Welcome

If you're wondering about the name of this blog, and what "psets" refers to, I'd love to explain. I've started this blog as a way to share what I've been learning and thinking about, along with some fun writing (when I do get the chance to take out my pen and jot some things down). I've learned a lot in my years at college, but not all of it has been academic. In fact, I'd even dare to say that most of the really important lessons that I'll keep coming back to aren't about science, engineering, or the humanities. It's about people, it's about life, and most importantly, it's about who God is and how we can live in a personal relationship with Him. 


Psets, as they are commonly referred to at my school, are "problem sets" (also known as homework). When there's more work to do than you think you could possibly finish, it's really easy to lose sight of the fact that life isn't simply about getting that next assignment completed perfectly. It is important to work hard and do the best that we can- in order to glorify God. But too often, my friends and I find that we've spent so much effort focusing on the first part that we've lost sight of the more important end goal. 


There's just so much more to life than work and success- if only we'll stop for long enough to see the beauty around us. Besides, how do we really define success? (But that's an entirely different conversation best left for later.) When I say that life isn't only about work, I'm talking to myself just as much as to anyone else. This is something that God has been working on in me because if I'm honest with myself, I never outgrew that little kid who hated to lose. I'm still learning a lot each day and hope that by sharing what I'm learning, it'll help others out there too. It's true - we gain a lot by being in community with each other. So please, feel free to comment and share your thoughts as well! Here's to learning to really live a life of more than just psets.