Grace.

It's my middle name.

It's something I frequently lack as I walk down the street.

It's the elegant quality that I crave as a dancer.

It's that sweet sweet melody woven throughout Christian theology.

Spring break is over and life has returned to normal here at LCC...or has it? Last week was Revolution Week, in which Roots of Justice (a group on campus) raised awareness about issues pertaining to human trafficking--sex, labor, etc. This past week was Spiritual Life Week. My goodness, I had no idea that a single week could wear me out so much! I'm exhausted as I write this.

Here's a day-by-day highlight of my spring break trip (March 8-March 16). 

My plan was to write about Užgavėnės, the Lithuanian celebration just before Lent. It used to take place over the course of a week, but now it's limited to one day/weekend. I went through two weeks of prep courses in which I made a mask and learned traditional Lithuanian dances. I was so excited to participate in the festival on Sunday, but I had to back out that morning. I felt like I was about to pass out, and I knew that adding crowds, noises, and movement into the mix wouldn't help. Read on for why.

Today marks halfway through the semester! With that, I figured I'd share some long-overdue observations I've made throughout the last seven weeks.

Well, the migraines appear to be improving! Sure, today is Day 20 of this battle, but at least the severity has lessened. I no longer want to chop my head off. That's good, right?

This week has been full of emotions of all sorts.  I hate to draw attention in this way, but this migraine has really been taking a toll on me.  13 days and counting...  I visited a doctor today, so hopefully things will begin to improve over the weekend.

"You will never be completely at home again because part of your heart will always be elsewhere.  That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place."‍ ‍

I think I can safely say that I've finally settled in here.  While I was battling my cold a week ago, it was all I could handle to lay on my bed in the dark.  I was a little lonely and sad. But it "broke" at some point last Saturday.  Therefore, this past week has been fantastic!!