Changes

This past Sunday I made the bittersweet transition to life in Santa Barbara. Summer was awesome: I got to be with my family everyday and do awesome things with them, I had a well-paying job, and I was able to rekindle important relationships with people from high school. It was tough leaving this year, as I made the trip by myself for the first time. Two years ago, my family and I came up a day early to Santa Barbara and stayed at a hotel before I made the move to the dorms. Last year, my dad drove up with me to help me get settled in to my new house. This year was markedly different, as I made the trip by myself. In one instant I had to say goodbye to my entire family. That was one of the hardest moments I've experienced leaving them and it would be a lie to say that I didn't shed a tear or two.

But as I said, it was a bittersweet experience. I'm so thankful for my family, because I know without their relentless support and guidance, I would not be the man I am today. That much is certain. Thankfully San Diego isn't too far away, and I am able to make treks down there when I choose.

Things are much different here in my house, we have two new roommates that I do not know very well. Over time though, things will be a sort of new normal as we all get adjusted with each other. My two best friends are out of the house; as one is now a residential assistant, and the other felt it was best to no longer live here. Both of them are fairly close by, so I'm thankful for that.

This year is going to be quite interesting and there are a number of things to look forward to. I'm almost done with my communication major, and I'm stepping up for my political science classes that I'm really looking forward to. In addition, I'm really stoked to be leading a bible study, this coming week I'm heading into the dorms to talk to students about Jesus. It's going to be challenging and a huge test, but I'm lookin forward to it and hopefully I'll be up for the task. And finally, I already got a job! I'm going to be working for Video Services here on campus as a cameraman! I'm super excited about this cool opportunity. I'm going to get to edit stuff as well. With any luck, I'll get to be on the other side of the camera and launch a broadcasting career! I'm just praying for God's will in all of this stuff, and that I'm at where he wants me to be.

Should be a different, but equally awesome year!