Settling In

So I returned to Asheville last Monday, August 9th. Last night is the first night i've spent in my apartment since returning.

Right now my room is in shambles and I literally jumping right back into life today.

But I feel good about it.

It feels good to be back. To be in a place that is my own. A place that I know fairly well. No more suitcases, 7 sets of clothes on repeat, or travel size toiletries. Seriously, everything looks so gigantic. Toothpaste, contact solution, shampoo/conditioner. All looks like giants should be using it.

Classes start Monday and I feel like this week is the calm before the storm.

I saw this quote today while attempting to shop for a dresser and I liked it. I know I've heard it before but it made me laugh really hard.

This pretty much sums up life right now. And life in general sometimes. I think I'm starting to reach a point where I understand that crap is just going to keep happening. I can still be frustrated by it, angry at it, sad at it. But I can keep living, keep going. Taking time to process the crap but I will be ok.

Bottom line. It's good to be back. I loved Colorado very very much and there are certainly days when I wish I could go back but it was time to come home and jump back into life...full throttle.

For the first time in a long time I feel life again. I can also feel myself changing and growing.

This year is going to be a crazy one but I'm not afraid of it, at least not right now :)

I love these verses and am attempting to memorize them:

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything

by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,

present your requests to God. And the peace of God,

which transcends all understanding

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

-Philippians 4: 4-7

Enough said

Back To School

So it has been about a week since I last posted and I have very good reason for this. Last Saturday I drove the 8 or so hour drive back to Asheville. I moved into my dorm Sunday afternoon. I am staying in the same building and floor as last year but I have a different room number. My address here at school this year is:

Amy Noll
Southridge 317A
One University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804

Classes started this past Monday the 17th. I had little time to get settled in before the waves of homework hit. This semester I am taking Spanish 210/220, Humanities, Physics, and Sociology. Spanish is every morning for an hour and a half so by the end of the semester I should be dreaming in Spanish. So far my classes seem like they will be relatively enjoyable.
This week I have pretty much only been in my room to sleep. I have been busily hanging out with old friends and making new ones. It has definitely been a strange feeling to be back here at school. I feel like summer completely flew by. But I am excited to see what this new year brings.