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Hello, fellow bloggers! It's been a while since I last wrote. Maybe a week or so?

Before I came to Belmont, I had this overwhelming sense of something as we were driving toward campus. As we were pulling into the parking garage, a sudden realization came over me. I think this was the first time I experienced the woman's intuition. Now, to determine whether the intuition is true there needs to be more time. However, my woman's intuition told me that my man who I've been waiting FOREVER for is going to come into my life this year.

For a long time I was desperate, let's say, to have a boyfriend, to find that one who would complete me. The truth is, Jesus completes me and the guy should only be there to encourage me to be more like Jesus. Having realized this over the summer, I have had a new outlook and really am not concerned with the frivolity of "love". It'll come when it's meant to come; but I think this overwhelming feeling is trying to tell me something.

I'll keep you posted on that one...

Classes started on Wednesday and my classes are proving to be a challenge. I'm taking 18 hours this semester just so I could make up the hours I couldn't take my first freshman semester last year. I think with these hours under my belt, I'll be good and will be able to scale down to 16 hours next semester.

I'm taking three journalism courses and three general educations.

Understanding the Bible
Medieval World
Covering Diverse Populations
Media Ethics
Advanced News
Romanticism in England

The last one is getting me worried just a little bit. The class is geared toward juniors and seniors but are also open to sophomores. I'm probably the only sophomore in that class. During the first meeting, the teacher was kind of intimidating me by the authors I should know (I've never heard of them) and the things we would be doing. She's a little cookoo. I was thinking of dropping the class, but then my competitive side came out and I really want to prove her wrong. So, I'm sticking to the class. Maybe taking all these hours will keep me motivated and on my toes. It's going to be challenging sometimes but I know the reward is going to be spectacular.

My computer was having some difficulties as soon as I moved in. I opened the Belmont network and it froze my computer. I took it to IT and the dude was able to get it up and running again but doesn't know when it'll freeze up again. A new hard drive is being ordered, the second one this year.

For all you soon-to-be college students, do not go for a Dell. Their commercial is cute but I've had to deal with so many problems. I recommend an HP or Toshiba, leaning towards the HP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ijH3cRJ1BY

So, with that, I bid you all a wonderful night.

On the Road Again

So from packing my stuff in May, leaving Belmont, unpacking four hours away in Jeff City, working, then packing to go home to Jersey for three weeks, unpacking, then packing again, I'm now kinda tired of travelling! haha

Don't worry. Never worry. The traveler is still in me and I will jump to go on any road trip. However, from tomorrow til fall break, I will not want to move my stuff anymore.

This year I will once again room with Ash. We're in a suite in TK and I'm really excited to check it out. She assured me she was going to be there once the doors opened at 3pm. We shall see.

I'm so excited to be going back to my beloved Belmont. It seems like an eternity since I've walked its campus, rustled its leaves, and pondered over why the landscapers dig up perfectly bloomed flowers and replace them with closed ones. The mysteries of that place. I'm expecting a maturity level like no other and want that spiritual maturity I've been longing for but haven't seemed to grasp because of my own shortcomings. God is faithful and He'll see me through.

After being at AO all summer, coming home and going back to where it all started, I'm itching to share with my friends all that has happened. So much has occurred and I've finally been able to put the memories in their own little nook in my mind and heart. I'm anticipating what God has for me this year and can't wait to start this sophomore adventure.

Tomorrow I move in and let's hope and pray it goes smoothly.

Back in Town

It's been about a week and a half since I've been home. I've had time to reflect on everything that has happened and been able to wind down. I am on the road to complete relaxation!



Before I completely close the door on my summer, here are a few things I've learned over the course of the eleven weeks I spent in Jeff City, Tenn. :



--Wal-Mart is the mother of the game Marco Polo

--I have established an obsession with country music

--T-shirts and jeans worn three days in a row is not a crime

--If you think working with 20+ rowdy kids is work, try looking like a girl after you've spent the entirety of your week in t-shirts

--Knoxville was our Canaan: the land of shopping and Starbucks

--Hiking is empowering

--Live life simply: Jesus in your heart and Chacos on your feet (or Toms or heck, just go barefoot!)

--Cover alls are as common as sweet tea and pick-up trucks

--The Bass Pro Shop isn't just for the stealth hunter or avid fisherman. Oh, no. It's a Starbucks oasis as well

--Orientation gets old...fast!

--The guys will shoot anything: birds, squirrels, rabbits, deer. Basically, if it moves, it's fair game

--Riding in the bed of a pick-up on a warm summer night is freedom

--Clearing out three cartons of icecream a week is an accomplishment. One we are very proud of

--Cracker Barrel is also known as Country Crock, according to Will

--The lake isn't better than the beach but it's pretty darn close

--Tubing brings out the best and sometimes worst in us

--Caffeine doesn't help when you've been working for 14+ hours straight

--Fried chicken, gravy and biscuits were staples

--You begin picking up on northern accents rather than southern ones

--Expect a picture in the sky every night, painted by the best Artist in the universe

I learned a lot of spiritual things as well. Trusting God has come into play, especially when I talk about wanting a boyfriend and such. I know He has a purpose for me and He wants me to fulfill that purpose. I also know He has an amazing guy waiting for me. Sometimes, well most of the time, I get frustrated and impatient that I don't have him yet. In God's time, that man will come. I have to continually remind myself of this or I lose sight of who's really in charge--Jesus.

Loss of control is something I've learned as well. A lot of times we as humans think we need to have everything under control. Don't we realize that when we have stuff "under control" we're really messing up? Because then God can't truly work. I learned to let go of things and have God handle them and work them out. 10 times out of 10 I was blown away by what God did and He proved to me once again why He needs to have control. I screw things up way too much when I make things go my way. The lesson? Give God everything! It's hard I know but day by day He shows me why He's superior adn that it's okay to trust Him. He's got it.

Those were the two big lessons I learned. I learned something new every day adn I still learn something new every day. Little by little the Lord shows me things and it's just awesome to step back and see His work.

In a week I return to Belmont. What awaits me there, I have no idea. I'm just so excited to get my second year on the road and see exactly what God has in store for me.

Hello all!

I'm writing on this blog so that means I'm back from my mission trip to the Appalachian Mountains. It was such a wonderful trip and I learned so much from God. I'm trying to digest everything that happened so when I get back to Belmont, I'll be able to write an article about it for the Vision. Relatives and friends are wanting to see me before I head back to Tenn. I'm so excited to share my stories and what God's doing in Jeff City!

Rest is definitely key these three weeks. After waking up before the sun on a number of occassions, it's nice to be able to sleep in. My mom and I are gonna go for massages soon. All my muscles are cramped and it's just not a good feeling.

Other than that, I'm organizing, cleaning and scrapbooking (yea, I tried to do that over the summer and I failed miserably haha).