My Life In Michigan...so far

So...

On the the 26th of of August, I left my home of 18 years, good ole St. A, Idaho. I have swam to a whole different fishbowl here in Ann Arbor, Michigan...doggy paddling with the big fish for sure.

But anyhow, before I get ahead of myself, this is my room the morning that I left Idaho; my drawers are empty, my bed is stripped, and my 5 bags of belongings are stationed at the end of my bed, ready for takeoff.

Next topic of discussion...things that made me a lil more comfortable about my new environment was some of the scenery that my mother and I found on the backroads when we went for a joy ride to find supper. They remind me a lil bit of home. Country style.

And just for your information... It is really hot and humid here. I always feel like I need a shower, my hair is frizzy and untamable, and jeans are impossibly sweltering at this point and time in Michigan. There's a lot of new things to get used to, I'm definately not from around here, and people have already noticed that. (Which...I haven't ascertained whether that's been a good or bad thing for me)

My room here at CUAA is small, quaint, and pretty rad, topped off by my roommate Jeni Bollenbacher. We just rearranged it yesterday, lofted our beds (which created little caves for us to study underneath....pretty awesome if I do say so myself) and I'm trying to add little touches of my own pictures and collages to make it feel more like my home instead of a cement walled dorm.

So here my room was before the renovations, just barely, don't judge us for our lack of organization at first. It was a chaotic day. Oh and p.s. that's my stellar roommate Jeni, if I haven't already mentioned.

And now...without further ado. Is my side of the room...at the current moment. Jeni's side is setup exactly the same, but with her stuff. It took five girls, and during the process we managed to drop the bed onto a girl's head (she's got a pretty strong noggin)...but it was all in good fun right? But after that hefty process, I think we're all done with rearranging our room for a long while. Which is fine by me.

So many things are changing in my life right now. The scenery, the people, everything. Everyday I have become a little overwhelmed at times, wondering to myself whether I am strong enough to be on my own at this point and time. With God, anything is possible right?

That is one thing about Concordia that I loved from the moment I walked onto campus. I may not be able to call this place home, but I feel at home in Christian fellowship. It's a wonderous feeling to be surrounded by so many people that share the same faith as me. Completely heart swelling right there.

Tomorrow is my first day of classes, when the college schedule really begins. To be honest, I'm scared, anxious, nervous, and excited all in one. I just don't know what to expect. I'm super worried that I won't be able to balance my life the way I need to. It's difficult for me right now to be stranded half way across the country and completely alone. I liked my lil bubble...and it's been officially popped.

Three days into the college experience, and I am as of yet undecided as a whole. There are things I know I will love, and there are things that I'd rather run away from, and most of all there are things that I'm completely uncertain of. God has me in the palm of his hands though, and as long as I keep remembering that, I'm not too worried. I just have to learn to trust outside of myself.