home. phew. its so hard to believe its over. i have completed my first semester of college. it has been hard work but extremely rewarding. i have learned so much my head is still spinning. i have a lot to process still. i have learned a great deal... spiritually: this has been a hard area. ive had difficulty establishing my spiritual routine in my new life. but, God is faithful and has been teaching me even through this. He has been showing and teaching me many other things as i encounter new ideas and experiences. relationally: i have made truly amazing friends. i am extremely grateful. im excited about getting to know them better over the next four years. on the other hand, this semester has been hard times relationally also. it can be draining to constantly be with people who you dont know very well. it was trying on me sometimes and next semester i have made goal to schedule time for myself during the week. academically: wow. ive learned so much. all my classes were marvelous. my professors are incredible. its hard to believe its only been one semester. i have another seven more to go! personally: i have been learning so much about myself, who i am. its been so good. its a definitely a new chapter of my life. so, its been a high learning curve this semester, but excitement is the best way to describe how i feel right now. this is an important and thrilling time of my life and im going to seize this time of my life and make the most of it. some fun random pictures of me and my friends from the last semester:      
its wonderful to be home. its good to rest. im looking forward to this break. merry CHRISTmas! | 
so i guess we have to convince either michael or zach to come, or both =D so yeah, call me. luv you!
