Tired College Kid

So classes are stressful, except Spanish. but I have two As, two Bs & one C (which is in Calculus...I've never taken calculus before....I'm happy about my C.) The papers and test are always being thrown in my face, but I know I can handle it. I am happy to get English 101 & 102 out of the way! I did change my major, but it is still in business. I am a marketing major.

The weather is AMAZING!!! It keeps getting warmer, and I am happy. I love the sunshine, not the pollen though. Besides, I am so white, all I do is glow.

Ignite is going extremely well. :) A lot is going on too. So I am on my toes, but that is not unusual for me. Tonight we had some apologetic people come and speak. They were really good, and the discussion continues tomorrow too! :) I find people who are Apologetics really cool. I wish to be as good as they are.

I am going on a mission trip in May to Costa Rica. I am really excited! I cannot wait to go, and lucky me, there are no shot requirements. It is optional to take Typhoid (may be spelled wrong), but it comes in immunization or pill form. I think I will take it in pill form, and it not only lasts longer, it is cheaper. So I will take it. I started another blog informing people in my mission trip. It should be on my profile, but the link is here: http://sarahsmissiontrips.blogspot.com/. I find it a lot easier to just post it in video form than typing. I know I am not a good actress or speak well in front of a camera, but that doesn't matter.

Hope you have a great weekend!!! Ciao.

New Start

colorful & cramped

My Desk

Second Semester of Freshman Year at College.

 2012, a new year, new beginning, whole new mindset...the mind set most take on at the beginning of the year.

I am super excited to start my classes tomorrow. I made sure I start my Mondays with my favorite subject: Spanish. I hope to wake up early and get stuff done, and look stunning walking into my first day of classes. Last semester was fun, but I felt like I was walking on to many eggshells. I tried to make it work, but it just did not work out. I am happily in my own single room, that is EXTREMELY small, and I think my clothes will soon storm out of the closet and claim more space.

 To all starting college I wish you the best & have the most fun as possible, but save time for school too. Best of Luck!! :)

God Can Use ANYONE, Even Me

I have been conflicted recently. I want to be a  leader for my College Ministry. It will take time and a lot of dedication from me. I know this. I just do not feel ready, but ready at the same time. As a servant of God, I know when He says go, I should go.

We have talked about Luke 1:39-56 in my small group and it was what my pastor spoke on today. It is a truly remarkable passage because an angel comes to Mary and says you are going to give birth to the Son of God. Mary was a virgin and engaged. Instead of saying no, my town will not believe that I am a virgin. I have a husband to be who will never marry me, I will be shunned. She said Yes. She said yes without doubting anything God's angel told her. She did not focus on herself, she focused on God. She also went to her cousin Elizabeth, who was much older. Even Elizabeth was going to have a baby despite her age. Both women were over joyed.

It is remarkable what God can do. In the Old Testament there is a book called Numbers. In Numbers Chapter 22, God uses a donkey to speak to Balaam. God also sends an angel to stop Balaam from going with the princes. The donkey saves Balaam's life. If God can use a farm animal, and make it speak the language we speak, I believe He could use me. "For Nothing is impossible with God." Luke 1:38 NIV

I think I will take that Leadership role in my college ministry. I know it means staying where I am for college. It is not the end of the world if I do not get that International Business degree that I wanted. I can still work around the world, and still travel with out the word International on a piece of paper from a college.

For the moment I actually feel like I am following God's will. I just pray I am doing the right thing, and that I am doing it for God, not myself.

Scatter Brains After Finals & Other Random Adventures

Today is my last day that I have to take finals for my 1st semester in college. All I have to do is be at the Business School by 3pm, turn in my final, and I am done with my 1st semester! :) I am super excited!

