old enough to make my own descions
Making my parents proud
The Hines
My childhood
MSN Messenger and AIM
My new friends I met this year
Kidz Club
Katy Belle being my little sis
Kurtis being my Big bro and safely returning from Iraq
Ryan's good advice
Amy's always being there
Lisa's tolerance
Tina's heart and concern
Anna's ability to smooth off my rough edges
All my other friends
Finally being able to just trust in God.
Mercy
Grace
Faith
My Bible
Safety
No reason to fear
My digital Camera
My stereo
Teddy Bear's
Daisies!
My Blog
Black Hills Baptist Camp
Maranatha Baptist Bible College Faculty
Heather Waite
Pastor Jason and Ashley Hartung
Matt and Rochelle
Grandpa Bill still being with us
Grandpa and Grandma Boyer
Great Grandma Ruby's Health
Uncle Tom and Aunt Melanie
Uncle Tim and Aunt Alexa
Aunt Joan
My extended family
My Ghetto Car
Lessons that I've learned over the years
Naps
Super Mario Brothers 3
Being on the deans list for three semesters of College
Pastor Steve Zastro sharing the gospel with me at 5
God providing the money for me to stay at school
Having my prayers ALWAYS answered
People
The Sovereignty of God
The Health Center Job
James Leslie, My boyfriend
My parents
My Salvation

Thoughts of Gradschool...

2005-11-18T10:54:00.000-06:00

Last night it was soooooo funny, I got back from Walmart with Lisa, I walk into my room and Kristin and Melissa were standing there looking at me kinda funny... I didn't think too much of it at first because, haha well lets face it they look at me funny quite often. Anywho I went to the bathroom, came back and they told me why they were looking at me weird. While I was at Walmart they were working on their baptist heritage papers. They needed to figure out the format and since I had already done mine and got it back, they figured they would just look at mine. The only problem was... where to find it? haha while I was away the searched through everything of mine. They even attempted to figure out the password on my computer... as a last resort they lifted up my backpack to look in it, and VWALA! They found my paper sitting beside my backback between Kris' desk and my plastic drawers. Here's the funny part (beside the visual picture of Kristin and Melissa running around the room in mass panic) I have been looking for that paper for the past two days cuz I was gonna file it... but I couldn't find it and I gave up hope... Lol! YOU GO GIRLS! Ok.. happy list.

Seeing Anna's suprised face when I gave her her early Christmas present.
Being excited to give Anna her present.
Lisa's Car
A Birthday Party for Heather.
Roomates who care enough to ask about my devo's
My accountability partner.
A much needed backrub.
Scrapbooking once again.
Having such understanding friends.
Getting to leave in 4 days!
Getting my book report done despite the pain!
Making Kristin Cringe.
Naps.
Letters from my kids clubs kids and a disturbing poem!
Lisa, Anna, and Tina.
Long Socks
Thinking and praying about an MA in Biblical Counseling then talking about it in chapel.. Weird!

Belated Happy list:

2005-11-17T15:47:00.000-06:00

Shopping with the girls
Snow!
Getting most of my projects done
Being able to give good advice and being listened to
Getting good advice... and listening to it
Being defined as a happy person
Faith
Scaring Mr. Hafeli out of his mind
Feeling like a sister
Cheap MBBC Shirts
Getting over my irritability
Surviving a crazy day at the health center
Teasing B-nana
Going home in 5 days!
Accountability Partners
Breakfast
A very fun video in Foundations
Culver's
Realizing how selfish I am and working on getting it fixed
Pay Day
Realizing that simple words can mean big things
Learning to choose my words wisely
Walmart
My Dorm Sup.
Signing papers for The HC job!
Stuff

Stoughton Group

2005-11-16T09:02:00.000-06:00

Did I ever mention how much I love our college group? It has been sooo much fun hanging with them this past semester. We've all became like brothers and sisters. It's nice to know that if I ever need help of have a problem I can go to any one of our guys or gals and they will assist me at the drop of a hat. In the past few weeks on the way to and from church we've been discussing the "thought processes of men and women"... it's been very entertaining not that we get anywhere with it, but it's entertaining nonetheless...

Weekends are good things :

2005-11-13T22:22:00.000-06:00

The smell of Leather :D
The book of Ephesians
A ride on the pony for a quarter...
Anna's happy dance
Powderpuff football
NikNak 54
Biker Chic Nik
5 hands on the piano and recording
One big happy family :D
Christy's appt.
Dreams of the Health Center.
50% off sales :D
Jr. Church
Mt. Dew highs and a very hyper Nikki
Singing Disney Love songs with the girls
Making fun of Herby
Getting some homework done
Daddy :D

Shopping with the Girls

2005-11-11T22:55:00.000-06:00

Tonight we had so much fun going shopping and being "girls" Not like we buy anything ever... but we have fun dreaming and being goofy. I have decided that I need to get one of those boss leather hats with the chains on it... they are totally SWEEET! Look out Dr. J... There's a new Biker in town and her name is Nik!

Curly Fry Day!!

2005-11-10T13:11:00.000-06:00

Someone HAD to be praying for me today because everything worked out perfectly for my "stressful day" First off... I had this project... I kinda sorta had it started... stuff printed off but some of the stuff like :"lanmination from the library" and letters from the die cut machine... *sigh* For about 2 hours i was running around like a chicken with my head cut off.... but oh the Lord is good... so happy list! :)

Getting my project done
having my lamination done early
Talking on the phone with Buddy
Bro Nate, Sister Ashley, Bro Jason, and Herman lol
Jaydyn back at Kids Klub
Breakfast
Curly Fries in the dining hall
Our Gould Girl Tee shirts :D
Good Friends
Time to Breath!!!!!

Daydreaming...

2005-11-08T13:02:00.000-06:00

Ok, here's a happy list.

Hearing Anna's laugh once again!!!
Working for 6 hours in the health center.
Getting good advice.
Hearing Kathi's story :)
Reading a very convicting book of the Bible... and then reading it again.
Haveing courage.
Countdown Sticky Notes!
Remembering good times...
Being able to have people confide in me, though sometimes it's more burden than it's worth.
Getting my next semester scedual completed.
An Easy Math Lesson
Time for a NAP TODAY!!!!!
Having the prayers of about 12 people concerning one issue...

Who God Brings into your life...

