Champaign feels less like home every time I come back. There are so many other places I love that I can't imagine ever being here for longer than a week. It's strange how a place where once was your only home now feels so foreign. I know more people who live in Joplin, in Michigan, or in California then the number of people I see when I'm "home".
Tomorrow I leave for my senior year of college. Time flies. It's hard to believe that this is the last time I'll move in to a college apartment. I'm excited for this school year and for the new opportunities that will be a part of my year. This year I move in and I am responsible for decorating my building and being the one to welcome everyone back to campus. Crafting isn't really my forte but when I have time and a reason to do it I usually can be a little creative! That's what I've done this week with the endless hours at home. I can't wait until al of my stuff is organized and my building is decorated and ready for the girls to move in. It will be nice to feel like I'm somewhat organized and not living out of a suitcase for the first time in months. God can do big things in a year and I'm really looking forward to what He wants to do with this year.
It's hard to believe that it's already been a week- It's been one of the hardest weeks of the entire summer. Leaving a ministry that you absolutely love, people who have become your best friends, and a town that is dear to you is hard. It's amazing what God can do in your heart when you're too busy to realize it and to try and transition from that is not easy. But, it's been an awesome chance to really seek the Lord and to try and discern what He is doing in my life. While there is still a lot that I don't understand and a lot that I'd love to know, I will wait on His guidance.
Another thing I've learned while being home is that sometimes just listening and not saying anything at all is the best choice. There are certain things that we'll never agree on and so in my opinion it's best just to leave those areas alone. I don't like arguing, especially about things that you can't change. It just seems like a worthless thing to do, so sometimes I choose to not say anything. Another thing I've been thinking about is how important it is to try and stay positive about things. No one enjoys being around people who are negative all the time, it takes the joy out of everyone around. Plus, life's more fun when you're happy. Just my opinion. Some people will never agree with me.
Well, this was super random but a little recap of the things that have happened since I have been "home"for a week. Definitely too much thinking/processing time- something I am not used to having!
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