100

I love acing tests.
[Ohhh, pride. I love that, too.]

It makes up for... well... a lot.

It makes up for things like busywork.
- I thought I had already graduated from high school.

And required chapel attendance.
- I would go to chapel even if it were not required. But the fact that attendance is mandatory makes me want to not be there. Not to mention spring is well on its way and I love the ten-noon time frame of spring days... Just sayin'.

And limited places to study. Quiet areas.
- The library? Oh, I think you mean the on-campus zoo...

And constant gossip. My favorite is hearing it from the older [non-traditional] students.
- Grow up.

I'm done.

Wait.

And sporadic make out sessions in the Harvest House and Spurling lobby.
- Ew.

Now I'm done.

How many times do I say that it's easier to focus on the negative than the positive?

......

It's been in my system for a long time.
I needed to get it out.

I love my school.
I love my classes.
I love my peers.

But sometimes I feel like I just can't take it anymore.

And then I remember why I'm here.

And a love song for my Lord God resonates in my mind and heart as He satisfies my hungry spirit with grace, peace, and joy.

Renewed.

The dust settles.
I can breathe again.