Happy New Year!

Here it is, the first post of 2008. Another year come and gone. They don't lie, time really does get faster as you get older. I can't imagine what a year's gonna feel like when I'm old and have kids and real responsibilities... That's despressing, so I'll move on. I can't complain too much about the past year. It's been a good one, all things considered. It's gone fast, but a lot has happened this year. Spring saw the conclusion of my first year at SAU. Despite the cost difference, the transfer from Baker has been worth it in pretty much every way possible. I've grown spiritually and academically in ways I don't think I ever would have before. And living around people I can relate to doesn't hurt either. I love the community there, and I've made some great friends.
Over the summer I got to live in my own house (with three other guys) and enjoy all the benefits and responsibilities that come along with that. It wasn't exaclty what I expected going in, but it was worth it. The town I lived in, Upland, was the type of place where everybody knows everbody, but that's about all they know. JK. It's about the closest thing to Mayberry I'll probably every experience. As the closest WalMart was 30 minutes away, shopping trips actually had to be planned. Weird.
This last semester has been by far my hardest semester yet academically. I was working more, taking harder classes, and to make life sweeter, I didn't get my textbooks 'til about a month into school because my loans didn't come through. That last bit was mostly my own fault, because I didn't take care of stuff when I should have. Ooops. It also almost ended up causing me to spend the semester at home, just working. Live and learn I guess. Here are some important lessons I've learned through it all, in no particular order:

1. Coffee is your friend
2. Why put off today what you could have done a week ago?
3. Sleep is a luxury, not a requirement
4. Because sleep is not always a reality (see no. 3) sanity is also optional.
5. Time managment is a good idea (I don't always go for good ideas).
6. Don't buy a planner for 2008 when it's September of 2007.
7. Don't major in Computer Science unless you're a nerd.
8. My car is poopy.
9. I'm four.
10. God is cool.

Like I said, overall this year's been a good one. God has taught me a lot of new things, and reminded me of some old ones. 2008 is already looking pretty sweet: Mexico, Europe, and the beginning of my senior year (kind of). Alriight!