Trials dont define tomorrows~ In memory of Mrs. Sandy Schmuck

We all have difficulties in our lives. We facedaily trials. Some larger than others. Some days more than others. I am reminded of this particularly today with the loss of my junior English teacher, Mrs. Schmuck. We lost one one of the greatest teachers who ever taught this morning. Her impact on us as students was huge. But I begin to think about her life the past few years. She battled with cancer and other health issues. Yet she never let the cancer define her. She still always had joy. She still all trusted God. She was such an inspiration because she never gave up. And what makes the biggest impact on me, is that she never gave up on us. She loved each and every one of us and she showed it. She gave so much of herself just to see each and every one of us succeed. Im so thankful that God gave me the ability to cross paths with her. Because of it, my life was forever changed. She changed who I am as a woman of Christ. Shecreated me into the writer I am today. I mean im getting pretty good grades on my english comp assignments, and I wouldnt be if she hadnt spent so much time pouring into my writting skills. All in all, this woman was an amazing person and she will always be in my heart. FOREVER REMEMBERED.
*blessings*

Changing friendships- a big transition

I struggle with this thing called friendship, especially since graduating. I always denied the fact that I would stop being friends with my high school friends, but for the most part, that has become the reality. You see, in high school, we are all there for thesame goal, to make it to the end in one piece and to walk across a stage to get a piece of paper saying we finished our time succesfully. In college thats different. Especially when your in a university. I see just as many cliques nowas I did in high school. They may be a little more open and not as harsh, but there definatly there. But each clique here functions differently. You have one for each field of study or in that general idea of things. But within that, you find those who have decided to act as an adult (when neccesary) and those who chose to remain a child, always running to mommy and daddy. Now im a student who lives at home, for multiple reasons, but in and of my self, im independent and can function without them telling me what my priorities need to be. I think thats why alot of friendships split after high school. WE BECOME DIFFERENT PEOPLE. And thats not to say that being a different person is a bad thing, its actually quite good. Coming to college gives you the ability to find who you are as an adult. To chase your passions and views and have others there beside you who want to do the same thing. So you find different friends, and eventually most friendships from high school will crumble, because your just not the same. For some this process is quick and easy, for others it seems like they will never get through it. The fact is, it happens to everyone eventually. You just have to find the people worth fighting for, and work on that relationship. The biggest thing of all is to NEVER FIGHT FOR A ONE SIDED FRIENDSHIP. Its just not worth it. As you grow into the person you will be, they will do nothing more than hinder you. So lay out the prorities and fight for the best. Its gonna hurt a little, but its well worth it in the end.

Best wishes

What does a bad day mean to you?

I learn something new everyday. Im determined. Today I learned that if accounting doesnt work out, Ill just be a couponing/money saving houswife. It works. And it uses complete logic! (: In other news, today has not been a good day. However this caused me to learn something else! When you think about it, I have a life that many people long for, even on my bad days. Think about things. I, like most of you, had 3 full meals today (sorta). And even if I havent had 3 meals, i had the oppurtunity to have them. Also, I walk around a college campus all day attending classes. This pops out huge for me for 2 reasons. Im a girl, therefore in most countries, id be lucky to get the equivalent of a second grade education. As you can tell, I am far ahead of that. As I sat there complaining about a test that I couldve studied harder for, I shouldve been thanking God that I had the oppurtunity to go to classes, and get such a high education. Also, take a look around any public building. Where you work/ go to school/ shop/ etc. There are water fountains everywhere!! We have access to clean, pure, drinkable water. My sponser child in Hatti just turned 4. Her and her sisters walk apx 3 miles EVERY DAY just to get water that is simply oka and will not make them sick. And yet I tske advantage of it everyday as I walk right past it. So now my question is, how can I change this perspective? Something to work on in the days to come!