Where in the world has the time gone these past couple of weeks?!? School has done a really good job at keeping me busy. I have been doing my best to get through this last round of tests before finals start. Only 10 more school days left of my junior year, then finals week and I will be home free...at least for a few days until my summer activities start full swing! Other than school work a few other big things have been going on in the life and times of me. I am starting to narrow down schools to apply to for grad school, I am contemplating on getting a job next year with campus rec, and Chase made the huge choice to stay an extra semester in undergrad to make sure he will finish strong with his engineering degree. All of these things have a huge impact on not only my personal future, but the futures of Chase and I as a couple. We know that this is the best choice for us in the long run. He will be able to focus on his grades more and be able to get a higher score on the FE test so he can get a good job.With him staying back in Raleigh for a little while, and myself trying to get into a graduate program that is only offered in 30 schools in the entire US (only one of them being in NC), spending time together while we are still close to each other has become a high priority for the both of us. What makes that hard is that we are always so busy with school work, we are poor college kids, and summers are off limits since I work camp and Chase has a full time manual labor job back home. Most of the time we just end up watching movies that are on TV, or going out to eat on coupons that I have acquired along the way.
This past weekend was one of those few and far in between weekends that we were able to get out and do some fun things that did not break our banks. It was such a joy to have some time to spend together and really invest in each other's lives. Sometimes it feels like life is going by at the speed of light. Being able to stop, relax, and enjoy the moment is very special when it happens. Please enjoy the picture timeline of the weekend ideas that we had.
Chase decided that our Friday night date would be to the driving range and the par 3 golf course. They had a sweet "all in one" deal that we took them up on and had a really great time. I am no pro golfer, but it was neat to get out there and try my hand at the driving range.
Chase loves golf, but golf costs money. Finding this little gem of a place sure did make him happy. We spent 3 and half hours at the par 3 course/driving range. It was a neat experience to be able to play golf along side of Chase. Most guys use golf to get away from their girls and have quality "man time"; and most girls don't want to golf anyways. However, my man is happy to have me along. Sometimes I probably slow him down or make him laugh at my moves, but he loves me and he is so sweet for letting me come along for a date night.
Afterwards we were super hungry. It was hotter than I expected on the golf course and I was in dire need of food and drink. We had been wanting to try this little Mexican place for a while now, so we went ahead and took the plunge. We ended up getting so much food more not that much money. And the food was awesome!!! We will most definitely be going back there.
I had to work Saturday at the crisis hot line, but Saturday evening Chase and I hit up round 2 of out date weekend. It was college night at the Railhawks soccer stadium. They are a semi-pro soccer team and pretty fun to watch. The game atmospherere is always fun, and there are normally tons of families there so its a good time. We were given free thunder sticks when we entered the gates. They were neat, but I couldn't hear after a while because our seats were surrounded by a bunch of very enthusiastic children.
The game was very good and I did not get bored like I thought I would. Chase is the huge soccer fan, and I am more of a touch and go kind of girl. However this game was pretty physical. So much in fact that the game got called with 2 minutes left because a big fight broke out. It was something I had never seen happen before so it was pretty interesting.
This weekend was such a blessing for my soul. I needed to be able to get away from school for a while and refocus myself in not only my relational life, but also my spiritual life. Church this morning was epic. It was one of those Sundays where God was just speaking to you constantly. In both "big Church" (yes I still call it that), and College Class we talked about dying daily to God and making sure our actions were pleasing to the Lord no matter what situation we are in. Such a great lesson to learn and be reminded of. I am really looking forward to the next couple weeks and what they have to offer. Be on the lookout for updates :) I love you all and I pray that as always, your journey is blessed!!!\
-Sara
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