10/5/13

SPU: Round Two



Hello! Since last posting, I've returned to Seattle & back to school at SPU. As of today, I have been here a week and am finding myself settling in just fine. This year I am a sophomore and it's interesting to witness how things are different this time around. If nothing else, I can tell that I am certainly more confident in myself and where I am. I have a group of wonderful friends and a pool of aquaintences whom I want to get to know better this year -- and already things are moving! This year I strive to know people better and to really build those significant relationships. I want to remember why I started; why I'm here and what I'm supposed to do with my time. My two art classes are motivating me to do more art, which I am loving, and just being back in Seattle is so inspiring on it's own.

Lately my friends and I have been pondering over this past summer and wondering how much we have all changed since last year. I can definitely detect shifts in everybody... and I wonder, have I changed too? I'm sure I have. A lot can happen in a year (and it did!). When I take a step back and objectively take a look at myself and the past year, I admire the process. It gives me hope for the future when I see how everything has turned out thus far, yah know? It's all a matter of trusting, I think. On Wednesday, Rachael and I went to Group, which is a weekly music worship service on campus. There was a break in the middle of the worship for a time to pray about whatever is resting heavy on your heart, and ironically, Rachael and I both prayed about trust. Trusting ourselves, others, and most importantly, God. I think it's one of the most difficult things, but if you can fully do it, then I think it's extremely freeing. Cuz then what's there left to worry about?

For my own pleasure, here's a list of things that I'm enjoying right now: walks to Fremont along the canal & over the Fremont Bridge, watching the leaves change, having late night conversations with Rachael about everything, meeting the new freshman & new faces at SPU, making coffee at 9pm (currently what's happening, holla), driving to Beth's at 1am to eat hash browns with a group of awkward & wonderful kids, decorating my dorm room to the tee with lovely paper products, plants, and Christmas lights, and in general, being who I want & not really caring. The gist: I am happy and I feel so blessed to be able to say that. xx
currently listening to // the weeknd - kiss land

7 comments:

  1. There is no better feeling than trusting God, your worries stop and you feel happy.

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  2. I'm so jealous of your Seattle adventures, they sound so lovely and these pictures are really neat. Thanks for sharing that you prayed about trust - I've never thought to pray for that before but it's really a great idea and so true.

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  3. I'm glad you are settling in. I am incredibly jealous you are in Seattle. I'm a few years away from that myself; I'll just have to live vicariously through your gorgeous pictures.

    It's hard to see how much you have changed compared to watching your friends change right before your eyes. I always feel like I've been the same person since High School but when I take a step back, or reread some of what I've written, it's glaringly obvious how much I have changed. It's nice to know that I have changed through everything that's happened, even if I don't feel it.

    Em
    Tightrope to the Sun

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  4. Lovely post - so happy you are YOU! Great pic of you and Kenneth/Alex!! xoxo

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  5. This is so beautiful and inspiring! It makes me want to strive just as you are to be more confident in the person I am evolving to be, but also to be more trusting to God and therefore less worried about things. Also, it makes me want to ditch the East Coast and explore Seattle :)

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  6. I seriously miss Seattle SO much reading your blog. Ugh!!! It's hurting my heart a lot. I can't wait to come back and explore with you again!

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  7. your posts make me miss seattle, too! and lovely written piece. i think everyone changes continuously, at least, that's what i hope! every experience adds a bit.
    xo, cheyenne

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