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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

I look out my window
I look again
It's changed.
The sky, ever constant,
But never the same.
The black clouds that loom
Soon have come
And soon have gone.
Why is it then,
That when it is so bleak,
I can't seem to remember
The light from before?
The rain falls.
I am drowned.
God, just let one ray
Pierce my shadowed heart.
Or let the storm clouds linger
And let me sink in you;
Guide me through the dark.

~Anonymous

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Junior Year Day 1

Well, today I definitely had some adventures. The morning started off with a bus ride. It was my first time on the bus, and I rode it alone – double scary. It ended up being a good experience. Though I majorly missed my stop. I didn’t realize you had to push a button to get the bus to stop when you want to get off. If there’s no one waiting for the bus, they just keep going. So I ended up getting dropped off across campus from my 8am class and had to book it to get there on time, which I did.

Second adventure was dinner (boring day between 8 and dinner). I was eating my leftover chicken tenders and thinking how much less I was enjoying them. Until I realized that they were bland because I had left the honey mustard in the fridge. It’s amazing what a little sauce will do for ya. So next time you are eating something and having to give your tongue a pep talk to get it down, try some dressing.

So I lied (accidentally). My favorite part of the day was my trek home before dinner. I walked into a cactus. Yep, indeed. It’s one of those plants with long, skinny leaves. Well, now I know they have REALLY sharp, pointy ends. Ouch. It hurt quite a bit.

The school year is off and kicking! More adventures later I’m sure…

Monday, August 29, 2011

ABOUT ME – Adventures of a college student studying to be a classical pianist who loves life and loves Jesus Christ

I think my blog title pretty accurately and concisely describes me. “Adventures” - I try to live life adventurously, but it always seems to elude me. So this is my attempt at making life an adventure. I have two mottos that help me when I’m seeking an adventure: Always be trying a new thing, however small; and friendliness will overcome a thousand awkward situations. Ok, “college student” - Well, yeah. I’m in college. I’m just starting my junior year at a medium-size private college. “classical pianist” - I have been playing piano since I was 6, and I LOVE IT SO MUCH! I absolutely love the classical greats, Bach and Beethoven are my two. But I also love exploring 20th century and even more recent music. “Life” – I want to live life intentionally and not waste it. Sure, life is not always happy go lucky, but put on a little perspective and us Americans have it pretty darn good. I try to enjoy the blessings in life (NO COMPLAINING), but also use these abundant resources to pour out Christ’s love to others। And here’s where “Christ” comes in – I believe in the Bible and in Jesus Christ. The Gospel is changing my life and is powerful enough to be changing yours.

This blog will be my musings, thoughts, and narratives. Some posts will be serious, some a little more quirky. I hope you find it uplifting and fun.