I've finally made it, home.

"And all the questions that I swore I would ask

Words won't just come yet

So amazed at what I've seen

So much more than this old mind can hold

When I finally make it home"

MercyMe is one of my favorite Christian artists, along with Third Day. They always can up my mood :) Well I'm finally heading home tomorrow (hence the song haha) but then I've come to the realization that in some ways I've already made Charleston my home. Well I refer to it as "home" a lot. But then, upon further thought, home isn't exactly where I am, it's what I make of it. I like to travel and I think it is because I can pretty much feel at home everywhere, especially when I'm outside, because I can feel God's presence everywhere. And Him to me, is home. So really no matter where I am, I feel comfortable because I know He is there with me.

I'm exciting to see my family and Victoria! Hopefully I'll be able to wash my car when I get there because it hasn't seen soap and water in MONTHS and it's bothering me to no end. Plus I think AGH, Rachel, Tori & I are going to see Kings Last Shot Friday night at Aroma so I'm pretty pumped about that. Coffee + music = night made. I did find out some other news though that I'm trying not to think about because I shouldn't and it's making me sad.

Well off to bed now because I have the early shift + I have to drive. Night all :)

Oh happy days :D

You washed my sin away!

I finally got to attend the Newspring campus in Charleston this morning and man was it uplifting and I'm super glad I got to go.

I think I'm going to turn my blog this summer into a food blog and document everything I make. Let me know if you want the recipes and I would be happy to send them!

Cinnamon swirl bread:

Homemade pizza dough + sauce:

More to come :)

Halfway gone?

What? I'm halfway through college. This can't be true.

But sadly it is. Time flies by way too fast and I wish it would slow down.

My past two years at CofC and been way too much fun and I know they will only get better. I remember how uncertain and lost I felt my first year here. Now I feel so at home its crazy.

I'm actually working with the school over the summer so I get to stay in Charleston for the entire summer.

Pretty exciting right?

Look out everyone, Ginny is going to be tannnn by the end of the summer (hopefully)!

So remember how I vowed I wouldn't date my soph year cuz I knew how busy I would be and how complicated things would get it? Well I stayed single for the entire year but now I'm wishing I had someone in my life to take me out on dates and such. There is someone in mind, but who knows if that will go anywhere.

I'm currently babysitting the sweetest little girl ever. She's asleep so I'm watching Star Wars. I'm kinda falling asleep. Tomorrow I have to get up at 530 to go to work then head back home because the Darlington race is tomorrow night! I'm super excited for that.

Well just thought I'd type a quick end of the year update, hope everyone is doing well :)

"You're asking me to be rational. That is something I cannot do. Believe me, I wish I could just wish away my feelings, but I can't." -Star Wars

Life is Good

"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship" -Ralph Waldo Emerson

This quote inspires me so much because it emphasizes how important friends are and a friendship in general. Without my friends (and God of course) I do not know how I would have gotten through some of the situations I've been in. Each one of my friends is different and that's what's so amazing. If I had friends that were all the same, I would not have gotten such a variety of advice and done so many different things throughout the years.

I've had so many people drift in and out of my life and people that have been constant and there almost from the start. I think this is what has kept me happy all my life. I've been so blessed and my friends are a major part of that blessing. My life would not be as enjoyable without them. I would not have done so many crazy things or been brave enough to try new things.

I've definitely had my ups and downs with every single person I've been friends with. But if you've never fought with your best friend then something is wrong. If you've never had a disagreement then you aren't opening yourself up fully to them and showing them your flaws. I've almost felt like the more I disagree with someone the more they come to know about me because I have to open myself up to them in order to resolve the problem.

Well these were just a few happy thoughts before physics. Hope everyone is having a splendid day :)

Another quote about friendship I enjoy,

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art...it has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival" - CS Lewis

Love,Honor,Truth

Phi Mu<3

Big/Lil sister reveal was tonight!! I found out my big, Brooke :))) I was so excited.
I honestly love being in a sorority, it is so much better than what I expected. It's not just about the cute tshirts or the parties but the close knit bond you form with your sisters. It's so awesome. I love seeing someone from Phi Mu and just being able to wave at them in the street even if I have no idea who they are.

I've met so many girls in it that are so similar to me too, especially Brooke. We share so many similar interests, it's crazy.

I wish I could figure out the deal with boys though and what is going through a certain one's head.

I got to go home this weekend and see my little brother's prom!! He looked so handsome in his tux. I also got to see Tori and Andrew in their 20's prom attire. They looked adorable. I can't wait till I get to share my college experience with that girl, I miss her a lot. She's truly like my twin, I can connect and talk to her on so many different levels.

Well I am off to bed now, it's kinda late. Night all.

From one part of the state to the other...

Spring Break.

I seem to not have very good spring breaks.

Senior year was probably the best. I remember my three best friends and I took a day trip to the beach. That was a lot of fun.

Last year was something I'd rather not think about. Bleh.

This year was better, at least the beginning part of it. I went home Friday to Tuesday and got to chill with my family and friends. I went muddin with victoria & my second fam & the boys which was SO much fun. Probably the highlight of break.

Then I decided to go back to chas on wed because I wanted to hit up the beach and see Joseph.

As soon as I get back though, the weather turns gloomy. So that means, no beach.

And THEN I decide to go all crazy and flip on Joseph and totally ruined any chance of chillin with him. I've never ever ever flipped that bad on someone. I have no idea what came over me. I'm probably going to regret that for a long time.

I seemed to have reconciled with a certain someone from the past but we will see how long that will last.

School has gotten slightly better. I'm not stressing that much over it anymore.

I told myself recently that I was going to take a certain little kid named donohoe's philosophy and not care about anyone romantic-wise. But seeing everyone in their relationships, it makes me miss my really good one. I wish I could either forget about it entirely or just find that perfect someone now, without any hassle. Love is important and I think that by trying to cut myself off from it is doing more harm than help.

I had my interview last Thursday for my summer conference position here at the college. If I get it then that weight will be lifted from my shoulders because I really need a place to stay here so I can take my ochem2 class and not be behind. I know I am probably going to be immensely bored by myself in Charleston but it will be for the best and hopefully my friends will come visit me :)

I went to Sullivans this weekend and sat outside for wayyy too long and am so burntttt. Im kinda regretting it now hahah.

Well I believe it is bed now and I've been writing for the past four hours now. Goodnight :)

1 Cor. 13:13: "And now these three remain, faith, hope & love, but the greatest of these is love."

Ballerina, you must have seen her dancing in the sand...

:)

My life is pretty darn amazing right now.

I've had REALLY happy moments in my life but this is probably the longest period of time I've been happy consistently.

The people in my life are what truly make it. And the opportunities I've had, other things I've been blessed with.

I just really love my life right now.

It could be the weather getting warmer. The sunshine always makes me happy.

It could be because I'm doing better in school now. It could be the amazing girls I have in my life that keep me thinking positive and remind me I don't need a boyfriend to be happy. It could be my amazing best guy friend who listens to all my problems and goes on walks with me around Charleston. It could be my amazing sorority with all the sweet girls. It could be my amazing family and awesome God that's always there for me. It could be my house mates that always keep me laughing. It could just be being able to live in the wonderful holy city of Charleston.

Or it could just be life overall.

Whatever it is, it shouldn't end cuz I like it like this :)