perspectives: memories

Friday, May 07, 2010

Remembering a New Beginning

Today (well technically tomorrow, on May 8th) marks the one year anniversary of my graduation from college! Five wonderful, challenging, life-changing years of my life. I hold so many dear memories in my heart from those special years; and many more have probably already been forgotten.

Looking through old photos and reading old journal entries from during that time period bring a smile to my face. I relive the drama and excitement that each year held. More than anything, the many life lessons I learned and the dear friendships that were formed will be treasured for the rest of my life.

People say that your college years are the best years of your life. I agree that they are wonderful, unforgettable times, but deep down I hope they are not the best years. That would mean that at the age of 22, I had nothing better to look forward to!

I will remember; I will laugh and maybe occasionally shed a tear over the sweet and sometimes even painful memories from those five years. But I firmly believe that my God has something great in store for the years to come.

The best years are not over; life does not end at college graduation, it merely takes on a new dimension. God's work is not finished...and I am excited to watch His plans unfold.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Best of 2009

This will be my last opportunity to blog in the year 2009. In honor of this occasion, I would love to share some pictures that highlight some of my favorite memories from the past year.

COLLEGE

Being an RA to this wonderful group of girls...what a life-changing experience.

Conducting class...learning an art form, striving for excellence, and having loads of fun during "conducting parties". This pic was taken around midnight before the final.