It's Just a Season Thing

To call me the worst blogger in the world would be an understatement. I was supposed to blog my Italy adventures. Fail. I was supposed to give a final update on the ol' summer adventure list. Big fail.

However, in the spirit of a new year of school, I figured I better give a brief update on my life and try really hard to be better about blogging regularly. By regularly I mean once a week. Tops.

Italy was everything I hoped for and so much more! It was truly the trip of a lifetime. I learned so much about myself, other people, and the world in general. I will forever treasure the memories made and the relationships that I formed while there. I could go on and on but rather, I'll leave you with some of my favorite pictures.

Trevi Fountain in Rome

Canyoning in Northern Italy

Cinque Terre, Italy

Fields of beautiful sunflowers!



Since Italy, my life has been a whirlwind of change leading to personal growth like never before. My sweet Nana was diagnosed with cancer, I have met the guy of my dreams, and ultimately, it's time for me to decide what I want to do with the rest of my life. These past few weeks, God has continually laid the following verse on my heart: "In the multitude of anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul!" (Psalm 94:19) Regardless of my anxieties, I delight in the fact that I have a wonderful family. I delight in the opportunities that God has given me to travel (the world!). I delight in the encouragement that my friends give me. I delight in the adventures that my sweet boyfriend and I have been able to experience together. I delight in the smell of the onset of fall, a kid's chocolate-smeared smile, and the touch of my Mountain Hardwear fleece. Big blessings and small, my life is FULL of God-given comforts.

In short, a new season or chapter is beginning in my life and I am anxious to see what it brings forth. I can confidently say that it will be the best yet.