i'm back.

wow.  it's been almost 2 months since i've been on here.

i went through a phase where i felt that social media was invading my life.

i took a break from facebook {am back now} and just hit a point where i didn't need people knowing about my life because, really, those who need to know already know.

i felt i needed to be more intentional, not just via media.

hence, the blogging break {which lasted longer than i thought}.

anyways, i have realized that blogging can be a great way to journal, and i want to remember these days in life!

here are some highlights of the last couple months:

--had my last christmas break, ever 

--Lord willing, spent my last bit of extended time at home.

--started my last semester of college and had my last 'first-day-of-school'.  holla!

--spent NYE with some amazing friends, and then got the flu for the first time ever.

--learned how to knit and made a beautiful green scarf that i wear often.

--have been working out with the women i live with a lot this semester.  we're set out to get toned! i've been leading the circuit workouts and loooving it!

--oh!  started critical care nursing rotation.  and it's not as scary as i thought it would be--whew :).

that's probably it.  except the most recent and exciting thing.

on 1-30-13, i wrote this in my journal, "Lord, will you engulf me today? will you pursue me today and show me your love?  i invite you to show me just how active and involved you are in my life.  capture my heart."

that night?  i got a txt around 10 pm saying that my 'unofficial' niece would be here within the hour!  welp if that doesn't show my heart more than anything, i don't know what will. 

rachel and brandon, about an hour later, welcomed {another} beautiful baby GIRL into the world!!!  i was 110% sure it was a boy.  i am still SOO shocked but my heart couldn't be more full.  i have not met her yet, but am hoping to next weekend!  i've seen a couple pics and she is precious.  i just want wait to get my hands on her.  

at the same time, pray for my patience and understanding as i haven't heard from them much.  i know it's a busy time for all, and look forward to hearing from them when they get a chance!

that's all, for now. feeling more like a real nurse in clinical, which is encouraging.  and ready to go into precepting soon! 

hope to be back here to periodically update!

...happy weekend :)