Have you ever...

So today my mind has been all over the place thinking about random things.  I got a lot of school work accomplished during my "forced study break" but I was just thinking about things that didn't really relate to school... oops!  Though, I just have those days where I wish I could talk to God face to face and I could ask Him all my questions that have crossed my mind or that I wonder about and do not know the answers too.  I am sure when I get to Heaven one day He will be more than happy to walk with me in His kingdom and explain to me all the things I did not understand or have questions to when I lived on earth!

Have you ever...
 wondered why there are so many different languages in the world or where they all came from?
Or what other people from different cultures think about you?
Or how fast your hair grows in the span of a couple of months?
Or why people yell across the library at others instead of simply walking over and talking to the person?
Or how many people read the Bible?
Or what all your family and friends are doing in Heaven while you are still here on earth?
Or why you always get butterflies in your tummy when you start something new?
Or why there are only 24 hours in a day?
Or why people have different personalities and characteristics that make them who they are?
Or why people show Love in so many different ways?

I honestly do not really know the answers to the questions but these are just things I have been thinking about during the day--- random I know!  But, being at TCU on such a diverse campus you see and experience a lot of things and some days it just makes my mind wonder.... hmmmm.... I wonder why/ I wonder if...?

On a different note, it has been a good Monday.  I got to have lunch with one of my former beautiful roommates, Jillian.  It was so nice to see her and catch up with her and just laugh with her.  I miss that most about living at the dupe--- living with girls who are all so different but are so much fun!  Though, living with my hubby is awesome too and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Also, pray for Reagan he is sick :( He is going to the doctor early tomorrow morning because the over the counter meds are not making him feel much better.  Let's just say when my husband gets too involved in too many things and doesn't have enough time to sleep he gets a sinus infection--- so this is most likely what is happening right now because he is so darn busy!  So pray that he has time to rest and recover!

On a happy/butterfly in your stomach note.... my little brother Hunter started his first day of college at Blinn today in college station.  According to my mom he was a little nervous this morning which is definitely understandable--- I remember my first day and I was super scared!  So be praying for him this week and that he transitions well into college and stays on track with homework and studying!  I love you Bubba, Reagan and I are praying for you!! :)

Well I hope everyone has had a great start to the week!  Smoothie King is in my future for dinner since I have a night class that starts at 5.... a large protein shake sounds pretty delicious right about now :)

"Take time to absorb the world around you because there are so many intricate things we miss everyday."

My LAST first week of College---DONE!

So the first week is over, thank the Lord I have Friday's off!  I have definitely needed today to regroup, get homework and readings done, clean up the house, do laundry and plan the meals for next week!  I seriously do not know what I would do without a day off.

The first week of class went ok.  It is definitely going to be a crazy semester with 18 hours but I really think I am going to like all of my classes.  I had to drop my Tuesday night class because the professor was not very nice and I could tell we were not going to get along very well, so luckily I was able to get in the Monday night class I have been wanting to get into!  WOOHOO!

So, Reagan now has to do dinner for himself on Monday's and Wednesday's which won't be too bad!  Tuesday nights we will both be home together and Thursday's my sweet hubby has declared as our date night since he is now the FCA Chaplain for Timberview High school and will be gone for the next two months on Friday nights for football games... if they are home games I should be able to go with him but away games I have to stay home.  I am going to be honest, when I first learned about all this was going to entail I got a little upset because I felt like we were both just too busy and would not have time for each other but my husband seems to have it all worked out to where we have a night by ourselves and he is helping me around the house with stuff since I am so busy with school so that is definitely a blessing!

Also, I got a text from Reagan about an hour ago and today he started selling cars at Carmax.  He texted me to tell me that he had sold his first car today and the person also purchased a warranty package!  I was so proud of him and you could definitely tell he was pumped!  He is such a good salesman :)

This weekend has already been off to a good start!  Last night we celebrated our friends Karlie and Jace who just got engaged last night.  She was completely surprised and did not even expect it!  We met up with them at the Melting Pot for dessert and to celebrate... so delicious!

Today, I had lunch with one of my sweet TCU friends Megan!  She just got engaged last Saturday night so we had lunch to catch up, hear about the proposal and talk wedding stuff!  It was so much fun and such a blessing to see her and celebrate with her in this special time of her life.  She did such an awesome job being a bridesmaid for me and celebrating my special moment in life so I hope I can do just a good a job as she has done for me!  Love you sweet girl!!

Today I have also spent a lot of time on the phone with my best friend Hannah.  I miss her so much and I just miss getting to see her and her beautiful family and watching little Ava grow up.  I had a dream the other night that our families finally lived close to each other and it was the best thing ever.  I am so blessed to have her because she is my person that I can talk about "anything and everything" with!!  I love our talks--- and hours can go by and we are still talking away on the phone.  Love you so much Hannah and thank you for everything!

Well off to studying and reading I go!  I have quite the load to do today... UGH!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

"Perseverance-- the greater the obstacle the more glory you will have in overcoming it!"

um Summer could you please come BACK!?

