If you think back to a few of my blog posts last spring, you probably would notice my frantic journey to find a roommate. As soon as I thought something was going to work out, it wouldn't. This happened close to 10 times- and the hardest part was thinking that something was final, and all of the sudden it fell through again. The funny thing is that I couldn't be more happy that this happened. If it hadn't, I wouldn't have met my current roommate, Courtney. My small group leader from last year was friends with Courtney, and knew that she was also looking for a roommate. (Courtney is a 5th year senior studying microbiology- aspiring to be a Physician's Assistant. She is kind-hearted, understanding, genuine, brilliant, and caring. She's pretty much my go-to person for any sort of advice, and she's a great listener and loves the Lord. Oh... and she's a fantastic cook! I could go on and on... it's going to be hard to see her graduate in May. I just don't want her to leave! But I know that her future is going to be awesome!) So in essence, I have roomed with "strangers" for the past two years... and I don't think it could have possibly been any better. I consider both of them to be some of my best friends, and I am so thankful that we were brought together to be roommates! Once again I will be back on my journey to find another roommate, but reflecting on these past two years really helps me to know that God is going to provide and that I don't have to worry about it.
Courtney:
Leigh Ellen:
In reply to one of my most "dramatic" and viewed posts (The Decision) (wow it's weird to go back and read some of my old blog posts haha), I have finally picked a major... that I had never even considered. This past year I have been teaching group fitness classes, and staying in shape and feeling good have become important to me. I signed up to take a nutrition class last semester, just to see if I was even interested in it. It quickly became my favorite class- I even enjoyed reading the textbook (which if you know me, this never happens). The question I get asked a lot is, "What can you do with that degree?". There's actually a wide range of things to pick from. For example, you can work at a hospital, school, nursing home, private practice, or health spa... and much more. It's a career that is very people oriented and is focused on helping. As for now, I'm not 100 percent sure of what I want to do. If all goes as planned, I'll go to school for two more years, get an accredited internship (hardest part of the process I hear), take a test, and become a registered dietitian (But we all know sometimes things don't go how we plan them to. ha!) My preferred place to work would probably be a health spa/gym. It's fun to think about where I could be in 10 years... because I honestly have no idea where I'll end up! As for now I know that I really enjoy learning about it, and I get to start taking a lot more classes dealing with my major in the fall (most of my labs involve cooking :)). I'm so excited!!!!
Because I don't have a picture of me teaching.... here's a picture of a group fitness dance off! haha.
As for the summer, I know that I will have to take classes then in order to graduate on time. I had a really great time working as a camp counselor this summer, so it's going to be sad not to be able to do the same thing again. But thankfully I will be getting my last chemistry class over (Organic I booo) and get to take a class with a cooking lab! Also, I'll hopefully get to know more people since classes will be smaller.
Courtney and I may start writing a cooking blog for other students on simple meals. It would mainly be recipes and tips that we've tried ourselves, and that we want to pass along! Whew... all of this writing at once is starting to get me, but I have so much to say! I guess I'll save something to write about next time... here's a few super random pictures from this past year to leave with you :)
I put the beard on backwards at the piccolo Christmas party... oh buddy.
I loved getting to go to some of the Cope's tailgates!!
Ali and I at the band banquet
Passion 2013
Reppin' Andalusia at the band banquet
Crihmus Party!
Ice skating fun with Leigh Ellen and Catherine Grace!
As an extra bonus, you should listen to One Direction- because their songs are super catchy, get stuck in your head, and may just make you dance like a little kid. I'm a ten year old at heart. You're welcome :)
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