Bittersweet Beginnings

Well, winter break is over and the start of a new semester is upon us. (And by us, I mean me.) Honestly, I don't think I'm quite ready to be back at school and be starting up a whole new set of classes. I would enjoy another week or so to get my frazzled mind in order and prepare myself for what's to come. However, I've learned that school rarely cares very much about my feelings on the subject, so whether I'm ready or not, tomorrow morning I will have to wake up and set off on my next grand (though perhaps not very heroic) adventure.

One nice thing about being back is catching up with friends I haven't seen in awhile. For example, I didn't get to see Emily, perhaps the best roommate a girl could ask for, during the entire winter break. The picture above shows our gifts for each other under our Christmas tree - doesn't hurt to celebrate late!! It's a good feeling to be welcomed back to campus by close friends. Hard to leave my friends (and you too, Mom and Dad!) from good ol' Chocolate City, but, in the words of Erin, "See you soon!"

I have high expectations for this week, so we'll see what happens! Even though I may not be so jazzed at the thought of classes right now, it is what I make it, so I'd best make the most of it. Go.Team.

New Year, New Adventures

For those of you reading this, you may be raising a quizzical brow at the title of my blog. "Cora doesn't have a sled dog," you might be saying to yourself. Well, let me explain.

When I was quite young, between the ages of 3 and 5 or so, I wanted to grow up to be a sled dog, and I was convinced that it was going to happen. Needless to say, I was rather devastated when I realized this dream would never become a reality. A year or so ago, however, I heard a man give an analogy on how a person's relationship with God can be compared to that of a sled dog and his master. It boiled down to this: When you are doing what you are designed to do, your Master can guide you with a whisper. Life changing words - although I still am not capable of "growing up to be a sled dog," my relationship with Christ can emulate that of a sled dog and his master.

The purpose of this blog is to document my growth in God, and the adventures that I'm bound to have along the way. I meant to start this on my birthday - kind of like a birthday present, and challenge, to myself. Clearly, that didn't happen, but I figured New Year's Day worked just as well. Bear with me, because I've never done something like this before. So hang in there, and I'm sure we'll both make it out all right. I promise to keep smiling if you do.

Oh, and by the way, it snowed today! What a great way to start off the new year.

Magic.