Once upon a time,
Kristin had math homework that she ignored... haha! That was the story of my day yesterday, blowing off homework. That just means that today I have a lot to get done, especially since I have a speech due on Friday... Maybe I should start that.
Anyway, God is so clever. He has such crazy ways of teaching us. I have been stressing about the fact that I hadn't been accepted to LT yet and everyone else (even people who applied way later than I did) were being accepted. I was kind of frustrated because then I didn't know what was going to happen this summer and it was just confusing because I really felt like God wanted me to go to LT. Finally, I just couldn't worry any longer and I put my full trust in God that he would put me where he needed me the most this summer and yep, you guessed it! I got an e-mail last night saying that I had been accepted into the LT program. So that means two things. I am SO excited to see how I am going to grow with God and the other people around me and I'm going to be in Colorado for the summer! That's nuts! I am beyond excited.
One of my friends is struggling with the fact that her and her boyfriend are not at the same place spiritually. I totally get it. It's tough when you really care about someone and have invested a lot into that person and suddenly, you are not on the same page. It's probably one of the hardest decisions a person will have to make. It just sucks because you want to stay with that person and "change" them through your relationship but that's not how it's supposed to work. Both of you have to be whole on your own before you can have a relationship. Even more important, one of my friends said this and I love it, "You should be praising God by loving that person" That is an amazing concept. Absolutely incredible. There's a great quote that says "A girl should be so lost in God that a man needs to seek Him in order to find her." That's what I want. I'm not going to compromise because I know that is what God wants for me, a fully fulfilling relationship with one person that I can be myself with. And through that relationship, we can praise God! Sweet! I'm so excited for when I know for sure who this person is!
Well. That's all I have for now. Small group is tonight so I'm sure I will have a lot to talk about after that!
Later!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Time after time. I tell myself.....
I've got nothing to lose!!
That's right people, Glenbrook South's epic variety show was this past weekend and I got to go home for it! Super fun. My friend August came with me so it was cool to have someone from my new home see what my old home was like.
I don't really know what to say. It's been over a month since I have last wrote and yet it feels like an eternity because of everything that has happened.
I guess to sum it up. My life has become more complicated and less complicated all in the same month.
The biggest decision in my life in the past month as been deciding to go to LT this summer. LT stands for Leadership Training. If I go, I will be living at the YMCA in Estes National Park from May 23rd to August 14th and learning about how to become a better Christ-follower and leader in his name. I am SO excited, but I have not been accepted yet. At first I was kind of concerned but whatever God's plan for me over the summer is is HIS plan so I'm not too worried about it.
I also auditioned for the Music Education program two weeks ago. I still haven't received a letter for that but once again.. God's plan. Whatever that looks like.
OH OH OH OH!
I decided to sponsor a second child from Compassion. Her name is Lilian and she is beautiful! She is nine years old and loves to sing. It was quite an awesome story how I decided to support her but you can just ask me and I'll tell you cuz it's kind of long. I also got a letter from Zahara for the first time last week. She is so precious. She drew me a picture and everything. I wrote them letters back and I am looking forward to more letters from the girls in the future.
Well then...I had more to say than I thought. I won't promise I will write more often but I'll sure try!
Later!
Kristin
That's right people, Glenbrook South's epic variety show was this past weekend and I got to go home for it! Super fun. My friend August came with me so it was cool to have someone from my new home see what my old home was like.
I don't really know what to say. It's been over a month since I have last wrote and yet it feels like an eternity because of everything that has happened.
I guess to sum it up. My life has become more complicated and less complicated all in the same month.
The biggest decision in my life in the past month as been deciding to go to LT this summer. LT stands for Leadership Training. If I go, I will be living at the YMCA in Estes National Park from May 23rd to August 14th and learning about how to become a better Christ-follower and leader in his name. I am SO excited, but I have not been accepted yet. At first I was kind of concerned but whatever God's plan for me over the summer is is HIS plan so I'm not too worried about it.
I also auditioned for the Music Education program two weeks ago. I still haven't received a letter for that but once again.. God's plan. Whatever that looks like.
OH OH OH OH!
