Tomorrow is the start of a brand new year...well, school year that is. I can't believe I'm already a sophomore...where did my entire freshman year go?! I've already been back a week now and what a week it has been! This past week was K Week and this year, I was a member of K Crew in which I was assigned 18 freshmen to mentor and help out during their first few days here at school. Additionally, I am a leader with the Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) so needless to say, these past few days have been jam packed with fun events and I've found myself running around a million miles an hour, yet loving it! I've also found that I sleep really, really well at night...I wonder why ha?
A few of the week's events have included a Luau Party hosted by CSF (there were over 4,000 kids there!), Big Blue U (a big pep rally at Commonwealth Stadium with the entire Freshman class), Wildcats at Worship (a really sweet worship service attended by a variety of ministries here on campus), lunch and dinner with my little K Team family (I have the best group of kids...so lucky!), 4th Meal 4-Square hosted by CSF, 12 & 12 pancakes (I've tried my hand at the pancake business and I'm pretty sure I'd be fired if I wasn't a volunteer...my pancakes are a wee bit abstract looking, but they taste pretty good ha), and of course, water balloons, water balloons, and more water balloons (so far, I've filled 800!). Wow...it sure has been pretty crazy but I wouldn't have it any other way! Plus, I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful roommate to join me in the madness...we often wonder why we do such things to ourselves, but it all works out and we're better off because of the experiences we have shared.
I'm really happy to be back at school and have absolutely loved reconnecting with my amazing friends! I'm excited for what this new school year will bring and pray that it is filled with wonderful blessings, new (and old) friendships, and lots of joy and laughter! I also pray that God's light will shine brightly in me and that I can be a good witness for Him by showing (and telling) others the love He has for them!
On a side note, my new favorite song is "Our God" by Chris Tomlin (I'm seeing him in concert this October!). The song is absolutely incredible and I just love listening to it and worshipping God with it! Much of the song's lyrics come from 2 Samuel 7:22: "How great you are, O Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears."
Classes began today and all and all, it was a really great first day back! I only had three classes (and didn't even start until 11 am) so I think I have an awesome schedule! History class went well (my professor is pretty crazy but I think he'll make class really entertaining) and my English class seems like it's going to be pretty fun (my professor seems really sweet and nice). Plus, lunch was great as I was surprised to see several friends and enjoyed visiting with them! Above are a few "first day" pictures we took this morning on our way out the door...yes, we still take them even though we're sophomores in college ha!
