Category Archives: The Simple Joys in Life

Thanksgiving

Here’s a few photos from a lovely trip to St. Louis. Let’s just say it’s weird going to your sister’s house. That she lives in with her husband. When did all this happen?

: Cooking for the big meal.

: The men making noodles with animosity.

: the sacred carving of the turkey

: Cheers!

: Heading into the swing dance at Casaloma ballroom.

: Miss Jubilee rocks.

: The gateway to the west

: Waiting in line at the arch

: I felt like I was in a classic batman film.

: Team 6!

: Who said the pods were claustrophobic?

: What a view.

Bop to the Top

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School is almost done, and I find myself thinking of how much I have. I have a great college. The perfect college job, the perfect amount of down time. Yes, there are crazy, hard things to get through (mostly statistics), but life is so good. And, although B is for bad, it’s not the end of the world.

Plus I’ve been able to join part of the Engagement Team for Transform Rockford. I’m greatly looking forward to directing some energy there.

A few other great things happened just today. I have been thinking of joining student government at Rock Valley College, and today two of the board members at different times invited me to join!

Also today I randomly felt that I should offer my house to host some InterVarsity event over Christmas break. Before I could tell one of the leaders, an opportunity arose without me bringing it up. It just goes to show what an open mind and heart can do. Be ready and listen for God’s voice. Don’t be anxious. You’re where you are for a reason. God has your back. And everything else.

Christmas Movies

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So a friend and I have a list of movies to watch over Christmas break. (Which I’m so looking forward to. No school! And for me, no work either! I literally can’t do any work. So many crafts. And I love giving people things. But I digress…) Christmas movies. For Christmas break. They made me start thinking. Christmas movies don’t need to be about Christmas, or even set in the Christmas season. They just need to give you certain feelings. Feelings that make you want to smile. That intrigue you, but make you content at the same time. Feelings that make you want to snuggle with blankets. Feelings that make you sleepy, but energized at the same time. Classic, yet new. Old, yet hopeful. That’s what makes a Christmas movie, and hey, that’s what makes Christmas too.

Decorating

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My church had a woman’s retreat, but I was busy playing at Alley walk. I did do all the decorating for it, though. The theme was a Garden Getaway. Can you tell this is going to be part of my major? I painted all the mason jars and made all the paper flowers and pinwheels. The lights I’d gotten at a garage sale, and the tablecloths I borrowed from a family friend. Streamers I had at home.

Starting College

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So I had to work before my first ever college class. It was funny. My sister, the fashion designer, asked a few weeks ago if I had my outfit picked out for the first day. I sure had! Don’t I look great in my work tee shirt?

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Anyway, when I say my first ever college class, l actually mean my first class ever. It’s hard even for me to believe I had never been in a class room setting before — unless you count drivers ed. Consequently, my first day of college was also my first day having classmates, professors, PowerPoints and everything else that is typical in a classroom.

I love it.

I love not having the highest and lowest grade. I love going to school and coming home instead of having them be the same thing. I love taking notes. I love studying with people. I love having the option to procrastinate. I love seeing people everyday. I love forgetting things. I love remembering things. I love it all.

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I’m sure my freshmen spirit will wither away, but in the meantime I’m enjoying it all.