As I typed those words in the title block, I have to admit my heart fluttered a bit! Just can't believe it! A lot has happened since this time last year when I was still in Dallas preparing for my move to Iowa!
I survived summer Greek, Greek classes (well just finishing up my final one this semester), and I can't believe I am going to say this, but I REALLY do love Greek now. The more you study it the more I grow to respect the language of our ancient religious fathers whose words seem to echo in my head as I translate and try to figure out what the heck they actually meant! It's quite fascinating...I guess u have to really study it to appreciate it, so I won't bore you with anymore of that!
SO, the awesome news, I met the new "love-interest" last weekend...(OK, so I really don't know what to call him yet!)..but someone I hope...will be, dare I say it..."a boyfriend"?? We'll see. Lots of things still in the air, but what I do finally know, is that he and I are on the same page about a lot of things and EVERY time talk to him or think of him, it makes me GRIN from ear to ear. So I'd say that is a VERY good thing! I wished he lived a little closer so we can see each other more, but perhaps him being a few hours away is a good thing, since I need to stay focused on my studies. We plan on seeing each other every 2 weeks, which for now is awesome! (He's even planning on coming to Dallas this summer to see me!)
Our first meeting last weekend was wonderful and a little romantic at certain parts. He looked much better in person; he said the same about me! We talk to each other everyday and text each other a lot during the day and he has so quickly seemed to fill a void in my life that I thought would never be filled ever again; which makes me a little nervous, but excited at the same time. I'm trying to take things very slowly and see how things go. That's just tough to do when u are really excited about it! Its also a little awkward for me seeing someone while in seminary, as there are certain rules and things I have to think about that never existed before, but as I said, just taking things slow. But there was a little kiss last weekend, that had me on cloud 9 all week long!
So down to the wire with school. I have 6 more papers to go to be done for the whole semester. This semester to me has flown by. I wish I could take another Systematics class. I know most of my classmates do not feel the same, but I've loved it! Should be registering soon for next year. I'll be taking Ethics, Lutheran Confessions and the BIG one I'm not looking forward to is Hebrew! Hopefully this time next year, I will be able to say the same about Hebrew as I have about Greek, but we'll see. I do plan on staying in the dorms on the 3rd floor next year. It's nice not having anyone above me. I'll be moving into a little bigger room, which I am excited about. My brother has offered to build me a loft and I already have a love seat and chair for my room next year, which I am very excited about. Having a sitting area in my room! YEAH! It's be much nicer when people came over to watch movies or hang out. So I'm looking forward to it!
My best friend Julie is expecting her second child. I still can't believe it even as I type it! I regret that I haven't been able to be around with this pregnancy, as I recall her first one being rough! But she and her family are moving this summer so as it turns out I won't be staying with her this summer. I'm staying with another member of my home congregation, whom I love, Margaret. I think it will be a lot less stressful for me, as I'm just not sure how emotionally stable I will be this summer with CPE. As most people who have gone through it say, prepare yourself for every emotional wall to be broken down but at the same time to be made into a stronger emotionally stable person. So in that light, I just didn't want to put myself in any situation that would not be conducive to being calm most of the time! As much as I love my God daughter, I also know she is almost 2 now and can be very tough to handle at times! You add that with a pregnancy and a move and you could have your hands on a stressful situation! Thus, staying at Margaret's. I am still unsure if this is the right decision, but we'll see. It's not like I will be that far from Julie's house. But I have to admit also, that a part of me wishes I would be doing my CPE in North Carolina to be near my family. Perhaps I can get placed over there for my internship? We'll see. Lots to do before then.
So Easter weekend was wonderful, beautiful and memorable. I hope it was for all reading. Peace of God and our Lord and Risen Savior be with you and love to all. I'll write again before the end of the term I'm sure!
