4/26 college

I am beyond thrilled to announce that I will be a part of Brown University's Class of 2019!!!

 

(credit the first three photos to a fellow Class of 2019 Brunonian: Christine)

 Having been blessed and lucky enough to have gotten into all the schools I applied to, I had a very very very hard decision to make about where I wanted to spend my life for the next four years haha. Thankfully, I was lucky enough to visit Brown, and without that visit, I think, I might not have been so easily swayed (I kinda wanted to commit as soon as I left!!) Anyways, here are a few things that stuck out to me... When I visited the campus, I fell in love with Brown's community. It was super diverse. Honestly I don't know how other schools compare to Brown's diversity, but I seriously think Brown is the epitome of that word. Another thing, the people I met--teachers, students, and prospectives--were kind, open, and passionate. Sure the first two traits are great, but I am a giant giant believer in the power of passion so being able to be around and with such passionate people is something that stood out about this special school.  Also something really special about Brown is  something few schools in the country offer: an open curriculum. I have always always loved the idea of being able to learn everything and anything about everything and anything, and at Brown, I will be one step closer to doing that. 

Now, the one thing that suck about college besides debt and distance from home will be the lack of Cocco. There are no words to describe how much I will miss my dog :-((

Ultimately, I have prayed ENDLESSLY since October for help and guidance, and I think I have finally found it. I have finally found my college and future home, and I am so so so super excited. I am very happy with my decision and so exceptionally grateful for all of the support from my family and friends. You all rock. 

4/8 burned out (update)

I haven't written a post in awhile and so I am here now to explain why: I am feeling pretty burned out. Why?

COLLEGE DECISIONS. they are literally killing me, you guys. I am seriously the worst worst person  when it comes to making and committing to decisions. I am so so incredibly grateful to have four incredible options, but oh my gosh it's so HARD to make a decision when they're all so great. It is hard for me to make these decisions because each school offers something that I want, and if I could split my soul into four different places, I so so so would. I wish I could go to all of them, but alas, I cannot. and that is why I am so upset with myself. Sure, I have til May 1st, but it still might be too soon. I've been praying about college decisions since October yall, and I still don't know what to do haha. it's making me real queasy. 

THE HEAT. 

(today it was hot...I brought out the shorts and t-shirt thing...and I loved it)

It hasn't been that hot besides today, but hey! it's getting there!! YAY

NEVER-ENDING TASKS. Nowadays, there's always more tasks to be completed when other tasks are finished, and it is exhausting. I'm not one to compare my schedule with anyone else's as I understand that everyone has has different stress levels and stressors, so I do not wish to share that in this post. what I do want to share, however, is my source of joy, comfort, and strength in keeping a "loaded" schedule: the gospel of Jesus Christ! so just real quick (but very importantly), here is a video and a quick testimony for ya:

Because of Jesus Christ, my un-perfect self can one day become perfect. Because of my great brother JC, I can do all that God has asked me to do. With my faith in Him, I can make tasks that seem impossible a little bit more possible. I can literally do anything. Because of Jesus Christ, I can conquer death. I can live forever with my family. I can live forever with my Heavenly Father. and oh, what joy that is to me! 

life is hard, y'all! but the greatest comfort I have is my knowledge that Heavenly Father only gives us trials that He knows we can go through and greater faith that everything will be okay. Simply, put your faith in the Lord, and everything will be all dandy. Promise! :-)