Guess what?
I'm going on a mission trip to Galveston, Texas tomorrow! I'm heading with my youth group to do ministry work by doing hurricane relief and a VBS-like program. I'm trying to get excited, but I don't really feel like I'm going on a mission trip. Hopefully when we get there, the excitement will kick in. If you're reading this, you could definitely pray for our group as we're working down there for the next week. Pray for our safety as we travel the 18 hours from SoDak to Texas and spend the week working on houses. Pray for unity within our team, that we would get to know each other better and each come back with a life-changing experience.

So far, on my summer to-do-list, I'm doing pretty decent. I've read a book, finished reading the New Testament, learned "the call" by Regina Spektor on piano, had a sleepover, knit a headband AND blogged once every 2 weeks (at least as of now). I feel pretty good. Maybe I'll have to write a bigger list next time.

Still on my list to do this summer is dance, write a song, learn more chords on the piano, and listen to one conversation without distractions. Blogging every 2 weeks is kind of a continuous one, so that's not completely off the list...

My sleepover with one of my best friends was awesome. I forgot how good it felt to laugh so hard that your sides ache and tears are running down your face. Very refreshing. It's such a wonderful feeling knowing that you can be completely ridiculous around someone because they're just as weird as you. :)

laughter is

contagious,

refreshing,

restoring,

enjoyable,

rejuvenating,

one of the best feelings in the world.