Ode to Lawrence

So i have had this thing for a few weeks now and just debating actually posting..basically I'm not that cool or entertaining and have no reason that people would ever want to read what I have to say. But it comes down to the fact that I have a LOT of extra time on my hands. Here's the thing, I have recently made that move that many others at my age and stage of life are making...I have moved back to my hometown, TO MY PARENTS house. I am currently waiting to start a job that doesnt start for 3 more weeks so I am stuck pondering the complexities of life, remembering the last 5 years and wondering what in the world I am going to do next or where I am going to end up. So here is this blog, to let out my frustrations, to share my triumphs and really to just have something to do.
For the last 5 years I have lived in the greatest college town in America and I am so grateful for the experience and all that came with it. One day as I was approaching the end of my senior year i stood at a tall place on campus and just looked at. Now if you have never been to the University of Kansas you have no clue what I'm talking about but it really is beautiful. A couple months ago, a friend and I took one last "tour" of campus and went to all our favorite spots and talked about our favorite memories and even eat a crunchy chicken cheddar wrap! Here are some pictures of those favorite places...

The Chi-Omega fountain. On beautiful spring days it was always refreshing to pass this and see all the bright, new flowers. On graduation day it was a perfect spot for a photo shoot and a great spot for after hours "swimming"

Potter's Lake. It has the cutest little benches around it to study or take a break from class and big open areas for a little picnic date. It's also a great stop to throw goal posts (although a few too many in one year)

Memorial Stadium. Enough Said
I didnt get a pic of Allen Fieldhouse that day but it is single-handedly the greatest place on campus. I can stand in there and fell the fight song and get this overwhelming feeling of joy. I am not a crier, but that pregame video gets me every time.
Lawrence was not just a place my parents dropped me off at where I went to get an education. It was a place I grew up, I became who I am. I made the most incredible, lifelong friendships. I fell in love, had my heartbroken, and fell in love again. I learned some things, most of which were learned outside the classroom and not in.
When I think back to how I decided to go to KU, I honestly have no idea. I knew I was going to stay in Kansas and I wasnt going to stay in Wichita. I had no family ties to any college in the state so it was up in the air. By the grace of God, I chose KU. I have no doubt that just as God led me to the University of Kansas, each step he takes me from here will be just as fulfilling and exactly what I need.