When I started this blog I had the best intention of posting daily, or at least once a week. But looking back over my recent posts, it has come to my attention that I have failed miserably. I shall try to do better from now on, but let's be honest, there is a great possibility that I will fail once again. Let's start at the beginning of the semester...well not literally, but I can recap. :-)
The semester started out rough as my foot was broken and I was frustrated to have to get to call Public Safety for rides everywhere. While the foot was enough of a problem I was also frustrated with most of my classes. I never thought I would complain that a class could be too easy, but it honestly seemed that way. Most of my classes are general education classes and seem to be far too easy, and more than that, extremely boring. I am working to look past the individual classes and think of where each class has the potential to take me instead, a much easier and more optimistic way to look at the semester. :-)
Another important fact that should be mentioned is that this semester I found out information on an England trip that will take place at the end of December this year. The trip will last 12 days, 2 of which will be travel days. The trip will allow me to see Shakespeare's Theater, Stonehenge, Jane Austen's home, and so many other WONDERFUL sights. I am very excited for this opportunity. It looks like my friend Sarah and I will be going which is so amazing! We are going to have a wonderful time! Not to mention the fact that we get class credit.
Speaking of class credits...it looks as though I will be able to graduate early while only take 15 hours each semester. Seems to good to be true doesn't it? Well with some help from summer classes and some AP credit hours I should be able to tackle this feat. Let's hope anyway...saving a semester of tuition sounds amazing! The next question remains as to what I really want to do after college. While I know that education is the overall field I want to be in, I am still debating the ages and type of teaching that I want to be involved in, if that makes sense. Overall I am just praying that God will lead me in the direction that He has for my life, and that I would have His eyes in order to see the purpose and path that He wants me to take.
Another piece of good news....I passed my Basic Skills Test!! I passed it on my first try which means that I no longer have to worry about it! Instead I can just focus on getting into the Education Department by the end of next semester.
Now to start summing up previous events. Homework has been okay this year, I have been working to accomplish things early and to take my weekends as time to spend with my friends. So far this weekend has been amazing. Friday Kate, Sarah, and I went to the mall and got manicures and pedicures. Sarah had never had a pedicure before, and it was quite entertaining to watch her giggle the whole time. After our relaxing trip to the nail salon we made a trip to the grocery store and then returned back to campus to enjoy some Red Room. We were planning to go back to the room and watch some movies, but we were all too full of energy due to the WONDERFUL spring weather. So...we decided to be spontaneous and went to Matteston, to a bookstore of all places. (I know, we are SO cool) The Borders in Matteson is closing and we were able to get a number of steals all 40-60% off! Then we returned home and finished some homework until 1 in the morning when my eyes would no longer remain open. This morning my family picked me up to celebrate John's birthday. We went to Bucca di Bepo, which was really good. I absolutely love the food there. Then my family went to the mall. I only left with lotion, which was strange for me. I had a lot of fun at the mall though, regardless of how much I bought. On the way back I fell asleep and woke up with a surprise. My dad had driven to a Vera Bradley store and my lovely parents treated me to a bag that will work perfectly in England. After we completed shopping for the day we returned to Matteson to correct a mistake Borders had made on my receipt, and also giving my dad an opportunity to shop the book sales. Then we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Fudruckers before returning me to campus with leftovers, presents, and wonderful memories of a glorious day with my family!
I have so much to be thankful for in my life. I have amazing parents who are always there for me when I need them, and yet are willing to give me the freedom to explore and find out who it is that I am and will be in the future. They spoil me and yet are making me learn life lessons at the same time. I will forever be grateful for their love and support. I am also extremely grateful for my wonderful brother who turned 15 today. He is growing up way too fast. Though we may not always get along, I wouldn't trade him for anything. I am also extremely happy that I have wonderful grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many other relatives that are there for me, showing me God's love in so many different ways. My amazing friends are also a wonderful blessing in my life. God has blessed me with new friends at Olivet that I will never forget. I can not wait to be roommates with Kate, Sarah, and Steph next year. They are some of the best friends a girl could ask for and I am extremely grateful for their support whether it be from helping with laundry to listen to me complaining about boys. They are of course not the only friends I have to be grateful for, but rather are just a few of the many wonderful blessings in my life. I should probably wrap this up, as it seems as though I am beginning to babble.
Anyway, I am extremely happy with my life. I love my family, friends, and the experiences that await me each day. Speaking of experiences...tomorrow Kate, Sarah and I are going to Chicago. I can not wait for the trip!! I will do my best to write tomorrow and tell all about the trip!
Hoping to remember to write tomorrow,
Sarah <3
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