BUT, it's all been good. I'm taking Arabic, Italian, and a gender studies class. Arabic is a challenge. I'm so not used to the letters and even some of the pronunciations. It's hard. But luckily I have connections, some people willing to help me out. I like taking the course because it exposes me to a new culture. I get to learn a new language, which is so awesome! I also learned this week that your brain starts "deteriorating" at 20 years old. Yikes! Gotta keep learning new things. I'm really hoping to learn more and more languages! I sort of found my niche. It's super exciting when you start understanding other languages. My Italian class is fun! The instructor is a hoot. She is very enthusiastic and creates a very interactive classroom. You can tell she has a big heart and wants her students to enjoy every aspect of Italian. My gender studies class is interesting. So many people. So many differing opinions. So many controversial subjects brought up. I think this class will challenge me, too, which is good. It will force me to solidify and even put my own beliefs up to the test. I'm excited to learn more about how others think and even discover more about what I think and the subject in general. I've never really been drawn to gender studies courses. Nonetheless I'm excited to what I'll be learning.
What else is going on? Work. School-related things. Friends. Family. People. My boyfriend. Etc etc. Why mention it all? Well, in the midst of it, it can be fun! And exciting! And new! But, it can also be scary! And difficult! And challenging! It's not stable. One moment things are up. The next, things are down. You can't fix your happiness or even your life on these earthly things. Yes, there may be plenty of wonderful things that happen but there's so much more to focus on! AND, there's a God in Heaven who loves you and wants to do something amazing with your life!
My boss told me: "plans are meant to be broken." I'm seeing that more and more as the quarter goes on. After dropping the two Spanish classes that I need to graduate I'm realizing it's not all about me and God's plans prevail over all. I feel set back. But, I believe it's part of His plan. And I know He will use this time for His purposes. Gotta have faith... And not be discouraged...
"I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the LORD!" -Psalm 27:13-14
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