I thought I would take the time to actually talk about my life. I seem to love avoiding that subject, maybe because most of you reading my blog already know me . . . whatever the reason, I will now give a little insight into the busy yet definitly nice (for her) life of Katalina.

I am a freshman at a christian university down in southern California (I would tell you the name, but my dad would have a heart-attack and visons of me being sniped). I am orgianlly from the central valley in Ca. and all these freeways and tall buildings kind of scare me. I thought the street my school is on was the downtown!! Not so. Looks can be deceiving! Just because a street has a mall, a university, a ton of shopping spots and two (count 'em, TWO) funeral homes, does not mean that is the center of a city. I was homeschooled since graduating (I really did!) from kindergarten. That last sentence was to clear the air if any questions should arise as to my authenticity of Home-Schooler. (I found out today that there is a Flat Earth Society!!) I also have a habit of being excited about almost any and every thing.                            I am a Christian young woman who decided a while ago that knowing some bible verses and doing the "church" thing is not enough. I want to be like Paul and be able to say, like he did, "But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of Jesus Christ my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ - the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead." (Phil. 3:7-11) That is a powerful statement by a man who had everything that his society looked upon as righteousness and gain, and threw it all away to serve a savior he had been persecuting. To share in his sufferings, and to somehow attain to the resurrection of the dead.                                 I have to constantly remember not to place any lasting value on material things and seek first God's kingdom and His righteousness.

This semester is going to be CRAZY as the school is putting on "Fiddler on the Roof" in March. I am a Theatre major and so I have become invloved with the plays. This production I will be working on getting costumes for fifty cast members and helping build/paint the set. The fun thing is that I get to help toss around ideas for costumes and probably also work on props! If you can't guess: I'm excited!!

I'll conclude for now and go check what homework needs to be done. That does not mean I'll do it, just that I'll look.

Until the next time our ways shall converge,                                     ~Katalina

Posted by Mr. Reynolds

Hmmmm...wait a minute why is it so important to post first? Are we saying that someone who posts tenth is not going to be read? something to ponder I guess...now I lost my train of thought...oh yeah, it's funny to hear that freeways and skyscrapers are scary, (well not funny haha but you know what I meant) cuz I always loved SoCal and always loved going down to D'Land and Thousand Oaks to see my Cuz and his family. There's something about the hustle and bustle of city life that quite cool.
Glad to hear more about you and your direction in life (even though I know you I learned some things). Sounds like school is getting the creative juices flowing although I could never quite get that excited about someone playing a fiddle on my roof...

Mr. "I'm first to post" Reynolds

Posted by hindsfeet11

What a great attitude you have about serving our Lord. You are at such a fun and exciting stage of life right now, so much further than I was at your age.

I think the hardest part about Paul's words are that when I, personally, am faced with any difficulty, I don't always handle myself like what he projects. I guess I will call in the "progressive sanctification" fairy to cover me on that one!! I think I can, I think I can....

Keep up your energy, love and spirit, you are a joy to all of us.

Love & Blessings, Mrs.H

Posted by Hecat19

A non-specific comment (prior to fully reading the post) soley intended to verify that you are noticed and appreciated.

Hec @ 19

Posted by Liveforeternity

Nice post! :-) Gee, Here you can tell the center of town because there's a four way intersection... lol.
So how's life been treating you lately?
Have a good day!
Joy

Posted by Liveforeternity

No, actually, I hadn't heard anything about it! Aw, that's too bad about that guy and the tiger!

Thanks, so far I haven't had any nightmares... the only effect on me was an odd twitch that started happening to my eye... (Just kidding!) ;-)

Yay! Enjoy your day out of prison, oops, college! ;-)

Joy

Posted by grandma

Hello Kathryn, thought I might try this new way of writing to you. I enjoyed your pictures and your update on college life. It was also very special to read how you want to be like Paul and put Christ first in everything. I praise God for your walk with him and your love for Christ. I'm glad you are having such excitement in your college experience. Things are fine here. I'm busy getting estimates to fill my pool in. Might need a second job for the cost is great. Well I must be off to bake a cake for valentine's day. You have a very happy valentine's day and I love you very much. Grandma.