2005-11-07T19:48:00.000-06:00

It's amazing... i could go on and on and on about the people God brought into my life... each one has a unique story about how they came into my life. Today i spent sometime reflecting on the wonderful people i have in my life... and since there is so much i want to talk out... I figured I could just let one of my rather pointless stories go out into the open so I can feel better. When I was about 8, there was this family that came to our house in wyoming every week to help us with out church and it's problems. This family was very different from ours... first off, they had 4 kids... My parents only had one. They also believed a lot differently than my family did on several standards... pants were a no-no, sarcasim was a little foreign, and they were not afraid to confront people of problems. My parents got along with them great... my dad infact would count the dad as one of his closests and dearest friends... but alas, that did not mean that their kids were my closest and dearest friends... actully twas quite the opposite... I could really only perfectly agree with one of their kids... the youngest daughter... the rest of them got on my nerves very quickly... and their oldest daughter (who was the same age as I was...a little older actully.. but she looked like she was 5 at the time) and I disagreed and fought incesently...That chapter of my life closed when we moved to South Dakota, suddenly I didn't have to see them...at all! I thought (sad, and i am ashamed to say this) that I would never have to see those kids again!!! ( i was SUCH a godly child back then) Anywho... four years of not seeing them, then suddenly two weeks before my graduation... I get this letter in the mail from their oldest daughter... "Dear Nikki, I was remembering back when we were kids and you said something about coming to maranatha... are you still planning on it because I will be there too this year!" Oh Brother... God has a sence of humor... I spent the summer writing back and forth to this girl, wondering what the school year was going to bring... and hoping that we could get along... though I doubted that we would. First day of Maranatha Rolled around, and it turned out that we stayed the night before at the same hotel so we ended up going to campus together... checking in together and realizing we lived across the hall... I remember telling my mom to PRAY FOR ME! as i looked at her desprately pleading with my eyes to take me home. This girl was soo hyper and up-beat... i wondered if i was going to be able to survive her... After our parents left... I didn't know ANYONE so I just clung to her side... from that point on... we never seperated. She's now probably the best friend I've ever had, so loyal... so challenging... so encouraging... so helpful... sure, yes we've had our problems... a lot of them at times, but there are few people(my parents and one other friend) who would stand by my side so faithfully as she. So, from mortal enemies to best friends... God is good at putting people together.

Don't have enough material for a happy list today... sorry maybe tomrorow

Making Progress...

2005-11-06T22:46:00.000-06:00

Enlightenment.... it's a good thing :)
Reading aloud Tina's Math Homework...
realizing college algebra is something i learned in 7th grade
Straight Hair
Figuring out my scedual
Good encouraging conversation with 3 friends at 3 different times
8+ hours of sleep
Kidz Club and Jr. Church
Sorting through a lot of stuff
Not making it to walmart but sitting in the car for a half and hour
Perfect happiness and wonderful peace!
Knowing i can go home for thanksgiving!
using my pinky... hurting a bit.. but using it,

Leather hats...

2005-11-05T13:55:00.000-06:00

Yay for weekends!!!!!
Looking good in a leather hat... several of them actully
Ashley looking like elmer fud
Watching Ash and Bryan pillow fight in Kohls
"I wanna be a waterbed when i grow up!"
Java Java Java Java Java Java
Making a list in the library
Female Comedians
Having gum thrown at me across the room
Being absolutely hyper on Dew and Coffee
Being told i was pathedic
Dr. Jackson laughing at me in class
Being able to talk with my friends

42 more days..

2005-11-03T11:26:00.000-06:00

Happy list

42 Days till i go home for christmas :)
Still being able to kinda play the piano w/a broken finger
Matt & Rochelle's recent engagement (congrats guys!)
An enlightening, yet confusing conversation on the way home.
91% on Gen Psych.
Crazy Anna :)
Laughing about my clutzieness
Free Stuffed Lions (named Einstien and Nepolean)
Getting out of music appr. early.
Macy Jane and her wild obsession with a college studnet lol!
Little Casey sitting on my lap and following me around.
Getting a 13/15 on my quiz that i didn't even study for.
It's Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love Thursdays!

November finally!

2005-11-01T21:28:00.000-06:00

Only 4 weeks till I get to go home!!!!!
Taking pics with Heather after TP'ing her Appartment
Beating Laural and Barbara at Foosball
Candy
Laughing with my mom about my clutziness...
2 finger typing
Funnel Dog
Getting to be a good "listening friend"
Printing a ton of pics off in the computer lab
Mr.Hafeli laughing at me
Nice talk with Mr. Wetzle
Making Dr. J laugh at my funny story about walking by his house last night
Falling up the stairs and causing minor annoying damage :)

TP

2005-10-31T23:20:00.000-06:00

Megan, Barbara, Heather, Heather, Lisa, Ashley and I after TPing Heather's Apt. It was soo much fun!

Back into the Swing of things:

2005-10-31T15:15:00.000-06:00

Monday's Happy list:

Having bess unblock my blog
Anna laughing- kung pow-CHICKEN! sweet and sour-CHICKEN! barb-q-CHICKEN!
Seeing "COACH" one of my childhood role models and being reminded of one of his messages
Waking up to an organized desk.
Seeing the reaction on Kris' face when she saw her Packaged bed. hehehe
Being told I make the best cookies
A LARGE hershy's with almonds bar.
Talking Anna's ear of last night.
Reading for plesure.
Singing silly songs with the girls.
Having everyone back on campus.
Do the moo shoo!

Rainy Sundays:

2005-10-30T21:43:00.000-06:00

What a beautiful weekend... here's my happy list:

Getting to talk to my Big Bro FINALLY!
Saran Wrapping Kristin's bed
Having roomies come back
"Jason the red-nosed security gaurd"
Mrs. Mikkelson and her compliments...*blushes*
A phone call from Amy
having time to organize my stuff again
Writing 2 papers
Lyrics to a song that started a spark that recently changed my life.

"Lord you know how much, I want to know so much,
In the way events and explanations.
I have cried and prayed, but still I seem to stay.
In the middle of life's complications.
All this pursuing leaves me feeling like I'm chasing down the wind,
But now it's brought me back to you, and I can see again.

This is everything I want, This is everything I need
I want this to be my one consuming passion.
Everything my heart desires, Lord I want it all to be for you,
Jesus, be my magnicent Obsession.

So capture my heart again, take me to depths I've never been.
To the riches of your grace and your mercy.
Return me to the cross, and let me be completely lost
In the Love that you've shown me
Cut through these chains that tie my down, to so many lesser things
Let all my dreams fall to the ground, till this one remains.

You are everything I want, You are everything I need,
I want you to be my one consuming passion.
Everythign my heart desires, Lord I want it all to be for you.
Jesus Be my magnificent obsession."

One Word:

2005-10-30T20:49:00.000-06:00

This weekend I got this e-mail from my friend Vanessa it asked to describe the person who sent it to you... in one word... Well, I was bored so I decided to first off, reply back to it.. and then I decided to send it to all my friends and family and see what kind of response I got back... Here's what people say about the WACKY NIKKI:

Zany:

Definition:	crazy
Synonyms:	camp, campy, clownish, comical, dumb, eccentric, fool, foolish, for grins, funny, gagged up, goofy, hare-brained, humorous, joshing, kooky, loony, madcap, nutty, sappy, wacky, witty

Bubbly:

Definition:	Perky
	active, alert, animated, aware, bouncy, bright, brisk, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, gay, happy, jaunty, lively, spirited, sprightly, sunny, vivacious

Hermit:

Definition:	loner
	anchoress, anchoret, anchorite, ascetic, eremite, hermitess, misanthrope, monk, pillarist, recluse, skeptic, solitaire, solitarian, solitary, stylite

Loving:

Definition:

adoring

admiring, affectionate, amatory, amiable, amorous, anxious, appreciative, ardent, attached, attentive, benevolent, bound up, caring, concerned, considerate, cordial, dear, demonstrative, devoted, doting, earnest, enamored, erotic, expressive, faithful, fervent, fond, friendly, generous, idolatrous, impassioned, infatuated, kind, liking, loyal, passionate, respecting, reverent, reverential, romantic, sentimental, solicitous, tender, thoughtful, valuing, warm, warm-hearted, worshipful, zealous

Fun:

Definition:	happy
	amusing, boisterous, convivial, diverting, enjoyable, entertaining, good, lively, merry, pleasant, witty

Fountain:

Definition:	source
	bubbler, cause, font, fount, geyser, gush, inception, inspiration, jet, lode, mainspring, mine, origin, play, provenance, provenience, pump, reservoir, root, spout, spray, spring, stream, well, wellhead, wellspring

Lady(my favorite):
Definition: Beautiful, kind, tender, other's oriented, willingness to help, intelligent, wonderful to be around, a great conversationalist, witty, dignified, great sense of humor, charming, lovely, social, friendly, wise, humble,

I didn't write this to brag about myself, I kinda have to chuckle about some of these definitions because they are sad but true... it's fun to find out what people actully think about you, scarry... but fun!

