Ok, you all can be honest, are my titles totally lame? Haha. I just kind of have this inkling that they might not be the most ingenious titles ever thought up.
Moving day went... well, it went. It was so great to see friends from last semester, go familiar places, and just know what was I doing more than I did the first time! Moving in however.... well, let's just say setting up the beds was the bane of the day. We (one of my room mates and my father) spent most a lot of time first trying to figure out how we wanted the beds set up, and then how to actually make happen what we had in our minds to do. When we finally finished setting the beds and my parents took me grocery shopping, and then, the time we had all been dreading: saying goodbye.
For my part, it wasn't as hard the second time around. But it wasn't that much easier. Luckily, when I got back into the dorm, I had my girls there to talk and laugh with. Shortly after, we decided to go the store and get ice cream and cookie dough, then came back and gathered in my room and just talked, and introduced ourselves to the new person, and played catch phrase. I didn't have much time to dwell on the sadness of my parents leaving.
Saturday however, I had more time to think, and the day seemed to go on longer than I thought it would. I found myself kind of choked up when thinking of home and family. But I tried not to think too much about it, and just tried to enjoy being at college without having to do school for two more days! That was the great part! There was no homework to worry about yet, no deadlines, and no tests!
I don't think I told you readers this, but I finally found a church three weeks before the end of the semester! So coming back to the church was really nice, as I had gotten to know people there. In fact, last week after church, I talked to the pastor and worship pastor about joining. So I am now starting the process of joining the church! I cannot say enough about this sweet church. Everyone acts like family( I mean, all Christians are family in Christ) at this church, and they are all so sweet and loving! A few of the couples that attend this church are older, but it's neat because it feels like I have gained a few more sets of parents! Every time I see them I just feel like they have so much wisdom to share, and experience that I need to take note of and learn from. Anyways, there. I have bragged about my church. :)
As familiar as the scenery and atmosphere are from last semester, there are differences and changes that are taking place and have taken place:
1. All the girls in my hall aren't strangers anymore, but sisters! I remember last semester gathered at the end of the hall for our first hall meeting of the semester. Looking around the circle of girls, I had no idea who these people were. Last semester was spent just getting to know each other. This time around however, coming back to the hall is just like coming back home to family! No one's really too shy to hang out in someone's room anymore. We all welcome each other to join us in whatever we're doing. We laugh, and talk, and just enjoy being together. It's wonderful. :)
2. I have to obtain a job. To maintain the style of living to which I am accustomed, I must obtain a job. I also want to save up for next semester, and some other things that I want/need. I have never had a real job before, so I'm really nervous. Not gonna lie, I'm having a difficult time not worrying about it. What if the hours are bad? What if I miss out on a whole bunch of activities with my hall brothers and sisters.... It's taking a lot more of God's strength to give it up to Him. Because I know that ultimately He knows what I need and will provide me with no more than I can handle. It's so nice to know that God has my back :)
My first week of classes went well. I am attempting to make a better start to be diligent during the beginning of the semester as well as the latter part of it. Prayers are needed that I will use God's ever-ready strength that He offers. The work load doesn't seem too terrible, but definitely more than last year. So, here I go again!
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