Wednesday, September 16, 2015

UMary~

    The University of Mary has been a brand new change.  I moved out to Bismark, ND last month and hit the ground running.  I was worried that I would not be able to find my nitch but there are so many good people here that it is hard to not have people around you.  The school has a fantastic Catholic identity, making me feel so whole. North Dakota is the barren lands compared to the great state of Montana but it is like farmland which reminds me of Germany, making me feel a little bit at home. And last but certainly not least my cousin, that I had never met til a few weeks ago, contacted me.  She has taken me into town to meet my great aunts again and it has brought me comfort to know that I have family on campus since I am so used to always having family members around.
The running is fantastic (as of the past few weeks and not running now, don't worry Mom)

                                                          Ladies Get Dressed Up!

The sunsets are be-a-u-tiful here!

We like to dance!

What happens when you leave your phone alone

All in all life at UMary has had a good start! Now just to continue it and enjoy studying and training!



Sunday, May 10, 2015

A new way of life

                    This past fall semester was something that I have never experienced before.  It was crazy, challenging, and definitely different.  I wake up early in the mornings (about 5 o'clock) and go to town to my ROTC workout.  From those early mornings I would go to my classes and wrap up right about noon almost every day.  It was enjoyable yet challenging.  I met many new people that I absolutely love.




As the semester wore on I pushed harder in my ROTC 'duties'.  I felt that I was coming to a peak in the mountain.  We were getting ready for our APFT and I was nervous yet excited for the test.  One morning while playing basketball (my favorite game of all time) I stole the ball and ran down the court to lay the ball in for a layup when my foot stuck to the ground and I heard a familiar popping noise.  I was in shock and denial that I had torn my ACL.

                From this time forward I fell into frustration with life.  I had felt so invincible, so ready for life, and then everything was taken from me.  I was benched..........again for the next few months.  Spring semester was a rush.  We started it out running as soon as all the renegades were back together.  Life was crazy yet so enjoyable because I was beginning to find my nitch.  I love my ROTC people.

                To sum up my first year of college, I would say that I have grown.  I am more complete.  I have grown closer to Christ and to the people who matter the most at this time in my life.  I would not trade in my adventures, mistakes, and experiences for anything in the world.  Looking forward to the next three years!