It's February.

Hey.

It's me. Currently I'm consuming Simply Apple and chilling (literally, it's freezing) in my closet of a dorm room. The first month of college life has come and went already. I'm starting to emerge out of my procrastinating ways to actually prepare for tests and get homework assignments done on time. Those 6am's up at Keeter twice a week definitely take a toll on my sanity and energy levels but I'm adjusting to it slowly.

Life is interesting right now. I'm slowly getting to know people better. I spend the majority of my social time with my Character Camp family still, we all get along pretty good and somehow ALWAYS end up talking about relationships in one form or another. It cracks me up. Has anyone seen Sanctum? I think we might go see that this weekend. So I did yoga for the first time like last week. Sitting cross-legged with my palms up practicing breathing seemed pretty awkward at the beginning, but seriously - it's worth the awkwardness. I felt so relaxed I probably could've fallen asleep right on the linoleum floor. You should definitely try it.

I've had to come to terms with the fact that going back to Barakel for the summer probably won't be an option. Unless of course, God intervenes - and don't get me wrong, I know He is completely capable of doing so. The four digit number of money I need for the next school year is really looming over my head. CofO has a Summer Work Program that would cover all my room and board charges for the following year. Equaling like a $16-per-hour job. It's a great opportunity, but my mind keeps going back to Barakel. My wall of pictures from last summer keep everything really fresh in my mind and keeps pulling me back there. I wish things could be different. I wish money didn't have to be so important. God has just really reminded me though that He will use me wherever He sees fit to dump me for the summer. I want Him to use me any way he can. Whether that be in Michigan or misery ... err, Missouri! :-)

I've been reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan. ATTENTION: THIS BOOK IS A MUST-READ. Here's just a glimpse of the powerful truths this author brings forward in his book.
"...you have to stop loving and pursuing Christ in order to sin. When you are pursuing love, running toward Christ, you do not have the opportunity to wonder, Am I doing this right? or Did I serve enough this week? When you are running toward Christ, you are freed up to serve, love, and give thanks without guilt, worry, or fear. As long as you are running, you are safe." - Francis Chan

Goodnight from Memorial #222.