As I sit here, on the third floor of this awkward, huge concrete library, I find myself really thankful. Honestly, I don't know why. My last few days have been really stressful. But they have also been pretty amazing. I found a group of girls (FINALLY) that I really get along with, and most importantly, are what seem like amazing Christian girls. Ones that I can (hopefully) develop deep and meaningful and fun relationships with. I am SO excited. It was so nice to spend time with each of them. I was at a sleepover (a very typical girl thing to do) with a bunch of girls that go to Russell Sage College, which is an all girls college down the hill from RPI. The InterVarsity group here is a combination of the two schools, so that's how I got connected with them. The sleepover was at the two twins' house (yes, a HOUSE. something I haven't been to in a very long time!!). We had a homecooked meal (again, VERY exciting) and had a bonfire and some good deep girl talk. It was so amazingly refreshing. I think i took advantage of it back home too much. I couldn't believe how much i missed it. I lack that deep connection with people here; sure, i have lots of friends, but nothing with the meaningfulness of the frienships I have back home. So, hopefully i can develop some now. i'm excited :)
This week has been crazy because I have tons of midterms, final projects, labs, and lab projects. It's not fun. I have to stay up late, get up early, and work as hard and as often as I can. It's so much harder (as far as time management) than Bethel. But I'm definitely getting used to it, and honestly it's more rewarding. So right now i'm sitting in the library, attempting to study for a Biology test, a Sociology midterm, and do some architectural history homework all at once. But I have a great desk that overlooks the city of Troy. And even though it's not the safest, or the most culturally interesting, or amazing city in any sense of the word, it's just beautiful right now. It just seems peaceful. And that's the way I feel at the moment too.
You see, the past few weeks have been hard, not just because of school work, but because my faith has been tested so much. And honestly sometimes i feel like it's hanging by a thinning thread. But God proceeds to pick me back up after each and every blow. He shows up in the places where I am not looking for him. And it is humbling. And he showed up a lot this weekend, in ways I can't even explain. So even though my day was pretty bad, and my weekly forecast doesn't look any better, all is well with my soul. and that is a beautiful feeling.
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