It has been a while since I have blogged, and no matter how much homework I really do have, this is more peaceful, and I can actually concentrate on this for an extended period of time. The semester is quickly drawing to a close and a lot has been going on. This is the busiest I have ever seen Trinity. Ain't nobody got time for socializing, but we do it anyway because that's more important. The community here is so stellar that no amount of homework is going to keep me away from them.
Positive Choice #1: Social life wins over homework, always
When I do have free time from this busy life I have created for myself, I found that I wanted constructive things to fill that. Well, right when I started thinking that, a wonderful new friend of mine, Brad VanderVelde approached me about starting a Men's Ministry on campus. Time Out: What a God moment. Like i didn't even know Brad until that moment. Time In: So we've been doing that with a few other guys as leaders and have created a steady flow of men coming to Bible studies on Tuesday nights.
Positive Choice #2 God sends the right people and events into your life at the right time.
I finally bought a computer. I sucked in my gut, wept for about 10 seconds and paid a large hunk of money to purchase a Mac. I will say that although I cannot get over how much money that was, I am not regretting the choice at all. It is a fantastic machine and is meeting my needs. In other news, I have now upgraded to a smart phone. I feel like my life has entered a new stage of life. Almost equivalent to first day of college, or getting my driver's license. At the same time, I now have no excuse for not being able to be reached. But all in all, I'm ok with Apple now completely owning my life.
Positive Choice #3 Quality wins. Mobile Email wins. Technology rocks.
About two weeks ago, I went home on a Monday afternoon because I could and because I had no desire to be at school at that particular moment. I will say that it was one of the better choices I have made in a while. My youngest brother and I played board games and ate mac and cheese for hours and I just kept laughing at how much of a goof he is. My mom always brings stuff from home and has me pick it up at her work. She then proceeds to show me how her work operates and introduces me to the whole staff, who quickly proceeds to ask about Africa. My dad reminds me to come home sometimes and that I need to remember to pay my credit card bill. My other brother at dordt sends pictures of him in a pig pen.
Positive Choice #4 Spend time with family. They always win.
In the past week, my favorite cook at the Trinity cafeteria, Sam has delivered me a plate of brownies and a homemade Andes mint chocolate pie. You cannot beat that. I'm sorry, you just can't. She rocks.
Positive Choice #5 Respect the people who make your food, they're kind of important.
After some lengthy searching and frustrations, I have nailed down an internship for next semester. It took a while, and I'm so grateful for the people who helped me out, but I finally have one, I will be working for the city of Palos Heights, doing some event planning.
Positive Choice #6 Never give up on the search for greatness, it's coming your way, keep going.
I grabbed tea today instead of coffee.
Positive Choice #7 Honor your stomach's wishes, or you will pay for it later.
A while ago, I was really stressed about life, school, people etc. I went into a prof's office, completely with the intention of talking about a project that I had a question on. I ended up staying there for 2 hours with not just that prof, but two profs from the business department. I have taken away so much from those two hours, but the biggest thing they taught me that day was to never let life control you, you control it. When you wake up each day, you choose what needs to be done that day, don't let the world choose for you. There is not enough time to get everything done, do what's important, the rest can come later. Boom. Prioritize. Don't stress. Make choices that are positive, and best use the limited time you do have. It's helped me a ton.
Positive Choice #8 Get to know your professors, they are wise beyond their years.
Positive Choice #9 I'm going to the Hunger Games tonight. The odds are clearly in my favor.
To my fellow college students, stay strong, the end is in sight. But do not wish away time. These days in college are so limited. Live every second with that positive attitude.
