The pleasure of being thrown over a laundry table is not easily outdone, though Clay talking in his sleep is pretty spectacular.

Today was a great day. I really enjoyed it.

It started with a fantastic, soothing shower.

Then brunch with everyone was delicious.

I enjoyed the preceding free time-I worked on OT, watched some college football, ichated with caitlyn and heather (and clay for a spell), and witnessed the Red Sox destroy the Yankees.

Then we all, the floor and some of the girls, went to dinner and I enjoyed that.

After dinner, I enjoyed the company of my roommates as well as Caitlyn, Heather, Sierra, and Bri.

Then Greg and I shot our directing project, starring Clay, Caitlyn, and I. It was a great deal of fun. I had the privilege of being throw over a laundry table by the talented Clayton Chaney. That was a great deal of fun. After clearing herself of some butterflies, Caitlyn did a superb job in her cameo and seemed to enjoy herself on set along with Heather who did some assistant directing. They had some good laughs with good ol' Craig/Terry. It was a fun shoot.

And now, I'm writing this! I'm going to write on a passage as well, so I'm going to do that now.

I'm going to delve into James 1.

This chapter is all about having a genuine faith, especially when in trials, not to hold onto the things of this earth, but to things in heaven. For all of the things of this earth will die. It also speaks on not being hypocritical-to not only hear the word, but to live it out and let it impact your life.

This is a popular chapter, but it is truly rich. I think I often stick my head into the ground during various trials as opposed to trusting in what the Lord has for me and being joyful that I am going to grow through it. There have been many times where I wonder "why is this happening to me?". I certainly need to realize that I am being grown.

I also need to realize the utter futility of striving for any type of earthly pleasure. Whether it be money or attention, I need to be humble and serve God for His glory, not for my own selfish desires.

Verse 19 really speaks to me: "...but everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger." This is powerful to me because this is the opposite of me. I often catch myself biting my own tongue for not thinking before I speak, and I also have a tendency to be easily angered by little misunderstandings, where if I would be patient and listen, I would realize my own misunderstanding and conflict would be avoided. But again, I am quick to speak and shut down others. I need a lot of work on this, for this chapter concludes by stating that if anyone who thinks they are religious doesn't control their own tongue, then their religion is worthless.

Basically, if I continue my quick-draw mouth ways, my religion is worthless. If I continue to tear down others with my words instead of edify, then my religion is worthless.

So, I need to have pure speech. Now. Because I do not want my religion to be worthless. With the help of God and my friends, hopefully I will be able to better bridle my tongue and control my speech.

So, from now on, I will edify others with what I say, not tear them down.

In all that I say, I hope to glorify God.

So, praise the Lord.

Clay is so cute when he sleeps. He talks in his sleep sometimes, and he happened to do so as I was typing. This is part of what he said:

"my eyes they close by themselves now, and my behavior is..."


Ahaha!

I am so blessed to have David and Clay as roommates. They truly are amazing. I love them both. I hope we get to know each other more and more as the semester and year plays out, and that our friendships with each other flourish.

Yay.

Lee