college. hello!

So, the day has finally arrived. Me posting? Eh, not that specifically.
No.
The day I move in!

Tomorrow morning I will be moving out of my house and on campus at the University of Houston.

A BIG change, that is slowly hitting me as I clear things out of my room.

I've always been around my family and we spend a lot of time together, so not sure what I'm going to do when they're no longer a stone throw's away.

As I think these things...and figure out things in life, in between each sentence of my thoughts I mentally have to tell myself, "The Lord is good!". And it helps. a lot!

This summer was beautiful in it's own weird way. I don't have the normal summers of many vacations, lazy days by the pool, or even devouring a long book list!

Instead I:
rediscovered my Savior, Jesus at NEXT,
grew closer in several relationships,
found friendships in people I never would have discovered on my own
spent time with people from church, especially women older than me, trying to learn and grow
saw Coldplay in concert!
rode on an helicopter
earned my associates degree
saw two friends marry
earnestly began to think of Law School
read many articles at http://www.boundless.org/
ran the preschool program at my job
struggled to trust God with my life.

It was good, I learned, grew, and am still learning and growing

Now it fall and my life is about to go into full force ahead!
I'm excited about what God is doing in my life and am grateful those events, thoughts and people He uses to do His work in me :)

Now to more things about school:
School begins August 24.
I'm still pursuing a degree in Political Science, if I can keep up my grade point, I hope to graduated with honors!
I am taking 15 hours this semester, my classes include: Spanish, Comparative Politics, Honors World Lit, and a Poly sci class about Liberalism
I am temporarily working at the UH bookstore, just a few hours a week :)
I am living on campus in the Honors housing, though I haven't meet her, my roommate seems really sweet!
One of the best things about going to school in Houston is the ability to continue to attend church with my family! So I'll be there every Sunday, but I'm going to miss caregroups.

Not sure when I'll post again, but I thought I'd put a few thoughts down :)

4th of July pictures

Here are some pictures from the Hern's party, last night!! Loads of fun laughing and watching the wonderful fireworks display!



Chilling out until the fireworks start! Emily, Jessica, Sarah and I:


Taylor and Michael:


Alison and her lovely flag cake!


Allyson and Alison :)

happy birthday, America

Gosh! It's July 4th, already? Not too sure how I feel about this time-flying-by thing!

I hope you have a super-dee-dooper Independence Day and take a minute out of your festivities to remember totally awesome guys like :

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Patrick Henry:

Happy Birthday to the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave!

Now off to party at the Hern's!!

mother/daughter tea

Our girl's discipleship group had a mother/daughter tea. It was neat cause not only did we partake of some delightful fellowship and goodies, but we also heard from a wonderful speaker regarding modesty and beauty. Also, we did a couple of activities where we discussed beauty and mother and daughter relationships.


My friends Michelle and Marianna came and showcased their E-Boutique, Bellissima! Everyone enjoyed shopping for beautiful new outfits! Marianna gave a wonderfully presented talk on modesty and beauty.

I personally was blessed by the time with all the mothers and daughters. Many, many thanks to Pam, Melissa, and Claire for the way they serve us in the discipleship group and for putting together the tea!

summertime, and the liven' is easy...

OK, maybe the living isn't easy, but I kinda like that song....

:)

So Orientation was a blast, and I'm all registered for the fall. I'm taking 15 hrs and two of my classes are Political Science!!! I've had to play around with my schedule since, my original class planning, but I think I'm pretty happy with what I have.

Brenda and I flashing the "Go Coogs!" sign at lunch.

Right before Check in!

mj: 1958-2009

orientation

UH orientation is tomorrow!

I'm going with my friend Brenda, here we are at her graduation party.

We had a lovely time celebrating her graduation from Cy-Fair . Brenda, Vanessa (check out the picture below!) and I took a biology class together last fall and we've become great friends.