Dome Day Weekend:

2005-10-29T12:04:00.000-05:00

I was absolutely dissapointed... to the point of tears, about not going home this weekend, but as I was walking up to main building this morning I realized... It is an absolutely wonderful weekend that I needed.... I just needed the quite.. the time, and the relaxation to regather my thoughts.

So I am happy because....

My ear infection is almost gone.
Breakfast with Emily and telling her a story that makes me smile :)
Veggitales CD
Sweet Revenge and a Song about Cheeseburgers
Writing a five page paper
Baking cookies...
Pizza three times this weekend.
Walking down Christmas Lane at Wal-Mart
Spending almost 3 hours at WalMart
An hour nap at 9pm
Watching LTR3 (actully sitting in front of it, but not watching it because I was more involved doing something else)
Quiet Room
Practicing Piano
A long talk with Deb about Health Center Job
Calling my parents
Making my mom's day
Teasing Dad about his "stache"
Driving in Madison
Being called "stutter-toes"
Magnanimous
Sharing a Testimony with my church groupy's.
Sleep, Sleep and more Sleep
Realizing I like northern hospitality
Trying to explain Sarcasim to Ashley and Anna and Titus
Visiting with the Roomies
A nice talk with Heather
Being called a lady =)
Eating Cookie Dough
Getting my laundry done
Realizing I have the best friends in the world

Happy List

2005-10-26T12:32:00.000-05:00

Total Surrender
Dr. J's song last night.
Being able to talk about something that I didn't feel comfortable talking about.
Enchillada Bake in the dining hall :)
Seeing many students dedicate their lives last night in Service
Having total peace
Not having to work last night
Going on a Tina-Lisa walk
Being able to be there for my friends whenever they need me.

Ouch!

2005-10-25T11:48:00.000-05:00

Yesterday marked the start of our mission's conference here at school. It has been really good so far. Very convicting but good. Last night I was under deeep conviction about soul winning... I have no idea what God want's for my life, all I know is that He wants me to serve Him, but last night as they were speaking talking about Foreign missions, God worked in my heart that I wasn't doing my job here. When was the last time I gave someone a tract? When was the last time I just asked someone if they knew for sure where they would spend eternity after they died? Sure, I took personal evangelism last year in my classses, but did I apply it to every day living? No I didn't. Not everyone that attends the missions conference this year is going to be called to foreign missions, but that doesn't mean the conference isn't going to serve a purpose. It has already worked in my heart about soul winning and being used of God. Wow.
As for my happy list....

A nice long nap.
Getting an unexpected Phone call yesterday
Beautiful music during the mission's conference.
Feeling the Lord working in my heart
Helping Ashley become a convict.
Making my friend blush several times :)
Getting out of Music Appr.
Making my dad laugh.
Making plans with my roomate for the weekend.
Remembering that God blesses me because he loves me, not because I do good.

A beautiful weekend:

2005-10-24T15:44:00.000-05:00

Well, I went to the Dr. for the 3rd time this month... *sigh* I am sick and tired of being sick and tired... but This time I think I've finally got a handle on things... I hope....So here's some things that make me happy:

Seeing Emily's smile last night :)
Sammy in her formal gown
Watching girlly movies
Playing Piano for congregational singing last night
Hanging with Beth
Tag teaming with Jason and Nate for a tease fest
Working out some issues
My knee popping out and then back in (finally) on Monday
Getting my Midterm Grades and staying on the Dean's list for another quarter
Playing with the Garland's Dog
Sword fight on Saturday Night
Meeting Lisa's sister
Teasing Tina
Mission's conference
Being asked if I was an undercover-FBI-kid
Being told I was cute by Mrs. Mikkelson
Roasted Marshmellows
Telling the story related to my desktop backround for the 10th time :)
Getting a lot of sleep this weekend
Meeting new friends
Getting a new Big Bro
talking to someone I didn't even know on the phone
Amster Amster -sh sh sh!
Cheeseburger song

Girl Party!

2005-10-23T21:51:00.000-05:00

This weekend, the Garlands (a family in stoughton where I go to church) had us college girls over for a girl party. It was a lot of fun, we watched movies, did Sammy's (4th girl from the left) hair for her homecoming banquet. And went to a teen bon-fire for the church. It was soo nice to just get away from awhile and have some fun! We need to do that more often!

Jen (left) and Sammy (right) getting ready to go to their banquet. such pretty girls!!!!

falling leaves...

2005-10-21T20:38:00.000-05:00

It's soo pretty right now... I love fall.
eating a free smoothy
receiving a fantastic Job offer
taking a long walk with Tina
Finding a beautiful skirt for artist series
Curly Fries (they make the world a happier place)
listening to a Challenging chapel message
being reminded that God does answer prayer
Appriciating my roomates
Almost being healed
It's Sweater Weather!
Cheap Clothes
Getting A beautiful e-card
Preparing to go away for the weekend!

Good Day

2005-10-20T13:51:00.000-05:00

Happy list for Thursday:

I don't have to fear cuz God has promised to be with me always :)
Finishing my Math Homework during class
Having time to print out my paper
finally catching up on all my work after being sick
Feeling 100+ times better :)
Getting some super good news from Mrs. Muse
Getting our passes in for the weekend at the Garlands
Hearing the cheeseburger song 2 times last night
Planning special music for Sunday
Having a prayer I've been praying about for awhile answered :)

GOD IS GOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Caring Friends

2005-10-19T22:16:00.000-05:00

It always amazes me what great friends I have. Today I woke up from my nap to find my friend Tina writing me a note in on my desk with a Pile of vitamins attached to it to make me feel better. The little things that all my friends have said or did for me while I was sick has meant the world to me! Thanks for the prayers... I think I am finally starting to be on the mend.

Making it through all my classes
Going to Prayer Band Chapel
Making it to Breakfast this morning
A Big Hug from Tina
Pay Day!
Finally starting to feel a little better.
Mr. Hafeli missing me
Having some I didn't even know ask if I was feeling better.
Listening to Nate sing veggie songs all the way back to campus
Watching Mrs. Mikkelson shutter at the sight of a mouse
Being reminded that my God is big enough to get me through anything.
Knowing that trials are just part of the purification process.
Talking to someone who reminded me that I can't die because I have someone who cares for me.

