Thankfulness

I know it's a little late for a post about Thanksgiving, but I was without a computer while in Oklahoma. I decided not to take any homework with me at all and really take a break from school. Let me tell you, it was a wonderful decision. I truly loved the time I spent in Oklahoma with Teaven's family.

I have so much to be thankful for this holiday season, and the more I think about, the more I realize I shouldn't take just one day to continue being thankful. It's so easy to focus on the negative things, which we all know I'm excellent at.

So, here's just a small number of things I am thankful for:

1. Teaven- He's truly been the best friend I have been longing for since middle school. This boy can drive me bonkers, but I love him so much. He challenges me in a way no one can. God knew what he was doing when he brought us together so many years ago. I can't wait to start my life with him.

2. Family- This year I have realized more than ever how much my family has affected the way I view life, and honestly, I have been quite frustrated with them at times. But no matter how screwed up we all are, I love them and thank God for placing me with the family I have. I'm also thankful for Teaven's family, which I already view as my family as well. They have accepted me with open arms and loved me so deeply. I've heard so many stories about horrible in-laws, and I'm so thankful mine are great!

3. Friends- Where would I be in life without them? I'm thankful for my friends who have moved on to bigger and better things and still take the time to care about me. I love getting together with them and it seeming like we'd only been separated for a day. I'm happy they'll be the ones standing with me on my wedding day. I'm thankful for RAs. It's been a dramatic semester, and some of these girls have been the encouragement I need to push forward. I love their hearts. School friends... the girls who encourage me to do my work and complain with me about it. We can talk about anything. My classes would be so boring without them. I love friends. They laugh with me.

4. My job- I love my job... and I get so sad to think of the possibility that I may have to leave it next semester. I so enjoy the experience of working with each of the students. I love them even in their craziness.

5. School- I have learned so much during my time at UMHB...I'm sure that will be a completely new post towards graduation. lol. Even though I'm ready to move on, I wouldn't trade these four years for anything. I am thankful that God has provided me the opportunity to receive an education.

6. Be Transformed-This Bible study has been difficult at times, but I have learned so much about myself and God. I'm still learning everyday and will continue to learn. Thank you, Jesus.

Okay, that's all my thankfulness for now. I could go on and on. Tomorrow is a day filled with homework, and I'm working on being thankful for that. haha.

One of my residents told me that I should make a blog about all of my wedding plans. hah.. For now, I'll just tell you that they are coming wonderfully. We bought our rings at a great price thanks to Black Friday. We're about to book the caterer. It's funny how all of this is becoming a reality. I feel like it's just been a dream in my mind for the past year, but now I can see it, feel it, and it's getting closer and closer. That's another thing I'm thankful for.

Anyways, this has been a really long post, and if I continue, I could go on so much longer. Goodnight.

Almost There

This weekend, I found out where I am student teaching. I'll be in a middle school in Temple for the whole semester! I've started to get a little nervous and very excited. I know I will learn so much from the experience. I'm still praying I will be able to keep my job with the after-school program, but it's all up in the air at this point. I'm so ready for this semester to be over. It's so close I can taste it, but there is still so much to do.

I'm starting to enjoy the cold weather, which is really strange for me. I look forward to drinking hot coffee in coffee shops and making homemade hot cocoa. I love snuggling up under my covers and feeling the warmth they bring. The only negative part about the cold is my lack of clothing suited for this weather. I only own about 5 long-sleeve shits and one scarf. But, alas, I am enjoying it.

I'm looking forward to getting this week over with because then I will be one step closer to Thanksgiving break, and eventually, Christmas break. Praise, Jesus, for breaks.

Countdowns:

-9 days til Thanksgiving break
-24 days until my last final
-174 days until graduation
-216 days til the wedding! (almost out of the 200s!)