music monday & good news.

It is BEAUTIFUL outside today. I have wanted to go on a run since I walked to my first class this morning...just counting down the few hours until freedom from the classroom. Not only is it a beautiful day, but this past weekend was wonderful too. My mom came down to watch my choir's Easter performance. We went on a few walks alongside a river, which gave us time to chat about everything ... life, work, school, recipes, the summer, boys, the gospel, etc. I really loved having her visit and stay with me. Plus we ate at the Little Brick House, Paradise Cafe, and made a delicious Easter Sunday meal (I might need to do a post about this weekend's food!). 

Yesterday after she left, I went on another walk with my roommate, Amanda. She and I ended up visiting friends & couldn't stop laughing. On the way home, we linked arms since it was rather later than intended. But all in all, I feel grateful for these little moments I've been blessed with this weekend that have shown me:

1. There is a purpose to everything.

2. No matter what, things get better. 

3. I am loved and have been blessed with friends & family who show that to me. 

And, this morning my teacher returned our tests that we took last week. Now, I'll be honest. I've done well in the class (mass media theory & effects), even though it scares me and intimidates me and challenges me. But, this test was the hardest for me, subject-matter wise. I didn't feel like I'd retained all that I needed to adequately prepare. Then, we get our scores back. My teacher addresses the class: "Well, I'm sorry to say some of you didn't do as well on this test...except for braniac over there, who only missed five." And I look up to see that he's looking right at me. Talk about awkward. But, I'm not going to lie. Getting the high score and "upsetting the curve" kind of made my morning. 

Finally, let's post a music video or two since it is "music monday" after all.

How about....

"Skip to the Good Part" - He Is We (absolute favorite right now)

"Let It Begin" -- Julie Yardley (EFY 2010) I found this song a few weeks ago while searching for EFY songs, which have always been some of my favorite "church" music. 

               My favorite words from the song:

"Mistakes of the past don't define you ... they refine you."

I only have those two this week, but I hope you enjoy them. Have a great Monday! If you have any song/artist suggestions, leave me a comment.