Rushing

Right now I am having one of those “calm before the storm” moments. I thought last week was tiring and action packed, but this week is definitely going to top it. I am rushing with a sorority starting tomorrow. It is a Christian sorority called Alpha Delta Chi. My brothers were part of the brother fraternity. I’m just carrying on the family tradition. I'm pretty sure they call it "rushing" because you will be so busy you will be "rushing" everywhere. Every night this week I will be down there going to a tea party, scavenger hunt, decade party, bonfire, and some special secret event. Ooohhh! I am so excited and so nervous! I know it will be tons of fun, and I will meet a lot of sweet girls who love the Lord. After this week of finding my way through 34,000 people by myself, it will be a very welcome change to know a few faces around campus. Also, every girl knows there is something so thrilling about a whole group of girls having fun and being silly. However... I would definitely be fooling you if I told you I wasn’t freaking out. 

I have been going through the Bible from start to finish, and I just recently finished reading Exodus. Being new on this huge campus, I can definitely relate to Israelites who were wandering around in the desert for 40 years. Thankfully SDSU is hardly a desert, I won’t be here for 40 years, they have wonderful restaurants (no manna for this girl), and I am equipped with a very handy map. What I love the most about the story of the Israelites in the desert is that even though they complained and strayed every chance they got, God was literally with them. His presence guided them and made a way for them everywhere they followed. Although His presence was with them, they were still separated from him by their sin. Jesus removed that separation, and now His spirit is there to guide and protect us all when we choose to follow. This takes away so much of the stress and uncertainty of “growing up” and going out into the big ol' world. My goal this week is to remember that although I will be rushing to class, rushing through traffic, and most importantly rushing a sorority I will have that calm Presence with me through the whole storm. That being said... Let’s do this! 

Romans 8:31 “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?” 

Making Friends

The Aztecs were known for being very fierce and very spiritual. I think it very appropriate that even in the first week of becoming an Aztec myself I have had more courage and prayed more often than I ever have before. The two things that I have prayed the most about are finding parking and... making friends. Making friends does not really come naturally to me. I would say I'm well-liked and well-known. However, besides my family (brothers and sisters are the best kinds of friends), I'm perfectly content with just the BFF and the BF for most of my social needs. Sadly, I can't bring them to school with me so here I am trying to figure out how to go about making friends. It seems as though it is a skill that some are just born with. Others, like myself, have to work really hard. I am nothing if not a hard worker though. My strategy is as follows: I look for someone who looks like someone I would hang out with (this typically means girly and slender with some sort of designer bag), I sit by them in class, and then I  try to be friendly. Foolproof right? So far, I haven't had much success. Miss multiple Louis Vuittons was not too friendly. Miss oversized Betsey Johnson tote seemed confused  and disinterested when asked about the homework. Maybe making friends can't be made into some kind of formula. If it can though, I will definitely be the first one to follow it. For now, I will continue being friendly until someone is friendly back! One thing I know is that God has provided me with the perfect friends at the perfect time. I have confidence that this will be no different. Wish me luck!

Beginnings

Well, Hello there. Fancy meeting you here. I have discovered that starting a blog is actually really awkward and scary. "What if I decide my blog name is stupid in a month? Are these colors really representing who I am? Does this all sound cliche?" I'm guessing that no one will dwell on the name or the color as much as I am right now, so it would be best to just get myself started. First things first... why am I even doing this? To be honest it is mostly for me. Don't get me wrong I totally love whoever is reading this. I truly hope you can identify with my upcoming adventures, or at the very least get a few laughs every now and then. I have just started my first semester at San Diego State University. Go Aztecs!! It is kind of strange because I am starting in the Spring semester (who does that?) as a 17 year old junior. Also, I am still living at home which means I make an hour commute to and from school... and I know literally not one single soul. I'm pretty sure everyone spends their spare time wondering what that would be like. Let me tell you, it is definitely an experience. SDSU was actually my last choice for where I wanted to go. In a twist of fate, or rather by the hand of God, I am here despite whatever plans I made for myself. To sort through all of the overwhelming emotions and new experiences I will be encountering in the next few months I have started this blog. So here we are!
Going to a place where you are completely unknown can be quite scary, especially for those of us who are terrified at the thought of having to call someone or talk to someone you only kind of know. However, I also realize that it is a huge gift. How many chances do you get to be whoever you want to be? I could start calling myself Nancy and become vegetarian.... and nobody would know!! I have been thinking a lot about what I'm going to do with this opportunity. Who do I want to be? There is no one to remind me of any mistakes, regrets, or even good times that I can't go back to. Talk about liberating! I want to be like the girl my dear friends and family love... only braver, nicer, smarter, friendlier, and (I know this is vain) lovelier. 
I just got a card from the BFF, which had a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt that I think goes perfectly with where my heart is right now. It is: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Aren't BFFs the best? I'm believing! Here I come future.