Narcotic Cough Syrup

2005-10-18T21:22:00.000-05:00

Happy list for Tuesday:

I am Out of the Health Center
Being encouraged to continue praying
Talking with Mrs. Muse
Making it to at least one of my classes
Talking with my mom for an hour
Sleeping for 2 hours
Getting almost completely caught up with school work
Pizza from Lisa
People telling me how much they missed me while I was sick
Cough Syrup that puts anyone to sleep.

Icky Nikki

2005-10-17T16:37:00.000-05:00

I think I am going to have to make it a new tradition and come to the health center semester after the first month of school... I did it last year, and I am doing it again this year... haha Anywho, I guess I needed a day of rest and relaxation, although my coughing has prevented me from any real good nap time... oh well such is life. Here's a brighter side to look at for my day...

Aquafina at my beside
Not having to work so I got to go to Stoughton yesterday
Hayride at the Lemmon's
Diana hugging me and making me feel all special yesterday
Playing the Organ for sunday service.
Having a good chat with Buddy
Making everyone laugh in the van through a very well-placed Mardi-Gras joke
Holding a kitty cat for quite awhile
Watching Vegitales at Val's
E-mails from friends
Wireless internet in the healthcenter :)
Codeen Cough Syrup!

Spiritual Songs

2005-10-15T13:37:00.000-05:00

Last night was fall fest, after him-hah'ing around for the entire week, I resolved that I would go. It was fun getting all dressed up I must admit. Me and a couple of my girl friends all met in Melford dorm and got ready, My friend Tina did our hair (I helped a little where I could) then I did makeup and nails for everyone... it was soooo much fun! It almost made me wish we had more of these fine arts affairs... but then really, WHO HAS THE TIME!?!? It was crazy because with me doing makeup and nails, I only had about 10 minutes to do my own makeup and change. It was nice that Tina was able to do my hair, or I would have been in a world of hurt. Anywho, it was a great evening and the school choirs did a great job sining negro-spirituals... Fun stuff let me tell you...Oh, you are probably wondering "did she go with anyone?" (well if you are not wondering, then pretend you are because I am telling you anyways ) Yes I did, it's a long story with too many details, but I will say this the person I wanted to go with asked me so it was all good :)

Oh? You want a happy list? Sure... why not!?

Package from the church
Having a girl party in Tina's room
Being asked to bake cookies for a bunch of guys in Leland (lol)
Going skating with a few of my best friends
Getting asked to Fall Fest
Having a world famous Anna-Nikki Pow Wow
Being called Queen of the Nerds
Giving advice to Geo about girls *shakes head*
Not falling while skating
Getting all dressed up
A in Baptist Heritage
Having the Snackshop Decorations be a major hit!
Realizing the semester is almost half over
Being asked about my blog
Seeing Emily play her violin in the orchestra
Making a fool out of myself while playing Tennis with Kristen and Scally
Being asked if I was a freshman
Scaring the fire out of Lisa with my super hyperness
Not having to work this morning
Having the right to decide not to do homework today :)
Getting very nice pictures in my e-mail
Beating Joleen in the skate Race (still coming in 4th place though)
Having someone tell me that I have grown up a lot in 4 months
Knowing despite my faults, Jesus still Loves me!

Wow

2005-10-13T13:16:00.000-05:00

I stand amazed at the presense of Jesus the Nazirine, and wonder how he could love me, a sinner condemned and clean. Oh How Marvelous! Oh How Wonderful! And my soul could ever sing... Oh how Marvelous! Oh How Wonderful! Is my Saviour's love to me! It is amazing how deep the Father's love is toward us. I am such a rotten person, and yet he loves me so much! I don't deserve it, yet it's mine for the taking... HOW AWESOME IS THAT!!!! It has been a crazy week, I feel like I am a chicken with my head cut off go do this, and go do that, forget to do this other thing so you have to stop and do it quickly cuz it's overdue... crazy stuff I tell you what, but it's Thursday, I have very little homework due tomorrow, and that means I can sit back and begin to catch my breath! PRAISE THE LORD!

Going to bed at 11
Having Breakfast with Mrs. Muse
Making it through Math Class
Realizing the week is almost over
Having less to pay on my bill than I thought :)
Being suprised when Tina signed me up for Late Night Skate
Talking with Kathi
Getting solid advice from another Bowers on campus
Getting an encouraging e-mail from my Dad.
Finally getting through to JayLyn at Kidz Club
Getting Nerissa to participate at Kidz Club
Being alive =)

We are the pirates who don't do anything...

2005-10-12T22:24:00.000-05:00

Happy list for Today...

Singing Veggietales on the way home from church
Playing Tag in Society Chapel
Making Mr. Hafeli Proud
Having time to think(reluctantly), and having things click when I did think
Getting a Free Smoothie from Mr. Hafeli
Connected with kids at Kidz Club
Having my lesson for kidz club go smoothly
Realizing that the semster is almost half way over already
Talking to my mom for awhile... making her laugh
Finding out the Late Night Skate is Friday!
Getting my Math Homework done

Crazy Day @ MBBC

2005-10-11T22:23:00.000-05:00

What a day! I feel like I was going, going, going all day long and just now am I catching my breath! But in all reality, I really wasn't 'going" until after 1 pm today... hehe I went to chapel at 9, then I cut all my classes today and came back to them dorm and slept til 1. (I needed the sleep, I almost feel like a new women... it's great!) Mr. Hafeli, (my boss at the snackshop) let me decorate the snackshop for fall... it is sooo cool, I spent a good part of the day working on it. But I was sooooooo excited about it! It was my idea to decorate...he thought it was a great idea, and he told me that I could clock in to do it! I got paid for something I loved! HOW COOL IS THAT!?! I also went to interviews for the MBBC Camp team today... I doubt I will get in, but who knows!? God is good and if it's his will, it'll happen. But I've been really hyper all day, it's great!

Happy list...

Decortaing the snackshop
Skipping math
Finding out that there's someone else in this world who likes mushrooms :)
Sleeping in til 8am
Cheese Cake in the dining hall today!
Making it through my interview without passing out
Listening to Kristin tell us about a lady who got saved from her home
working for almost 3 hours today
Finding my keys that I lost. (or locked in the health center)
Fall is here!
Dairy Dayz at MBBC!
Being Saved!!!!!

Not the longest happy list, but it was such a good day I forget what all specifically made me smile!!!

Singing for hours

2005-10-10T11:23:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I wasn't looking for reasons to be happy... (don't ask) but now that I've got some issues settled within myself I can look back and see that though I had a bad attitude yesterday, God blessed me...

