Manic...

...I have no idea what the time of this post will be, but it is now 3:02 according to my computer.

After leaving Dan's I came back to mine, to pack, and then get a semi-early night...why do my plans NEVER work...?? I had just finished packing when one of my course mates came online, then wanted to ring me. It was now 12:30 ish...not entirely sure... He rang me, and the conversation made me feel upset and guilty, I won't say why, but I really felt like packing everything in and just giving up...what was the point anymore...?

I rang Ben, and he was still at Dan's...which was good for me, because it meant that I could go up and see them for support, what I needed right then before I fliped, or started on that horrible dark, downward spiral that could have happened. Dan made me a great latte, hit the spot, and I had space to talk and cry. I then stayed for a bit, before I started falling asleep. At that point, the guys realised that there was some printing they needed doing. could I do it? It was gone 2...but sure, why not...? SO ran back to my flat, did the printing and then back up to Dan's. I have now left for the final time, and will probably try to sleep soon. TBH, I don't really feel like sleeping. Still feel a bit unsettled and upset, so my have a nice little chat with the Big Dude up stairs.

So much to do...so little time...

Clare xxx

So it's over...

...I've now finished the rest of my exams. I've now got until Monday before getting back into the swing of lectures etc. Todays exam was ok, the first bit was multiple choice. That bit went ok, but the second bit, 2 essay type questions, didn't go so well. I managed to write a few sentences for each, but generally it went bad...! I left early again, but was lucky enough to leave just as one of my tutor group was as well so we could chat about the exam...by the sounds of it, I wasn't the only one to struggle!! But that's it now :D.

We have cell group tonight. As exams are still going on at the university, some people have gone home and others are still doing work, there were only 5 of us at cell excluding Adam. The others played chess. They managed to make one game last 2 1/2 hours....oh fun! I watched for a bit, then put my iPod on and wrote for a bit. Then back to my flat to have tea, it was at least 11:30 lol!!

That's it for now!

Night all, and thank you all for your prayers and support during exams...!! It really helped!

Ruth xxx

Scared no longer covers it

I am incredibly worried about my exam tomorrow. I'm reading through my notes and it feels like nothing's stick. I just have to hope that when I see the questions it'll come back to me....

please pray!

Many thanks

Ruth xxx

Yesterday

Yesterday was an interesting day, with a few highs and a few lows. The day started with having to get up at 7:30, to go to my Introductory Forensic Biology exam. First off, I want entirely sure where the building was, but it was fairly easy to find in the end. Once we got into the exam, there was about a 5 minute wait before we could get started. The exam wasn't to bad, but there were definate holes in my knowlege, and in the end, I decided to leave early, than sit and stare at the paper. I was feeling a bit unhappy with the exam, convinced I'd failed it, but glad it was over. I was looking forward to getting back to my flat and ignooring it. On my way back, one of the guys from my course saw me and came over. I think he could tell from my body language that I wans't happy with how the exam had gone. Talking to him helped, and a few people had found it hard. I'm just glad I'm sticking to biochemistry.

I got back to my flat, washed up, then cooked myself a late breakfast, then spent most of the day just chilling out and unwinding.

That evening was the King's student cell group social. We met at Jamocha's first to decide where we were going. There was only three of us from the Tuesday night group, but I was good to see some of the other group, and meet some new people. We decided to got to the pub and play pool and darts, and then see if we wanted to go somewhere else.

On the way to the pub, I got a text message, asking me to ring one of my friends. As I knew the effect that conversations with this person can have on my, and the problems he's had, I asked one of the guys to pray. As I had expected, the phone conversation was a difficult one, and I could feel myself getting closer to tears the longer I talked. I was greatful for the fact that Adam had stayed with me. When I got of the phone, I felt really down. My gut instinct was to separate myself from everyone, but I knew that wasn't a good idea. I chatted to Adam about the call for a bit before joining the group. I had fun, and was able to forget about it. We left the pub, got chips and went back to Adam's house. The guys played the usual Xbox and table football. At one point during the evening, Steve rang. It was great to just chat. It was his fault that I have High School Musical songs in my head alot of the time.

So after the eventful day, it was good to end it with friends laughing.

Two prayer requests:
1. For the friend I mentioned earlier, Danny. He needs alot of prayer at the moment. I'm not going to go into details on here, but he is going through a very rough patch and feels like there isn't onyone who can support him. Also, can you pray for me? As I mentioned earlier the conversations I have with him can affect me alot. Can you pray that I don't get dragged down by this and can let go after conversations with him?

2. For my exam next Tuesday, I am really worried about it. Can you pray that I won't panic and the information comes to hand when I need it?

Thanks

Ruth xxx

Exams

I have unfortunatly reached the port in the semester when the dreaded exam start :(. Oh well, has to be done. I would appreciate anyone who would be willing to pray for my exams. I have alot of work to do before they start and I'm getting more and more worried about them.

The dates are:

Wed 31st Jan, 9-10:30, Biological chemistry

Thurs 1st Feb, 9-10:30, Introductory Forensic Biology

Tue 6th Feb, 9-10:30, Biodiversity

Also, I would love to pray for anyone elses exam that are coming up. Just leave a comment.

Thank you

Clare xxx

Urgent Prayer Request

Right now that I've finally got on blogger (it was being a pain) I would like to ask for your prayers.

My dad has his Hazard Perception test tomorrow. He is a Driving Instructor and all instructors have to take it and pass it by 31st December (I think!) or they will loose their licence. This is the 5/6th time he will have taken it, as he failed the others. This is also the last time he can take it. It is really stressing him (well all of us...) out. We would like it if he passed, but if not, then we will need guidence as to the future...it's a scary prospect...! Thank you in advance!

Will give a general update on things later...

Bye for now

Brian xxx

(just for Toni!!)

*Edit* update on the situation: my dad took the test and unfortunatly failed again...however, there is good news! They have exteneded the deadline for the test to march, or maybe even June, which means there is still more time. We would still appreciate your prayers for the situation but, at least for the time being, my dad has a job!!
Thanks for all your prayers!!

Clare x