Enrichment and Karen Kingsbury

I was up until 3 this morning. Why you ask? Because of a wonderful woman who has been a part of my life since 2005. Her name is Karen Kingsbury, and she is one of the best Christian Fiction authors out there. She has written over 50 books, 19 of which I have read. 19 of which I have shed an exorbitant amount of tears in. I never read any of her books without a box of tissues handy. (handy... where did that phrase come from?) I highly highly highly highly highly recommend her books. If you want to get totally obsessed, start with the "Redemption Series" Please Please please read them. Her books have been called "Life Changing Fiction" and trust me you'll never be the same.

Ok. So that's my Author plug of the month... even though this month is almost over...... So let's talk about enrichment. I have whittled down my options to Columbia University in New York City and/or The O'Neil Theater Institute in Waterford, Connecticut. Waterford has a connection with Messiah so it makes sense to do their 6 week intensive. I'm going to apply there for next summer and talk with my parents about Columbia.

I'm in State College and getting my hair did in the AM. So we'll see how that goes. But for now, peace, love, and stars.

:-)

Update!

I'm so terrible at this. Please forgive me. It's 11:31 Saturday night. My parents and I just watched 3/4 of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." My dad was falling asleep, not because he was bored, so we're going to finish it tomorrow. This week has been a busy one. Daddy's been busy with the business, mamma's helping out and I try to answer the phone/file cards when I can. The kids were here Wednesday until Thursday afternoon. They are great. I love them. I'm getting excited for Creation! I just can't wait to camp with Linds and see some friends, and have good ol' time. I'm really excited that Reliant K is going to be back this year. BUT as always, Lindsey and I are looking forward to standing down front for Kutless. I love those guys. We got to sit in the Youth Leaders Only tent last year, and hear their "talkback session." It was fun, and hilarious because I had a sandwich that I had just made at the campsite, and I took it with me. I definitely caught Jon Micah Sumrall (the lead singer) looking at me eating ;-D For more info on this band check out their website: kutless.com

So I've been doing a lot of thinking this week. I officially sent an e-mail to the appropriate people to change my major. I'm now working towards a B.A. in Theater with an Acting emphasis. So that's exciting. I need to do enrichment in an Urban setting, and I'm trying to decide how/where to fulfill that. I will hopefully be going to Ireland over J-Term 2010, but we'll see how that all works out. As far as the other enrichment credits, I've brainstormed University of Chicago, NYU, Boston, and Indiana University. I have to take credits of classes that aren't offered at Messiah, so I don't think that will be an issue. My mom is worried about my going to a city, and although she knows I have no choice, she's still uneasy. And with good reason. Growing up on a farm and visiting NYC and watching Gossip Girl doesn't exactly make me an expert on city life. Which is why we will probably compromise and I will do my enrichment (hopefully) in the Midwest. I have a friend who spends part of his summers in California with relatives. I was doing some research today on the area where they live, and was truly intrigued by it. I would love to go to Cali, but I don't know if studying there would prove advantageous for my education. Like I said...we'll see what happens.

Other than that, life in Mercersburg has been....well. Mercersburg. I'll try to keep you posted.

Peace, Love, and Stars
--Starleisha