My Wildcat Family

My time in Manhattan is slowly winding down and most of the people I know are packing up their lives and moving away, as I will be doing in two months. I have talked to and listened to people reminisce about their time in this town, at this college, with these friends and it has been a gut wrenching experience. In the past month of my life I have made more friends in Manhattan than I have in my three years here. I have hung out with more people, gone out with more people and just tried to enjoy the company of people I have seen every day for the past three years.

I feel like it was somewhat of a wasted experience. I didn't bother getting to know my classmates, aside from three or four people. I went home too often, relied on friends from my past and didn't try and socialize. After finally getting to know more people, some of whom I have wanted to socialize with for a year or two, I'm finding I should have done this sooner. I shouldn't have settled for the friends I already have (not that they suck or anything). I've been blessed in my life to be around great people I can call my friends and I am thankful every day for them. I am thankful but also sad because a majority of them I won't see from now on since I will never step foot on campus for a class again. Unless I go to Grad School. #EMAW #FAMILY

in the middle of the night

Late at night. This is the time when I am left with only my thoughts. It is a time when I love to go outdoors, drive around or walk, and soak up the world. It is the time when I find myself the most. It is when the Lord will speak to me. It is when the stars shine for me. It is time I cherish. So tonight I am thinking about who I am. What defines me?  What are my likes? Here are a few.

-I like making lists. I may not always follow up on the list, but I love making them. Crossing things off make me feel I have accomplished something important with my day.

-I color coordinate my bathroom towels, rugs and shower curtain.

-I enjoy Pinterest. Tapiture may be for 'men,' but Pinterest is where I find my great DIY projects and food recipes. It's more than just pictures and girly 'crap.'

-I love writing letters. Letters are more personal and feel more important. If you would like a letter in the mail, I would love to send one!

-I get pleasure from wearing dress clothes every day to teach. I love matching ties, shirts, pants, socks, shoes and coats.

-I dislike ironing dress shirts and pants. And keeping my shoes clean.

-I enjoy being surrounded by pictures. Of friends. Of family. Of mountains. Quotes. Anything really.

-I feel concerts are the only true way to enjoy listening to music. It is a intimate moment in time, where I can watch and feel someone share their craft.

-I think music without words fills up my heart and soul better than music without. Especially at night.

-I believe the Duke Brothers, Jon and James, are two of the most brilliant musicians most people have never heard of.

-I believe love concurs all.

-I like my iPhone. I never leave without it.

-I feel technology is ruining our world.

-I could never date anyone who didn't like to dance.

-I would rather read a book than watch a movie of a book. Books are more enjoyable, more intimate.

-I enjoy buying physical records over cd's, but my record player isn't the best quality. So my collection sits idly on my shelves until I can buy a better one.

-I feel weird without a watch on. I never liked watches before this semester, and now I always have one on when I go places.

-I wear my watches backwards, on the inside of my left wrist. I'm not sure why I do this, but it makes reading the time easier.

-I like quotes. They inspire me, build me up, and remind me of the good in each day. My current favorite: "We lose ourselves in the things we love; We find ourselves there too."

-I love worship. Everyone worships in his or her own way, but when I feel closest to Him, the world is miles away.