Some R&R

Happy Summer Friends! 

I finished a great road trip home, then turned around and went on another Texas trip, and soon will be heading to OKC for a quick visit to see my brother and his family.  I've got a busy couple of weeks here in the Great State of Texas before I head back to Atlanta for the summer.  It is when I am home that I often wish I could just stay home. 

Lately, I've felt more of a need for some "R&R".  I believe that stands for "rest and relaxation", but I'm going to change my "relaxation" to "restoration".  Maybe because I realize relaxation for me might be an oxymoron, but also I think because I know more about restoration verses in the Bible as opposed to relaxation ones.  I don't ever recall Christ saying, "come to me and relax", and I have to wonder about that...

Friends, I'm going to boldly ask for some prayers of restoration.  This past year has been wonderful and surprising in so many ways.  That being said, I am very glad to have some time to just be me - not a student, not a worker, but me - Katy.  I'm going to try not to worry too much about what is coming next month (Greek! Although I am starting the alphabet) or worry about some other burdens on my heart, but just soak up the sun and enjoy my time at home. 

 As Christ reminds us, I'm trying "let not my heart be troubled" as best as I can.  That being said, I wouldn't mind your prayers.  Also - I'm for real taking a few weeks off from blogging...see you all in a month!

Blessings to you all, Katy

How You Know It's Finals Week @ CTS

A couple observations I have made in coming into Finals Week here at Columbia:

•  Everyone is wearing "work-out clothes" but we aren't actually working out.
• Seniors are hard to find...and if you do find them, it is most likely late, late morning
• LOTS of random cleaning happening (my bathroom is beautifully bleached! Itunes get organized like whoa...bookshelves get cleaned...)
• EVERYONE is asking, "Are you done yet?"
• You can recognize the people who are done - they are insanely happy.
• The weekend leading up to Finals week is CHOCK full of things to do, and most include free food.
• During your "study break", you just happen to stumble upon websites like this that just about CHANGE YOUR WORLD (Kitten Cam)
• Even though you are working hard and studying, you'll answer just about any call or text that comes your way
• Another website that will change your life and help you get motivated will be "I Feel Unmotivated" It shows clips from movies like Rudy, video of an ant carrying a pumpkin seed across the ground, and contains other motivational pictures, sayings, and clips that are sure to inspire.  (Well, or at least have you keep clicking for more motivation)

And finally, I know it is Finals Week here at CTS because I start writing a post on Monday and don't finish it until Friday, when I am truly done with Finals.  Well friends, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.   I am looking forward to some time at home in Texas before gearing up for Greek School.  For now, scholarship applications are priority, and maybe a nap....

I hope all who are finished get some rest, those who are finishing up feel refreshed, and those just beginning feel prepared!  Blessings!