Spring Break 2011

These past 10 days consisted of:

A rainy road trip from Norcal to Socal
A friday morning and afternoon of serving and fellowshiping with the homeless of Ventura. (Best experience ever!)
A Saturday afternoon in Santa Monica, observing and conversing with the people around.
A Sunday that I will never forget, comprised of a Chruch service at Harbor Church in Ventura, and an afternoon of shopping downtown. (That last part was a bad idea since I had just gotten paid!)
A Monday of serving Ventura Community College at their Hope & Freedom week. And a drive from Ventura to HOME . A 2 and a half hour drive that took four hours.
A week full of my family, sun, sun burns (a likely occurence when you haven't seen the sun in months), and big decisions.
I know that a lot of people don't read this since this is only my second post ever, but I'm just gonna come out and say it... San Jose friends, the rumors are true.... I will be returning for fall of 2011!!

As most of you know, I was planning on moving home after this semester and transfering to San Diego State. I thought why not? It's close to home and my family, and no matter where I go, God will be there. But... I had a big talk with a good friend, a good friend that I owe alot to. She made me realize what a big part I play in San Jose and what a big part San Jose plays in my life. To be honest, I had never even heard of San Jose in Fall 2009 when I applied. And when I took my tour the following spring, I made a whimsical decision to attend there fall 2010. I knew no one. Not a single soul. And to remember that, and see where I am now, how is God not a part of all of this? Seriously. I am so blessed. With every person that tried to convince me to stay, and every reason I had to stay, I know that was God saying, "Colbie, when are you going to realize this is where you are supposed to be? Hellooooo." So, yes San Jose, I am staying!
Sure it's not going to be easy. But I have already faced so much this first year, there's nothing I can't handle. I'm Ready. I'm ready to see what God has in store for me next semester, and the semester after that, and after that, and after that, and after that until I eventually graduate (I hope).

So spring break 2011, I would like to say thank you! Thank you for your epicness in every aspect.

Oh Ya! There will be pictures, but I forgot my camera-computer connecter up North. But there will be pictures!