so basically there are people who really do love me and care about me. friday night as i was preparing to walk out the door with my roomies megan and holly, there was knock at the front door. i figured it was someone for daniel or what not... i was wrong. i walk down the hall to find that indeed phillip green had just entered my house. what was going on?!? i didn't have any idea that he was coming. phillip proceeded to ask me to help him get his stuff out of his car.... i thought, "that's odd, why does he need my help??" so i went outside and started walking to the car and out jump jen and andrea. this was too much. yes andrea, phillip, and jen drove from reno and sacramento to visit me in slo. it took them about 6-7 hours and all to remind me that they loved me. pretty incredible. it was way good to hang out with these wonderful friends and we did good things like climb Bishops Peak, go to the beach, and talk and hang out. i have missed them a lot. then i got to thinking about it...they drove a long ways to see me to show me that they care about me....but God sent His son to the cross to die to show me what i mean to HIM. now really.... that's incredible. although my friends actions are more tangible, i need to always be reminded that no matter how crappy or how lonely i feel, God has gone the distance to show me that i am HIS beloved and that He has called me. i am amazed. this was a good weekend, but finals are this week...i'm a little nervous because they will be tough ones, but one more week of tests and studying then i'm off for a week before classes change. oh i'm so ready. well folks, i am outta here to study study study. have a blessed week....be reminded that although you want to feel special to people, God has already shown us that we are special to HIM and in reality that's all that matters. i love you all!