Be consciencious and don't spread mono!

Happy Valentine's Day!
Heed the advice in the title (Nina's warning to me) and you'll do well on this ancient holiday. From what I know the holiday commemorates the martyr of St. Valentine who preformed illegal marriages during a time in Rome when the such was illegal. Evidentally, single, young men make better soldiers, so marriage was banned for those under a certian age. The covenant of marriage is far more important than a mere rule of man, enough so to lose your life over.

I have a test in physical inorganic chemistry on Thursday. I worked over the weekend to finish this weeks problem set, planning ahead for extra study time today (Monday). I've been meeting with a classmate to go over the problems and it just so happens that we compliment each other quite well.

Last week was marked with some wonderful events: I enjoyed a few conversations w/ friends regarding faith in Christ and union between my work as a scientist and my life as a Christian. I also shared similar thoughts while part of a panel discussion at graduate Intervarsity large group. I tried to describe that interacting with people differently was a result of faith in Christ and the presenence of the Kingdom of God. Introducing myself to my people as an environmental chemist doesn't hide the fact that I'm a Christian. Because I presuppose that the best scientific thinking is born out of Christian conviction, it is a boasting in the Cross when I myself as a scientist. I've been commissioned, or called, by God in this occupation.

Saturday morning I made cottage cheese pancakes over at Nina's. Her, myself, Austin and Dwayne had breakfast together. The pancakes were mediocre, something you should try atleast once. Who knows, I may even make them again. Nina's crepes w/ freshly whipped creme and blueberries were quite delicious. Sunday I put together a pot of Chilli - Casie's recipe, of course.

It's been cold the last few days, so I've been indulging my mind thinking about a PhD program in Arizona or California. Who knows what lies in store?

Grace and peace to all of you!

Also, Chris, if you're reading this, thanks for calling me yesterday. It really ment a lot to know of your continual care for our friendship.