Things Look Good Around Here.

So the spring semester of 2011 is fully underway! I've been having to get back into routine and my goodness this is such a busy semester ahead (hence my lack of blogging in which I am resolved get better at). Although I'm only taking 13 hours it seems like 18 with the heavy workload this semester is going to require!

God is doing big things this semester! First off, I have been placed in a middle school science class for my field experience/observation this semester. I was so blessed to have been selected to my top choice content area since not very many in my class were placed where they truly preferred. I just feel that God is encouraging me and is steadily reminding me of His plans for me and where I'm suppose to be. On top of my field experience, I have also been given the opportunity to volunteer again at an elementary school in Bryan which involves helping students learn to read. Also, after much consideration, my good friend Jeff Pickering decided to run for student body president at Texas A&M and I am so excited for him. He has been such an inspiration to me and for him to ask me to be a part of his campaign means so much and I value him and the deep roots of our friendship.

On another note, I've been consistently reading the New Testament (just started Galatians tonight) and I must say, despite the overwhelming start to my semester, I have definitely counted more blessings than problems lately. Life is good and may all the glory I have been experiencing lately be to God!

In the beautiful meantime

Well hello there and welcome to my new blog!  A dear friend of mine proposed the idea of blogging and I thought it was brilliant and decided to give technology a shot [although I'm keeping my old composition  books as back up just in case ;)]. So here I am, sharing my experiences in life, and all the laughing and crying and learning and failing and praying and risking in the beautiful meantime.

So 2011 has begun and I am encouraged. I am so excited for what this year will bring! This year will be different and I can feel it in my heart. I know this because six months ago I experienced a complete life change. And with that, I am growing, maturing, and walking with Christ and building my relationship with Him. I have a happy heart and my entire perspective has changed.

In the autumn months last year there was all kinds of change. Most importantly there was a change in the way I saw God which led to a tremendous change in my heart. You see, I became aware of one very important concept I had missed before; my attitude—not my circumstances—was what was making me unhappy. After coming to that realization, well, life simply has not been the same to say the least. "Happiness is a Journey, not a Destination" and with that said, I start this year with a new perspective and in my quest, I invite this blog to be my companion. Hold tight, you're in for a wild ride.