A good conversation with Sarah in our room.
Going to the Garlands
Sitting in the sun on the porch doing homework
Playing the piano for both church services in Stoughton
Realizing that I can have an impact on someone who needs impacted
Being an encouragment to Dana
Realizing that I have finally grown out of Disney "girl power" movies
Getting to watch the 16th and 17th innings of the Braves Game
Realizing that who wins a baseball game is a temporal thing.
Controlling the remote during the baseball game
Having a Verse (Acts 20:24) convict the fire out of me
Getting some good advice from Ryan
Eating a cocoanut and chocolate covered marshmellow from Emily
Being a blessing to the church people in Stoughton
Getting 8 hours of sleep
Being reminded that all I have to do is ASK of God
A very thought provoking dean's chapel message by Mrs. Morris
French Fries with Gravy on them =)

Paint in my hair...

2005-10-08T20:51:00.000-05:00

Here's the blessing list for the last few days...

Finishing my Gen Psych. Paper.
Playing Chinese Fire Drill in the Dining Hall with my nerdy friends.
Dying My hair, bringing back memories.
Hearing a great chapel messege from Dr. Duffy.
Having 3 extra days to study for my Baptist Heritage Test
Knowing I am going to Stoughton on Sunday
Working with Mindy Paining Pourches
Watching little Naaomi attempt at crawling
Leaving a sandwhich in the middle of our room floor
No room check on Friday
Making Plans with Kristin
Going on a traditional Friday walk with Lisa and Tina
Knowing Anna is ok
talking with my mom for over 2 hours on Thursday
Playing with the Pricing Gun at work and giving myself a 27.50 price tag
Having a fun chat with Buddy
Meeting a ton of new people at Mindy's parents house.
Watching ashley stick her phone antenna out of the window
God is goooooood!

Oh happy day...

2005-10-06T13:07:00.000-05:00

Just a brief update for everyone... all is going pretty well, I am doing well in school, God is blessing me with a number of things this semester stemming from cool roomies, easy school work, to great friends. No real dramatic news to share so here's my happy list...

Waking up with Kristin to see the sun rise
Cool weather
Finding out the verse of the week to memorize is Isaiah 26:3 (Coinsedence? I THINK NOT!)
Getting an A on my Music Appriciation test
Getting to eat hot Breakfast for the first time this semester.
Having my kids club lesson go well last night.
Being reminded of God's great mercy, love, and forgiveness.
Pay Day
Singing all the way home from Stoughton last night with the church group
Resolving a conflict
A great message on Faith, Hope and Love in chapel today.
Being done with a potentially stressful day
Knowing I can actully nap this afternoon
Peace

Oh what a beautiful morning.

2005-10-05T15:29:00.000-05:00

I didn't think I would be doing this every day, but there is just sooo much that I have to share all the time, it's the best way to convey it to everyone.

A cool breeze flowing through the room this morning
Making it through the first full night on the job
Being forgiven for my stupidity
Singing kids songs at chapel
Watching Tina run around in chapel with a broom on her head.
Sitting next to Anna in Chapel for the first time all semester.
Having Mr. Hafeli tell me that I would do a good job in the bookstore

Rejoice in the Lord Always:

2005-10-04T13:08:00.000-05:00

Today's message in chapel was absolutely encouraging it was about rejoicing in the Lord... so, here we go!!!!!

Waking up with the song "Trust His Word" in my mind.
Having Isaiah 26:3 (a verse not too aweful familure to me) pop into my head out of nowhere
Hearing an encouraging message about Rejoicing
Talking for over an hour with Kathi and getting some awesome advice
Realizing it's a good thing to be scared somtimes
Coming up with a great lesson plan for Kidz Club on Wednesday
Remodeling my website
Being encouraged by Janice to make a list
Finding out I have a ride home for Thanksgiving
Getting to go home with Kristin this weekend
Having everything "click" for the first time in while.

I have to share this also just because it is soooo great. This morning I woke up with the song "Trust His Word." In my mind. Which is a song that really applies to my life right now. Then while I was getting ready for classes, just out of aboslutely nowhere the verse "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. " (Isaiah 26:3) Another verse that is really helpful to me right now. The funny thing is, I've heard that verse, I am sure I've heard messages on that verse, but I don't recall in all of my bible memorizing ever memorizing that verse... it just came to my mind word perfectly no less. I even had to go online and type in that phrase in a bible commentary to find the reference. Yet God gave me that verse. It is just about the coolest thing ever. God is obviously saying something to me!

Another Happy list.

2005-10-03T19:28:00.000-05:00

I found out today that I can't go home for Dome Day weekend... but I won't dwell on that... let's see what Nikki can find to smile about today...

87% on my Gen Psych Test
Laughing at myself for leaving my Gen Psych Notebook on my tray and sending it to the dishroom.
Having a good, long, much needed talk with Anna.
Having someone tell me they enjoy my happy list.
Learning more about the knowledge of God.
Realizing Patience is a good virtue even though I don't like it at times.
Getting a 90% on my Baptist Heritage quiz.
Getting a Wisconsin Post-card from Lisa's trip home.
Blowing my diet and having a "eat what you want day"
Talking with Tina about everything under the sun.
Haveing 4 people stop by the snackshop just to chat.
Having a good long discussion with Mr. Hafeli.
Seeing the look on Kristin's face when I told her about my passing out. (priceless)
Sleeping in til 8am
Seeing some dude with a Fake Afro in the dining hall.
Being reminded that God has a purpose and a plan for all things.

I feel much better now =)

Today's Happy List

2005-10-02T20:47:00.000-05:00

Today I got to feeling sorry for myself, I was at church by myself, then I ate bymyself, and I wanted nothing more than to have a Pity Party for myself. So here's my happy list instead of my Pity Party...

A Long talk with Heather on the Church Bus
Napping for an hour and a half
Making it through my first time at work.
Catching up on all my e-mails.
Reading three chapters for my Gen Psych Book Report
Hearing an Awesome Message at Calvary Today
Updating the look on both my blogs
Nursing Jackie back to health.
Knowing that despite my lonlieness, I Always have friends who care about me.

New Blog View

2005-10-02T08:01:00.000-05:00

I get so tired of the same old same old... this morning I woke up and had NEW inspiritation to change the look of my blog... What do you think? I got the template from the web si it's not original with Nikki by any stretch of the imagination, but I like it! Some of my "programming savey" friends may laugh at this, but if you click on the title of the post on the side bar, it'll take you to the single Post where there is the post, and the bottom has a comment box.. how exiting.. I love it! (yeah, yeah mock me if you must, but I love it!!!!!!)

Nikki's Happy List

2005-10-01T19:36:00.000-05:00

I got this idea from my roomate Emily, and it's a FANTASTIC Idea that I am going to adopt. I spend so many times worring and complaining about the bad things, that I forget to appriciate the good things... so here goes Nikki's Happy list 1

A nice conversation with my parents last night
Being able to play the piano for several hours
Being Cheered up last night
Sleeping in til 10:30am
A two hour nap
Getting all my homework done for the weekend
Seeing my friend who I haven't seen for 2 years
Hearing Matt Herbster Preach (and sing) in chapel
Getting to wear orange on Friday
Working out with Gen and Emily
Eating a TON of M&M's
Talking to Anna on the phone after she left
Taking tons of pictures this week
Doing my laundry for free in the Health Center
Singing Songs from Anastasia with Emily off key

that was fun!

Who ever said Big girls don't Cry was WRONG!

2005-09-30T19:47:00.000-05:00

My baby, originally uploaded by nicholledonnette.

