New Friends!

So I have just meet some new friends, they are from Uruguay.  They came to vist Aunt Claren and Uncle Lyle.  Pamela and Nazarena are their names.  They speak pretty amazing English! Well Yesterday (12-28) me and Kaylyn went to clean the youth house, one of our many jobs, and we were leaving when Uncle Lyle came by and told us to go see the girls, we did and ended up staying for a while.  Well today we had a bon-fire with the youth group at Aunt Claren and Uncle Lyle's and tonight we are staying with them!  I have not laughed this much in so long!!  I really need this!  I will report on how this all goes!  :-)

Christmas this Year

Well its Christmas day, yet it really dosen't feel like it this year.  I really do not know why bit this year feels diffrent.  Really difffrent.  It seems to be more of a change in me though.  Usually I would have had a list a mile long but this year I really did want anything....My brother is not here this year, he had to work.  It's just really weird this year.  Everything has changed, I want normal again.  But is normal change in real life?  *sigh* 

College Life: things I learned from college but not in class.

I have learned many things in college so far, and this being the end of the semester I thought I might would share.
1) College is NOT for everyone!  Despite what teachers and others say, you do not have to go to college to get a good job, I think I should say career.  Its work ethics that count.
2) Work ethic along with encouragement is needed.  You must be a self starter, finals have just recently taught me that!
3) You cannot do it alone!  You must have friends who have been there, are there, and have yet to go there.  All the perspectives are needed so you know where you are going, where you are, and where you have been.
4) Things get put into perspective, fast.  Once you enter college, you realize what is important.  Family, friends, and God.  Those who move off for college (not me) know what it is like to not have parents there, you begin to miss mom's nagging and daddy's hugs.  After you graduate and your normal friends aren't around, you learn who your real ones are.  You know the ones you don't 'have' to text/chat first.  Finally you see how much the world needs God!  I did not think I would see it that bad in a really small community college, but I do!
5) You find yourself a bit more.  Once you graduate high school you realize, contrary to former belief, you have no clue who you are, but once you are made to have you own opinion you realize it a bit more.
6) You realize how much responsibility sucks.  In high school we beg for independence, once your in college you get a big taste of it.  Getting to make yourself wake up at 6:00 am to go drive thirty-five min. and mom not making you...not fun.  Also those breaks in between classes where you just want to go home/dorm/apartment but know if you do you won't come back, that happens!
7) You realize how much friends mean to you.  My first few weeks, ran into months, I didn't really have friends.  I felt I was to good for them.  Completely wrong!  My first few weeks were spent at the playground next to school texting friends from high school and boyfriend. These people will not be around for ever, maybe not even long!  (see previous post about bf.)
8) You must make new friends!  You never realize what these friend can do for you. Most are willing to help you out with school work.  Its also nice to have someone to vent to about the teacher they also hate.
9) Teachers are crazier! I honestly believe some of these teachers are insane.  They will be evil in class but once out they are really cool--term used loosely--people.  Get to know them, they are willing to help you!
Finally
10) PRAY and ask people to pray for you!  I have never been the type to ask for prayer, but lately I have really needed it!  and I can honestly tell people are praying for me!  Thing seem easier!
I really hope this helps who ever reads!  :-)

Am I Crazy or just Headed There?

Title speaks a lot but I guess I'll explain a bit.  First finals are going on now (dramatic music plays). I had leadership, a useless class, and I did pretty good if I say so my self.  Next is English tomorrow (Thursday) and then math and biology Monday and Tuesday.  We know what our English test will be on all because the English department made my English teacher mad.  The biology test scares the mess out of me though.  We got a 75 question study guide for a 100 question test!  WOW! 
Next is pretty funny, or it makes me laugh.  The other night I was texting my ex, Brandon, nothing meant by it, just trying to talk to someone.  We had a nice conversation then I say "I think I'm about to go to bed, ttyl." he says alright goodnight.  I say stay warm.  Then (this is where it gets good) says can I ask you a question? I thought, Um, I've seen that question before.  No good ever comes out of that question.  I say sure, bad move.  He asks "Do you know anyone single?"  My jaw drops!  What kind of question is that?!  Why would you ask your ex-girlfriend that?!  I say, "Awkward question.  Yes I know a lot of single people.  None of them seem like your type though."  Which is the truth.  I know people mainly from Washington County  and he doesn't do well with long distant relationships....Well I do know one thing--if I was over Brandon then I am know! 
Thing are just pretty crazy in my life right now.  I hate the way I have been feeling lately.  I miss having people to talk to.  My life just hasn't been right lately. 
Oh well...This too shall pass!