This evening, in an attempt to take time and just be, I followed my craving and stopped by the grocery store to pick up some strawberries and yogurt to make a parfait. After a few hours of studying with my friend, Lillian, this tasty treat hit the spot. One of the things which I have appreciated [...]
Exciting moments during a dreary and pain staking week at the end of the semester are the best. Today I received my first wedding invitation specifically addressed to me. It may not sound like a big deal… but when all the wedding invitations you’ve ever seen have been sent to your parents, this is a big moment! [...]
A good friend of mine named Brian Pugh — someone I’ve known since sixth grade — now works in campus ministry at Vanderbilt University. You may have heard about the controversies there. If not, it’s worth checking out the summaries, since they’ve made the national news. But what has struck me in receiving Brian’s updates [...]
Every now and then, I find myself in Panera Bread. There is something about the warm atmosphere and relaxing music which aids one in studying (which may be interesting to note while reflecting their marketing). Yet their tungsten lighting and bright paint colors lead my thoughts to even deeper discussions. Having recently read Letters to [...]
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Sometimes I wake up declaring Independence by my actions and my words. I can do it, I’m strong enough. Papers, quizzes, tests, I got it. Thank the Lord for the times when He reminds me that just like a flower and the Sky, I am Dependent on Him for everything. It’s that time of the semester! But what [...]
It’s Spring! The sun greets the horizon at about 6 AM every morning, the flowers have bloomed, Dandelion dust is all over the place, and colors burst all around from Spring Shopping to dazzling tulips. This is one of my favorite times of year {I fall hard for Fall too. Fall?Spring? I can never chose a [...]