Back-to-School

I hate those words. I always feel a little bit sick when I read them on the giant signs hanging in Target, the mall, and even on commercials all over TV.

Here's what's been going on with me lately:
ONE- quit my job. It felt great. I've been working a lot this summer, so last Wednesday, as I punched out of Cheeseburger in Paradise for the last time, I realized how summer really is winding down. Hooray for unemployment!
TWO- People leaving. It's no fun. Two of my fellow bloggers are now settled in at their respective universities. Saying goodbye has never been a great forte of mine. I guess you just have to dive into goodbyes knowing that the strong friendships will stick, no matter how many miles separate two people who care about each other.
THREE- Student Leadership Retreat. Pretty great time. I know I'm really excited for this upcoming year at VI (it goes without saying that it is, in fact, my last year at VI). We have a great group of leaders, and I can't wait to see what's in store for the ministry.
FOUR- Dave Matthews. Yep, in 2 days (the same day I start school), I'll be enjoying my first ever Dave Matthews concert. Doesn't get much better.

I'm sure I could come up with a 5, 6, and maybe even a 7, but my brain is still on summer mode. I'll see a lot of you guys at school on Wednesday, and the rest I'll see next week at VI!!

Live big, stay classy.