Be Active This Summer!

Good evening everyone,

Summer's here, and for me this year, it means something completely different for me as a college student. No longer does it just mean no school for 3 months, going to the beach every weekend, hanging out all the time with friends, and sleeping in until I can't sleep any longer. It now means very different things for me.

First, it looks like I'm taking summer classes this summer at a local community college to keep up with my academics and continue working towards my degree. Summer doesn't mean you have to take it easy; it's actually an easy way to get ahead in your degree plan. Fingers crossed, but if I take 2 classes this summer, I will be considered a college junior by the time I return to campus in the fall. I would already be a year ahead!

Second, I have a job. And yes, I have to wake up early for it. As much as I don't like getting up, a nice paycheck at the end of the week motivates me to be active and build character and get something on my resume.

Third, it is putting me to the test with my new fitness lifestyle! I will publish a separate post about my fitness journey, but this summer is the real test for me because I have to push myself even harder because no one else is here with me to do that.

Finally, it is helping me grow my faith out on my own. This past year, I had a wonderful year growing deeper in my faith with some amazing people. I learned so many new things, and I enjoyed every second of it. The true test is when I'm alone, so now I am developing my personal relationship with God even more and I am able to see how far I've come within this past year.

So, I encourage you to stay active this summer. Of course we all deserve our lazy days because we all know we deserve it. But don't forget that time is precious, so don't just waste it away. Be productive!

In Christ,

Cody