...so 23 days without blogging. Not normal.
Let me fill you in on my life.
-Classes are great, I have class 3 days a week with a wonderful classroom of first graders from 7:45 AM to noon.. learning how to be a morning person. && I finished my application for student teaching.. feelin old!
-I work 5 days a week with 20 first graders. they keep me on my toes, for sure. The past week was crazy because so many teachers and kiddos were out sick.. my class had the flu, strep, ear infections, stomach viruses, and LICE.. my first encounter with the nastiness of lice. Needless to say, I got lice shampoo that night and washed my hair with it.. better safe than sorry, right? prayers for my immune system, please :)
-Crusader Knights is coming up, faster than I'd like.. but it's been a BLAST watching the guys practice, and watchin the whole thing come together. I love it, so much!
-My roommates are simply wonderful. we've had lots of bonding time, and i love it. never a dull moment in the 5102 :)
-Our first CAB event was this week.. It rocked, literally. So proud of my CABbers for planning it two days before it happened!
-College YL retreat was amazing. We really bonded as a team and i love my YL family. Our first club is this week... tomorrow, in fact. I'm stoked. :) it's such a blessing.
-I'm now a co-director for the junior class's piece for Stunt Night '11.. just another thing to add to the list, busy busy busy.
-I've made new friends, and hung out with tons of people, going bowling, dancing, to movies, birthdays, etc. havin' the time of my life.
-I'm home for the weekend because of a wedding I went to tonight. I love weddings, SO SO fun and SO happy. I just love them. I love home, I love my family. Went shopping allll day today with mom for teacher clothes/shoes.. scary that it's legit my wardrobe now.. i'm really getting old.
so basically, I'm just lovin' life, and staying way in over my head with busyness. :)
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Belton!
And I'm back. unloaded, unpacked, and settled in. I got a new roommate!--- Jill! She's one of my closest friends here, so needless to say, I'm excited! :) It sure is great to be back! And the best part? God's already teaching me more than I could imagine. It's looking like it's going to be an incredible semester!
Today is my "catch up" day. Pay for classes, get books, groceries, etc. I hate these days, but they're productive, so they're worth it. It's going to be 72 degrees today too! Just perfect weather.
Missin my family and besties, but i'll see them soon.
Spring'11 here we come.
Today is my "catch up" day. Pay for classes, get books, groceries, etc. I hate these days, but they're productive, so they're worth it. It's going to be 72 degrees today too! Just perfect weather.
Missin my family and besties, but i'll see them soon.
Spring'11 here we come.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
two more days
So, I just got home from a wonderful night with my high school friends :) It was just like old times, almost. Still not quite the same. Love them, but I'm missin the crud outta Belton. There's just an atmosphere of love there. I feel like I belong.. it's home. and I'm dying to go back. I'll be back Thursday, finally, and I know as soon as I get there, I'll be missing Allen. I guess that's part of life, I'll make it through.
Anyways, just wanted to lay that out there.. :)
Anyways, just wanted to lay that out there.. :)
Saturday, January 1, 2011
TwoOhDoubleOne.
Today, a friend asked me to "describe 2010 in less than 10 words." Well, that was easy for me, as I only needed one word: Change. My 2010 can be completely described by the word change. Granted most of this change started in May, but it was all nonetheless life changing. I broke up with Matt, lost friends, met tons of people, made new friends, added a minor, changed classes at work, went to camp as a counselor for a week, became a leader of CAB, became a CollegeLife (YL) leader, helped out with pageant, and tried SO many other new things! Looking at my life a year ago, I can't believe how different I am. 2010 was a year of heartbreak, success, laughter, pain, joy, failure, mistakes, growth, fun and most importantly, finding myself and my faith. 2010 might have been the most up and down year of my life, but it sure has been one of the best.
