What an interesting summer.

Every time I ask myself what I've done, the answer seems to be nothing. Nothing but go to school, write poetry, spend time talking to friends and pray. Little did I realize, though, that these four things make up who I am. Little did I realize that without these things, I'd be nothing.

With school, I'm taking religion and English this summer. Focusing more on religion, I realize that I've learned so much from the profs already, and I'm not even halfway through. One thing I try to keep in mind is that taking these classes is really just a way for me to open my eyes to insights on different religions, and I try to keep in mind that that is exactly why I'm taking them.

Poetry seems to be quite important for me lately. I've been writing a lot of poetry myself, showing, not really to others, but more for myself, that which I am, and that which I love most.

A writer's love is his inspiration.

I believe that to be true. Everything I've written about, is the kind of thing you'd find me sitting quietly and appreciating. Poetry, as I've come to see this summer, is a part of me that is inextricable.

With friends, I seem to have found those who are true friends, and those who aren't. I've realized that it's really all about the way I connect to them, heart to heart. It's taught me to choose my friends through prayer, through faith, and through God's guidance.

And lastly, I have prayer. Every bored, empty, sad, or happy moment, where I could spare a breath in my heart, I would pray - a prayer of thanksgiving, a prayer of apology, an prayer of rejoicing song. It's important for me to keep my prayer in mind.

So I realize, even though it seems like nothing this summer, I realize it actually is a lot, I'm just not making the best of it.

Lord, teach me to make the most of the blessings you give, and fulfill it through your mission for me, and let your will be done.

Amen.