this path i walk

Figured it would be a time for a two month update. So lets get this show on the road.
I knew that this semester would come with it's good times and it's bad, as do all semesters. So theres been some really high highs and really low lows. I'm immersed in the college student life and in the Messiah life. Busy with academics, president of Concert Choir, jazzsingers, work study, RA, and friends. Concert choir is going to Ireland which is oh, so exciting, and academics keep getting pushed further and further back on the list of priorities. There was a time in my life where the grade was everything, where I would base my self worth on whatever number or letter appeared at the top of a paper or on a report card. And now... I don't. At all. I'd much rather spend my time with people, and doing things with and for them.

So what has been some of the lows of the semester? Some, I'm not allowed to talk about, others have been internal battles. Funny thing-- if youre fighting yourself, part of you is going to have to lose. It's a 'no-way-out' or catch 22 ordeal. Totally me. But a lot of wonderful times have come from wonderful people. People whom I love, but as I mentioned in the previous posting, still make me very tired. It is SO possible for one of your strengths to wear you out. This I've experienced firsthand.

But lots of good has come out of everything, and I'm sure theres more to come. Keepin' faith. Mostly stable friendships which I'm hoping will continue even after college ends. And experiences that have impacted and shaped me for like, ever. I'm pretty sure its a mindset thing. Taking the positives out of every experience and using them to grow. Thats something not everyone can do, which I guess I take for granted. I take for granted the ability to ask questions. It was brought to my attention recently that perhaps people are scared to ask.... really?

Oh my goodness, so we went on staff retreat to Chad Frey's family cabin, way back in September, rode 4 wheelers and got to know each other so much better, and laughed so so so much. As is any time that the Mountain View staff gets together. Laughter is so good. And now Thanksgiving just passed, and that was quality time with family and more laughter.

As Ive said before, a picture is worth a thousand words, so these will have to suffice for my lacking of words at this time.Beautiful mountains, and four wheelers

Junior Concert choir skit at retreat: remix of Single Ladies. October '09



Beautiful concert choir officers at our beautiful retreat day. October '09Part of the Mountain View Staff at Chipoltle. Dress up like a burrito= FREE DINNER! October '09


Thanksgiving '09. The girl grandaughters with Grandma.