As most of you know I live in the great state of Louisiana, which means that we get almost a whole week off from school for Mardi Gras. This break gives us college kids time to go adventuring and that's just what we did.

My friend told me about this place in Mississippi that is affectionately called "The Mini Grand Canyon". It is basically a big, deep pit of clay, sand, and loose gravel. Sounds "fun" right?...It was SO much fun! A group of about 30 of us went. We hiked most of the day all through the valley of the pit. It was such a great time to get to know some people a little better and definitely to build trust. At one point when I was climbing I had to fully rely on my friend to hoist me up onto a cliff, if not I would have fallen to my death no joke. Talk about a trust exercise!

Don't worry. I am going to post some more about vacation, but I interrupt this series to say that I officially moved out of my parents' house!

It has been quite an experience moving to a new town, having to find a new job, finding a new church, learning how to college, and making new friends, but it has been such an incredible adventure!! Honestly, I was scared to death about everything I just listed, but God is good and He has worked everything out.

Moving to a new town...it has been a struggle for me to adjust to city living. I am a country girl. Where I lived before I would have to drive 30mins to get to the nearest Walmart and for work. Where I live now it takes me 5mins or less to get to 20 different stores. That also means that I hear neighbors screaming and the AMTRAK zooming by at 3am.

Having to find a new job...I applied to many places, but because I don't have "retail experience" a lot of places won't hire me. I did however find a job! I am now working at a local higher-class fast food chain. It definitely wasn't my first job choice, but beggars can't be choosers. In the meantime I'm looking for a better paying job.

Finding a new church...I've only been to two churches since I moved, but I really liked the last one I went to. I think it might be the one.

Learning how to "college"...I was homeschooled my whole life. I loved being homeschooled and I wouldn't change that even if I could, but I was a little worried about starting college. Not because I thought that I wasn't prepared educationally speaking, but because it's a whole new atmosphere. Classrooms, professors, classmates, homework, it's all new to me. However, I think I'm adjusting quite well. I love all my professors and I think that I personally learn better in a classroom setting. I am taking four classes so my workload isn't bad at all. I think this is going to be a fun semester.

Making new friends...I already knew a few people before I moved that I had met when I worked at the camp, but I was a little worried about making new friends. As much as people would like to believe, I'm not an outgoing person. I don't like large group settings and I really don't like having to make small-talk. Thankfully the BCM (baptist collegiate ministry) is the most inviting, friendly organization that I have ever been in. I thought it would take at least a semester before I made really good friends, boy was I wrong! I have made so many friends so quickly!
Needless to say I am loving college life! I can't wait to see what God has in store for this semester!