2015: The Year of Change

This post has been sitting in my drafts folder for a month now, collecting dust. When I first wrote it, I thought I had shared too much. But I figured It's been too long since I shared a deep and honest post about myself, and now's the time to break out of my comfort zone. One of my all-time favorite bloggers, Tj, always has been a very open and honest writer on her blog. I so admire her strength. Her honesty has inspired me to be more open, which is why I'm finally dragging this post out and sharing it with all of you. I have truthfully never been happier for the start of a brand new year. This year, 2015, is the year I've dreamed about since my freshman year of high school. It's the year that seemed so out of reach, seemingly unattainable. When I look back at High School, I feel like it's been a never ending roller coaster. Their have been so many ups and downs along the way. This is the year I'm finally able to get off this roller coaster. The end is in sight, there's a light at the end of this tunnel!  I have always been that girl, who was ready to leave High School and embark on College, and that time is (almost) here!

This is the year I graduate from high school, this is the year I begin my new life at college, this is the year I move away from home, this is the year I move to a new city, this is the year I become an adult, this is the year where I break out of my comfort zone, this is the year I become free.   Every one of those statements absolutely terrify me.  But change is a good thing, it's needed in order to grow as an individual.  Even though it scares me, I know God will be with me every step of the way.   "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;  in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3: 5-6

Deciding Between Colleges

Flagler College
Wow, December has really flown by! Seriously, where does the time go?  If you don't follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you may not know some very exciting recent news of mine. I GOT INTO FLAGLER COLLEGE!!! It gives me goosebumps just to say it out loud!  Even two weeks after finding out, it feels like a dream. I truly didn't think I would have a shot at getting into what used to be, my dream college.  I know this sound horrible, but I was kind of hoping that I wouldn't get in to Flagler at all, because I didn't want to have to choose between two incredible schools. But now that I've gotten into both of my dream schools I don't know which I'm going to choose.   I'm so afraid of choosing the wrong school, but I know I just have to trust in God and His plans for me.  The scary thing is I can't take my sweet time deciding on which college, Flagler is giving me until January 15th to either commit to them or to go to PBA instead. Until that day I will probably continue to freak out, have anxiety, and experience heart palpitations until I make a final decision.  Which is why I would love your prayers at this time! Pray that I'll have a clear mind while deciding on my future. Pray that God will lead me towards the school He see's fit for me to attend. Pray that I make the right decision.  I so so appreciate it! I hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas! 
Palm Beach Atlantic University 
xoxo 

Opening Up About My Faith

I've debated for a long time on whether or not to include my Faith on my blog. I didn't want non-religious people to feel uncomfortable if I began writing about a big part of my life - God. 

But then I remembered what the name of this blog is, All Things Natalie Christa.

Which is a place where I include all the things that make up myself and who I am as a person. 

A big part of who I am is centered around my Faith, so I have decided to push aware my fears and share this big part of me with all of you. 

I am a Christian and a follower of Christ. 

I have always been a Christian, but in the past I haven't been as devoted as I should of been. 

I grew up in a family that didn't go to church every Sunday. We've always been off and on churchgoers. 

But we went enough for me to understand, as I got older, what Faith meant to me and I knew I wanted to pursue and fully immerse myself in a life devoted to the Lord. 

Now that I'm old enough to decide my Faith for myself, I have and always will accept Jesus Christ as my savior. 

I cannot wait to share more of my love for the Lord with you through this blog!