So I am currently in the midst of RA training at Wiley Hall. And it has been a relatively good time. Relatively because the days have been long and very action packed. I have so much information swirling in my brain that it is kind of ridiculous. I didn't really get on here to write about the RA training or how the past week has been. Actually, I wanted to write about something tragic that happened.
On Tuesday night I was minding my own business trying to go wash my dishes. In the process, unfortunately, I dropped and broke my coffee pot. At first this would seem like a trivial occurrence. However, I have had this coffee pot since my freshman year and it was green! Somehow this item had become a part of my identity. And that got me thinking to other things that become a part of my identity. Things that we shouldn't be carrying around. Past mistakes. Regrets. What ifs. Shoulda Coulda Woulda.
It's a tiring game, isn't it? Fortunately Jesus offers the chance for me to lay down the identity I have created for my self and instead pick up the way he sees us. And that is a beautiful thing.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Welcome back!
I took a summer hiatus on my blog. And it seems appropriate to begin the blog again as I am back at Purdue. Yes, you read that correctly. I am back at school! RA training starts in less than 2 hours and I am starting to get that weird feeling in my stomach that comes anytime new, exciting things are about to happen or I've eaten too much chocolate :)
Yesterday my family graciously came down with me and labored in the heat to get my room all put together. Everything is about in its right place and it looks great! I have never lived in a traditional residence hall (*dorm) so it is a new experience! The communal showers might take a little bit of getting used to it but its kind of like being back at summer camp when I was a kid (which, I only went twice and one of those times I didn't last very long...)
It is hard to believe that I am going to be a junior this year. The last two years at Purdue have flown by. I have learned a lot and made new friends. I know that there is a lot more to learn and new ways to grow. I want to make this year one that counts. One that impacts lives in a positive way. I want to grow out of my complacent spirituality and learn how to be a stronger Christian. And lastly but surely not least, I want to start to figure out where my life is headed after graduation. A tall order, but I think it is definitely doable.
Yesterday my family graciously came down with me and labored in the heat to get my room all put together. Everything is about in its right place and it looks great! I have never lived in a traditional residence hall (*dorm) so it is a new experience! The communal showers might take a little bit of getting used to it but its kind of like being back at summer camp when I was a kid (which, I only went twice and one of those times I didn't last very long...)
It is hard to believe that I am going to be a junior this year. The last two years at Purdue have flown by. I have learned a lot and made new friends. I know that there is a lot more to learn and new ways to grow. I want to make this year one that counts. One that impacts lives in a positive way. I want to grow out of my complacent spirituality and learn how to be a stronger Christian. And lastly but surely not least, I want to start to figure out where my life is headed after graduation. A tall order, but I think it is definitely doable.
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