Open House...

Last night we had open house. Open house is always really weird and kind of awkward. At Ozark, because we don't have co-ed dorms they allow each dorm to have an open house once a semester. So for three hours the guys are allowed to view the inner workings of a girls dorm. They get to see our rooms and just hang out on our floors. For the first 30 minutes or so the boys go through what I like to call "culture shock" they are amazed at how much color there really is and how good everything smells. I'm sure their wondering " how in the world can one girl have and fit that much stuff into one room."
There are always the boys that come to open house just because of the food. The ones that come to see what their girlfriends room looks like.The boys that come planning on leaving with a girlfriend. You sometimes get the one that are just really creepy. Here's how a conversation might go on open house...
Girl- "Hi" (wondering who the strange boy standing in her room is?)
Strange boy- "I like your room."
Girl - "Thanks" (still wondering who said strange boy is)
Strange boy- [exits room after grabbing a few cookies].
Girl- [turns to roommate] " Who was that??"
Roommate- "I have no Idea"
Girl- "Quick lock the door before he comes back!"
Ha! Not all conversations go like this but...It has happened. :)
Open house has been compared to being like zoo animals on display.
Most of the time after the first 30 min. or so things become not as awkward and you just get to run around crazy. We always have a lot of fun! :)  Here are a few pictures of what my room looks like this semester...

Chicken nuggets, Potatoes and Green Beans!

True, authentic, real life, totally revolved around people ministry has been on my mind lately.
      - What does it really mean to live a life of ministry??
      - What does it really mean to live life together as a body of believers?
      - What do you think??

I want to be totally devoted to showing Christ's love through my actions and the way I live my life. I have been thinking and pondering (almost on a daily basis) what I want to do with the rest of my life. I've been racking my brain and trying to decided what kind of things I am good at...the things I'm passionate about and the things I absolutely love.
 I'm good at singing, God has given me a gift and I want to use it for him...but that's not my calling I'm just good at that.
I'm passionate about people. They energize me. I love being around people. People inspire me to do better. I want to serve, care for, listen to and be there for people. I want  my life to be focused around other people. I can't wait to have my own home..where people are always invited. I love the atmosphere when people get together to just hangout or to watch a football game ( I know nothing about football...but if there are people around I will watch it). I loved when I was growing up...My parents would either go to a small group or have one at our house. I loved going or having people come to our house. It was what I looked forward to during the week. Know that on Sunday afternoons, people would always be coming over.
I absolutely love kids! Anywhere from newborn and up. I love them. I love seeing them learn and explore new things. I love reading to them and watching the eyes grow big as they look toward the sky in wonder. I want to love on the lost children and I want to comfort the hurting children. I can't wait to have kids. (well, I can wait...but you get what I mean) I can't wait to watch them grow up. Kids bring so much joy. They see people for who they are and could careless what you look like, talk like, dress like or the people you hangout with. Kids are some of the most forgiving people I know, they will love anyone. They are truly a blessing form God. Kids are a great reminder to us. They have taught me more things that I could count.

So after all this I still don't know what I want to do. I would love to go into missions, but I would also love to be a teacher or run a daycare. One thing that has been on my heart recently is just...being a mom! (I have had the best mom as an example. Because of her and the great example she has been to me... I know I can be a great mom) I could teach my kids and love on them. I could have a home, where everyone feels welcome, no matter what. I want my house to be warm and inviting. I want people to come over and watch football games on Sundays. I want to host a bible study or small group. I want to have game nights and food. I want to have movie nights and just have people stop by to talk. Being a mom gives me the opportunity to be involved heavily in the church. Where people should always be the focus. I could use my gift for singing in church. I could also help with the kids. I want to do behind the scenes work and be the person that people come to when they need help.
All this to say...God is working on me. I'm not sure where he's leading...but I know he's leading.
         Do you have any input on this matter??
        What should I do with the rest of my life??
        Where can you see God leading me??  

Another thing that has been coming up a lot recently is love languages.
What is my love language you ask?
     Well I'm glad you asked :)
My love language is quality time. And if you know me at all...you can see this in my life. This is how I show love, receive love and perceive love. The people that mean the most to me are the ones that spend time with me. I feel love when someone wants to spend time with me. I've been thinking about how love languages effect people and  me and they really do. When it comes to me I love when people take time out of their days to call, text or spend even just a small bit of time with me. I love spending time with other people and I LOVE when they spend time with me.
Basically...I have decided that I really want to be involved in ministry. I want to be heavily involved in ministry. And really if you think about it. Ministry can be anything. :)

Tuesday Tours... Ahhh!!!!!

I have my first Tuesday Tour tomorrow. I'm so nervous!! It's going to be crazy! I will most defiantly let you know how is goes. We have 14 people coming and were spiting up into 2 separate tours.  

And for all of you guys that are wondering what a Tuesday Tour is...

  Come Experience Tuesdays at OCC

We think you’ll love your visit to Ozark Christian College, and we’re putting our money where our mouth is. Every high school junior, senior and transfer student who takes a Tuesday Tour will receive a $500 OCC Tuition Scholarship. Come on a scheduled visit nd we will award you with a $500 OCC Tuition scholarship.

This year I am on staff in admissions as a Campus Host. I get to hang out with awesome teens, who have an interest in attending Ozark in the future. I also help with the teen events on campus here ( You should check them out, their AWESOME). I as well as other members of the admissions staff will attend college fairs at schools. It's going to be an awesome school year. The most important part of my job, is to give tours of the school, to people that come visit.  I love being around people...so this is the perfect Job for me. I will get to meet new people and tell them exactly why I love being at Ozark. It's pretty much going to be my favorite thing EVER! :) 

 So if you think about it tomorrow...send a prayer up for me. :)  Also...if your thinking about coming to Ozark...Come let me give you a tour!