So, today is August  11, 2010. Now, this day may have no significance to some, but to me it means that in 6 days I will officially be a Baylor Bear!

      I move into my dorm on Tuesday, the 17^th. Now, it is so bitter-sweet.

In a way, I am filled with excitement. Not only am I moving on to a new chapter of my life, but I will be on my own (well for the most part) and experiencing so many new things. I have so many new people to meet, places to see, things to do.

      However, there is a part of me that is kind of sad. I think back to Friday night football games, off-campus lunches, late nights with friends, and of course, graduation.

      Of course our ‘official’ class song “Fast” by Jason Aldean comes to mind, as well as our unofficial, and more fitting, class song “Don’t Stop Believing” does as well.  Although high school was by no means a cake walk, it was a journey; one, that I am glad I was able to endure.

To my class: you guys were I blast! I don’t think I could have asked for a more laid-back, humor filled, group of peers! You guys absolutely have so much life ahead of you all and I can’t wait to hear how your lives pan out.

To my closest friends: I will miss each of you dearly. Although we’ll live so far away, let’s not be typical graduates and not keep in touch! I may even where a touch of maroon for you guys every now and then.  And, I shall see you when the green and gold means the maroon and white soon at Floyd Casey.

I try and think of what I imagine life will be like for me 5 years down the road. But then again, I think of 5 years ago, and how different I am now.  If someone would have told me 5 years ago, I would be going to Baylor majoring in what I am now; I would not have believed them.  So, I guess my point in all this is, although the future is so important, I can’t get lost in what’s approaching, that I forget to embrace and cherish the now.

Psalms 23:6 says- “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever”

Oh, and one more:

Philippians 4:6-9- “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”

Peace, and Goodnight!

Morgan