Sicknesses have plagued me throughout the last few weeks. The longer school continues to drag on, the worse my case of “senioritis” becomes. However, last weekend it was accompanied by an upper respiratory infection, fever, and flu-like symptoms. As a result, I got behind in my schoolwork after missing two days. While physically I have made a drastic improvement, I am dragging emotionally. These next few days will be catch-up. (Seniors – As a side note, being behind and having to do twice the work while originally struggling to do my regular assignments is not a fun place to be!)

The “break” from mid-December to February is now over. My advanced placement English class is in the midst of our senior research paper – mine focuses on C.S. Lewis – which we’ll be wrapping up in the upcoming weeks.

Out of the classroom, baseball practices are now in full stride. We just finished our first full week of practice and I feel like I’m being yanked in every direction. On my room calendar, I notice all my weekends in April are already occupied with some sort of activity… and it’s just the early days of February. Baseball games and tournaments, scholastic competitions, and youth group events will each demand a significant amount of time and effort throughout the rest of my senior year.

I hope all of you are having a great day and staying busy with your various responsibilities and recreation. For those of you who took the ACT on February 7th, I hope you all did fantastic and that you feel confident about it! No matter when you take your test, remember to bring the necessary materials to the test site. Every time I’ve taken the ACT, there is always someone who forgets their ID or their admission ticket. You can’t take the exam without them. Laying out your ID, admission ticket, calculator, and pencils the night before will aid in the smoothness and sanity of your morning.

Lubbock Christian University, the school I plan on attending in the fall, hosts their annual “Master Follies” event this weekend, and I’m stoked. They put on the show Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday evening. I’m going Friday night and plan on participating in a “Chap Day” on Monday. Other prospective students and I will tour the campus and attend several planned activities. Although I have already made my college decision, for those of you who are still undecided, I’d suggest you visit a couple of your top college choices. The best way to get an accurate idea of what the school is like is to visit it in person. Most schools offer special days designed for potential students to come and tour the facilities. You should know when you’ve found the right place.

Valentine’s Day is approaching so make sure you tell all those special people you love them. I don’t have a special someone currently, but I have an exceptional family! I love them very much, as well as my extended family. I hope all of you have a blessed week and a Happy Valentine’s Day!