Summer Resolution

I am terribly sorry for my lack of updates, posts, photos, or simply just making a sign of life absent here on the blog...

I finished my sophomore year of college.
Can't believe I'm halfway done!
Seems almost surreal...just two years ago I was still trying to make my decision on which college to dedicate 4 years of my life to.

I am LOVING summer. Just got done running 2 miles through the neighborhood. A short run compared to the nearly 4 miles I dominated yesterday. I'm in the process of training for cross-country as I'm planning on joining the team at Dordt next semester. I'm super stoked as this is the last chance I have at being on a real sports team! (one thing I did regret having been homeschooled--lack of sports) training has been going well...I am definitely loving running outdoors.

Spending time with the fam jam has been amazing and I hadn't realized how much I needed it until now. It was a GREAT year at school--full of fun with friends, academic achievements, and new opportunities--however, time with family is one of the things I value most and it had been awhile since the last time I was able to truly relax without deadlines hanging over my head.

This summer one of my dreams is coming true! I'm going to be a camp counselor at Riverside LBC in Iowa...ever since I was old enough to attend camp I looked up to those counselors and dreamed of the day when I would be able to take their place. I will be working with my sister, best friend, and two of my amazing cousins...this summer's going down in the history books folks.

One of the highlights of my spring semester this year was a photography trip to New York City. I hadn't been there before and now I see why everyone buys "I <3 NYC" shirts...I love New York City! My photography class of eight joined our professor as well as the professional photojournalist, Rene Clement, in NYC for six incredibly exciting days. The opportunities we had were endless and the images we compiled were phenomenal! I learned so much. I'll post my essay in my next entry; it will fill in a lot of the blanks. This school year has provided a lot of growth within photography--resulting in my passion growing even more! Next semester I plan on adding a journalism minor. Graphic design, photography, and journalism all in one should look pretty good on a resume. I'm already checking into potential internships! Something about sophomore year...my excitement is definitely growing.

Just enjoyed some delicious french toast with the family and getting ready for a graduation open house for my beautiful cousin, Cara.

Tata for now...you WILL hear from me again soon!