Kansas Visit

This past weekend, I visited my sister back in Kansas. This trip got me thinking about some things, and helped me realize that:

• Moving to Dallas really was a great decision. I am so much happier than I would have been if I decided to stay in Kansas.
• I should not waste time continuously trying to stay in contact with people who do not make an effort to stay in contact with me. I need to be thankful for the memories I had with them, but move on. 
• Family really makes the best of friends. 
• I need to stop dwelling on the past, and focus on the future

On a side note, I have my second exam for my Infancy class next week. I am changing some of my test taking strategies and hope I do better than the last one! Prayers for confidence are much appreciated! I have a lot to do the next month in my classes, but am ready to end this semester on a positive note!

Enthusiasm

I started going to a group on campus called FOCUS (Fellowship of Christian University Students) that meets every week. Both undergrad, and grad students come together for fellowship and worship. After a long week, it was exactly what I needed. A student that spoke this week talked about the word enthusiasm. Enthusiasm comes from the Greek word Entheos; En meaning in, and theos meaning God. The way this student described it, was that to have enthusiasm, means to show that we have God inside of us. When we are having a bad week, do we let people see it through being grumpy, sad, hiding out in our apartments? Or, do we have enthusiasm, and show others that whatever made this day bad won't hold us back because we have God. This really changed my way at looking at things. My goal is to be more enthusiastic. It is hard sometimes (especially when you take the hardest test of your life and feel miserable about it) but think about how much happier you will be if you carry on your day with enthusiasm.

New Experiences...Newfound Faith

I have never been one to write my feelings and thoughts on the internet, and have been very much against the whole blogging trend. However, I am kind of liking this idea better than other social networking sites. I figured it would be a good spot to talk about my exciting experiences while I am in Texas!

Coming to Texas was by far one of the most gutsy decisions I have had to make. I came here only knowing a few people. I had to leave all my friends and family in Colorado, and all my friends in Kansas. Once again, leaving my comfort zone to pursue my dreams. This was not easy for me. I came here with a new found confidence and excitement, along with some anxiety. However, the school is wonderful, my professors are wonderful, and I am starting to make some great friends. I have found that through these trying times my faith has become stronger than ever before. It's a pretty great feeling.

I am getting to do what I've dreamed of, and l get to experience a whole new state and community as well!