First Semester of College: Check

Wow am I slacking on the posting. My Thanksgiving post took the place of an "update" post, and life after Thanksgiving break was a whirlwind with finals right around the corner. Which, praise the Lord, are over. I don't think my schedule or biological systems have ever been so wacky.

 Much to my dismay, I got a B in Chemistry, which simply increased and justified my hatred for the subject. I am thankful, however, that the Lord tested my heart practically on the things which He recently taught me. It's easy to say, "there are more important things than making all A's" when that's what you're doing. Making a B, (my first since 6th grade mind you) was definitely humbling, and because of that I'm thankful. I'm thankful that the Lord has taken my highest priority and self-worth away from letters and on to Him.

Disclaimer: I still know grades are important ;)

I'm also thankful that I finished my first semester of college. At the same time I'm also incredibly sad because it flew by. I've already made so many fantastic memories and friends and hope that the rest of my time in Clemson, SC holds more of the same. 

So, with that being said, here's how my first semester wrapped up:

Thursday night Georgia Tech game, which was awesome. We froze, were at the top of Death Valley, and won. A successful night I'd say.

I did a lot with Clemson LIFE that weekend. Kate and I threw our social event for the rest of the students, which included dancing and eating pizza. 

The next day all of the students participated in a talent show and rocked it!

I then went over to a friend's to have play a quality game of settlers.

 The next week I participated in my first Clemson vs. USC Blood Bowl and got a free orange long sleeve t-shirt! Leanne and I also went to the Catching Fire premiere. The movie was great and I was thankful for quality time with her.

That weekend Crosspoint had a bonfire and shag, and even though it rained it was still a blast. I got my roommate to come to the shag AND the Citadel game the next day, which was quite a big deal. I was so happy to spend time with her. There was another shag after the Citadel game which I, of course, attended. I'll take a weekend filled with football and dancing any time!

Right before heading home for Thanksgiving break, I helped decorate Crosspoint for Christmas.

 

Thanksgiving break was wonderful. I snuggled in with my mom and grandmother to watch Christmas movies AND cooked (almost) everything for Thanksgiving lunch. My mother is helping me to become domesticated and able to one day feed my husband (hopefully). Family photos for Christmas cards and Black Friday shopping were also fulfilled traditions.

The week before and of finals was crazy. Before finals week hit, we threw a surprise going away party for a girl in my CP group who is going back to Brazil, where she's from. I have been so blessed by her and I'm sad to see her go, but I know that the Lord has great plans for her life. 

The next night FCA held a tacky Christmas sweater shag. Tis the season!

And finally finals week was here. I basically spent every waking moment in the library. Except at 11:00 pm, when the dining halls held Moonlight Breakfast. One night that I went there was dancing in the dining hall and 'club schillet' literally turned into Club Schilletter. 

I finished my exams on Wednesday, but didn't leave Clemson until Friday afternoon, which gave me almost 48 hours of freedom in Clemson to do as I pleased. 

So I read, watched some movies, and hung out with friends. Some of my CP group girls and I went to the Sailing Club and got to see these glorious sights. It was fantastic, and so was my very first semester of college!