I decided to sponsor a second child from Compassion. Her name is Lilian and she is beautiful! She is nine years old and loves to sing. It was quite an awesome story how I decided to support her but you can just ask me and I'll tell you cuz it's kind of long. I also got a letter from Zahara for the first time last week. She is so precious. She drew me a picture and everything. I wrote them letters back and I am looking forward to more letters from the girls in the future.
Well then...I had more to say than I thought. I won't promise I will write more often but I'll sure try!
Later!
Kristin
Friday, January 15, 2010
.....
First week done almost! Then a three day weekend! super great
First of all, misunderstandings suck and I hate them
Second of all, dear boy on the other side of the lounge, I know you're kissing that girl's neck. Stop trying to hide it before I come over and pry you two apart...
Third of all!!! I LOVE LIFE! soo great. I think I have been getting too much sleep if that's possible because I have been really tired when all break I was only getting like 5 to 6 hours of sleep. So as you can see, I'm staying up later than usual! haha.
Classes are going really really well! I love them and all of my professors! My phone is not working. I can't send or receive text messages which sucks because it's my main source of communication. UGH! Oh well. I guess I will update later and more often! YAY! :)
First of all, misunderstandings suck and I hate them
Second of all, dear boy on the other side of the lounge, I know you're kissing that girl's neck. Stop trying to hide it before I come over and pry you two apart...
Third of all!!! I LOVE LIFE! soo great. I think I have been getting too much sleep if that's possible because I have been really tired when all break I was only getting like 5 to 6 hours of sleep. So as you can see, I'm staying up later than usual! haha.
Classes are going really really well! I love them and all of my professors! My phone is not working. I can't send or receive text messages which sucks because it's my main source of communication. UGH! Oh well. I guess I will update later and more often! YAY! :)
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Second Semester!?
I cannot believe it's already second semester! This is crazy!
Alright, yesterday I got into ISU and was totally dreading moving all of the stuff into my room. It really didn't take as long as I expected but I was up till 4am doing last minute cleaning and such. Totally worth it.
Last night, Breanna, Josh, Katie and I went to Friday's to get some dinner. Such a good idea and then of course we went to Walmart!
Katie and I needed a few items but then we spent most of our time in the toy section deciding what we would get. We decided on play-doh!!! super excited.... I was also looking for this game called Imaginif that Robby has but they didn't have it! oh well, I still brought back Mad Gab and Monopoly for some epic Friday night fun! haha
Even though I went to bed at 4, I woke up this morning at 8am on my own. I don't understand myself sometimes. Either way, I got my books and I have practically zero. Okay, I have 4 books but that's not that many. I don't know what I'm gonna have a ton of free time! (don't tell my parents). I mean.... I will study everyday all day because my parent's hard earned money is being used wisely. ha Well. I'm off to help Megan unpack. LATER!
Alright, yesterday I got into ISU and was totally dreading moving all of the stuff into my room. It really didn't take as long as I expected but I was up till 4am doing last minute cleaning and such. Totally worth it.
Last night, Breanna, Josh, Katie and I went to Friday's to get some dinner. Such a good idea and then of course we went to Walmart!
Katie and I needed a few items but then we spent most of our time in the toy section deciding what we would get. We decided on play-doh!!! super excited.... I was also looking for this game called Imaginif that Robby has but they didn't have it! oh well, I still brought back Mad Gab and Monopoly for some epic Friday night fun! haha
Even though I went to bed at 4, I woke up this morning at 8am on my own. I don't understand myself sometimes. Either way, I got my books and I have practically zero. Okay, I have 4 books but that's not that many. I don't know what I'm gonna have a ton of free time! (don't tell my parents). I mean.... I will study everyday all day because my parent's hard earned money is being used wisely. ha Well. I'm off to help Megan unpack. LATER!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
The Deck Diaries: Day 1
Well, it's the day after Christmas which means I am headed off to my family cruise. Here we are on the first day of our vacation and that would entail staying over night in Galveston, Texas and leaving the port tomorrow. That's all we did today. Hopefully the following days will be much more exciting.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
That's what Holland, MI is right now. A winter wonderland. I finished my finals on Monday night and then left for Union Station on Tuesday morning. Met my mom for lunch at Cheesecake Factory and then hopped a train to Holland to visit Duda!!! The train got in about 45 minutes late but that was alright.
