Saturday, May 21, 2005
Everyday magic......that's what college has been. I remember four years ago moving into my new dorm room, meeting my first roomate and learning the ways of college. I was nervous, anxious and scared. But those feelings drove me closer to Christ. I remember looking at my schedule half a dozen times the first few days of class to make sure I was going to the correct place. I eventually found some great friends and began to really enjoy college. Every fall I looked forward to moving in again and starting a new year, experiencing new things, attending new classes and making new memories. Whether or not I realized it, every day was magical in its own way. I'm now at the end of those four years and while I'm incredibly sad to leave, I'm also incredibly excited to venture out on my own and see where God leads me. I'm not even sure where I'll be come fall, but I know God will be with me. And that magic will still be there. It may not be in the form of late night dances in the hall, 3 mile runs through Glendale, homecoming soccer games, or playing in the school fountain, but may take form in high school football games, banquets, class projects and making it on my own. Thanks to those of you who have helped create some of the best memories I have. I'll cherish them and your friendship forever.
Saturday, May 07, 2005
A mood of sorts
Ugh...just not in the greatest of moods tonight. Girls, I'm sure you've all had those days where you feel like poo and you feel like you look like poo and maybe you do, but you sure feel that way. Guys, not sure if you ever do...I wouldn't really know. Well, tonight kinda went that way, you see...wow...this is gonna sound so pathetic...oh well...my blog....deal with it.....anyways, back to the topic.....so I guess I just got a little discouraged by my current standings at 22. Single, about to leave college forever (wow...I just had to stop after the word forever cause it hit me so hard) and no job yet. Kinda lame. As I was hanging out with some friends, I realized that I was the minority. I've been pretty content with being single, I think I've established that in previous blogs, but sometimes Satan just really gets to me and makes me feel less-than and I get discouraged. As I looked around at my friends I think I was one of very few that was not in a relationship or did not have someone currently pursuing or interested or potential bf/gf material......and I was by far the oldest there. Just wait,...it's gets worse.....so as I looked around I did another dumb thing and just kinda compared myself to those around me and found myself coming up quite short. These girls are amazing! Beautiful and great personalities and best yet, incredible Christians. Sometimes I feel like my personality intimidates others. I know I'm a dominant personality. I know that I'm a type-A. I know that, but does that make me a bad person? I was talking with a few other people recently and we were discussing how we sometimes feel that those quiet, innocent, keep to myself girls seem to be the ones that are sought after. Well, we know that's not me. I'm not exactly quiet. Ya, I know there are times when I speak before I think and have to go back and apologize; it's a daily learning process, but is it really a turn-off for a girl to be a little independent?? Just a question.
This really went in a million different directions and I'm sorry if I lost anyone. Just kinda putting some things out on the table. So ya, that's me right now. Tomorrow's another day and I hear it's gonna be a gorgeous one :)
This really went in a million different directions and I'm sorry if I lost anyone. Just kinda putting some things out on the table. So ya, that's me right now. Tomorrow's another day and I hear it's gonna be a gorgeous one :)
Been awhile...
It's been a little bit since I've last blogged. Well, the biggest thing is that I GRADUATED!! Well, I walked...I don't actually get my diploma til August cause I'm here for May term. MT '05 has been a-mazing! So fun! I think I've looked over material for class a cumulative of 15 minutes, maybe. It's great! We have some pretty sweet people in the class. Jenny and I are lab partners. She rocks...no pun intended haha! Richie, Ted, and Nate are also in there which makes for a fun time. We all sit in the back row and Ted has named us the "Backrow Ballers". It fits. I'm rooming with Kara in a townhouse... pretty sweet stuff. Bigger room, bigger bathroom, bigger closet....I'm happy. Every day Jenny, Ted, Amy, and I run and Amy and I have started lifting as well...Jenny is joining us soon! Let's just say my body has hurt for a few days now......3 miles cold turkey after not running for a good week and half will hurt a bit and add to that a little leg and arm workout and you're hurting. Amy and I have plans to run 4 tomorrow in C-bus and then a good run with Jenny on Sunday night in preparation for our 6 mile run on Tuesday. Ted decided we'd do that. I'm in. It'll be rough but it'll be good :) Every morning Amy and I have coffee....not just any coffee, folks....good 'Best of Columbus' Stauf's butterscotch toffee coffee. A-MAZING!!! So that really about wraps it up. I'm loving the may term!!
