'no matter how the wind may blow, it cannot shake the sun'

So I go off this thing for one day. ONE day and there's three new posts, a name change and acid trippy pictures. We have even more time on our hands than I thought...

About the name. I know we're officially "Beady Beady Sisterhood" and I'm down with that, even though I'm pretty sure you have all at one point or another felt my disdain for that ridiculous pants story (if you haven't felt it yet, now you have). But can we keep the top of the page saying just "beady beady"? I think it looks cool. I like the picture that's already there, by the way Kate, but the new ones are cool too. Doesn't matter really so long as we keep in touch. 

So everyone is going through a mile of sandpaper in rough patches it would seem. It's crazy how things all seem to happen at once. But I'm learning that these are just a few more opportunities to learn discipline at its hardest. What I mean by that is when things get crazy, God is the first to go on my to-do list. When everything is chaotic, it's a reminder to keep Him at the top anyway. Easier said than done, right?

So what's new with me? I'm discovering more and more depressing facts about Cornerstone students having absurd amounts of sex and drinking on the weekends. I'm bracing myself for next week's work load which ought to be just short of torturous death. And I'm working on being optimistic because I've obviously got the drama thing down already. You know, pessimism is a really impractical thing. Frankly, it is a big waste of time. What is there to gain by worrying? What is there to gain by thinking, "my life sucks right now--it's just too hard"? Pity? That's real lasting. Not to turn up my nose to anyone who ever suffers--I have my share of hardship right now. But I guess I'm reevaluating my attitude toward life. And of course it's being regurgitated all over you three because I can't stop writing once I start and because I have acid reflux. 

Sorry for the lack of brevity. Did I apologize for that last time? I would venture to guess I'll do that a lot on here. I'm such a writer weirdo. Speaking of which, check out this article I wrote. It's an awesome story. http://www.mnnonline.org/article/12486. You should also all read "Real Sex" by Lauren Winner. It's awesome so far.

I love you all so much! Heather, I can't wait to see you!! Kate, you're almost done, and in the meantime, give yourself a break every once in a while. Hannah Grace, stay away from your bus driver. That guy's whack. 

P.S. I love you.

P.P.S. Just Kidding

P.P.P.S. Just kidding about the movie reference, not about the love. I do love you all. Ok. Done now. 

My New Addiction

I have a new hobby/addiction/obsession that I want to share with you. Along with my new digital camera, I got an editing program for my computer that I am just learning how to use. But let me tell you, it is the best time-waster ever. I'll probably post most of my edited pics on good ole' Facebook, but since I know HG is dying to see it...here is a little taste of what is filling up my spare time.

Searching for rest

So, I am sensing a consensus. Beady Beady Sisterhood it is.
Also, that calls for a new picture at the top. Here are some that I found on flickr. Let's take a vote and whichever one we like I will add the text and put it at the top :) And we can change the background color to go with whichever we pick......






On to other things...

I have been feeling really burnt out lately. I am always tired, and I am so sick of my job. I feel like such a complainer, but I just feel like I have no time to do things that I love. It's been years since I've done a play, months since I've touched my guitar, a few weeks since I've painted anything, and I rarely get to eat good food. I just feel like I'm in a rut here. My friend Katie is always getting so excited about what God is doing at CSU (she's starting a prayer meeting this week) and I find it hard to get past the day to day routine and see what is ahead. I feel like I don't have time to have perspective on any of what is going on around me.
On the bright side, Italy is just around the corner... support comes in almost every day. God is reminding me that He is faithful, which He always does. I feel like a schmuck because how many times have I been shown God's provision in HUGE ways, and I still doubt Him. Actually, I think it's less doubt about him providing and more me doubting that I chose the right thing. (I still have this lingering voice in my head that says, "Katie, you're not actually supposed to go to Italy! No way is the money gonna come in..." I'm pretty certain that's Satan.) God is bringing me around. Slowly but surely.
I love you girls so much, and I can't wait to see you again. And Hannah, dear, you help me keep my sanity here, even if you also sometimes help me lose it. :)

Much love,

Kate

Find rest, O my soul in GOD alone; my hope comes from Him. Psalm 62:5

Another..day in the life?

