Freshmen

Yay... I've made it through yet another week. It's hard to believe that next week will mark one month since we've started classes. Whew. Things are going by so fast! Between class, homework, and extra curricular activities, I've definitely kept busy.

Friday night was so much fun. It was the first coffee house of the semester, and I went with some friends. Then afterwards we made s'mores in the chilly weather. What I loved the most about the night was that we all just got to stand around, laugh, tell stories, and hang out. I am very lucky that I have friends who are excited about hanging out and who I can laugh with. We've done many things together so far this semester, and every time I find myself thanking God that I have a group who understands and loves me for being, well, me.

I know that my college experience has been so wonderful partly because of my friends. They are there for me through anything, and I'll always treasure all of the friendships that I have made this year.

Now it's time to start another week... things are slowly getting busier...

Well... it's a couple of weeks into the new semester, and I am once again trying to figure out what's going on. I'm working out schedules, beginning to participate in extracurricular activities (again), and getting used to new classes, textbooks, professors... it seems like a lot!

I guess the biggest change for me this semester is that I have new classes. I'm not used to coming back from Christmas break and going to new classes. It was nice not having any homework over the break, but coming back and seeing a new schedule was a new experience for me. Over the past couple of weeks I've had to make time to do more homework (since my schedule is slightly more hectic than last semester), read new textbooks, and meet new professors. It is a nice change, but it seemed wierd at first.

Christmas break was nice. It felt good to take some time and relax. After the stress of finals, a break was well deserved. Although I had a wonderful time seeing family and friends, toward the end I was looking forward to coming back to TLU. I know lots of my friends felt the same way, too. I guess we were just ready to start another semester!

This semester is going to be fun. It's only a few months until the summer! It's going to be full of new experiences and learning opportunities. I can't wait to see this semester unfold.

Until next time, have a wonderful new year everyone!

It's been quite a while since I last posted...

It's weird being back after such a long break... Though it was long it did go quite fast... They always do

I'm a little nervous about this semester compared to last. Though I did well the first semester of college, I feel this semester is going to be quite different... I hope i'm not too overconfident in my studying habits, which aren't great...

I'm having to do scheduling changed and I really hope i can work it out... It's so frustrating when they change the professor on you...

More Later...

Well it is the end of the semester and I am definently ready to enjoy Christmas break. I learned so much this semester, and what they say about learning outside of the classroom is so true. I truly learned about the man that I am and the man I want to become.As a matter of fact, I believe that the most valuable lessons that I learned were outside of the classroom, from sticking to commitments to learning how to handle undesirable situations, to just being a good friend. I think this is what truly makes college great, for it is the first time in life when you can really begin to discover yourself. Up to this point, so much of who one is is based on who the influence of their parents and people they are around. While this is not a bad thing, it is also a tremendous experience when one gets to truly explore who they are, and that is what college provides. I am so thankful that I am at TLU and want to give all the glory to God in leading me through this semester, and I look foward to the semesters ahead!!!

So, I'm finally done with my first semester of college. I finished, and I survived! I came home last Wednesday afternoon and now it's break until January! I am enjoying the idea of a break without any homework or papers and other school-related work. It is a nice feeling not having any homework; I've always had homework over the break for as long as I can remember!

I am extremely happy that finals are over because it was a crazy week. My schedule was all different, and I had to study, study, study! When my last exam was over I was extremely happy (I was especially happy that I made it through my first semester)!

But for now I'm going to enjoy the break and look forward to next semester. Plus Christmas is coming, and I came home to a decorated house! I love Christmas! Anyway, all I'm going to do is relax (and work....) and enjoy my time off, because I know that I'll be busier than ever next semester.

Have a very, VERY merry Christmas and an even happier new year!