CoLlEge FriEndS : D

This is a picture of April, Heather, and me before the football game Saturday. These girls have become my best friends at college. I never knew that I could find people so much like me and get along so well with two girls that I have known for a few months. We have become pretty much inseperable and I love it! We always have so much fun together and just act crazy. Not to mention they are ALWAYS there for me under any circumstance the same way I am there for them! I met April in my hall one day when she was walking by I asked her if my room felt humid, haha! Heather was her next door neighbor and she introduced me to her. One night we all decided to go to frat row together and from then on we have become the best of friends! Don't get me wrong, I have also met many other people that I just adore! There really are some great people on campus and I have a strong feeling some lifetime friendships will come out of this. It's like everyone here is all looking to have a good time and get an education. All of my classes are actually easier to learn in then high school because the people who do not want to further their education are not forced to be here so the distractions and immaturity is gone for the most part. College is definitely harder then high school but I love it so far!

Rambling on haha!

This past week has been great! I really, absolutely love USM!! I haven't had too much work to do in any of my classes until now. It's kinda weird how every test in every class happens to be the same week and some even the same days. I'm going to try to study my hardest but I will be nervous until all of the results come back! Anyway, I finally got to see my momma last week and we spent alot of time together over the weekend. I really feel as if college has, in a weird aspect, brought us even closer! I am happy that I am now more independent and have a good head on my shoulders. I hate studying, but I know it will pay off in the long run. I am very excited for this weekend to go to the football game. Football is definitely my favorite sport to watch and I used to come up here to tailgate and such but I have never been to a USM game soooo hopefully it will be a great experience and we will WIN lol!! The only thing I am not liking about USM is the food. In my opinion, it absolutely sucks! I am a picky eater and do not eat meat, but it could still be better. However, I must say, the dessert is VERY good. haha. Anyway, I don't really have anything to discuss this week sooo thats it!! -xoxo

Life in Hattiesburg

Okay. As you may know, I am from a pretty small town. It is pretty crazy to have everything you could want within an estimated 10 mile radius. However, I do spend entirely too much money that I do not have. I haven't decided yet if I like it or not. I definitely love USM and all the friends I have made but I just miss home sometimes. I'm a huge mommas girl and it kills me not being able to see her everyday! BUT I'm finally accepting the fact that I need to get out on my own and experience life without someone guiding me or it will be worse later. On a good note, school is going pretty great! I ALWAYS have something to do and people to hang out with which is something I am not used to considering I am an only child. I don't know if it is a good or bad thing that I am always out and about because I don't feel that I am studying enough. In high school I was one of those people who made pretty good grades without even thinking about opening a book and it scares me because I honestly don't think I even know how to study. Anyway, enough rambling on about stupid stuff! I'm going home this weekend to visit and I'm so stoked about it! I know after the first day down I will be soooo ready to come back up here because there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do in Waveland, MS and anyone who has lived there would completely agree with me lol but it is my home and I miss the boringness sometimes!

gReAt ThiNgS In LiFe To SMiLe AbOuT

Have you ever thought about how lucky you are? Well, I never really realized the true meaning of happiness until I looked around at everything I have to be thankful for. One, I have a mother who loves me unconditionally. She honestly could not be a better mom to me. Without her, I would be totally lost. I can only hope to be like her as I grow older. She raised me as a single parent and not only made sure I had a roof over my head, but also saw that I had everything I ever wanted.
Another thing I am thankful for is that I am in good health. I look around at all these kids in other countries going without clean water and food and it just makes me so sad that they will never experience what one would call a "normal" life yet they still manage to smile. There are also individuals in our own country who suffer every day of their life.
Additionally, I am thankful for the path I have chosen in life. By my age, pretty much anyone can determine how they want to live, whether they think so or not. I have always put my life in God's hand and had faith through everything no matter how hard it seemed. He has helped me overcome so much and I completely believe in the phrase "with God all things are possible." I am in college and moving on with my life as I should. No, getting up everyday and listening to lectures is not always that fun but in the end it will be worth it.
In closing, just look around at everything good in your life instead of the negative side and you will realize how great you really have it. Those are just a few things I have to be thankful for and they are definitely not the only ones. Looking on the positive side will really brighten your day and relieve alot of stress.
-Lindsey LauRen : ]