the end of a beginning

Time flies.

People always say that.


But it is true. Time always passes much quicker in retrospect then in the moment.
I can't believe it.
My freshman year of college is complete.
I don't even feel old enough to be in college, let alone done with the first year.
As I stare at my stark white room with only a suitcase, a pillow, and a few jars of peanut butter that still occupy it, I am reminded of the beginning of the school year. When I first moved in, the room was so empty it was overpowering, it felt like loneliness was clawing at my throat and I could barely breathe. I didn't know anyone, I just sat locked in my room.

And then my roommate came.
And changed my life forever.

This year has been incredible. I have learned so much about people, purpose, and life. I knew who I was before I came, but in college you have to fight to hold onto what is most important. I learned to stand on who I am and who I am going to be. My beliefs were strengthened and I learned, even just a little, how to love and live like Christ.

I couldn't of had a better experience.
I am so thankful for each and every person that God put into my life, that helped transform me, or allowed me to help transform them. It is so good to learn; mentally, physically, and spiritually, along with friends!

I know that friends will come and go
but brothers and sisters in Christ last forever

and eternity is a long time...

This year that became incredibly clear. And I realized just how amazing and powerful that really is.
So anyways it inspired me to write a song, and Aimee and I are going to be preforming it tonight at open mic.
So wish me luck!!!