It is half over for me now. I can't say I am sad to be finished with classes this semester, but I am definitely sad to leave my amazing friends, even if it is just for the summer. I have met so many people this past year, and gotten to know so many of them in such a short period of time. They all know who they are and they know what an awesome impact they have all had on my life.
I have learned so many things in the past two years...
I have learned:
*how to teach math at the elementary and middle school level
*a LOT about the anatomy of the human body
*beaucoup de Francais :)
*philosophers are crazy (for the most part)
*mathematical logic -> you will lose your mind
i took mathematical logic
therefore I lost my mind
(this is known as the valid logical argument Modus Ponens...CRAZINESS!)
*it's hard being on your own
*working a factory job really makes me remember why I am going to school
*facebook is a definite time stealer
*I am a control freak
*being busy and volunteering to do absolutely everything is NOT always a good idea
*finding true friends is hard
*I don't know as much about computers as I once thought I did
*my favorite part about visiting on the weekends (besides seeing my family) is having my mom buy groceries for me :)
*my mom is my absolute best friend
*I do not like growing up nearly as much as I thought I would
*college life is not all I thought it would be either - not that I don't love it!
*I hate doing laundry
*I have never been more convinced that I have been put here to be a teacher :)
I learned so much more than just book stuff and silly life stuff...I learned some incredibly important life lessons as well. Unfortunately some I had to learn the hard way.
I learned:
*how to stand up for myself
*how important my faith is to me & I simply can't do it all
*how much I need God in my life
*who my true friends are
*I am not Wonder Woman
*there are a lot of people who will hurt you and not think a thing about it
*sometimes you just have to be completely blunt with people
*I have MAJOR trust issues
*in the end, grades do not matter
*you can't wait around for someone who isn't going to be there
*you simply cannot survive life without a strong group of friends who will help you when you are down, be there when you need them, and hold you accountable
*no matter what happens in your life, things will go much better if you let God be in control
Needless to say it has been a crazy two years. But it has also been a great two years. I am so glad that I chose to go to USI and get involved with Encounter. It made me realize that being a Christian is a lot harder than I thought it was, it is more than just being a good person, and God knows what's best for me. We have all been put here for one purpose - to tell others about God and His amazing love for us! He loves us no matter what we do or who we are. He's just waiting for us to return the love that He offers for free.
I am definitely looking forward to the next part of my life. I hope this summer brings new challenges and opportunities for me. More importantly I hope I have the open heart and mind to tackle these challenges that God throws my way.
