College is yet to be "normal" for me, so I'm reveling in all the amazing "newness" of everything, like being considered a "grown-up." I'm not unique because I'm half Samoan (although that is still pretty cool), but because I'm from Indiana. I'm not the preacher's kid anymore, although it still comes up occasionally. I'm not the choir geek that I was in high school (okay maybe I still am — but choir is cool!).

With all the newness, I've realized that I can't do it alone. With the strong support system of my friends and church family both here at Pasadena Christian Church and back home, I'm sure I'll turn out fine. I just have to remember to "Walk with God" as I sang my last Sunday at my home church. These next four years will be different for me as I continue to grow intellectually, spiritually, and hopefully not physically, but through it all God will always be there.