Cato_Caitlin

2007-12-09T15:31:00.000-08:00

Wow...I have not written in this thing forever...perhaps an update sometime in the near future.

2007-05-15T20:55:00.000-07:00

Hey ya'll,

so heres an update...as much of one as I can write in 5 minutes..I must be getting to bed soon.

1 year of college completed

I've had the happiest 8 months of my life with a wonderful guy...rather a stud muffin ;) sorry Brandon (well almost...only a few more days)

I'm home and it feels gooooood..nice to sleep in my own bed and shower without flip flops..not to mention the wonderful meals my mother whips up with her "supermom" powers

I must be going now...because I have work early in the mooorning and nobody likes a tired Caitlin....anyway I promise a better update of this blog is on the way...bare with me.

<3

2007-05-14T20:44:00.001-07:00

Update: Coming Soon!

2007-03-11T19:31:00.000-07:00

5 Years Ago:
Who did you have a crush on? Travis Hoying
Where did you live? Wheeling, Illinois
How old were you? 13
Where did you hang out? The mall/ Katies house
What was your favorite TV show? Boy meets world
Did you believe in Santa Claus? Nah
What was your favorite possession? hmm I don't really know... probably some cd or something
What was your favorite band? Backstreet Boys most likely
Did you have a job? What was it? Nope unless you count being a brat..then I had a full time job :/
Who was your best friend? Katie
5 Months Ago:
What was your favorite possession? My bible..definitely kept me in Winona instead of going back home
What was your favorite band?Dashboard Confessional
How old were you? 18
Where did you hang out? The library...sleeping..I mean studying
Did you believe in Santa Claus? Shhhhh
Did you have a job? What was it? Hmm I worked at Osco during the weekends I went home
Had you been in an accident? Nope
Who was your best friend? Susan Smith
Where did you live? Winona
Who did you have a crush on? Brando
Today:
Would you cry if MySpace stopped working? no
Are you single? nooope
Where do you live? Winona
Do you know anyone who has never left their home state? Yes
Do you know how to drive a car? Hah thats questionable. Nah, I think I am a pretty good driver but ask Brandon.
Do you have a job? What is it? At home (Jewel-Osco)but not while I am here at school.

2007-01-20T19:30:00.000-08:00

This time last year I was in Wisconsin at Mike and Sheena's rehersal dinner..crazy! This means that tomorrow is their one year and this my friends is exciting. So, since I wont be posting in this tomorrow...HAPPY ONE YEAR!

Well, winter break came and went faster then I would have liked. However, I think this break surpassed all the rest..by a landslide. I worked, saw Brando twice, had good bonding time with the fam, caught up on sleep and caught up with old friends. Oh, and pigged out on my moms homemade cookies. What could be better?

One week of the spring semester is dunzo...many more to go. It was a bit rough getting back into the swing of things but I will adjust and just take things one day at a time. Two of my classes are part of the education major and they are by far my favorite classes. One is teaching elementary physical education and the other is child lit. Both are going to take a lot of work and free time with projects and such but at least I will use this stuff in the future. I also love love love my sociology of the family prof. I think I could learn a lot from him..if not I can at least get a good laugh at 8am in the morning.

I spent most of today in the library reading..and I took a nap...in the library and as I was telling Brandon, I woke up with people looking at me. Is it a crime to sleep in a library? I don't think so..after all it is so quiet and peaceful, its hard not to sleep! (or maybe its just me)

Well, I should be hittin the hay now so I can fall out of my loft at quarter to 5, shower, and head to Menomonie with the crew for church! I am excited...its been like forever since I have attended a Sunday!

Until next time...keep warm!

2006-12-02T21:26:00.000-08:00

Well look who it is!

Haha I know I have not written in this thing in quite sometime...I have neglected it and for that I am sorry.

Time just flys by when your having fun...or maybe its when your constantly doing school work..I forget which. :-) Actually I cannot complain..I pretty much love it here.

