I'm not really sure if it's supposed to be 3rd times the charm, a charm, or just plain charm, but either way we all know what I meant. It has been about a year and a half since I've actually blogged about anything, but my dear friend Jenna encouraged me to procrastinate from packing for going back to school and write something. So if for nothing else, this is for Jenna-Bug.
So my journey of the 3rd year of my college career will begin this weekend. 3rd year at Mobile, 3rd year on the 3rd Hall. That's a lot of 3's. And I'm living in 303...even more 3's! Anyway, school. Yes. The question everyone asks before school starts..."Are you ready to go back?!" My honest answer...I don't know. I'm ready to be done with my Summer classes...word to the wise...never take a science class online. I'm ready to have a routine again. But ready for classes...mmm...not so much. I'm ready to see my friends, and ready to have some fun adventures with them, but I've seen this summer what I do have at home.
FRIENDS...I've seen too many times when friends move away from each other they automatically drift apart, but somehow my friends from home have only gotten closer as time has moved on. The more we all mature and grow, the more our friendships have grown as well. I think it's because we started out as a Bible Study group so as we grew in Christ together we grew closer together as well. And don't worry Jenna...we won't grow up and leave you =).
FAMILY...Anyone who has been at my house for an extended period of time knows that my family is close. As Wesley and I have gotten older, we've become friends. (but don't tell him I admit that...=) just kidding) I've not only become friends with my brother though, I have become friends with my parents as well. I've realized that there is a very special, and unique relationship between both a daughter and a mother and a daughter and a father. Or at least this daughter. I am blessed beyond description to have grown up in this family and I wouldn't trade it for anything. One of my very favorite things is spending time with my family, and I'm not talking about the family time when all 4 of us are in the same room on 4 laptops...that, my friends, is not family time. But it does make life interesting when we're all in the same room, facebook chatting to each other, and commenting on the same person's status at the same time...welcome to my family.
I had the privilege of working as a cashier at Eagle Eye Outfitters for the summer. I learned a whole lot from working there. For example, when standing on your feet for 10 hours, wear comfortable and supportive shoes. I bought 5 pairs of shoes while working at Eagle Eye. Also, I learned to say Credit or Debit, and Can I see your ID? But other than that I learned that you don't have to work a camp to minister during the summer. Opportunities to show Christ or be a Christian example come up everyday, but the issue is whether or not those opportunities are taken. At Eagle Eye, the customer is to be treated as family. Some people get annoyed when they get asked 5 times by 5 different people, "How ya doing? Is there anything we can help you with today?", but the point is to serve the customer. Working as a cashier also gave me a new perspective of people at other stores, and taught me to be a good, friendly, and appreciative customer. I think all in all this summer has made me more outgoing, which is definitely good for me. I also worked Wired this year, and had an amazing group. It was busy, and somewhat draining, but at the end of the week it was very rewarding. Praise be to God!
So what will be different about this year? hmm...well that's a good question. First, I'm kind of adopting my father's motto of "one life to love." I want to seize the day when opportunities come to love someone or offer them encouragement. Also, I want to be adventurous...not stupid, but kind of adventurous. I'm planning to start next weekend when I go camping with some friends. (If it doesn't rain...)Yes, camping...don't worry I'll take pictures. I'm kind of nervous, but I'm pumped! at least right now...the closer I get, the more I'll probably rethink this excursion.
I'm not planning on having a job this semester(at least not right now), so hopefully I will have the opportunity to do other things. I have a feeling I may not know what to do with my free time, but I will try to force myself to do something like practice piano since my major is Music Ed with piano. And I also want to do a better job of taking care of myself- eating better, sleeping more, exercising regularly, breathing deeper, etc. We'll see how that goes. Maybe I'll blog about it. I won't make any promises though.
So that pretty much sums it up for this summer. I promise I'll try to blog more, Jenna. I think you're the only one that reads it. =) But you're enough for me. Well Jesus is enough, but you know what I mean.
I'm off to bed to rest up for year 3. And so it begins...
