So it's about 1:15am here in Des Moines and I am lying here, still awake, in Kasey and Sam's living room. Just being really thankful for such amazing friends. I played clue with the newlyweds last night for the second time in my life. The twist? It was the Simpson's Clue...great fun. I found out that the three of us share a common interest with the Simpsons. :) My buddy Derek and I used to sit for hours watching Simpsons on video when I was finished with work and him with school. Great times.

Tomorrow I get to see my buddy Andy and meet his wife Laura...its just crazy how everyone is growing up and moving on! It's hard to deal with sometimes, but lately, God has given me so much joy in watching my newly married friends and how they interact with each other. Maybe some day for me. If not, those creme cheese mints on my 30th birthday will be positively delightful (Jerry and Brina, I'm holding you to that!)!!

Well, I really have nothing worthwhile to say and my alarm will be going off bright and early. Wow...20 days until I leave for SC. God is good to make way for this dream...no matter what it took to get here, I know that this will be better than the small dream I had. Well, small to Him anyhow. ;)

Good night!