A new semester....

Today started a new semester for me, and I have to say, I'm a little more excited about starting classes this time around then I was back in August. I think there are a couple of reasons.

1) I'm a little bit more settled in then I was in August. Back in august I was in a new city, with new people, and at a new school that is about 100 times the size of my high school:)

2) I feel more prepared to succeed, and I know what I need to do here in order to succeed. I promised myself during the break that school would absolutely be my number one priority no matter what. No exceptions (well except for Jesus)

3) I have a new job, where they understand that we are here to go to school, and they work around our schedules. Can't get much better than that. I turn in my availability and they actually stick to it...it's amazing.

4) I know a lot more people here, and I have made some great new friends lately, which has broadened my support base. I know the people I can count on, and I know that everybody is having the same struggles as I am. I'm excited to take some classes with some buddies of mine, I think it will hold me more accountable.

5) I'm just in a better mindset. Back in November, I really contemplated transferring schools, to the point where I didn't really care how I finished last semester, and it showed when my grades came. Today as I was walking back from campus, I had a realization. God has me here right now for a reason. God has placed me at UNCC for a reason, and I need to embrace it. By embracing it, I need to do the best that I can at all times. And when I run out of strength or energy, I need to depend on Jesus to set me free and to become my strength and energy. Even if I do transfer at the end of the year, I need to stop making excuses and finish out strong here at UNCC. My future depends on it, and my overall happiness does as well.

I'm excited for what God is going to do this semester. As I told my dad in an e-mail earlier, I'm ready to kick butt this semester. If it means sacrificing some time with friends, or saying No to going somewhere so that I can study, I'm going to do it, because this is important to me. I will have a good semester:) I promise to try and find some time to blog more regularly as well. Now, if you will excuse me, I need to go move into the Library...I hear room and board is cheaper there:)

Blessings!

B