Trippin' down memory lane

So today I ventured up to UNCA. Classes started on Monday, but since I will be student teaching this fall, I don't have any classes on campus. W.E.I.R.D. As I was walking around campus, it was such an odd feeling knowing I won't be spending 5 days a week in class, on and about campus. That part of my life is pretty much over. And somewhere inside I wish I could become a freshman and do it all over again. I know I have not technically graduated yet, but it still feels like that part of my life is over.

Boy. The past four years have been a whirlwind. I have experienced things I never thought I ever would. It has been a roller coaster to say the least. But I wouldn't change one minute of it because I am the Katie that I am today due to all of the crazy things I went through. I loved walking around and seeing new faces. These new freshmen who are so full of potential. It puts joy in my heart.

Here's a glimpse of what I have learned/gained over the past four years of my life...

I have met some of the best people in the world.
I have traveled down some hard, rough, lonely roads.
I have also traveled down roads of joy, friendship, the best LAUGHS in the entire world.
I have been in an out of relationship with boy, friends, and even God. (But today I sand firm in the Love of God)
I learned that my parents will always love me, no matter what.
I have the BEST siblings in the world. end of story. Family is SO important!
My "sisters" from high school will be my "sisters" for a lifetime.
It can be hard to forgive, but the fruit of forgiveness is much more beautiful and enjoyable than the fruit of bitterness.
I learned how stinkin' hard it is to major in math- but how much I LOVE math. nerdy? I know!
I Love the city of Asheville.
I learned that you need to check the oil in your car- regularly (and yes I can do this all by myself!)



Here is a picture of me and one of my best friends during one of the first weekends of college. This lady and I have such a great story of our friendship :)

And here, four years later. My how things change!