8 simple rules for college life

1. Do not take 2 hour naps every single day. They make you more tired and throw you internal clock off.
2. Exercise in some form. You WILL gain the freshman 15 if you don't at least walk once a day.
3. Study hard and don't procrastinate. Homework that is put off becomes twice as bad as it originally was.
4. But also make time for play. Don't be so obsessive about grades that you don't have any fun. Hang out with friends and take the time to develop lasting relationships.
5. Get involved. Whether with your intramural team, service projects, or student government do something on campus. It will make your experience much more memorable.
6. Try something new. You never know what you'll fall in love with if you never give it a chance so go out there and conquer the world.
7. Start out classes with gen ed. requirements. Its ok to have an idea of a major in mind but it will probably change so its best to find out what you are interested in your first year and then go from there.
8. Live life to the fullest and give God all you have. He will be there for you through all the laughter and tears that college bring and will help keep you on your feet.

So tonight we had an "8 simple dips" party with my floor and watched "8 Simple Rules". Its was a blast. But now I'm tired and a little emotional . What to do....

God you are my God

As usual God has a way of working things out. I've been getting a LOT better, its a slow process but at least it's happening. I can't wait for my cousin to get here tonight because we are going to have a blast!

Today is Saturday which means the weekend, which is supposed to be relaxing enjoyable, and lovely. But unfortunately for me it is none of those. One of my best friends in the whole world is acting like I don't exist and because of that and a lot of other things I am utterly falling apart. But as usual I'm dealing with it......

Well after a lovely nap and some great time with God I am feeling a lot better about school and life in general. I just got done painting my nails and they are adorable if I may say so. Now I think I'm going to read ahead in History and Chem so I don't feel too much pressure from homework this weekend. But man am I hungry....maybe I'll grab a bite to eat first....

Rough days can be good for you....

Today has started out not so good. We took a test in Chemistry that I practically failed because I had no idea what any of the questions were even talking about. So that was no fun. Then I had history class and that went ok, I think I will dread it less than expected. Now I don't have any classes till 6:30 and I'm not looking forward to that one at all. Plus there are a lot of odds and ends things I need to do. But I'm gonna go spend time with God now because I desperately need it.

One more day.....

I am officially moved back into the Arbor now! My roomie Allie got here yesterday and it has been really nice to have her around. So basically this is how my past few days have gone...

Sunday: Got back from the fishing trip around 6 and had company over for a few hours so packing was not an option at that point. Company leaves and I go to work like crazy throwing things in my car. I go to bed late and can barely get to sleep because I'm so excited.

Monday: I get up early to pack, shower etc. After helping my dad change the oil and filter in my car I get on the road about 11:00. When I arrive at SAU I unpack, put my futon together, and go to my first meeting.

Tuesday: More unpacking, meetings, celebration chapel, and a little debbie party with my other sophomore friends. Watch "Bringing Up Baby" with Allie until 12:30 and then off to bed.

Wednesday: Up at 7, shower, more meetings. Lunch and the lo-down and then just chilling with friends. Allie and I made our own lunch today of broiled brook trout and it was amazing!!!!

That is all up to this point. In about an hour I am headed to Arbor nights to meet all the freshman and Allie and I might go swimming tonight. Classes start in the morning and I have a Chemistry Lab at 7:45....way too early. But it should be fun and I am excited to get the semester started. Now I'm gonna tidy up more before I gotta go....

Pack and repacking and more!

Well today is my final full day at home, and there is so much to do! I am leaving with dad tomorrow to go on a fishing trip in Canada. We have to leave by 2:00 am tomorrow morning which means day 1 of the trip will be Rachel the grouch. But what s really sweet is that we get to fly into the cabin on a floatplane! I'm so pumped! It's gonna be nice to just relax and unwind for a few days before the busyness of college arrives.
So we get back Sunday afternoon, and I leave Monday morning between 9 and 10. Sunday night is going to be very stressful but it'll all work out. I just don't know how I'm going to fit things in my car yet.....
All in all, life is good. God is amazing and continues to protect and bless me even when I don't realize it. He's just awesomely awesome like that.
But I have to go once again. More packing awaits!