I've been joking around for a while now that someday after I left for school my parents were going to get rid of my cat... Little did I know that when I left for college my cat would get REALLY sick... Today I got the inevitable phone call that just broke my heart. I never in a million years would have thought that I could become so attached to an animal this much but I've had her for most of my life. She was my baby. I've been preparing myself for this moment because I knew it was drawing nigh... I joked about it saying that it was nothing a puppy couldn't fix, but when they told me today, It took everything in my power to keep myself from crying... then the power ceased... I can't believe that I am crying over this, but it's heart breaking. I guess I am not as strong as I thought.

I love Orange day!

2005-09-30T13:13:00.000-05:00

Sophomores..., originally uploaded by nicholledonnette.

Well sophomores lost, but we most deffinately looked the greatest!!! And had the most spirit! (something to do with the color we were wearing I think!) GO SOPHOMORES!!!

Twins

2005-09-29T19:26:00.000-05:00

Ok, Tina and I didn't plan on being twins today, it just sorta happened, but hey when something like that happens, why not just run with it right? This Spirit week has been tons of fun, crazy clothes, but the best day is yet to come, tomorrow is CRAZY chapel! We are all supposed to dress in our class color (yeah sophomore orange!!!) We ordered shirts for our class this year. They are actully kinda boring, but they are orange so it's all good. I hope to get a ton of crazy pictures tomorrow. If you want to see tons of crazy pictures from this week go to my sader blog there are a ton of pictures and they will also link you to my Zoto site that will show even more pics. So it's all good! Sorry for the lack of interesting posts, but there's not a whole lot happening besides spirit week. I am even suprised at myself that I do not have anything to rant about lately. This is progress for me, next thing you know I will quit whining and then who knows what I will be changed woman! Haha, well I seriously doubt I will ever make it that far but it is a nice change to not have any complaints in my blog. (unless you count that fact that I am complaining about not having complaintshttp://niknak54.zoto.com. but I don't )

Repairs:

2005-09-28T13:04:00.000-05:00

It was called to my attention that my photos on my blogs were dissapearing, the files were there, just no images... very dissapointing let me tell you. So anyway after doing some research I was able to find a new Image Hosting website that will be PERFECT for my blogging habits. It's called ZOTO. I was referred to it earlier by my friend Ryan but I didn't listen to him (like normal) cuz I really liked the other one I was using. Flickr, don't get my wrong is a great site, but it only lets you blog one photo. So for multiple photos I was using some other site, that up and decided to quit so that was nice. Anyways, All is fixed, I still have some minor repairs to do, but my Sader Blog and this blog are going to be fixed and full of images once again! HALLALUEAH!

Result of my chickeness...

2005-09-27T21:36:00.000-05:00

Monochormatic day was fun, I got to wear my sweeeet ghetto hat. Although I dissapointed many people by not going BRIGHT, such is life. they will get over it. Eventually!

I am such a chicken!!!

2005-09-27T07:36:00.000-05:00

Ok, got up this morning, had my "bright" colors all in line, but then it hit me? What if... What if the dean's office saw me as rebelous? What if they wanted to call me in for counseling? What if I was marked as miss "Non-school" spirit... What if that kept me from having even the slightest chance to be on the camp team... yeah, pretty sure I am going to be wearing black and white today... at least I get to wear my funky white hat =) So it's allll goood!

I am such a nerd!

2005-09-26T20:08:00.000-05:00

Ok, so tomorrow is MONOCHROMATIC day for our school spirit week. I like school spirit week, it's fun. But I am not into the whole "black and white" day thing... and I know that there are a lot of people who are going goth tomorrow and that disturbs me to nooooo end. So here's my plan. I am going to wear SUPER BRIGHT colors tomorrow... and go ahead and not wear casual dress... so when everyone else is wearing their black and white... I will stand out in the crowd. Lisa, Ashley, Tina and I are planning on taking a picture tomorrow also so while they are all in black and white... I will be the unique one... yeah it's nerdy, but it's gonna be soooooo much fun!!!! (even if I do have to wear nylons.) I just can't imagine me going a day without color... it would kill me!

Stoughton... YES!

2005-09-24T20:52:00.000-05:00

Well after much prayer and much supplication... I get to go to Stoughton after all this year which makes me really excited. I am filled with joy right now thinking that tomorrow I will be back in my pew at Stoughton... although... I am sick as a dog and absolutely miserable, so I am not sure how much of tomorrow I will be able to comprehend, but it'll still be nice to be at my home away from home church with my other family. I can't wait to suprise Dana Garland... she's the one I miss the most! AHHHH!!! I AM GOING TO STOUGHTON TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANICE!

2005-09-23T21:07:00.000-05:00

Today I went out for Chinese with my friend Janice and a bunch of other people (most of whom I didn't know) for her birthday. It was great fun... See the pictures above... HAPPY 20th BIRTHDAY GIRL!!!

The Power of Prayer!

2005-09-21T16:56:00.000-05:00

Just in case I haven't mentioned it enough in the last few weeks... Prayer WORKS! I have had so many answers to prayer in the last few weeks it is just amazing. I don't know why I am obsessing over it but, for so long my prayer life wasn't what it should have been, when I prayed I prayed with a mind of sceptisim and didn't believe God would answer... but when I finally just started having faith... WOW! Today I prayed right before I took a test... (knew it was going to be hard, knew I probably hadn't adequatly prepared myself for it, but didn't think spending 4 hours every day studying for it was exactly functional) so I prayed "Lord, let me at least get a B on this PLEASE" I took the test, it was really hard, and my heart was heavy... I knew that I did poorly on it... I was so unsure of so many questions... my heart was heavy... but the next hour, after Dr. Jackson posted I reluctantly went up to his office to see my grade... and PRAISE THE LORD! I got an 86 (with the curve) with is a B-! Let me tell you, God answers prayer! One of my friends (Matt Paulson, who I knew all through high-school), talked to me about another one of our friends (Kurtis who is like my big brother) and we decided that we are going to PRAY Kurtis to Maranatha this next year. He is currently going to Mitchell Tech, in S.D. and for the field of work he's going to, it's a good place for him to be, but he had talked forever about coming to Maranatha with us for the longest time and all the sudden that stopped. Now I can't determine the Lord's will for him, nor do I want to, but Matt and I want nothing more than to see him here with us for at least a year. So if you think about it Join our Band and Pray for Kurtis. (and if Kurtis Read's this... which I doubt it...but if you do... GET YOUR BACKSIDE UP HERE BRO!) Anyway the whole point of my post today is, PRAY FOR SOMETHING WHOLEHEARTEDLY and you WILL GET RESULTS (may not be exactly how you expect it, but YOU WILL get results!)

Down Time...

2005-09-19T12:21:00.000-05:00

I have had a good weekend of reflecting and time to just sit down and think... It was nice for well, the first 10 minutes... Why did I have time for all this "searching" you ask? haha because the internet server was down from Saturday Night til Monday Morning. It was quite the adventure to have to resort to using "e-mail again" (which is soooo 90's) Actully it wasn't too bad, I actully did my homework and studied so that wasn't too bad. I honestly feel sorry for the IT department, because here they work all week keeping bugs out of our system, then things go hay-wire over the weekend, and every student on campus is ready to go knockdown their doors until it's fixed... If it was me, and I worked all week with the nasty MBBC network, and weekend came, I wouldn't want to have to be available to the every wim of the student body... but that's just me.

