so it’s official- i got a 4.0 for this semester at uga! wow! i haven’t seen that on any grade report since…hmmm…let’s just say it’s been a long time! i’m really excited, and this is truly a testament that hard work pays off, and that with GOD, all things are possible! to GOD be the glory for the things he has done!

in other news…this has been my first day without really having anything to do and it’s felt great! i’ve been exhausted from having to be at work at 7am, and just energy put into finals and stuff. so, needless to say i knocked out last night shortly after 10 and didn’t wake up until close till 10 this morning. sleep is WONDERFUL and a little underrated. try it for yourself and see. also good news for today…I GOT FATI’S BIRTHDAY PRESENT in the mail today! i know that my birthday is in september (and fati knows that too) but sometimes we’re a bit slow on the draw about getting each other gifts. anyhow, i felt like it was an early christmas present and i am truly delighted at the new bible, new CD, and the personal note from a friend (always the best part). thanks fati!

so all in all, today has been a good day. the christmas season is here, and i’ll be parlaying in the warm phoenix sun soon enough! be encouraged all…peace and blessings!

“i love you, i love you, i love you lord today. because you care for me in such a special way. that’s why i praise you, i lift you up, and i magnify your name. that’s why my heart is filled with praise. my heart, my mind, my soul belongs to you. you paid the price for me way back on calvary. that’s why i praise you, i lift you up, and i magnify your name. that’s why my heart is filled with praise.”

“i need you. you need me. we’re all a part of God’s body. stand with me. agree with me. we’re all a part of God’s body. it is His will that every need be supplied. you are important to me, i need you to survive…i pray for you, you pray for me; i love you, i need you to survive. i won’t harm you with words from my mouth; i love you, i need you to survive. it is His will that every need be supplied. you are important to me, i need you to survive.”

this year isn’t quite over, but i saw this posted on Bobby’s LiveJournal and i figured i’d take a stab at it myself…

As we say goodbye to 2005, let’s look back and remember what happened.
You, in review:
*Age: 22
*Location: Chapel Hill/Athens
*Work: UNC Housing, Office for Minority Affairs, UGA Center for Continuing Education
*School: UNC-Chapel Hill/University of Georgia

This year, have you:
*Fallen in love: yes
*Fallen out of love: not quite
*Had your heart broken: more than once
*Cheated in love: perhaps
*Cheated in life: i sure hope not
*Cried: yeah man
*Laughed so hard you peed your pants: at least once a week
*Dumped somebody: no
*Lied to get ahead: no
*Gotten married: no
*Had a baby: no
*Adopted a pet: no, but I became an aunt to Nicole’s dog, Frankie
*Gotten a new job: UGA Center for Continuing Education
*Learned a new skill: I learned how to let people in

That’s life:
*What is the biggest lesson you learned this year: tried and true, with God, ALL things are possible
*What was the hardest thing you did: moving to a new state alone
*What was your greatest accomplishment: the baptism, graduating from UNC
*Most painful experience: waiting, learning, growing
*Favorite memory: ASB 2005, Graduation Cruise, Senior Year as a whole, BSM (everything encompassing)
*Greatest change in yourself: being able to be encouraged in every situation
*Something you’re proud of doing: trusting God enough…

People:
*What one person would you thank for what they’ve done for you this year: My mother
*Who did you learn to hate: I don’t believe in hate
*Who did you learn to love: They know who they are
*Who taught you the best lesson: Everyone I encountered taught me a valuable lesson
*Who made your life most miserable this year: life will never be miserable- as long as i’m alive, it’s GREAT
*Who gave up on you this year: I dont think anyone did
*Who believed in you: My family, the Whole, Fati, TJ, Crystal, Mitch, all of the OMA Staff, Juelle, Superstar, Kev, Kenji, Jason, Fred, Ty, Rell, Twilla, P-Dub, Fe, Lauryn, Nigel, Julian, and many, many, more…

Favorites:
*Restaurant: Applebee’s, Olive Garden, On the Border, Ruby Tuesday
*Place to shop: Express, MAC Counter, Gap
*Drink: Water (and the occasional Miller Lite)
*Food: Lasagna, Mac and Cheese
*Music: Israel and New Breed
*TV Show: Desperate Housewives, Girlfriends, Gilmore Girls, 7th Heaven, Real World, Making the Band 3, Run’s House, Everybody Hates Chris
*Hang out: Goldies, Top of the Hill, East End Martini Bar, Classic City, anywhere with my girls or anywhere with P-Dub, Fe, and Lauryn

Resolution for next year: Stay positive, stay focused, stay faithful, stay encouraged…