changes!!!!!

AHH! I can't believe its been so long since I've written! And things have completely changed for me. I finished finals at Cal Poly, and they were my LAST finals there. I had a very busy Christmas time with lots of family and friends that extended well into the new year! I may add more pictures of that later, but it seems as though you would all be interested in my newest endeavor! A NEW COLLEGE! In case you are just joining me on my journey, I have transferred to Biola University, which is a private University about 45 min from my house in La Mirada, CA. I DO live on campus here, and am loving it! Actually, as i sit here in my dorm room, waiting to go to my crime technology class, I am really thanking God for the doors he opened. So, here are pictures with some narration.

This is Simon, all packed [there actually ended up being
several more boxes than wouldn't fit, so it took a few trips.]




This is the hall that I live in. It is called: Hope Hall.
I live in Hope South. I am on the fourth floor, and
my window is the second one from the left of the pillars.
It is the biggest hall, i believe, and looks more like a hotel
outside and inside. We actually have key cards! And it
does extend to the right the same amount as is shown here.




This is the name of Hope South 4th floor:
The Attic
My room is right there to the left.




This is my roommates side of the room.
Her name is Jamie, and she is pretty great.
We have spent some late nights just talking
and getting to know eachother. She is very sweet
and a very godly girl. God definitely loves me!
She also keeps her side of the room pretty neat
and it inspires me to keep mine tidy as well =]
For those of you who know me well, this is quite
an interesting challange.




This is my bed. They are "captain" height
which works for the dressers to fit underneath
but I have to jump to get into it at night =]
I am getting more things on the wall, but this
was taken RIGHT when i moved my stuff in.




So in the rooms, we each have a wardrobe and
desk in addition to the bed, bookshelf and dresser.
It happens to be more than enough room
especially if you include the other empty space
under the bed! I found out that you can decorate
quite a bit, and i've already moved around my
furniture! I'll get more updated pics a little later!



This is the fountain near the center of campus.
There are people there most of the day who
talk, study, play guitar, and just hang out.
It is quite the social spot, so i don't go there
if i have some real studying to do. =]



This is the bell Tower. Those are real
bells and they do really play. They play
at 9:30, noon and one other time, but
i'm not sure when it is. Sometimes at
noon they play hymns instead of just
chiming. But they are VERY loud, so
I try to avoid being RIGHT under them
when they go off =]

Little facts:
~Hope is a rival hall to Horton Hall which is where many
of my friends live. I just choose not to get involved in the dynamics!
~My friend does a segment on the Biola Radio station once a
week, and I was the guest last night =] We talked about
politics and how we view the country in light of what we
believe and what God says about nations and leaders! It was an experience!
~We are the EAGLES!!!! our colors are red and black [I just
found this out the other day!]
~The cafeteria serves icees and tater tots! It has completely
made my eating here quite enjoyable. I have had an icee at EVERY
meal so far! haha. its the little things =]
~Easy Mac and Instant oatmeal are essentials for late-night
snacks after the caf closes =]
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Anyways, there is a little update on my life, now you know where I am!
This transition has been VERY smooth considering all the changes and
that I am joining the middle of the year! But if you could just pray that
God continues to smooth the path before me as I begin to form and build
relationships. That I can continually keep my eyes on Him and that this time
in my life can be shaped and grown and strengthened!
Thank you all for your love and support! Its a lot of fun!

xoxo