That first day

Back in school! Yay for schedules! I feel like a real nerd loving school so much, but I just cannot help it. There's just so much here that I love. My friends, my classes, my work, and my passions. I cannot wait for the school year to really kick off though. Now we're just doing the whole run down on the syllabus, aside from newspaper type stuff. But I like it so far.

It's only the first day so I haven't even seen all my classes yet. I'M A JUNIOR NOW! That's so crazy, but so cool. I've been blessed to have someone I know in each of my classes so far, which makes it comforting, especially if I have to miss. Which I really hope I don't. When I got sick in February it took everything in me not to go to class. It was strictly doctor's orders that kept me home.

Although, I am really excited about my professors. I can tell already that my philosophy professor is going to be great. He's a riot and it seems like philosophy is going to be very intriguing and thought provoking. I'm not so sure I will like American Government, but the professor seems to be wanting to make it be fun. And I of course know Ethics in PR & Journalism is going to be a breeze because the professor is great and I've had her before.

I bought two textbooks today and I kind of want to cry because of how costly they are. Why am I being punished for pursuing higher education?! haha. Regardless, I'm looking for the cheapest and best conditions. And sometimes that comes at a high price. Oh well, it can't be too much more. I only have three more classes to buy for, at least I hope.

Is this going to shock me?

I was all snuggled up in my bed literally 5 minutes ago ready to catch up on all the sleep I missed out on last night. I had even tweeted a goodnight tweet and set my phone on the headboard above. And as I was just about to drift off to dream land it hit me. I hadn't written a blog yet.

Sorry, I just thought I should inform you as to why this blog is up as "late" as it is. I pretty much spent about 27 hours with Peter and Natalie yesterday/ today. Natalie and I spent the night over at Peter's. But we pretty much stayed up until 3 or 4 a.m. this morning playing this game called 'Scratches". It was rather terrifying seeing as we were all really sleepy and the game was a "mystery" type game.

It's amazing how darkness and scary music can make your mind play tricks on you. There was a plethora of scream, jumping and holding one another as we pressed on through out the game. But seeing as we really needed to go to bed we crashed "early" and just picked up on the game later this evening.

I really like hanging out with Peter and Natalie. I feel like whenever Peter takes us some where we get educated. And I really like that, not only do I get to see different parts of my state in which I do not normally partake, but I also get cultured in different cuisines. Last night Peter took us out for real ramen, which I had before but Natalie hadn't. It's delicious regardless. haha.

But today we went out to eat with Peter's mama and some of her friends to a legit Chinese restaurant. It was really interesting to see the differences between what I had consider Chinese food and what actual Chinese food is like. I mean I ate a jellyfish! Well, not a whole jellyfish, but one of his tentacles. I was really afraid it was going to sting me (hush, it's a legit concern), but apparently they don't shock you once they've been cooked. Who knew? haha.

Today was pretty much my last real day of vacation. I cannot believe I start school Wednesday. I swear just last week I had 4 weeks left until school started. The time flew by really fast with all the events at the end of July/ beginning of August. However, I have to admit, this has been definitely one of my favorite summers. But I am excited to go back to school as well. JUNIOR! WHAT? WHAT! haha.

Well, i definitely have ALL of the tired now. I'm off to be.... ZzZzZzZz.... ;]

Day 22 - ch-ch-changes

I've been getting really anxious about moving. And not in the I don't want to leave this current house kind of way, rather I wish we were already living there. Of course, we still have a lot to do before everything happens, but I feel like I'm wanting things to change all too quickly. Which I find weird, since I'm not really a big fan of change.

There is a lot changing this year in general. I cannot believe I'm going to be a junior in college, and next year I'll hopefully be graduating. I'll have to figure out what I'll be doing, where I'll be living, if I'll be staying here or going somewhere else. There seem to be a lot of big decisions that are arising.

I'm not exactly sure how to handle what is coming. But I know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I know that He will be there to guide my path. And though I may make plans, He is the one with the last word. I'm excited to see what He has planned for my life though.

I've been wondering a lot about what will come next, and I feel ready for Him to lay it on me. But I just don't know. I think I should definitely start looking. I want the opportunities for Him to work through me. I desire to get closer to Him. I want to be able to just drop my plans for His, and to just know that I am living a life pleasing to Him.

I really like this whole daily blogging thing. Although, I do not always know what I should blog about, I feel that it gives me a chance to analyze my days. Did I do anything interesting, what should I share? Are there any topics I can address that He will speak through what I have written? I just become really happy when it comes time to blog. :]