Hey Y'all!

I just wanted to leave you with a few thoughts for the summer...

This year has been absolutely fantastic! Never before have I been truly sad to see summer come! I think last year I was totally relieved to have high school done, but still really nervous and scared for what was to come (all of the unknowns of college!) I have great memories from senior year, but I was still ready for something new.............................

................Let me tell you, I have definitely found what I was looking for at Luther!
Seriously, I have two new best friends. I truly already know that we are perfect for each other- people think that we are sisters because we all look alike! Plus, we get along really well, all bringing a little different personality to the group. I love my best friends from high school- I really never thought that I could have that feeling about other people, but it totally happened!

Seniors, I hope you took advantage of your last spring in high school (and your last time on top!- For some reason, seniors in college aren't excited to be there because it means that they have to go into the real world after that.) High school was such a special time, preparing you with those life long friends that will always be there for you, like mine, even when your hundreds of miles away. One is in Texas, one is in Oklahoma, and I'm in Iowa- but we are always excited to see each other on breaks! Don't dismay- you will see high school people again! Now is the time to look forward to all of the new friendships and relationships that you are going to make!

I'm sure that I have rambled in this blog a lot. It is just so hard to believe that my first year is already over though! It took me such a long time to adjust to the idea that I was actually in college, that it was all actually happening! And now suddenly, I'm spending my last night in the dorm, and my title has officially become "sophomore"- when did this happen??? :)

Ladies and Gents, if anyone has questions about college- packing, how to call the future roomie without awkwardness, how to let go of the parents, how to teach your parents to let go (believe this is necessary!), or any details about life at Luther (or college in general)- please feel free to email me at loofan01@luther.edu. I would love to chat with any of you!

Thank you all for going with me on this amazing new chapter of my life! I know without a doubt that God put me at Luther for a reason; He found the perfect home away from home for me, and I can not wait to return in the fall!

Have a great summer everyone!
Good luck packing for college!!!
~Anna

(And one last time!) "Rejoice in the Lord! I will say it again; Rejoice!" ~Philippians 4:4