things i've learned

This has been the hardest summer of my life. But God has this crazy way of taking the hardest times and growing us through them . . .



I love two jobs; I love 55-and-60 hour weeks.

When I started working at Ann Taylor, I got a dozen extra moms. My co-workers teach me something new every day.

My dad is falling apart. So is our relationship. I'm trying to stop that from happening, but maybe I'm not trying hard enough.

The more I help my friends, the more I learn about myself.

The less rest I get, the more I realize how important it is. Next semester will be better, because I'm going to rest more.

I love writing letters, and I should write more of them.

Journalism really is what I want to do with the rest of my life. I'm doing it now without getting paid, and I'm pretty sure I'll only love it more when they give me money to do it. I love it.

The more I worry about the future, the less I live today. I'm trying to stop that -- the worrying, not the living.
I'm a country music fan.

I miss my Bible study girls, and I can't wait to see them again.

I miss my sisters and I can't wait to share a house with them again.

Being a Pi Chi makes me really excited and I pray that God gives me the leadership skills I'll need for this August.

I'm starting to learn about sports. Someday I'll understand them, and I hope that someday is sooner than later.

I want my wedding theme to be black and white with red accents, and I want a polka dot wedding cake. I know some of my bridesmaids. I want a big wedding. That is all I know, and I'm glad I have years and years to figure out the rest.

God has been so good to me.

I'm worried about my sister and mom. I need to love both of them like Jesus calls us to love.

Driving isn't so hard. I just needed some confidence. Next on the to-do list? Directions.

I need to take more pictures. First, I need to have days worthy of taking pictures. I can't wait to have those. I need a new camera.

I really, really value my cell phone. I also really, really value AIM. Both are lifelines, total lifelines.

The only things that can really make you happy in life are Jesus and the relationships He gives us. That's it. That's really it.