Sleepy-Lonely day

I had an interesting dream last night... I'll try to put it down as best I remember it. I was in a spaceship, and we were searching for the Star Maps, just like from KotOR. I had found them all, and they had transformed into a single map, that I think became tattooed on my arm... There were a number of strange people on our crew, including a guy who seemed to be part dolphin, part man. I'm a bit fuzzy on the details of his anatomy... and I think Joseph was around. Anyways, this dolphin guy just came back from some kind of expedition, in his special shuttle that was mostly full of water (needs some air to breathe, I guess). I think we were good friends, since I was happy to see him, and jumped into the tank of water that he disembarked into. We splashed around for awhile, along with a few other anonymous members of the crew. He looked mostly dolphin-like, until he came up to me, and gave me a big hug, and a kiss on the cheek. My dreams are confusing sometimes, because it never seems to be Joseph hugging or kissing me, but it always feels like him... probably since I have little experience in those areas with anyone other than him. I need to have a serious talk with my dream-self about all this dream-cheating she's doing. Anyway, I became embarrassed, and fled to my quarters. For some reason, I had a window, that was letting in sunlight. Maybe we were close to a star or something. There was also a nice pot of flowers by the window. And then I woke up. I love dreams. ^^

I have been trying to study today, honestly. And I think it is working, a bit... I'll need to get back at it as soon as I finish this post. The exam is on Saturday morning... gah. x.x

I went for another walk. I went exploring a bit, along some paths I don't normally take. There was a couple in the lookout post. I politely ignored them, as they seemed to be enjoying themselves. There were many robins about; hard to believe it's supposed to snow tonight. Part of the board walk was flooded, but I went across it anyways. I didn't get too wet... thank goodness I had the foresight to wear my winter boots. I would have been wet if I had worn my sneakers.

Speaking of shoes, Sarah gave me a pair of Birkenstock's! :D I'm happy! They're very comfy.

Caitlin left this morning... it's so weird. We'll all be finished first year soon. We won't be frosh anymore. 0.o Only three more years...

There have been several threads on NFP and how much two particular guys dislike it on CAF lately. They are trying to overcome their difficulties, which is admirable, but they feel like the Church is ignoring the fact that they struggle, and just telling them to pray and fast. Just? Prayer and fasting are two of the most powerful aides to overcoming sin and darkness, the fasting especially for men! The Church knows they are struggling, but they can't compromise with sin. Contraception and masturbation are sins because they hurt you and your relationships. It's not to frustrate you, or keep you from having fun, or from being at peace. Sin is wrong for a reason! And no one is forcing you to use NFP. But it is too harmful to everyone involved to try and separate the pro creative aspect of sex from the unitive or pleasurable parts. It simply can't be done without harmful consequences. You're men; you're tough. Get over it. God will guide you.