When did I grow up?!

So, about a month ago, I tried to update y'all on Preteen Camp, but my internet was being crazy and wouldn't let me, :/ and since it's been SO long since that happened, I'm not going to go into it. Still the best week of my summer, hands down.

Anyways, I'm back to Belton, for my SENIOR year. Excuse me, WHAT?! I still have to remind myself that I really am 21 years old, and a SENIOR in COLLEGE. It just doesn't seem right. I'm so excited to be back, but this semester isn't the same. It's actually kind of a sad story right now. For those of you that don't know, I'm student teaching, (again, I have to remind myself that I'm old enough to do that.) at Lakewood Elementary School. This week has been crazy! I've been at Teacher Inservice meetings, Convocation, Lesson planning, classroom decorating, and even Meet the Teacher Night! Yep, my very first, Ever!! :) While that's all really exciting and I am learning SO SOOO much more than I could've ever prepared myself for, I'm missing Welcome Week at UMHB, and it makes my heart sad. I know I have to "grow up" and stuff, but I don't like it.

Okay, enough pity party.. I am excited for the school year! My 4th graders are precious and I can't wait to get to know them! OH! and more exciting news! My kiddos are the lucky bunch that get to use IPADS for everything in English class! It's going to be such an exciting adventure teaching on Ipads! I am excited!

My roommates, (Jill, Audrey, Whitney) and I moved into our BRAND SPANKIN' NEW apartment this weekend, it's great! We all have our own bedroom and bathroom, but still get the fun of living together. Although I haven't seen much of them, yet, I know we're going to have a good year!

I've had some really, and I mean really great conversations with other YL leaders about what this year holds, and it's super exciting as well! I love that ministry, and I can't wait to kick it off again!

and lastly, Miss MHB Pageant practice starts in September. I finally got my dress and almost nailed down a talent. Platform speech is next on the agenda. It's going to be stressful with student teaching and everything, but I know it will be well worth it!

I think that's all I've got.
Love Jesus, Love life, be blessed :)