I Survived!

Sorry I haven't written in a while! Finals were here and they tried to take me away forever! But I broke free and conquered them! I am part of the RESISTANCE!!!!!

Early Valentine's Day Post

It's Valentine's Day! I've always liked this holiday even though I've never celebrated one with a significant other. I've always spent the day with my family, which is awesome! I always got chocolate and flowers from my mom and dad and shared silly Valentine's Day cards with Alex. This is year is a little different because I'm not at home anymore and I'll be with my boyfriend, Stephen. He has something planned for me tonight and I'm excited! I wanted to write a post on what happens tonight, but I also wanted to write one about the loves in my life :) Thank you for loving me!

Alex
Mommy
Daddy
Kathy
Michelli
Sammi
Christine
Stephen
Steve

You are all so amazing and I LOVE YOU!

Mafia Wars

This is the reason I was scared to leave my apartment for days. I was being stalked by my assailants with socks! If you aren't familiar with the Mafia Wars rules, here are a few: 1. You are assigned a person's name and you must hit them with a sock in order to eliminate them from the game. 2. Once they are eliminated, you are given the name of the target of the person you just eliminated. 3. The game continues like this until one person is left.

Most of the students have been hiding in their rooms to avoid getting "socked". I'm left in the game after several days of being sly and James Bond-esque. It was really funny seeing people so paranoid of their friends (I'll admit that I was super paranoid as well). I witnessed friends betray friends and enemies form alliances. It's insane! There are only about 13 people left in the game out of the 50 we started with. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top. I'll keep you updated! Over and out! :)

STOP IT!!!!! RIGHT NOW!!!!!

So, I just checked my grades for a class and I am NOT happy with a grade that I got. The grade isn't horrible, it's a passing grade...but it is no where near the good grades I always strive to get. My grade for the class is now below the mark I want it to be. I am trying not to be bitter and upset about this...just last night in our Life Group, I shared how I tend to be a perfectionist when it comes to my grades. I just like to have control over EVERYTHING and God said NO! Don't do that Juana! Stop it NOW!!! So, here goes, "God please take away my desire to attempt to control everything including my grades. And if I get a "not so desirable" grade, please let me know that I am still the smart, caring girl you created me to be". AMEN! Thank you, Jesus!

ABBA! FATHER! :)

Waaaaaaaah! So my days are getting longer and even more filled with schoolwork and work. Days seem crazy because I'm trying to fill each moment with something productive. But I can't do that. Sometimes, it's okay to stop and relax and do nothing. Even if it is just for an hour. Sit with God and imagine sitting on His lap. It's fun to do that :)

Things I've Been Introduced to in Virginia Beach

1. Pretty scarves to keep my neck warm :)

2. Farm Fresh---good fruit

3. Food Lion---for quick grocery trips

4. Skinny Dip---I loves me some Fro Yo

5. Sammi Bryant

6. Cute Little Nose Rings

7. A LOT of pepperjack cheese

8. The Samba

Life Group = Love Group

I started going to Life Group by accident. I just happened to be in the community room the night the first meeting was to take place. I was waiting for a friend so we could watch a movie and do homework. But plans fell through. God had a plan. He wanted me to be at Life Group instead. So in walked three pretty ladies carrying bags of goodies and setting up tables and chairs. And so began my relationship with Megan Comer, Meron Berhane, and Rachel Judy :) They are my Life Group leaders! They are awesome, beautiful, lovely ladies of God. And funny. They are very funny.

I knew right away that being at LG (Life Group) during the semester and year was going to be great! God really works in the group of girls that come to LG, even the girls that are not able to come every week. LG is like a Bible Study - college life - social/ God time. It is an interesting merge of all the great aspects of Regent University.

I have gotten to know so many of my friends at Regent from that first LG meeting. My bestie Sammi was there...I remember thinking, "Dang, that girl is short...and she has a bright pink purse...dannnnnnggg". Which is weird because I am short and carry a bright pink purse...

One of my favorite LG memories is when Megan, Meron, and Rachel had each girl write their favorite thing about every girl in the meeting. So, I now have a paper taped to my wall that has special and enduring memories from each girl in my LG. Annnnnnd we went out to the California Pizza Kitchen and all got all dressed up! Amazing fun!

So if you are a Regent student, find out who your LG leaders are and GO GO GO to an LG meeting. You won't regret it! Blessings!