My friend later asked me "If I asked you the same question in a year, how would you want to answer." That was a little tougher for me. I replied that I'd like to answer that it was a year of growth...in a lot of different ways. Obviously, I'd like to grow spiritually, falling deeper in love with my Savior, but I'd also like it to be a year of personal growth and continuing to find myself. I'd like to see myself have motivation for things I've never had motivation for and to pursue those wholeheartedly, I'd like to see myself focus more on strengthening relationships that I already have created, instead of having a large number of "acquaintances," I'd like to see myself, in a sense, stop trying to please everybody, or be accepted by those that don't want to accept me. God has a reason for everything, and I'm so absolutely excited to see what kinds of opportunities He puts in front of me in 2011.
So there's my cliche "new year" post! :) I hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday! :)
My friend later asked me "If I asked you the same question in a year, how would you want to answer." That was a little tougher for me. I replied that I'd like to answer that it was a year of growth...in a lot of different ways. Obviously, I'd like to grow spiritually, falling deeper in love with my Savior, but I'd also like it to be a year of personal growth and continuing to find myself. I'd like to see myself have motivation for things I've never had motivation for and to pursue those wholeheartedly, I'd like to see myself focus more on strengthening relationships that I already have created, instead of having a large number of "acquaintances," I'd like to see myself, in a sense, stop trying to please everybody, or be accepted by those that don't want to accept me. God has a reason for everything, and I'm so absolutely excited to see what kinds of opportunities He puts in front of me in 2011.
So there's my cliche "new year" post! :) I hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday! :)
Saturday, December 18, 2010
my own little world.
...that's what i'm in. A selfish, "lonely" world.
i sat here forever just deciding what to blog about, and nothing came to mind other than what i'm actually struggling with. (funny how that works, eh?) Therefore, this may turn into more of a "rant," so you can save yourself and stop here if you want. :)
so here it is: obviously, if you're close enough to me to be reading this, you know that about 7 months ago, I broke up with matt, after 3 years. The heartbreak, I'm over, but the feeling of being alone, not so much. Life seemed so great initially, but as I got back into routine, it got more difficult. Coming home now, isn't nearly the same. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love being with my family, and with my best friends, but something doesn't sit well with me when I'm alone. When I'm alone, I think. and when I think, I think way too much. I now know why I keep myself extra busy at school.
Going to UMHB, it's a common occurance for people to meet "the one" and be engaged by senior year. And while that all seems so awesome, the process of getting there is tough. Although I'd like to say I have completely given this aspect of my life up to God and I'm letting Him take the reins, I can't say that. I feel like coming into this semester, alone, I had a void in the place Matt used to fill. With that void, it was easy to try and "fill it," which would mean my focus was completely, selfishly, turned toward filling the void, with a guy, and not with God, my one true love, my creator, my savior. It also meant trying to fill the void with a guy, instead of girlfriends who would lift me up and encourage me, girls that "get it." In fact, I neglected those friendships, all semester, and I hurt a lot of people, and myself through this process. I think that is really easy for any girl in my position to do. Being "alone" is a scary, scary place after not being "alone" for so long. And while I'd like to think I've had a lot of faith in this area of my life, I've been reassured that I haven't. There are weeks when not a day goes by when my mind isn't constantly focused on finding "the one" which always ends up putting me in a bad mood, (which I've come to realize is completely dumb because I'm SOOO young, and I have SOOOO much more to live for than that) and if I'd had faith in His plan, that wouldn't happen.
Last night, I read through 2 Timothy chapter 2. Verse 13 states that "if we are faithless, He remains faithful." and that's so absolutely encouraging. I love how God knows every struggle and every heartache, and how His word always says something so relevant that just takes me right to where I need to be. I know that God's always got me, always. One of my favorite songs is "Your Hands" by JJ Heller. It's got a line that states, "Your hands that made the world, are holding me. They hold me still." and I'm so glad that little things like this reassure me that I'm going to be okay. :) I've got girls at school that will always be waiting with open arms, and I know they love me, even through my selfishness sometimes. Jill and Auds, I love you both, SO much :) and the rest of my girlfriends, y'all are great! I can't wait to get back and have lots of girls nights and sleepovers.
