in the beginning...

We have finally met, this blog and I. It's interesting and refreshing: settling into this new forum of expression and escape. This is a place for communication, memories, and, if I am successful enough to entice them: discussions and maybe, debate.

I will warn you, readers, whom I may or may not have, this space, my small, personal space, will be scattered. It may at times not make sense or make you bored. It may, during different times in my life, be abandoned or stuffed with my ramblings and thoughts on whatever the subject is. That's the thing: there is no subject for this blog other than whatever travels from my mind to the tips of my fingers. I heard this woman say about writing that she was only doing so for her own pleasure, even though she had a career as a script writer. She explained that if she was constantly writing for the pleasure of others, trying to decide if they were moved by her words or whether she was reaching them, that she would not actually be accomplishing anything. And the interesting thing is, as pointed out by by Mass Media & Society professor, that what we are taught in school is to write for your audience, right? I suppose that at times considering the audience is necessary, but this, obviously, is not one of those times.

So, now you get it. I will let you know that I have been contemplating this blog for a while. In high school, I had a xanga, but let's be honest, it was less about personal expression and having a chance to expand my skills as a writer and more about my naive considerations and keeping in touch with a small community.

Now that I have introduced my blog, I suppose that I should introduce myself.
I am finishing up my freshman year of college (and I can hardly believe it) at the charming and beautiful Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia. God is doing incredible things in my life and in the lives of the people on my campus. He is constantly revealing Himself to me and beckoning me closer to His heart. I can say that I feel at home, which, to be honest, is a feeling that I have difficulty coming by. I am in this place in my life where I am seeking to want to please God in everything. I am learning the beautiful truth behind the Bible and and am being blessed with incredible people. The Lord is shaping me into the woman He created and although I struggle with it, I could not be happier. I am currently eighteen and pursuing a major in mass communications. I am hoping to be a big, bad journalist one day. :) But really, I can't wait to be led in whatever direction God has for my future. If you know me, you know that I am a person who needs structure and likes plans. You know that I am anal about recycling and talk to my sister almost every single day. I love being outside; sitting on the front campus at my school is one of my biggest pleasures. I am learning to love people and how to take better care of the earth. I feel guilty when I skip class and I struggle with change. I am infatuated with New York City and enjoy open night skies that are good for star-gazing. And as I list these things, I wonder if I should have let you learn them on your own.

Right now I have a lot to say, but I warn you: that is not always the case.

It's almost one o'clock a.m. and I'm watching Conan O'Brien. I am sitting on a made bed and have the room to myself. I have flowers on my bedside table and am reading one of my favorite books (Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers... read it!!!). Life is good, God is so good.

p.s. Thanks for reading all of this, Honestly, you're awesome.

I'll see you back here soon.

p.p.s. this blog is under construction!