Day 223

August 11, 2011

Day 223:
the one where Katelynn moved into Casa Agape! We both spent most of the day unpacking, organizing, and decorating—and I am astounded at the way my room came together! It really is my own little sanctuary. When I knew that I would be moving off-campus after spending 3 years in the dorms, I decided that it was time for a change: I was going to try my best to transition into a more grown-up version of myself (i.e. hanging picture frames instead of taping pictures all over the walls, getting rid of my dorky posters, and the biggest one of all: buying a bedspread that doesn’t look like it belongs in a little girl’s room.) I knew it was high time I got away from the flashy, bright colors I’ve always coated everything in, but I knew that it would be a challenge. (You can laugh, but this moving experience actually turned into a coming-of-age story!)

I ended up finding a pretty comforter that isn’t kid-ish, but isn’t bland either—and I LOVE it. Peacock feathers are some of those things that really make you stop and admire God’s handiwork; they are so intricately made! I decided to accent my room with these natural works of art instead of goofy posters and plastic trinkets, and I can honestly say that this room feels more like “me” than any of the ones I’ve had before. I figured out that I don’t have to have a little girl’s room to be a child at heart!

I’ll post more pictures as soon as I have the finished product! :)