It’s been a while since our last post. Lots of things have been going on! I have been pretty consumed with school work--reading, projects, presentations, papers, etc. However, good news on that front--I had my first solo presentation and it went GREAT! Rave reviews! It was a workshop presentation for my Faculty Development class entitled: “Developing Creative Course Materials.”
I have also been to the beach several times since my last post. It was 90+ a few days last week and I felt the need to take advantage of it! I took a break from paper writing, packed up my books, and ventured out to soak up some sun. I chose to drive about 30mins to Huntington Beach. I have not previously been to Huntington; it is a more touristy beach but there were tons of families out that afternoon enjoying the unseasonably warm weather. I enjoyed reading and people watching. I also took a trip with Jennifer on Saturday (another student in my program) to Newport Beach for an afternoon of reading on the beach. We enjoyed lunch on the pier at Ruby’s Diner and then sat on the beach and read for an hour or so (it was windy and cold though). When you come visit I’ll take you there!
Finally, in the midst of the busyness we have been trying to find our place at WACC (the church we have decided on). We have been to the college/career worship---and felt 100% out of place. And we looked for a SS class but had no success finding a class for people our age. We have a meeting scheduled with the youth pastor for this Thursday to see about some youth ministry opportunities and find out about small groups within our age group. We are both looking forward to what that meeting brings.
Nonetheless, all the searching makes me miss my NP kids and church family. But God is good! Just when I miss you all the most a random card, email, or text message comes my way. I am reminded that our friendship is still alive! Many of you may not know how special those cards and messages are but God sure does! I am most encouraged and feel most loved/appreciated through written word----so thanks for all the notes, cards, and messages! Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers daily and will forever hold as special place in my heart!
--Megan
