Just some random SUMMER thoughts:)

It is so hot...
Oh I have been quite busy the last several weeks since my summer classes started, but I am still making an effort (though somewhat small) to keep posting at least once a month.
I recently read my journal that I had started back in 2006, before I even started college at Mercer University. So yeah, that feels like ages ago now! But, I was just reading those entries which all began which the cliche "Dear Journal" title and I noticed how much my perspective on life has changed since then. I don't write it that journal anymore though. Actually, it was given to me when I graduated from high school by a dear family friend. I would encourage anyone to keep a diary or journal or something of the sort because its just a nice way of watching yourself grow in spiritually, emotionally, mentally etc. I know that there are many things about myself that I still need to work on, but I'm just going to put my trust in God that He will carry me through all of these temptations and trials. Its funny because when I was going through a lot of the things I wrote in my journal, I can now look on those seemingly horrible and challenging experiences and I just know that God meant for me to go through EVERY one of them. And I also know that if I had not gone through that tough time, I would not be the person that I am today.

Well, thats what has been on my mind the last few days. I am still going through trials now too. But I know if God helped me in the past, He is more than able to do it again!

Swimming

My favorite aspect of summer is that you can swim practically everyday, especially here in GA because its like 90 degree weather year round almost. Too bad MSC closed down their pool due to maintenance costs, so I am looking for another pool to swim at. Maybe Mercer's? I still have my ID so maybe I can get in for free:) But there is another pool (I think) at the local park in Perry called Rozar Park. I should also mention that this park has tennis courts, they're a little weathered, but sufficient for Rebekah and I to go "pretend" to be the next William sisters. Actually we might go today. But for now, I must be content with dipping in our pool in the backyard (just one of those that you set up with metal framing and a liner). Its not deep enough to tread or wide/long enough to practice strokes...but it gets you wet so thats all that matters:)