A shout out to Ryan who just posted his 500th photo on his photoblog... Congrats!!!!

Friends...

2005-09-14T08:56:00.000-05:00

Friends forever.., originally uploaded by nicholledonnette.

You know, it is absolutely amazing how God has provided me with the best friends a person could ever have. A little over a year ago, I was sooo worried that when I came to maranatha that I would have no friends, but God is faithful and blessed me with great friends. One of my friends,I've known for years, yet we were never friends until I got here, we kinda fought when we were younger, and her siblings drove me nutz (except for her little sister.) Now She is a better friend than I ever thought I could have. It is so nice to have a "multitude of counselors" (litterlly cuz three of my friends are Biblical Counseling majors) to run to when I need help. It is also nice to know that ALL of my friends share the same beliefs and backround as I do. I can be 100% open with all my friends and it's really an answer to prayer. I know I don't deserve the great friends that I have, but God gave them to me anyway. Kinda makes me feel special!

Black Friday

2005-09-12T16:34:00.000-05:00

Well I have determined that I now have a "black Friday" because I have hurt myself 2 times on the same friday each year... Last year it was my knee, this year it's my ankle (don't ask, I am a retard!) next year... who knows, so I think I am going to lock myself in my room on that friday next year and not go anywhere!!!! Well Just thought I would post something to let ya'll know I am still here!!!

And yet another answer to prayer...

2005-09-09T12:28:00.000-05:00

Well it looks like I get to go to Stoughton Afterall, God I do believe, has provided a ride for me!!! Which means another thing that I was "freaking" out about has, when I gave it to God, worked out just fine. God has been doing that for me sooo much lately, I've realized just how trivial I am when I hold little things back from God, God has done so much for me in the past 2 weeks, and I am coming to the realization (never sure I will quite reach it totally because of this icky fleshly body that I reside in) that God does really give me what I ask so I just need to trust him... it works out better that way. Another prayer request he answered was that I would do fine on my first Gen Phych test. I got an 86 (which isn't great, but it's still better than a lot of people did, and considering it was his first test and his tests are tremendously hard... I think i did ok) Oh, I also got my XP Pro today which is another answer to prayer :)

Blog Crazy,

2005-09-08T20:37:00.000-05:00

I have yet another blog, I hate having so many, but this one is sooo much fun! it's all about MBBC

here's the link

http://sadersview.blogspot.com

Riding the Harley...

2005-09-05T21:15:00.000-05:00

Riding the Harley..., originally uploaded by nicholledonnette.

Today was a great day, besides the fact that we had short class hours, we also had this "LABOR DAY" game day on campus. We had a slip and slide, a dunk tanks, and rides with DR. J on his Motorcycle... twas a great thing :D My mom is so gonna be scared when she found out I was on a motocycle, but it was sooooo much fun! I so want a Harley!!!!

XP PRO! AH!!!!!!!!1

2005-09-04T20:44:00.000-05:00

I am waiting impatiently for my version of XP pro... it is really sad that I cannot loaf around in my dorm and use my internet as faithfully as I used to, but then I've already met a ton of new people in the computer labs so that's kinda cool... I guess. I was really proud of myself because I finally found a way to get AIM on my network computer, and to my suprise, it worked!!! I saved my entire "AIM" folder from my laptop onto my portable junk drive then I brought it down to the computer lab, plugged it in, and copied it to my network account in the library... it worked, now I can use AIM on the school computers, the only problem is that I am going to have to take up complete residence in the computer lab. Actully truth be known, when I get my window's XP PRO, I still might not be in my dorm room as much as I want because my roomates go to bed EXTREMELY early, so there are no more late nights in my room on AIM procrastinating my homework. But enough whining... what is God doing? A lot, he has shown me sooooo much this past week through the meetings, and several other events, I am confident that he is doing a MAJOR work in my life. Although there are many requests, and petitions that I ask of Him, and I am find more and more how much I really need to learn patience. Everywhere I turn whether it's in the dorm on the wall, in chapel, in music, in student testimonies... I keep hearing "WAIT ON THE LORD" it bother's me, but I am ok with it!

Prayer...

2005-09-02T16:42:00.000-05:00

God is truely good to me! This week has been such a spiritual high for me, there is nothing that compares to the lessons that I have learned in the past few days. On wednesday I was really struggling whether or not to go to Evangelistic meetings (where I soooo wanted to be) or to go to Stoughton to work at kids club. I felt that for some reason God wanted me at Stoughton, but I didn't want to miss the Meetings because I have been getting soooooo much out of them this week. So anyway, I prayed that if God really truely wanted me to go to Stoughton that He must provide a way for me to get there.... 20 minutes later I ran into the only guy who goes to Stoughton... so I set up my ride. I, still puzzled, went to Stoughton that night to help in Kid's Club. During the message I got really burdened for the souls in that room so I started praying. I had been praying for a long time that God would make me a soul winner and give me the opportunity to lead someone to the Lord. That night I prayed, "Lord, just let me talk to one kid tonight," I didn't get to talk to one kid that night. Actully, I got to talk to 3! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!!!!!! GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYER IN TRIPLE!!!! IT WAS SOOOOOO EXCITING! And out of those 3 kids I talked to, 2 of them prayed for salvation... I got to lead 2 kids to the Lord on Wednesday. So you can imagine that I was glad that I didn't get to meetings. Here's the coolest part yet... when I got back onto campus, I ran into my roomate Kristin, she told me all about the message at the meetings and he said that the preacher spoke on the power of prayer.... So even though I did not get to hear the message I got to see first hand how God really does work through Prayer!!!! I was soooooooooooo excited!

My first day:

2005-08-30T14:03:00.000-05:00

I can already tell how much the Lord is going to do this year at school. He has already worked in my heart TONS since yesterday. We had the start of evangelistic meetings last night, the speaker is Bro. (his first name escapes me at the moment) Glicer. Last night he spoke on several things that the devil wants us to believe about God... very very encouraging, one point especially... "The devil want's us to think that God is not good" spoke to my heart, so many times I am reluctant to give all to God because somewhere in the back of my mind I am sayig "God isn't going to give me what I want, I am going to miserable if I give this eara to God... " But last night I was reminded that if I give all to God he truely will give me the desires of my heart.... now I am not saying that God is going to give me my bright yellow mustang convertible that I have desired since I was old enough to know what a Mustang was.... but I am saying that God will give me the desires of my heart, maybe I THINK I want a mustang, but maybe I don't even know what I want yet.... so I give God my all I will be much more satisfied.
Then this morning in chapel he was talking about Joseph and how he walked with God... this one was also very convicting to me, because, in Joseph's life, everyone knew that He was walking with God, the same is not true for me, I worked an entire summer at Alco and I can gaurentee that few if any of my co-workers saw a difference in me that would imply my walking with God.... What a conviciton!!!!!