So the fall semester is under way... and WOW it was freaking hot outside walking on campus.  Gross I know, but I was sweating today, it is just too dang hot!  I am ready for some fall breeze to head my way!
My Monday went well.  I really liked my nutrition professor-- she seems like she will be fun. 
Tomorrow is definitely going to be crazy!  I have three classes back to back and then a break from 4:50-5:50 and then a night class that starts at 6!  Tomorrow is going to be a long day!
I think tomorrow after my crazy long day more than ever I will want summer to be back --- during the summer I am not rushed to do things, we get to hang with friends all the time, and I love the staying up late and sleeping in part!!
I am already getting a little nervous watching my planner fill up with assignments and tests... YUCK!
Let's just say thank goodness this was my Last first day of School EVER... WAHOOO!
This morning my prayer was definitely God give me strength to make it through this crazy semester!
I told Reagan today I am going to need his help more around the house with chores and such... he just smiled, said he would, and promised me he would not let me lose my sanity this semester--- let's hope he sticks to that promise!
Well I am off to start reading for class tomorrow--- yes already.  Wow senior year you are here and the work load has already kicked in!  Wish me luck and lots of concentration!

"Today was a day I will remember but a day I will never have to Repeat-- I definitely love the sound of that!"

I LOVE getting Ready for School

So I am not super excited about going back to school--- that means quizzes, tests, projects and papers.  None of that sounds fun at all.  Though, I am ready to be back on TCU campus, see all my friends, have lunch dates with lovely people, and experience my last year of college.  Holy moly... my LAST year.  These past four years have gone by way too fast and some pretty incredible changes have occurred over these fours years that have definitely made me a stronger person. 

I am ready for this year and most of all I love getting ready for the school year.  I love buying things for school like folders and notebooks--- I have no idea why but I love getting these things and then getting them all organized.  I love getting my agenda ready and organized, I know I am a dork and sadly my backpack is all ready to go for the first day of class on Monday.  I guess this is the planner part of my personality but if I do not have these things done ahead of time it puts me in a funky attitude and I just feel so unorganized.  Even more crazy, I already had a reading assignment to do for one of my classes on Tuesday.  I read the chapter today and it seems like the class is going to be really interesting, so I am excited to see how the teacher will conduct the class!  Yes I already read the chapter, do not make fun of me--- I like getting ahead!

Things that scare me/ make me nervous about my senior year:

1)I am a married woman now and that means I have to balance my time even better than before.  Luckily, my best friend Hannah has told me I will get used to it and get into a routine and it will all be ok.  She has been married for almost two years (October 25th will be their 2 year anniversary).  Not only has she been a wife, but also a mother to Ava and is in nursing school.  If she can do it all hopefully I can too!  Thankfully I believe her and know sooner or later I will get down a schedule that works for Reagan and I.  Seriously I don't know what I would do without Hannah and her awesome advice!  I guess I am not really scared about this-- just more aware that I need to manage my time the best I can.
2)I have to take 18 hours again this semester because my July summer school class got cancelled.  I am trying not to get too stressed about this and my classes seem to be really interesting this semester.  I am also trying to remind myself that I took 18 hours last Spring and I made my best GPA ever!  I have to keep telling myself take one day at a time and God will carry me through!
3)I have to commute to school.  It is only a 15-20 minute commute which is really nothing compared to what some people have to drive, but the one problem for me is I hate being LATE!  I also HATE finding parking at TCU for commuters--- it is ridiculous!  I know after the first week I will have a schedule down as to when I need to leave, but lets just say I hate unknowns and traffic is definitely an unknown.  Luckily Reagan has assured me that the times I have to go to class there is never traffic.... Lets hope he is right!
4)I am going to be in the real world in One year.  WOAH!  I am definitely ready to see how God is going to use me in my major and what my first job will be.  I have made some awesome connections with people this summer and look forward to seeing the job opportunities those connections will present me with.  I am also highly considering getting my online teaching certificate in the spring.  I have learned I have a passion for teaching children and loving on them and I would really love to teach once Reagan and I want to start having kids (which is no time soon) but I would love to have this certificate as a "fall back plan" even though deep down inside I would love having my own classroom and my own students!  It will be interesting to see what God has in store.

I am definitely ready to embrace this year.  I feel that God is going to teach me so many new things and grow me in so many different ways.  I am ready for the life challenges I know will occur.

I am ready to begin my last year in college, I never thought I would be ready but I am--- Thank you God for walking by my side these past three years.  I know you will be with me each step of the way this year and for that I am so grateful!

Today I will leave you with this picture of me and my best friend Hannah.  This was our Freshman Year at TCU.  We were roommates--- and because of our freshman year we became life long friends.  This picture is from an event our dorm, Colby Hall put on.  It was called Splatter Beat and it was a blast--- we were covered in paint from head to toe!  I will never forget memories like this.  Even though Freshman Year seems so long ago I will always cherish moments like these with the people I love the most! :)

"Beginning a new chapter in your life can be a scary thing--- allow yourself to be carried through by God."