As of 11 AM this morning, I am officially done with Sophomore year. I know, you’ve probably read 384263 posts already (especially from graduating seniors), about how quickly time flies and how you have to cherish the moments. But… I think the end of this year really reminded me of how good it feels to know that you gave your all in almost everything- regardless of how things turn out, knowing that you put your money where your mouth is (or in this case put your work where your dreams are)- it just feels so good. Freshman year was such a period of humbling and brokenness but this year has been so much about restoration and reassurance… and it makes my heart happy. This past quarter was a feat in itself. I think I finally applied that long lost discipline I needed in academics and character- all thanks to the 2 upper div classes, a CS programming class, and LS3 that consumed 26 hours in attending lecture/lab alone. Though I know, I’ve been a lot less social this quarter and have not been going out because of everything on my plate, I am so thankful for how much He has carried me through and how He has been with me the entire time. I know I still need to find the balance between investing in relationships and focusing on academic; the balance between following my heart and following my head; the balance between daring to push forward and knowing when to hold back; and the balance between being selfless while still finishing what needs to be done.

UCLA is going to be so different next year without the Amaranthine seniors graduating this year. Each of the senior girls have each taught me something through the time we spent together or even just through their lifestyle & they are all each amazing in a different way. GAH! I’m going to miss them so much. :( I gotta admit, sometimes I wish I wasn’t on the younger end in my pool of friends- it seems like people always leave! But shout out goes to you girls for being so constant in my life and for being the older sister I could always count on for some good ol’ lovin. Love you (Sherry, Hannah, Yvonne, Shaina, Christine) girls! 


 A little more hopeful & a little more at rest. We live the Good Life.