As for my classes... yeah I love them... my Math for the El. Teacher is going to be sooooo much fun.... Music App. will be boring, but such is life... and oh yeah my Foundations of Education class... VERY COOL, I so enjoy Dr. Jackson's teaching style and sence of humor!!! Please continue to pray for me as I continue the rest of my day. Also pray that I get this job I applied for in the welcome center as a security disbatcher.... I need the extra hours and I think it would be a very fun job!

Choir Update

2005-08-29T17:23:00.000-05:00

Yeah, I bombed... need I say more :(

MBBC!

2005-08-29T09:13:00.000-05:00

Well I am offically a student at MBBC again!!! I am having such a blast, All my friends are finally on campus again (minus 1 or 2 who can't come back this year :( ) Tomorrow I start classes, and I cannot believe it, but I am actully going to try out for a choir this year. (crazy I know, but I soooo bad want to sing) I found out this weekend that I will not be able to use the network in my dorm until I get Windows XP professional on my computer. (just to let you know I was going to form a union and see if we could get the IT department to change their new rule about XP Home (which is NO XP HOME on the network... sad) anywho, it's not going to work, and I seriously think I will die if I cannot have the network in my room so yeah, I am going to just give in and upgrade. Anywho that's all the news for now, Now, I need to go byebye so I can see when my auditons are for choir.... PRAY FOR ME PEOPLE!!!!!!!

Packing it all...

2005-08-24T13:36:00.000-05:00

Well, here goes nothing... I am almost all packed and ready for school this semester, actully I am thrilled to be going back to MBBC. And I am even more thilled that I actully have less stuff going back to school than I did coming home from school. (Which is absolutely amazing for me) Anywho I guess I am mainly posting to say all my goodbye's. It looks as if I may not get to use the network in my dorm this year, as they are only letting users with Win. XP professional use the network. So I will be doing all my contact info from the computer labs. (which really stinx because I am going to severly miss AIM) I am going to try to negotiate my way into the network, but I will probably break down over Christmas and buy XP professional... *sigh*. Anywho, don't be afriad to contact me while I am at school, cuz you can deffinately guarentee that I will be checking my e-mail every spare minute I can. (There is one bright spot about not being able to get on the network in my dorm, Anna can't run into the computer lab, chew me out, and drag me out of the lab like she did last year in my room...) But without AIM I am going to have to do the unthinkable... BECOME SOCIAL!!! AH!!!!!!!!!!!! Anywho if you need to get ahold of my in the next few days... my e-mail will be....

niknak54@gmail.com
Between friday and monday afternoon, no one will be able to send me e-mails cuz I can't check gmail on campus, and my MBBC address won't activate til monday...

After monday, send all e-mails to nbowers@mbbc.edu

Don't worry I will still post lots at school and hopefully we be using my flickr site tons for pictures!!! Look forward to hearing from ya! and PLEASE PRAY FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!

Stoughton: Update!

2005-08-20T08:14:00.000-05:00

Now that a few days have passes, and I have more information on the condition of some of the people I know from Stoughton, Wi. I thought I would pass on this information. I was able to get ahold of one of the families I knew at Stoughton via e-mail. They said that they were all doing fine, and wen't affected. But at least one of the families in the church had lost everything they owned. Please pray for that family, as I couldn't even begin to imagine what pain they are going through. She also said that the Baptist Church (the one I attend) in Stoughton suffered some minor damage, (loss of the steple, loss of siding, ect) that was about it, she never said anything about the parsonage so I would imagine that Pastor and his wife are fine. I tried to call pastor yesterday, but the lines were busy so I am going to try again to see what other information I can get. Please continue to pray for the many people who lost their homes. Especially the one family from the church (the Hansens)

Stoughton Wisconsin

2005-08-18T23:35:00.000-05:00

A deadly tornado went through Stoughton Wisconsin today causing much damange and one death, Please pray for the families in Stoughton Wisconsin. This hit especially close to my heart because when I am at school I got to church in Stoughton, I know a few people in the town of stoughton, all of them living close to the central area where the tornado hit... so please pray ESPECIALLY for the familys of Stoughton Baptist church....

for more info click here

A day and a half and I'm free!!!!

2005-08-11T21:51:00.000-05:00

Noon on Saturday marks a pinicle point in my life, it will be the last time I ever punch the time clock at ALCO discount store. I know it's pretty presumptuious that I will never punch the time clock there again, and the store manager, Mandy, was teasing me today about making that statment, cuz last year when I quit I said the same thing and look where I ended up... right back where I was... at Alco. But see I found out a week or so ago that ALCO is going to start selling alcahol and I am absolutely opposed to the selling of any alcaholic beverages. I did this whole "argumentative" speech on the affects of alcohol on society. (I would let you read it, but to my dismay, I must have deleted it, I normally keep all my speeches on my junk drive... and it's not there.) Anywho, I feel very passionately about that subject, and I am not going to participate in the selling of death and destruction. How much of a hypocrite would I be? I would be "proclaiming the name of Jesus" then selling them the "demon's liquor" not gonna happen! Anywho doesn't matter cuz in two weeks I will be at school anyway, and when I come back God will provide me with a better job than ALCO! But, if you are bored and wanna check out some scarry statistics... here are some links...

DWI Statistics

Underage drinking

Binge Drinking

Samantha Spady

College Binge Drinking

I know that everyone who reads my blog most likely does not have a problem with drinking, but I think this is an important enough of a subject that people my age should be aware of... everyone has a friend (or at least an aquaintance) who drinks, and you can't help deal with a problem if you are not even aware how severe a problem is...

A thought shot out into the void...

2005-08-09T20:53:00.000-05:00

Sometimes God brings people into or takes people out of your life for a purpose, and though you may not see why things are going the way they are... eventually if you take the time to think about it down the road, you begin to see God's hand guiding you... those people he takes out of your life, (may it be through death or just simply taking them away) though you don't realize it at the time, they are people who are not part of God's plan for you from that point on. Then when you think that God has taken away everyone that is close to you, all of the sudden he bring's people into your life that are 10 times better and you look back and thank God for that decision. We are such a fickle people... one minute we are bitter with God, then the next minute we are praising him for his goodness...

6 Things to bring you joy...

2005-08-07T21:03:00.000-05:00

Today my dad had a wonderful sermon about joy and I thought I would share it with you....

6 things to get real joy...

1. Prayer (John 16:23-27)
Sweet communion & Joy go hand in hand (I Thessalonians 5:16-17)
2. Assurance of Eternal Life (I John 1: 2, 4)
Expieriancing life in Christ is true joy.
3. Faith (1 Peter 1:8)
Not seeing Christ; yet loving him brings true joy.
4. Fellowship with God (I John 1:3)
God allowing us to fellowship under no conditions will bring joy.
5. Fellowship with other Christians (I John 1:3)
Knowing someone who knows Christ allows joy
6. Faithfully serving God (Matthew 25:21)
The promise of a reward and the knowlege of being in his perfect will is the key to joy.

After reviewing that message and expeiriance what true joy feels like it makes you want to share with the whole world how to get real joy. There are so many people in the world who are downhearted and ready to die because they aren't happy... but the only real joy comes from God.