A few of my favorite things...

Today was my very last day on Baylor campus as a student.  I’ve been having a lot of “lasts” lately. My last lifegroup. My last day of class. My last time to see someone before I move. The funny thing about lasts is that I know it will lead to a whole lot of firsts. So even though they are sad, I am excited about all the firsts I have yet to experience. Its almost like I’m going to be a freshman all over again (and I LOVED being a freshman). Anyway, my journey of lasts got me thinking about all the things I have loved about going to Baylor and living in Waco. By the way, whoever said that there’s nothing to do in Waco was crazy and very sadly mistaken. So here are just a few of my favorite things, in no particular order. Enjoy.

1. Kolaches.  I didn’t even know what these were until I came to Texas. Sad to say I don’t think Baton Rouge has many kolaches. Czech Stop and Shipleys, you will be missed.

2. Going to Common Grounds. Walking in has this magical effect: I automatically feel way cooler and trendier than I actually am… and I love it. Cowboy coffee for life. 

3. I just love walking on Baylor campus. Not only because it’s beautiful, but also because I feel like I’m in a Disney movie. Everyone is always smiling at you. During my first week at Baylor I remember thinking it strongly resembled being at summer camp. And I proudly admit that I am one of those people who said “as soon as I stepped foot on campus I just knew Baylor was the place for me…”

4. The place I’ve lived the last 2 years affectionately known as the BOGO. I have loved living life and living the kingdom with these girls. There was never a dull moment.  

5. Kitok. An asian hole-in-the-wall known for its burgers? Weird, but awesome.  The food is delicious, but more importantly, I’ve had some of my best moments with Sarah Chang at this place.

6. Bubble tea at Outdoor Waco. It is very unfortunate that bubble tea made its debut in Waco right when I am leaving. Oh well, I’m enjoying it while it lasts.

7. Cameron Park (or cam park as us locals say).  Ok, the second largest park within city limits behind Central Park? What a gem! And jumping the fence at Circle Point or Lover’s Leap to spend time with God on a cliff is pure bliss. Try it sometime.

8. Living in Brooks (the textbook-loving, smart people dorm… which we didn’t know til we got there) freshman year with my wonderful roomie Liz Stovall. From racing everywhere we went to competing for who got the most packages to flooding our entire dorm, we have some priceless memories. Wouldn’t trade them for all the glam and glitz of Collins.

9. We will try, we will vie, we will never die! CHI CHI OMEGA CHI 2, 3, 4! This is the ultimate Chio pump up song sung only by Baylor Chios (I think). I’m never prouder to be a Chio than when I’m singing this song!! Sorry LSU, but nothing could ever beat try, vie, die.

10. Finally, Antioch Community Church. This community is the ultimate thing I’ve loved about living in Waco. My life was completely transformed and I will never be the same because this radical group of people chose to lay their lives down for Jesus and his church. Boom.