I'm just grateful for God's unending grace and faithfulness, His unfailing love, and the way He is truely greater and stronger than any struggle I have. He always finds a way to put me in complete awe, and make me feel completely secure. It's wonderful.
In other news, I'm completely obsessed with Christmas time. I'm pretty sure I've looked at lights like 5 nights since I've been home. I've gone Christmas shopping pretty much everyday. Today was baking day in the Moon household, smells delish. You could say, I'm a little excited for the holidays :)
I think that's all I've got for now. Be blessed! :)
i sat here forever just deciding what to blog about, and nothing came to mind other than what i'm actually struggling with. (funny how that works, eh?) Therefore, this may turn into more of a "rant," so you can save yourself and stop here if you want. :)
so here it is: obviously, if you're close enough to me to be reading this, you know that about 7 months ago, I broke up with matt, after 3 years. The heartbreak, I'm over, but the feeling of being alone, not so much. Life seemed so great initially, but as I got back into routine, it got more difficult. Coming home now, isn't nearly the same. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love being with my family, and with my best friends, but something doesn't sit well with me when I'm alone. When I'm alone, I think. and when I think, I think way too much. I now know why I keep myself extra busy at school.
Going to UMHB, it's a common occurance for people to meet "the one" and be engaged by senior year. And while that all seems so awesome, the process of getting there is tough. Although I'd like to say I have completely given this aspect of my life up to God and I'm letting Him take the reins, I can't say that. I feel like coming into this semester, alone, I had a void in the place Matt used to fill. With that void, it was easy to try and "fill it," which would mean my focus was completely, selfishly, turned toward filling the void, with a guy, and not with God, my one true love, my creator, my savior. It also meant trying to fill the void with a guy, instead of girlfriends who would lift me up and encourage me, girls that "get it." In fact, I neglected those friendships, all semester, and I hurt a lot of people, and myself through this process. I think that is really easy for any girl in my position to do. Being "alone" is a scary, scary place after not being "alone" for so long. And while I'd like to think I've had a lot of faith in this area of my life, I've been reassured that I haven't. There are weeks when not a day goes by when my mind isn't constantly focused on finding "the one" which always ends up putting me in a bad mood, (which I've come to realize is completely dumb because I'm SOOO young, and I have SOOOO much more to live for than that) and if I'd had faith in His plan, that wouldn't happen.
Last night, I read through 2 Timothy chapter 2. Verse 13 states that "if we are faithless, He remains faithful." and that's so absolutely encouraging. I love how God knows every struggle and every heartache, and how His word always says something so relevant that just takes me right to where I need to be. I know that God's always got me, always. One of my favorite songs is "Your Hands" by JJ Heller. It's got a line that states, "Your hands that made the world, are holding me. They hold me still." and I'm so glad that little things like this reassure me that I'm going to be okay. :) I've got girls at school that will always be waiting with open arms, and I know they love me, even through my selfishness sometimes. Jill and Auds, I love you both, SO much :) and the rest of my girlfriends, y'all are great! I can't wait to get back and have lots of girls nights and sleepovers.
I'm just grateful for God's unending grace and faithfulness, His unfailing love, and the way He is truely greater and stronger than any struggle I have. He always finds a way to put me in complete awe, and make me feel completely secure. It's wonderful.
In other news, I'm completely obsessed with Christmas time. I'm pretty sure I've looked at lights like 5 nights since I've been home. I've gone Christmas shopping pretty much everyday. Today was baking day in the Moon household, smells delish. You could say, I'm a little excited for the holidays :)
I think that's all I've got for now. Be blessed! :)
Thursday, December 2, 2010
home sweet home: take two
Well, here it is..
My last post was all about home, being Allen, Tx... mainly because I wanted to go back SO badly. This one is a little different.. It's about home, being Belton, Tx, UMHB.
I had a negative attitude about coming back here after break, but that attitude was shaken, quickly.
I'm so blessed to be here. I don't really know how to put my feelings into words, but I love it. There is an aura about this place. It's a community, a community of believers, and I can't help but to praise God that I'm here.
