trying this out

A lot of people I know have blogs, so I just thought I'd give it a shot. It's been a pretty crazy kind of week and weekend.  I'm so glad it's a new week and it's starting off with great weather and a fun relaxing kind of day.  Today is Valentine's Day as I'm sure the entire world knows.  Some people are major haters of the day, and others love it a lot.  I personally don't really care either way. It may have started just for Hallmark to get a little extra money in February, but I think it's a fun way just to celebrate the people in your life.  I got a lot of texts/ valentines/ etc today that really made me feel special and thankful for all the people in my life.  It's just what I needed to start off this week with a positive attitude.  So I want to thank everyone that made me feel special and loved today, it's good to be reminded that people appreciate my presence in their life! Not to mention it was an overall fun day eating a lot of sweets and watching chick flicks with some friends! We watched 10 Things I Hate About You and Letters to Juliet, both great movies! I also had my CLC tonight which is always a great start to my week! CLC stands for Christian Life Community.  Basically it's a prayer group that meets an hour a week.  I always look forward to it because it really helps to me to be silent and just reflect on my week/ life.  It helps me focus and think about the areas in my life that need a little more or less attention.  The other seven people in the group always have some insight to prayer or life that makes me really reflect on God in my daily life.  I realized tonight that this week will be a great week, and through my rough week last week, God was carrying me the whole way.  I had my first anatomy exam last Thursday and couldn't really concentrate to study at all the few days before the test because of family stuff going on. I got my grade today, somehow I managed a very good grade, especially considering all the circumstances surrounding the test.  Clearly God was pulling my weight and getting me through it all.  Thank goodness for His presence in my life!! I have two tests tomorrow, but after getting through last week, I'm not too stressed about these tests.  I know that I can only do my best and life WILL go on either way.  So thanks everyone for the prayers for me and my family last week, because they clearly are what got me through to this new great week!!  I hope everyone was able to enjoy Valentine's Day with the people they love and enjoy the warm weather!! Now time to study!!