back to school

Well, the school year is on its way once again.  This summer has been much different than my previous two, but it was good in its own way.  While I was used to the craziness of working at camp, I was instead able to experience the craziness of vacation with my family, moving into a new house (on a mountain), and taking two online classes.  Not to mention that I was in 10 or more states this summer with all of the random traveling I did.  Overall, it was a good summer, and I even was able to spend the last week babysitting two really great kids.

Despite the nice summer, I really am ready to go back to school.  Mostly, I am ready to see friends again.  I have been able to spend a lot of quality time with my family this summer (because I really don't know anyone else in Tennessee,) but I have missed out on hanging out with friends.  Early Monday morning I will be heading to my house in Cedarville, where my friend Sarah and I will be moving in.  We have had a great summer of writing letters back and forth, and it will be great to see her again!

This year, however, holds a lot; it is a little intimidating for me to think about all that is going to happen, as well as all of the decisions I need to make.  This semester I am taking 19 credits and living off campus.  The former I have done before, the latter may pose some new challenges (such as making my own meals everyday).  Over Christmas break, as I mentioned in a previous post, I will be traveling to Brasil for a few weeks with Nick and his family.  Soon after I return, I will be packing up and heading to Niamey, Niger in western Africa for my student teaching experience.  I am scheduled to return late in April, about a week before I graduate on May 4th!

This year will be a whirlwind.  I just pray that I will continue to grow throughout this crazy time, and that I trust God with the decisions I will have to make.  I want to soak up every moment of this year!