Last night at FOCUS, our drama ministry performed. It was a night full of skits, worship, and passionate words for Christ. I. WAS. FLOORED. everything they did or said spoke straight to me, convicted me, and drew me to worship.
I was humbly reminded of how incredible the people I'm surrounded by really are.
My struggles and stumbles become their struggles and stumbles, and I have so many people around me just waiting to put me back on my feel when I fall... It's beautiful, and just what I needed the past couple of days. You see, we all go through struggles, especially as Christians, but sometimes I have a hard time of letting things go. During worship at the end of the night, there was barely a dry eye in the whole chapel. I was surrounded by prayer, song, and love. I stepped over to a friend, fell into her arms, and by her prayer, I was placed right back on the solid ground I fell off to begin with, without her even knowing my struggle. That's the power of God, and I haven't felt His presence in that strong of a way in a long time. It was incredible.
I've met a lot of awesome people here, and I'm becoming very close to many of them. I love that it's normal to have deep, meaningful conversations with the people around me at UMHB. Every conversation provides me with new insight on life and I feel stronger in my faith and in myself, everyday.
God is doing BIG things here at UMHB, and I'm soo blessed to call it home.
My last post was all about home, being Allen, Tx... mainly because I wanted to go back SO badly. This one is a little different.. It's about home, being Belton, Tx, UMHB.
I had a negative attitude about coming back here after break, but that attitude was shaken, quickly.
I'm so blessed to be here. I don't really know how to put my feelings into words, but I love it. There is an aura about this place. It's a community, a community of believers, and I can't help but to praise God that I'm here.
Last night at FOCUS, our drama ministry performed. It was a night full of skits, worship, and passionate words for Christ. I. WAS. FLOORED. everything they did or said spoke straight to me, convicted me, and drew me to worship.
I was humbly reminded of how incredible the people I'm surrounded by really are.
My struggles and stumbles become their struggles and stumbles, and I have so many people around me just waiting to put me back on my feel when I fall... It's beautiful, and just what I needed the past couple of days. You see, we all go through struggles, especially as Christians, but sometimes I have a hard time of letting things go. During worship at the end of the night, there was barely a dry eye in the whole chapel. I was surrounded by prayer, song, and love. I stepped over to a friend, fell into her arms, and by her prayer, I was placed right back on the solid ground I fell off to begin with, without her even knowing my struggle. That's the power of God, and I haven't felt His presence in that strong of a way in a long time. It was incredible.
I've met a lot of awesome people here, and I'm becoming very close to many of them. I love that it's normal to have deep, meaningful conversations with the people around me at UMHB. Every conversation provides me with new insight on life and I feel stronger in my faith and in myself, everyday.
God is doing BIG things here at UMHB, and I'm soo blessed to call it home.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
home sweet home
Oh the holidays...
It's literally my FAVORITE time of year. :)
I meant to post on Thanksgiving, but I got sidetracked.. i mean who wouldn't with all the hustle of friends, food, football, and family?
This week has really shown me everything I have to be thankful for. I've been so beyond blessed to have grown up in a place like Allen, TX and with the incredible friends and family that I'm surrounded with. I got to spend time with my best friends, Jen and the girls, my parents, brother, and grandparents, as well as my crazy cousins and aunt and uncle. I caught up with some old friends, and enjoyed every second of it.
The week was full of laughter and joy, and peace. It's the little things in life like the hilarious carwash in the wind with my mom today, where we got pink foam soap all over ourselves that stained our hair and our clothes, that make me feel so blessed. Watching my favorite little one year old try to take her first steps and dance for us, hearing my favorite two year old laugh, being with my absolutely ridiculous best friend, and enjoying the wisdom of my grandparents, life just seems so simple.
I needed the simplicity of this week. God has taught me a lot about patience the past few days, and I think I'm finally learning to let go, and give Him that.
I'm excited to get back to school to see my friends, but this week has a super intense workload, prayers please :)
anyways, I'm burning cd's full of Christmas songs... SO exciting :)
love y'all.
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