Volunteering: It's good for the soul. 

Yesterday morning I got the chance to work at a homeless shelter in Knoxville through a program called Big Day Out here on campus. We took a bus over there and organized their food pantry. Missioning without my youth group by my side made me realize a few things. First, how much all of you mean to me. And second, just how blessed we've been by the opportunities we have been given to serve. I can't imagine this summer without the four weeks I spent with some very, very special people, serving others. St. Louis, South Africa, and ReCre will always hold special places in my heart. Service is the single most fulfilling activity I've ever taken part in. It has given me purpose, and has blessed me with some of my very best friends. Thank the Lord for wonderful friends and unforgettable memories. 

I think volunteering yesterday helped me remember a little bit about who I am, even amongst all this new. But it made me miss all of you even more. 

Yesterday morning I was awoken by 5 police cars, three fire trucks, and the lovely fire alarm. 

Volunteering ftw.

Another first: my first cup of french press coffee! Thanks to Tanner and his oh-so-hip coffee. 

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Today was day one of classes! Let me tell you... it's been crazy. Aside from waking up at the crack of dawn, trekking up the hill before 8 a.m., and practically running to H.P.E.R. today, this moment took the cake.......

As soon as I walked into my INTRODUCTORY TO FRENCH class, the professor, one very French "Florence," proceeded to speak very quickly with a heavy accent ENTIRELY IN FRENCH. 

Thoughts to myself:

Am I in the wrong class?

WTH is she saying?

Please don't call on me. 

THIS IS INTRO TO FRENCH NOT FRENCH 211!

Oh what a day is today....