Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Pentagons?

This has been one heck of a first week here at CNU. It all started with the earthquake. Yes, for all you skeptics, who believe the east coast cannot have earthquakes, prepare to be DENIED. We survived an earthquake on Tuesday! I regret to say though that I’m pretty sure I was riding my bike at the time of the earthquake and had no inclination that the ground had shook. Even if I had felt it, I probably would have thought it was the ground shaking from all the freakin’ construction going down on campus. Oh well, the news casting lady told me it happened, so I believe her. My roommates were pretty freaked out about it too when I got back to the apartment. I think the damage consisted of a Dixie cup falling over. My roommates are so cute.

Not ONLY did we have an earthquake, but hurricane Irene has forced CNU into evacuation mode. We must leave campus premises by noon tomorrow. No classes Friday or Monday! This unfortunately does mean no fall break for us due to having to make up the missed days, but we have to remember is that not many colleges have fall break as well as Thanksgiving break. I’m trying to think on the positive side.

1 “At this my heart pounds
and leaps from its place.
2 Listen! Listen to the roar of his voice,
to the rumbling that comes from his mouth.
3 He unleashes his lightning beneath the whole heaven
and sends it to the ends of the earth.
4 After that comes the sound of his roar;
he thunders with his majestic voice.
When his voice resounds,
he holds nothing back.
5 God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways;
he does great things beyond our understanding.
-Job 37:1-5

This hurricane couldn’t have come at a better time, though, because my sister is coming to pick me up! She was coming anyway because she and I have a road trip to Washington DC this weekend. Seriously, there is nothing better than a road trip with Becky Scheel and crazy loud obnoxious singing. Our uncle is retiring from the Army. Apparently it’s a big hooplah when someone retires from the military (just kidding, I know it’s a big deal), so the whole extended family is heading to DC for one big family reunion at the Pentagon! I’m very much excited about it, because not only do I love the DC area, but I love my family. Not to mention we get a VIP tour of the Pentagon. Savvy, yes?

Stay dry!