Wow! Isn't this exciting! Soo official. I'm completely overjoyed that the four of us now have this yes...extremelyy nerdy way of keeping in touch beyond our usual methods, and cannot wait to keep it up consistently. I loved being able to spend time with at least three of the four...muske....way stop?, this weekend : ).
Girls, (I almost said guys..but then remembered what I'm learning about in Soc. 102 haha), this past week was a little crazy. Not only did I find out that a past creeper bus driver of mine will be driving me home...yet again, but I had lots of unwanted tests and just...yuck. Anyways, I'm still truckin through. I am also trying to ignore our outrageously bipolar weather...staying clear of more creepers, you know the drill. Though many assume my life may not be all that exciting living in Avon Lake every day I awake I never cease to amaze.
Oh, and Katie I lovve our blog's picture. And yes, I totally agree that we need to add "Sisterhood" to the end of our already existing title. And it's ok that you could only come up with two legit examples, because although The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants may be cute...the YaYa Sisterhood...creepy. I would like to think we're a step above those crazy old women in the regard that mmm we're not alchis? (alcoholics, juust in case). Elisa, I love you soo much and already miss not having you around. Twin, thanks for all of you awesome advice and support this weekend. I love ya to death. And Katesters, well..that wraps up my first blog! HAHA juust kidding. Katie I love you even though we fight like an old married couple. I think its safe to say our daily arguments surpass the typical "sisterly love fights" and go allll the way there. Hope all of you beautiful women have a blessed week. You will be in my heart and prayers. Te quiero mi hermanas!

My first attempt

Feliz lunes, mis amores! (translation: Happy Monday, my loves!)
I am quite excited that we finally made the move to blogging in order to keep up with the latest trends. I'm proud of us. And while I lay awake in bed last night trying to fall asleep (for way too long, I might add), I pondered our blog title. I feel like it's missing something...like maybe we should change it to "The Beady Beady Sisterhood" or something of that nature. The word "sisterhood" just adds so much richness, in my opinion. I mean, think of the sisterhood legacy: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (obviously), The Ya-Ya Sisterhood (or is it just the Ya-Ya Sisters?) etc. Shoot, I guess that is only two examples and one might not even be real. Well, just think about it. :)
Anyway, it's my first day back to school after a somewhat disasterous spring break, so I'm in a jolly mood as you can guess. I got to spill my guts to Twin and Katesters last weekend, and Lisey - I will fill you in better this weekend. But thanks so much for your prayer and support. It's such a comfort to have you girls in my life, I was just thanking God for you last night!
I just need to make it through this week and then 4 days next week, and I will be home again for Easter break! Hopefully I will get to see at least one of you then. Please keep me in your prayers this week, I'm kind of a mess right now and I keep getting distracted thinking about my future. People keep asking me what I'm going to do with my life...and I sure don't know. I thought those questions were supposed to stop once you get into college - gees!
OK, I'm done for now. I love you all. XO.

The beginning of the beginning

Well girls, it's about time now isn't it? About time we entered the wonderful world of blogging and ultimate nerdiness. I'm ok with this prospect, because it just so happens to be the ultimate means of communication for a summer as well; so basically, let's get crackin'. I've been thinking, I know we will all remain friends over the years. I wonder how long we'll keep this blog up. We should take a poll. 

Just for some basic info: dates. I will be gone June 14-28 in Hungary and July 2(ish)-30 in the rustic and exciting Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which, as I was attacked for not being aware of, happens to be attached to Wisconsin but is part of Michigan. This to me, as an Ohioan, seems to be illogical and a rather dismal geography lesson, but apparently Michiganders take this very seriously. I never did understand why people had so much pride in such a depressingly ill-lit state. 

I'd better be off and working. Just wanted to throw something up here to make us more official. I hope all of you girls will feel free to use this as a space for prayer requests and praises beyond just updates. I would love to know how to best pray for you three. 

I love you all and can't wait to communicate in cyberspace. Keep chuggin', keep kickin', and we will always remain...beady beady.

At last!

Who we are: Hannah, Kate, Heather, and Elisa.
Other names include:
Hanner, Hannie, Hansters, Hannah Grace, Twin
Katie, Katesters, Coach
Heathie, Heather Grace, Twin
Else, Lisey, Elsebeth, Allison

Where we are:
Indiana; Ohio; Michigan; Monterrey, Mexico; Rome, Italy; Budapest, Hungary; Switzerland; Florence, Italy

Many have said, "Get traveling pants."
We say, "How about a blog?"