I just realized that I have not written a legitimate post since last September. Sorry guys. Although I am talking to most of you through myspace and facebook now, I suppose there are a few of you (cough...Andrew), who haven't upgraded yet and are limited to xanga to learn the workings of my only occasionally fascinating life. So here are the updates:

     Next year I will be attending the lovely Elon University. Yes, I gave in and am going to the last school I said I would go to. But when I visited campus for the first time as a prospective student, I simply felt at home. God has shown me that the right reasons that made me resist Elon, were the wrong reasons for me to not follow where He was leading.(And I realize that only makes sense to those of you who know the circumstances.) But now that the decision is made, I am so excited about my choice and know it was the right one. There is not a single doubt in my mind, and the girl who didn't want to spread her wings is now trying to jump out the window to test them. ~laugh. Pray that God puts a bush down there to break my fall.

     An even greater development is that I will be a double major in Sociology and Voice. Yes, Katie Hatcher will be a music major. It is amazing to think that only two years ago, my parents wanted me to quit voice all together. So yet again, God worked what I thought was impossible. Another point for His team (reference to this week's episode of House).

     I suppose a good summary of the last few months would be that God has taught me how to let Him have control of my life…or rather, that He had all the control to begin with. I have simply been deluding myself the last 17 years into thinking that I had any idea where He was taking me. God has worked a plan greater than my wildest dreams, and I praise Him for granting me far more blessings than I deserve. In my natural ‘Katieness’, I would normally spend the next few months planning all the details of the next four years. But you know, God knows. ~smile. I have not a clue where He is leading my life, because everything is changing for me, my values, my outlook on what is important.

     My simple prayer is that wherever He takes me, I remain a faithful servant, glorifying His name, and humbly sharing His love. That is all that matters. Five years down the road, ten years down the road, He is the only constant. Come August, everything I know is about to be shaken. I will have to leave the surroundings of my sweet friends who have absolutely spoiled me with their unwavering goodness. As much as I am excited to graduate and move on, I am scared, because those guys are all that I know, and as I am realizing, all I really want to know. ~laugh. Whoever said ‘Ignorance is bliss’ was brilliant and dead on. But the God who knew the right answer to all my questions, and who magnificently orchestrated the futures of us all, will not leave me alone when I need Him so desperately. I have the utmost faith in that. And at the risk of breaking my reverent mood, God is the bush that will break all the inevitable falls out my window as I attempt to fly. I will still fall, time and time again, but it does not have to break me. (that is for you, Ben)

     I pray that this summer each of you find life, love, and laughter...all of which cannot be without the Lord. God bless

Katie

Currently Listening The Producers (2005 Movie Soundtrack) see related

The British are feeling the pinch in relation to recent bombings and have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved". Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross". Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-catagorized from "Tiresome" to a "Bloody Nuisance". The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was during the great fire of 1666.

Also, the French govenment announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Surrender" and "Callaborate." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralysing the country's military capability.

It's not only the English and French that are on a heightened level of alert. Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides."

The Germans also increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose."

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual, and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.

Currently Listening Back to Bedlam By James Blunt see related

Must be posted....

TJ: Is there really such a thing as an eye-lash curler?
Justin: How hot can those curlers be?
Justin: Why do you girls spend time doing all that stuff?
     Girls: YOU!

A more profound post to follow...

Ok, this had to be posted on the internet for the world to see...

Mom: "Katie, how do you know that's how judges do it?"
Me: "Um...because I've seen Judging Amy?"
Mom: "Please don't say that at your interviews for law school. 'Hi, my name is Kathryn and I want to be a lawyer because I like watching Law&Order: SUV."
Me: "Ah, mom, that's Law&Order: SVU."

That apple never falls far from the tree....yeah.