I am still having some issues to deal with at college, but that is normal. I cannot possibly be everyones friend and not everybody is going to like me. That is a hard concept for me. I was not a "popular" kid in high school, but I was known around all grades. Teachers loved me, and I had an AWESOME group of friends who are still my good friends even though we are all at different colleges. :) I know that there were some girls that did not like me in high school or my church, but it did not bother me because I was happy with my support group. Now that my support group is not physically here, I feel like I have acquaintances on campus, not friends. It is just difficult because rumors are going around, and I cannot justify them because no one cares to listen to my side. Oh well, this is just the real world and I have to take a stance and show everyone who I am.

I apologize that I have not blogged recently, my life has been super stressful, but I am going to try to get better! :)

I am part of a college ministry called Ignite. They are such an awesome, Godly group of people to be around. It is comforting that I have friends who are now like a college youth group to me. Our  fearless leader....director.... asked me to be a leader next year. I have no idea if I am up for it, but I hope I choose the right decision. However, I intended to go transfer for Fall 2012...and if I want to be a leader in Ignite, I need to stay at the college that I am at. I wanted to transfer to pursue an International Business degree. But I am beginning to see that I like marketing. If I do stay to take on a leadership role I will plan on going into marketing.

I also have a friend in the hospital. He had a large non-cancerous mass removed from an area around is pancreas, he is getting better, but it is a slow process. So please say a prayer for my friend that he recovers quickly! :) Thanks!

Happy Veterans! & Make A Wish!!!

Thank You for all of those who have served & are serving our wounderful nation. :) & Don't forget to make your wish @ 11:11 on 11-11-11!!

It has been a great day. I went to help pick up cans for the Mobile Meals Food Drive. I also got lost..well turned around...A LOT!!! However, it was a big adventure! God is truly amazing and is working all around the place. You ask, and he gives, sometimes it's not exactly the way you want it to be, but it's not about you. It's all about him.
Happy Veterans! God Bless America!

Do Not Me Judge Before You Judge Yourself First

     This week has been an all time low( and I do not mean the band). I just feel like the whole world is against me. I am the kind of person that if you have a problem, take it up with me first. I do NOT want to hear your issues about ME from someone else. I am a confrontational person, but I think I know when it is appropriate or not to confront you for it(well...sometimes & others I am usually stunned to say anything at all)
    This is my 1st semester of my freshman year in college, and I can already say I have had one really bad living situation and a sorta not so fun one at times. I know it is a cliche, but everyone has that ONE bad roommate. I know that her problem was/is a legitimate issue, but I just think that its ironic that someone has issues with someone, when that other person has the same issues with you.

Golden Rule: Treat others like you wish to be treated.

     I am learning that college has no words to explain what you are going to go through mentally. It is a roller coaster of emotions. I am just super stressed, and feel like no one is on my side. I know I do need to invest in some friends on campus that have the same values and morals as I do. That will help, and then I will not be with everybody 24/7. I know I ask questions, but I do not think I am being nosy...I just feel like every action I do is followed by an interrogation. I do not get it.
   I know it is just a rough patch and tomorrow is new day! :) On the good note: It is less than a month until my brother is home from AIT at Fort Leonard Wood. :) YAY!!!
   Also I think I just need to learn some ways to act, think, and re-invent some things of myself and everything will get better. I just have to take this as a learning experience.

If stressed.....take a healthy dose of YOGA

I'm in college, and constantly on the move. I never stop. I wake up, go to class, eat breakfast, do homework due for my next class, eat lunch, then go to class, run back to my dorm, eat supper, do math homework, zumba if I can, take a shower, and finally collapse while I waste time on facebook. Then the cycle starts again. I am a hard-core procrastinator, and ALWAYS running late. Well it all needs to stop NOW.  Being stressed 99.9% of the time is not a way to live life. I snap randomly over stupid little things because it all builds up. Today in University 101 class, we had a stress management session....Yoga. I have never liked yoga. I thought it was a waste of time to turn my body into a pretzel, but today I embraced it on this very coudy, misty afternoon. All I have to say is.....It Worked. :) I feel so relaxed in the moment right now. It is definetly worth stepping out of your comfort zone to at least try for one session. :) You never know if you love something till you at least try it.