I didn't really think I would ever come back to using Blogger. It's been a year since I've last updated something. And I haven't had many posts on this site to begin with. I've been switching around from blog to blog. I really just need to have a specific place that I have my loyalty to. Tumblr seems as though its more of a social site, instead of a place where I can share my thoughts. We'll see what this one post will lead to.
I had my first set of tests this week. To think that I only have two classes where I will actually have tests for. (It could be one depending on if I want to drop my creation studies class and then take it online next semester or during some future semester.) It's really cool. But at the same time its hard because I haven't fully transitioned to the "work" frame of mind. Overall, I really do love my second year at Liberty a lot better than my first. I've been surrounded by a great and dynamic group of people. Being on a leadership team where we all of us get along for one is amazing! I really do feel as though I can call any one of them up just to hang out. They are definitely a positive presence to be around. I don't feel any pull from being around them. Our hall in itself is great too! One of my RAs, Morgan was saying last night that she pretty much brags about our hall. I feel as though I do the same. So many different personalities and culture differences in one place has always been interesting to me. Then we all get along for the most part. It is really cool!
My SLDs are awesome too. I really know that its the Holy Spirit that is operating in our relationship. I have accoutabilites with Stephanie and its just been so easy to talk to her and tell her things that I really need to just talk about and release. I can usually tell bits of information about myself, but I've never been really comfortable with telling emotional things. I feel as though if things like that were to come up, I can tell her. I feel as though I can do the same with my RAs.
I love being a prayer leader. Even though I haven't been really gifted in the area of teaching, I've seen how the Holy Spirit moves and gives me ways to minister to the girls in my group. The interesting thing about it is how sometimes I plan on doing something specific and then He leads me to something completely different. It turns out to be so much better than what I originally planned to. I honestly can't understand why people could come to believe that God and His power doesn't exist. It's literally unfathomable.
Then I'm playing intramural basketball this semester. I think it's the first time I've played since the summer before my senior year of high school. So, two years? It's taking me a while to get my rhythm back, but I really do enjoy every moment of playing. It's great exercise for one. Then I'm doing something that I love. It's to the point where I don't even care if we win or lose (I mean, I do want us to win... but if we lose, I'm not really upset about it). The referees kind of have been getting to me though. Ha they're not really trained. So they miss a lot of calls, then call a lot of things that shouldn't be called. But I get over it pretty quickly. The thing about playing that I love the most is the fact that I'm able to do it without my knee hurting. That has been my biggest concern all of last year, which is why I decided not to play. I even was going to not play this semester. But I've been able to play 3 games so far without any problems with my knee. It is definitely all God.
I'm kind of back to the point where I'm thinking again about adding an extra specialization. Haha I know last year I really felt as though I should've been adding something. But was thinking it should've been PR or advertising. ha I did advertising and PR for a little bit in one of the survey classes and hated it. So I figured that I'd just stick with journalism and call it a day. But then I joined the media team this semester for hockey games and I literally LOVED working with cameras. The other stuff that goes along with it seems to be really interesting too. They give us all an opportunity to work with everything. I'll see how much I like it and then if it seems to go well, I think I may add it. I'll talk to my advisor about it next semester. I'm getting a new one, so once I figure who it is, then I'll set an appointment with him (or her) for next semester. In addition to getting my internship information straight. I"m starting to lean toward doing an internship in D.C. It'll just seem like its the easiest thing to do. We'll see.
But overall everything is going pretty well. Especially emotionally. (in addition to the Holy Spirit, I'm sure playing basketball is a contributor). I'm not off the wall emotionally and I feel as though it has been the most controlled since I first got into high school (weird). I definitely feel as though I'm experiencing growth in my emotions as well as the words that are coming out of my mouth. It's really awesome.
Well, that's all I have to say right now. I actually like the feel of this Blogger thing. ha we'll see if I come back =)
-Quayla
