About Me!

Hello bloggers!
Just to be typical, I believe my first post should be a little bit about me, the author behind your computer screen, if you will. So, here we go! A small peek into the wonderful life I like to think I lead.

First and foremost, my name's Melanie.

I'm your typical college student. I'm a journalism major and spend most of my time making/editing movies, that is when I'm not writing something (clearly -- check out some of my articles). I procrastinate on papers; I stay up too late and order bdubs on random Saturday nights; my apartment always contains wine; I get stressed and have mental breakdowns; I hate going to class (most of the time); and mainly, I just want to graduate. 

I have three wonderful roommates. 

(Check out Rachael's blog! She's the pretty awesome blonde who has gotten me through this semester and listens to all of my boy problems, and trust me, she picked the wrong semester to be my bestie!)
Although we're a pretty random group, I love these girls and am currently enjoying a movie night-in with them on a random Saturday as I write this post.

I'm a sorority girl.

Don't close out of that browser just yet. It's not what you think! I'm nothing like Elle Woods! First off, I'm not even blonde! Secondly, I'm part of this wonderful sorority, Alpha Phi. 

I love each and every one of my 85 sisters, and I wouldn't be who I am today without them. I didn't think I'd be Greek, either, but it has literally changed my life. I know, I know, everyone says that. But hear me out. It's so much more than "paying for your friends." Alpha Phi has taught me about leadership and organization; heart health and philanthropy; budgeting and time management; resume building and team building; but most importantly, Alpha Phi has taught me about myself. Cheesiness aside, Alpha Phi is the greatest thing that has happened to me. These girls are my support system, my work out team, my study buddies, my shoulder to cry on, my cheerleaders, my family. 

I'm Catholic.

I mean, that one was kind of a given. But I was born and raised Catholic. I went to a Catholic school for nine years, public high school, and then a very Catholic university for a year and a half. After transferring to a Christian school for their Journalism program I am now getting ready to graduate. Catholicism has always been a part of my life, even before I knew what it meant.
I love being Catholic (I mean, how can you not, right?), but it took me a long time to get to this point with my faith and I am still growing. I still find things every day about my faith that I fall in love with, and that is what I want to share with all of you.

I have this blog to help you out, because we all know that being Catholic today can be a little rough. This world gives us every reason to abandon the faith and not be Catholic, but this blog is designed to help you through those struggles, the best I can. From drinking and sex to relationships and prayer; from daily Mass and friendships to modesty and evangelization, I'll do my best to cover it all. But keep in mind I'm only human -- I make mistakes the same as you. I forget to pray, and sometimes miss Holy Days of Obligation; forgiveness is not my strong suit and God tests my patience almost every day. We aren't perfect, but God doesn't ask us to be perfect; He asks us to try.

So, bloggers, let the sharing begin. Pull up a chair and a notebook, and let the journey begin.

All my love, 

Melanie