Study Tables

Study tables- aggghhh. That is all I can say. Six hours a week outside of class and practice is hard to reach. It seems like there aren't enough hours in the day. If all the hours aren't met then no competition. It is crazy. So much stress comes with athletics, but it will all be worth it. So here I go, headed to study tables again, and every other night this week. =) No talking, no phones, no labtops, nothing. Whoohoo.

Homecoming week!

Whoohoo! Our first homecoming in college has arrived. This week is going to be a great week. There are so many activities going on each night and then the game on Saturday. I am very stoked. The bonfire last night went well and I'm sure the rest of the week will. =) cant wait..

Relationships

Why are relationships so hard? Do you ever ask yourself, "what the heck am I doing?" I find myself saying that alot. College should be fun and you should not be tied down. There is so much to experience and there should never be a relationship in the way of that. Im so over guys right now. They are tooo complicated even though i would bet they would say the same for us. =) Agh.

Track

So far, I absolutely love running track here at BSU. We are only conditioning right now but I can already get a feel for how the season is going to go. It is hard to manage being a student and an athlete but it is very doable. The only thing is the difference between college competition and high school competition. WOW, what a difference. Practice is sooo much harder in college obviously. It is ridiculous. High school practice did not even come close to preparing me for any of this. However, I couldn't imagine not doing sport in college. I love running =).

Sleep!

I need more sleep at BSU! I am always up still at 2:30 am every night! It's no wonder i slept in and missed one of my classes today! ha. Here I am again, in the study lounge, and it is already eleven and I am not anywhere near done studying. This is ridiculous. What happened to high school? I am worn out with this school work already.But, tomorrow is the weekend and it is all good. =)

Ishmael Beah

Having Ishmael Beah come to Ball State was great. I didn't really know what to expect, but i do know that i was very surprised. He was a great public speaker and had the perfect answers to every question that was asked. It is one thing to read a book and feel the emotions wrote about but another to actually here them from the mouth that lived it. I loved listening to him. He answered many questions i had , like how he was so forgiving and how he had so much hope to make it through. The journey he has been through is ridiculous but his story is amazing. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to have him here and to listen to his message for us.

god

God is the number one priority in my life. He picks me up when I fall down. He loves me when I am unlovable. He is my best friend. No matter what, he is by my side. Through rain or shine.. his grace is enough. =)

Philipians 4:13
I can do all things through christ which strengthen me.

love, happiness, joy

Some things in life are priceless. Some things in life can't be bought. Love, friendship, peace, joy, and happiness are a few. Everyday we should cherish these things. No amount of money is worth our happiness, peace or joy. We are the creator of our own happiness. No matter what our circumstances, we are the outcome of our own happiness by how we make use of what we got. Love can't be bought but should be freely given. Friendship can't be lived without. Make everyday the best day, and the outcome with always be in good favor.

blessings

Never take the things you have for granted. You never know what you have until it's gone. Appreciate the little things in life, because in a blink of an eye it could be taken away from you. Everyone is blessed has from head to toe but the one that realizes what they have are the ones that are blessed the most.

memoir

When i was younger, i believed that everyone expressed their emotions the same. My household was very loving and showed it through their actions and words. We told each other how much we loved each other and did things for each other. However, my Pa was raised differently. He was a stubborn, non emotional, and cold hearted man. He never told me how he felt or was affectionate towards me. One day i told him i loved him and he replied back with, "Thank you." This killed me inside. I didnt understand why he couldn't tell me. It was years later when he finally told me. Pa came down with cancer and became a changed man. This disease made him a happier and more loving person. He always hugged me, squeezed me, and told me how much he loved me. It was then that i realized that not everyone expresses their feelings the same as me. All all along he loved me but he didn't know how to show it.