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So, I'm writing this blog instead of studying for my finals this week becuase I simply cannot study right now. I'm so studied out that it's not even funny!! I've spent the past week studying, but I don't feel ready at all......what in the world?????

So, in the midst of the studying this weekend, Jennifer, Jared, Michelle, Jonathan, Jeff and I went to Cameron Park Zoo. It's been so long since I've been to the zoo. It was great! I had so much fun. I felt like a 4 year old again. The animals were great and the company was fantastic. I'm so excited about my new friends and I can't wait to grow with them through seminary. I prayed for the longest time that God would bring me wonderful, God-fearing friends, and He's come through like a champ. Not to mention Sarah, Stacy, Kristen and the rest of my coventant group. I'm so thankful for what each of them bring to my life. I also attended the Truett Christmas Banquet on Friday night and it was so much fun. It was great to hang out with friends, see new friends and eat good food. We got dressed up and acted like adults for once. It was great!

This morning at Calvary we continued the Advent season with an amazing worship service. I can't put into words what made the service so great, but it was refreshing to my soul. The best part, I think, was the Eucharist taken. For the first time, I had to walk up to the front to take the body and the blood. It was reaffirming in the since that I had to seek it out, it wasn't coming to me. Isn't that what God asks, that we come to Him? It was an amazing experience and one that I will not soon forget. Just one of the many experiences here at Truett.

I can't believe that I've finished my first semester at Truett. The time has flown by so fast .... time flys when you're having fun!! I have been challenged and pushed like I would have never imagined, but it has been the best experience of my life. I love the challenge even if it kills me. I believe that if you're not being challenged you not growing and you might as well be dead. So while I complain, at lot at times, about being stressed and busy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank God for opportunities and life lessons.