Not Much Longer

This year has flown by. I have about one more month until I complete my junior year. It's a little overwhelming to think about. I have so much to do before this school year is over.

I haven't posted in awhile simply because when I have downtime I am either taking a nap or watching Netflix. It seems as when I think I have downtime I really don't. Haha. There is always something I could be working on. But honestly, every now and then you just need a break.

Spring Break was wonderful. It wasn't long enough though. It just made me more ready for Easter weekend. Easter weekend also went well. I was able to go home and spend time with the family. However, Easter just made me more ready for summer.

I always hate living OBU to go home, but once I'm home I love it and hate having to go back to OBU. BUT once I get back to OBU I love it too. It's like I leave one home to return to another home. It's truly a blessing to have a home away from home.

I am just drained. I am tired. It's not the people. It's not the atmosphere. It's the homework. I just am tired of class. I love at the beginning of the year when you have the first week to settle in, no work. It's just like church camp. I wish I could have a week like that soon. It won't happen, but I can dream.

One thing that makes me extremely happy is that once this semester is over I will no longer have to take another Spanish class. I've learned that Spanish is not my strong point. I'm okay with that I am just tired of fighting a losing battle. Know what I mean?

I have been working the Phonothan here at school. I have enjoyed this oppurtunity. It gives me the privilege of speaking with alumni from the 1950's. It is so neat to hear stories and how Ouachita has helped them as students and now retirees in life. I love hearing the connections and stories of memories and friendships that were made. It makes me so much more thankful for my school and what I am apart of.

This was a very scattered blog, but my thoughts are quite scattered so... that's what happens.

Have a wonderful Tuesday. Hopefully, I will catch up on sleep soon.

God Bless,
Kaitie

Throw Back Thursday

The new hype is Throw Back Thursday. It really gets me thinking. Well, I was already thinking before viewing my Instagram to see all the new photos from way-back when. But tonight as I was walking from the library back to the dorm my mind began to drift. 

Isn't it crazy that I am a junior in college? Isn't it crazy that I don't live at home 9 out of the 12 months of the year? Isn't crazy that high school seemed like such a long time ago? Isn't it crazy how quickly you grow up?

I am a very sentimental person if you haven't gathered that by my past few blogs. I love every aspect of life. (Even though I may complain every now and then.) I love how one simple picture can bring back so many memories. So many memories.

I miss my high school friends. I truly miss seeing them every day. However, I know I am exactly where I am supposed to in the game of life. I just want them to know that they mean more to me than they could ever imagine. They were and are a huge part of my life. They have helped shape me into who I am today. We are more than friends. We are family. A family that would do anything for one another.

As Addie would say, "I love you, guys."

Robin, Holly, Addie, and I.

Brady and I.

Kristen, Autumn, Robin, Kaci, Addie, Leah, and I.

Holly, Faith, Addie, Kaci, and I.

God Bless,

Kaitie

P.S. There were MANY more pictures I could have posted, but I would have been posting for hours. 

God's Calling

Lately, I have been battling with the fact if I want to look into getting some type of degree in counseling. 

As, most of my readers know I am going to more than likely graduate a whole year early. I was so pumped about the fact that I was going to be able to begin my work life early. I am so excited for what God is calling me to that I am anxious to get out there and go!

However, it has been laid on my heart that I should tap into counseling. I don't want to have a practice or any such thing like that. I just want to have the background knowledge. I was determined not to have any more school. Once I graduate Ouachita I want to be done for good. BUT as I kept pushing the thought of a counseling degree out of mind it kept coming back as a heavy issue on my heart. 

I don't know if it makes sense to you about the heaviness that I feel on my heart when I think about getting a degree in counseling. Think about it like this though... You know when you know you are supposed to do something because you just feel this burden on your heart that won't go away until you take action? Yes? No? I'm going to pretend you answered yes in your head. Ha. So you understand to a small percent what I'm feeling.

