College…say what?!?

“Getting out into the real world” is such an understatement. Now that I’m in college, a lot has changed and one thing in particular is my taste.

I like coffee now. Woah.

Well, you might be saying, “So? What does this mean? You drink coffee now, big deal”

Actually, it is a big deal. Not only do I love the taste (thanks to my dearest friends back home), but I love the energy boost it gives me. Reason being, it is not the easiest to stay awake in all of my classes, as embarrassing as that is to admit. Coffee has been a shoulder for me to lean on in a lot of ways.

You may be able to guess where I’m heading with this post…so instead, I’ll throw a curve ball.

Coffee hasn’t only been showing me that college is about trying new things and depending on God more than a beverage, but how to be more lady like.

Weird, I know; but college is about growing up right? – Well, coffee is helping me to do that.

When you hold a cup in your hand, it’s like you are a whole new person. haha. I love it though. The best part for me has been the homey, relaxing, and wholesome feeling it gives me. I’ve been able to enjoy myself at places on campus where I can sit alone and have a cup of coffee, while reflecting on what God is doing in my life. Then there are other times where I could go out with friends to chill and enjoy a cup of coffee together.

In one word, I would define coffee as delightful.

I’m not really sure how this ever came to be, therefore I blame my friends I never was going to be a coffee drinker. I hated the smell and still do, but now that delightful taste just wins me over every single time.

I think that the alone time I’ve had with God has truly changed since I’ve been here on campus. In ways that I never would have expected to happen. My favorite thing to do on campus is make some caramel coffee, grab my journal, head down to a naturistic spot on campus and spend that time with God. Oh, there is nothing quite like it. Peace, grace, delight.

Becoming more of a lady is what I desire to do. More of a lady in many ways. I want to grow spiritually most of all, but also as a lady in my community. I think there is nothing more beautiful than a women with confidence in who she is in God and walks around in humbleness, knowing that there is someone much bigger than her taking care of her. I want that lady to be me.

I want to walk boldly across campus, with a purpose, with poise and maturity and with a stature that resembles Christ.

This post may seem weird…but I feel it is necessary to portray what being a lady in God’s eyes is like by comparing it to something that has made me feel more grownup. Even if it only is coffee. That’s me…just being me.

Prayers of blessings fall upon you.