Well, well, well. Another semester starts, and for the third one now, I am not in classes. I was re-reading some old entries and I realize how much I miss being a student. Now, I watch too much TV. I need some mental stimulation.
As I watch all of these new students come to campus today, I remember when I first came to campus as an 18 year old freshman. Man, that seems like a long time ago. I remember my parents unpacking my hot room. I remember all those awkward orientation moments when you are encouraged to meet new people and all you can think to ask is, "Where are you from?" or "What is your major?". I remember my parents leaving and being so sad. Then I think back to all of the things that I thought were such good ideas throughout college (transferring, rooming with so-and-so, dating a crush, marrying a crush). Oh my goodness, am I glad I didn't do some of those things!!! How much different things would have turned out for me if I had had things my own way all of those times. And...it makes me realize that I am ridiculous. :o) And...it makes me thankful for God seeing the bigger picture and not allowing some of those things to happen. Then I think back on all of the things that I was so scared to try and do (RA, camp teams, etc.). Those are the very things that God used to change my life. Hm. It just seems funny. Just being reflective, I guess.
This has been a long week. I'll be thankful for the weekend!
I turn 24 today... Daniel asked me if this past year was a good one.
So I reflected before I went to sleep last night. I graduated from college. God taught me some pretty amazing things all throughout the year about his provision and faithfulness. Three of my best friends got married and now one of them is pregnant. I have a job that I love. I am dating the best guy in the world.
So, yeah. I'd say this past year of my life was pretty darn good!