I must admit it definitely has taken some getting used to but now that I have my own room things are going much smoother.

So, school has been crazy..I have finals a week from Monday and then I go home for winter break! One semester under my belt and many more to go but now I am 16 semester hours closer to getting into the college of education sooo that's cool.

God has been amazing..as always. Things were rough for awhile but he got me through everything and I am watching him work in my family's life and it is crazy and exciting.

I just got back from hanging out with Carrie and Sheena and it was a night much needed. We ended up going to Jeffersons to eat and the food was delicious. I had a taco salad that was the size of me or as Carrie would say the "size of Texas" and I dominated it. It hit the spot. I had a lot of fun and it was nice to just hang out with them..I think that is the first time we have just had a girls night out since I have been here. Crazy.

Anyway, I am off to bed so I can get up on time! (I have a problem with oversleeping lately) woops.

Good night!

<3 Caitlin

2006-09-20T07:30:00.000-07:00

Quick update before I go to class.

Going to school here at Winona has truly been a blessing. I was talking with Mike about two weeks ago on the way to church and basically I think God put me here to bring me closer to him. God knew I needed to be surrounded by other Christians in order to continue growing and to maintain my focus on him. Everyday has been a learning experience and I'm the happiest I have ever been...Excluding the days when satans smacking me around. But even on those days God always shows me he is by my side and he provides me with the comfort and strength I need.

I always look forward to Thursdays because that means bible study..which I thoroughly enjoy because Ryan is funny and personable, I can always connect to what he is saying. And of course I get to see Carrie, Sheena and Miguel which is always great...I don't know where I would be without these people.

Classes are going pretty well...ignorning the few bumps in the road I encountered last week. College is taking a bit of time for me to get used to..some of the profs. are just a little out there and I don't agree with half the stuff they say but besides that it is all good. The roomie and I get along pretty well (just diff. sleeping scheds) but otherwise we are great.

Saturday is the first day of Fall and this excites me...fall is fab fab fabulous. But I will stop there because I could write a novel.

Alright it is about time for me to end this because I have math at 2.

Unitl next time,

go outside and enjoy the fallness.

Caitlin :)

2006-09-12T16:21:00.000-07:00

Just a little something I found on a friends site...thought I'd share
Religious versus faithful. Which one are you?

If you are religious you go to church because you feel you have to. If you are faithful you go for no other reason than to worship God and learn about him.
If you are religious you remember who wasn't in church. If you are faithful you think about all the missed opportunities YOU'VE had that you could have shared time with God himself.
If you are religious you condemn other people's mistakes (but of course say you don't judge). If you are faithful you forgive and look at your own mistakes and realize you aren't any better or worse.
If you are religious you recite the Lord's prayer because its what you've always done. If you are faithful you get on your knees every day knowing that you are not worthy of his love but live for him because he alone IS worthy.
If you are religious you only celebrate Jesus' life and death on holidays. If you are faithful you wake up every morning knowing what he did for you and trying your best to love him with everything you have.
If you are religious you believe what you hear or raised to believe and take it for what it is. If you are faithful you are urgent in getting to know what God really says about it in his word.
If you are religious you open the door for another person and feel good about yourself for doing it. If you are faithful when you open that door you feel humbled because its just something we ought to do for each other.
If you are religious you hide your faith as if its a secret. If you are faithful you let Jesus' light shine in and through you as if its the greatest gift of ALL!
If you are religious you believe you get to heaven by being a good person, doing the right thing, or being in church more than not. If you are faithful you believe that it is finished and there is no other way to God the father than through Jesus Christ dieing on the cross and by confessing with your mouth and believing in your heart that Jesus is Lord and Savior.
If you are religious you take pride in your RELIGION. If you are faithful you boast only in your Lord God. (and generally, you don't like the word religion; What is your religion worth if you do not have faith, and what purpose does it serve?)

More to come later...updating this during my break in my 3 hour soc. lecture!

God is good!

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