A Mid-Semester Reflection

As spring break approaches... (ONLY 2 MORE CLASSES TO GO!) I figured it would be beneficial to dedicate a blog entry to a brief reflection of the 4th semester of my college experience thus far... oh how it has flown by. Some things that stand out to me...
First of all, the semester began in full-fledged sorority mode, with my first recruitment on the Gamma Phi side of things. It was exhausting but ultimately increased my love for G PHI B and my hard-working dedicated sisters. PLUS we have wonderful new members that I couldn't be more happy about. So it was worth the sleepless nights (because i agreed to do whats called "matching committee"), the incredibly sore feet and temporary loss of voice. (AND! as seen in a previous post I have a great Little Sister) Gamma Phi at times this semester has been an overwhelming time commitment which i often complain about, but ultimately I've developed an attachment and have learned the importance and struggle of a genuine commitment. Having a small position, Sunshine Chair!!, (It's my job to highlight and reward positive sisterhood within the chapter... its quiet fun!) has been enjoyable as well.
Another commitment that I've had to balance is RUF leadership team. I wish that I could make the service of this involvement more of a priority. What I've learned about evangelism, ministry and serving is so beneficial to my examinations of how I want to live my life. I am truly thankful to be a part of this team of christian brothers and sisters, because they challenge me and support me. Again I wish I were more engaged in the callings and relationships of RUF but I find myself being torn away by other things like Gamma Phi, personal life and of course, schoolwork. (so I guess in addressing this longing, I hope to be more mindful in my application of RUF teachings and convictions to all aspects of my life... I want to be more intentional about what I am dedicating my time to if I'm choosing one thing over another)
This semester overall has been centered around relationships. ( A lot of my time has been dedicated to my boyfriend, who has been a joy and a comfort but also at times has been a struggle) I've dealt a lot this semester with convictions of selfishness: questions of how to balance selflessness and service with the necessity of rest, reflection and rejuvenation. And then i question if I've really pushed myself to my full capacity of being there for others. I've also started a bible study... which is more like a christian book club, and we're reading a book (BOLD LOVE) about forgiveness and unconditional love that is supposed to help us understand all types of relationships. (again I find that I'm sort of absent-mindedly soaking up the information but then I'm not truly applying it...but there's more time left in the semester and God will reveal in His own time situations in which I can truly internalize these lessons... at least that would be my prayer).
So far I feel like classes are going ok. I've been able to enjoy life outside of school just fine... but it makes me slightly concerned about the outcome of my grades. But real life in college is just as much of an important learning experience. Painting and Drawing have re-opened my eyes, and Intro to creativity has been stimulating and inspiring, Advertising Ethics has been... well informative but no so engaging... still I'm determined to raise my next test grade (not sure if that's the proper motivation but oh well) and French is surprisingly easy for a 5000 level course... its extremely cultural to examine a french cinematic movement and the development artistic and psychological appreciation of film.
So I suppose I can conclude that college is great, exhausting and challenging, but that's what is part of what makes it so enjoyable. I have a great appartment, I am now a pet owner (Fishy!), I've been healthy (I'm now training for my first triathilon). I am truely blessed.