The best thing about the snow here is that it is AWESOME packing snow. It is sooo easy to have a snowball fight or make an EPIC HUGE snowman. We did neither of those; however, we did go to this little park by campus that is so cute! We also walked around downtown Holland at like 1am. It's a small little town and it reminds me of the old section on Glenview. I also got to meet the two people Duda talks about all the time: Abby and Scott. They are cool.
Today, I have just been chillin' on my computer in this one building that has free WiFi. Sam had some classes today but some were canceled because of the snow. We are supposed to get about 20 inches over the next few days and it's supposedly the biggest snow storm Holland has seen in years. I would be here for that haha.
I already miss my friends from school. :( But I can't wait to see them over break and have awesome adventures!!!!! That will be super fun!
I guess that's all for now. Duda's christmas party in her dorm is tonight that should be fun! Later!
The best thing about the snow here is that it is AWESOME packing snow. It is sooo easy to have a snowball fight or make an EPIC HUGE snowman. We did neither of those; however, we did go to this little park by campus that is so cute! We also walked around downtown Holland at like 1am. It's a small little town and it reminds me of the old section on Glenview. I also got to meet the two people Duda talks about all the time: Abby and Scott. They are cool.
Today, I have just been chillin' on my computer in this one building that has free WiFi. Sam had some classes today but some were canceled because of the snow. We are supposed to get about 20 inches over the next few days and it's supposedly the biggest snow storm Holland has seen in years. I would be here for that haha.
I already miss my friends from school. :( But I can't wait to see them over break and have awesome adventures!!!!! That will be super fun!
I guess that's all for now. Duda's christmas party in her dorm is tonight that should be fun! Later!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
Thumbs Up to sleeping in on Sunday
Thumbs Down to having to study for Physics and Calculus
Thumbs Up for being done with finals on Monday
Thumbs Down for having Physics and Calculus finals on the same day
Thumbs Up to free massages and breakfast and more importantly Peanut Butter, Fluff and Chocolate Chip sandwiches in the cafeteria until midnight because of finals
Thumbs Down to 24 hour a day quiet hours because of finals
Thumbs Up to August telling me to go to bed early
Thumbs Down to not going to bed until 3am (Sorry August!)
Thumbs Up to having a snowball fight during the first snow of the season instead of sleeping
Thumbs Down to the cops coming and telling us to stop being loud
Thumbs Up to the people on floor 8 who waved to us while we were outside. We then wrote "COME OUT!" in the snow and they read it and came outside to play in the snow with us.
Thumbs Down to switching rooms and figuring out where to put my stuff over break without taking it home (can't move in until other girl moves out)
Epic Thumbs Up to rooming with KK next semester!!!!!
Thumbs Down to leaving to go home for a month tomorrow
Thumbs Up to visiting Sam at Hope!
And that has been the past few days!
Thumbs Down to having to study for Physics and Calculus
Thumbs Up for being done with finals on Monday
Thumbs Down for having Physics and Calculus finals on the same day
Thumbs Up to free massages and breakfast and more importantly Peanut Butter, Fluff and Chocolate Chip sandwiches in the cafeteria until midnight because of finals
Thumbs Down to 24 hour a day quiet hours because of finals
Thumbs Up to August telling me to go to bed early
Thumbs Down to not going to bed until 3am (Sorry August!)
Thumbs Up to having a snowball fight during the first snow of the season instead of sleeping
Thumbs Down to the cops coming and telling us to stop being loud
Thumbs Up to the people on floor 8 who waved to us while we were outside. We then wrote "COME OUT!" in the snow and they read it and came outside to play in the snow with us.
Thumbs Down to switching rooms and figuring out where to put my stuff over break without taking it home (can't move in until other girl moves out)
Epic Thumbs Up to rooming with KK next semester!!!!!
Thumbs Down to leaving to go home for a month tomorrow
Thumbs Up to visiting Sam at Hope!
And that has been the past few days!
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