Almost Done

In the span of the past three days, I took four tests (while having a terrible cold).

Right now, I am sitting in Starbucks with a peppermint mocha, Kleenex, and my computer, doing absolutely nothing school related.

Once I return to campus, I will have three comprehensive final exams to prepare for and three reflection papers to write.

Exactly one week from today will be the sweet day that I load up my car, kiss this awful semester goodbye, put it behind me, and go home.

On another note, here's a picture of Yoda for your viewing pleasure:

Current Top Three Favorites

Three things I'm loving right now are...

1) Taylor Swift's newest album

2) Anberlin's newest album

3) Hazelnut coffee creamer

These two albums are great to listen to on my longer drives, and it was about time for some new music! I didn't think I would like Hazelnut creamer, but it's so yummy and makes late nights in the library just an itty bit more tolerable. My suitemate, Casey, just bought a huge bottle of it to carry us through finals week!

Koinonia

Three dollars buys you much more than a delicious mocha in a cute, homey mug.

Three dollars buys you personal time to digest the busyness of Millsaps or to refresh or realign your thinking.
Three dollars buys you the motivation to accomplish a lot in a shorter amount of time.
Three dollars buys you a short driving trip that allows you to enjoy your music.
Three dollars buys you space.
Three dollars buys you the place to people watch and see lives other than that of college students and professors.
Three dollars gets you out of the library and into a change of scenery.
Three dollars buys you, when not doing schoolwork, enriching conversation with those you love.

I love coffee shops.

Therapeutic Saturday

On my fall break, I saw Wicked in Memphis with Ariel. We absolutely loved it! Broadway musicals are magical, and my dream job is to be a Broadway dancer.


After my break, I finally got to see Michael! He came to Jackson for his fall break, and we had a great weekend.


After Michael left, I faced a week with three tests. Needless to say, I was pretty miserable. I gave up Facebook for the week, and that was an interesting experience. For the most part, I was so consumed with studying that I didn't really realize I wasn't on Facebook. However, I noticed that I excessively checked the weather and other websites that are regularly updated. It made me realize how much we crave constant updates/news. With that said, I spent Friday cleaning the bathroom, making a trip to Wal Mart, and Salsa dancing with friends! My Saturday has been spent sleeping, doing laundry, catching up on Facebook, and updating the blog.

One night I was studying organic and in the midst of all of the synthesis and mechanisms I was practicing, I jotted down this verse: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27.

Spontaneous Post

The following statements are opposites (me being pessimistic):
1) I'm a junior in college and I know exactly what I'm doing. Duh, I'm an upperclassman.
2) I know what I want to do with my life; I'll have no trouble reaching these goals.
3) Molecular cell biology is my favorite class ever.
4) I love it when I find a fruit fly in my rice in the Caf.
5) I'm so glad I have three tests in one week coming up.
6) It's so uplifting that everyone at Millsaps insists on coming across as being perfect.


The following epic events are going to occur within the next week (me being optimistic):
1) Fall break, baby.
2) Wicked Broadway in Memphis with Ariel Allen, followed by a fun night in Jonesboro.
3) Day in Little Rock with my family. I get to watch my high school's band perform.
4) See my doggie.
5) Sleep in my own bed and eat home cooked food.
6) Have plenty of time to study without having to go to class to accumulate even more homework.
7) Don't have to drive back to Jackson on Sunday afternoon like usual. That's so depressing.
8) No organic lab on Wednesday.
9) OEC with the cult for dinner.
10) Michael Price arrives in Jackson (best for last, naturally).

New Chapter

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

Summer Update

There's not much more satisfying than reaching into the cookie jar only to discover that there's double stuffed Oreos in there. YUM.

Well, it's been a while. What have I been up to since I last wrote?

Other than going to Bartlett for Lauren's wedding, visiting Jackson to see some friends, working at The Caring Place and Khakis, and visiting Matt and Ariel in Jonesboro, I also...

...went to Yellowstone National Park with the Price family for vacation.

...flew by myself for the first time.

...enjoyed Michael's weekend visit to Magnolia!

...completed three weeks of Physics II. Only one more to go!

After physics, I've got a few more exciting things to look forward to before the summer ends! I've bought some new items for my dorm room and textbooks are posted online. There's no denying that school is only weeks away. This school year holds a lot of challenges for me, so I'm not only preparing by buying a cute new lamp and that darn Organic Chemistry lab textbook, but also by fully appreciating family time, every moment with Michael before he moves to St. Louis, and the overall relaxation of summer.