Well, a few things have unraveled lately in my life and it has it the point that I cannot ignore the fact that God is calling me to get my degree in counseling.

It is crazy to me because when I received my call to ministry I was seeking for it. I knew God was calling so I was willing to find my purpose. When it came to me being called to get a degree in counseling I was very hesitant. I knew what I wanted. I wanted no more school. I wanted to get on with my life and have no more school bills adding to the ones I currently have. I had it planned out. First red flag, right? I had it planned out. Ha. No, God has it planned out.

The fact that I am going to graduate a whole year early means that more than likely I can use that year for my degree on counseling still finishing school in a timely manner. God opened that door for me in a way that I would have never thought. Yes, I was very hesitant, but not anymore. I want God's will for my life. I want the purpose he has for me. Not mine. 

With all this being said, I am meeting with the OBU school counselor next Friday (Feb.8) to just pick his brain and ask questions. I have so many concerns and questions that need to be answered. I know that there is a lot of different types of degrees in counseling so I am trying to figure out which route I am needing to take. I am so thrilled about this meeting. Even if it is at 8:30am. Ha.

I hope that you too find your purpose in God and that when he is calling you answer.

God Bless,

Kaitie

P.S. Yes, I posted this blog on both my personal and OBU blog. :)

Already in Love

Let me just say that I am going to have an amazing semester!

The Spring Semester has already started off with a BANG! RUSH is the first week of school and next week will be Pledge Week. I am so thrilled to be on the other side of RUSH even if it means going to sleep at 3:30am on a school night! I love my club and the girls that it consists of and I cannot wait to have a little! The girls make the club for sure!

On another note... I am ecstatic about my classes (minus Spanish). Haha. I am going to really enjoy my Mass Comm classes, as always. Lots of reading and writing! :)

I know that I haven't been doing well at blogging. Know that I am a happy, busy camper who is lacking sleep! :)

God Bless,
Kaitie

Brand New Semester

I can honestly say that I am really excited for a new semester. I know that I haven't been blogging here lately, but it is simply because I am enjoying every ounce of this break that I can.

I did very well Fall Semester. Well, minus the not-so-awesome grade in Spanish. I dislike Spanish A LOT. The only thing that I am not excited about next semester is I have to take one more semester of Spanish. Blah.

I will no longer be a pledge come late January. I will have a TC Little and I am anxiously awaiting to find out who will be my little.

I would type more, but I am currently watching The Vampire Diaries and it has more of my attention.

God Bless,
Kaitie

Christmas Break Fever

I am ready for Christmas Break! I do not want to do anything. I should be studying right now, but you see how that is going for me. (Ignore this Mom and Dad. Thanks.)

I am just ready for a break. I am tired of books. I am tired of studying. I am tired of being busy. 

I really can't complain because I love being busy and I love what I am doing. BUT I am tired. I am ready to be with my family for more than just a weekend at a time here and there. 

I feel like Thanksgiving Break is a tease. It's like here is five days that you don't have to do anything and then BOOM when you get back from break you have to begin studying for finals. Who wants to do that? Exactly, no one.

Why? Because we have Christmas Break Fever. 

God Bless,
Kaitie

Road Trip!

This past week (November 16-18) the Tri Chi's went on a road trip to Branson! Not all of us went, but those who did had a blast!

I really enjoyed this trip because I road with three other people, two of whom I typically don't hang out with. We also went to Silver Dollar City and there I hung out with girls and some of our beaus that again, I typically wouldn't hang out with. It's not that I don't like them by any means. It is just that I typically hang out with just my Pledge Class.

I loved getting to know my other sisters. I think that was my favorite part of the trip. Well, I also enjoyed the car ride there and back with Cara, Abbey, and Bradely. We had a lot of laughter in three short days.

I absolutely love Tri Chi and the girls that make the club. I could not have asked to be apart of and associated with a better club.

God Bless,
Kaitie