So, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year to everyone! It's been a while since I've posted, but hey--I've been resting! :) Last semester was rough. I was definitley spread a little too thin. Between working two jobs and holding executive positions in 3 other organizations, and taking a full load of classes I was swamped all the time. I did pretty well with it though and I realized that I don't mind being busy so much. It's times like now (on break) that I realize that I could never go a long period of time with nothing to do. It's nice for about 48 hours and then I'm done with doing nothing and having nothing to do. I reckon it's good to have this kind of attitude about life (at least for me anyway) because I'm taking 6 classes this semester so that I can graduate on time.
I CAN'T BELIEVE I'LL BE GRADUATING IN MAY! In just 5 short months (God willing!) I'll be a college graduate. Before I came to Orientation three years ago, I cried. I didn't want to go to college. I was comfortable in my life and I was comfortable in being a high school graduate. I never ever thought I would enjoy college, and I never ever thought I would not want to leave.
Being comfortable definitley plays a role in my not wanting to leave, but more than that, I think I want to stay because this place has changed me. USC Aiken is the best thing that ever happened to me. I've met the best freinds anyone could ever ask for and I have experienced so much and I've gotten an awesome education with awesome faculty and I'm so scared that wherever I end up next, won't live up to the standard USC Aiken has set in my life. I can't believe that I have as many friends as I do. Yeah, I had friends in high school, but honestly, I only talk to 2 of my high school friends regularly now. The people I've met here are my family. I can't picture my life without them. I guess that's the one thing that really sucks about college--you're only here for a little while.
It's funny because I always planned to go to college, but I never really planned to graduate. Does that make sense? I guess what I'm saying is that I always knew I'd end up in college, but I never really stopped to think about what in the world I was going to do after college. And now that it's only 5 months away, I'm freaking out a little. I heard in Orientation (just like everyone else) to start career planning and I thought I had. Up until about 4 months ago, I was set on going straight to Grad School to get my Masters in Student Affairs. Ultimately, I still want to do that, but I think I want to get some real life, hands on experience before I do that. But what kind of experience do I want? Do I want to travel with a fraternity or sorority for a while? Yes! Do I want to work with a different department within a University--like being a recruiter for a school? Sure! I honestly want to do it all! I've prayed a lot about it, and I know that God has it all figured out, I just wish he'd share his plan with me! :)
Being a Senior is really bittersweet. I went to Graduation in December and two of my best friends were there too. And all three of us said that we wanted to cry because that's us in 5 months...and because that's US in ONLY 5 MONTHS! I don't want to leave Aiken behind but I'm ready to go. I know that there is more to life than the Southeastern United States--and I want to see and experience EVERYTHING! I want to go somewhere and see snow--REAL SNOW! I want to go somewhere and meet someone unlike anyone I've ever met before. I want to see it all! Do you think that I could just be paid to travel around and see the world??? Man, that would be sweet...
I can't believe it's 2008. I can remember sitting around with my two childhood best friends, Katey and Lauren, and talking about when all of us would graduate high school..and college. I used to think 2008 was so far away, and it was snuck up on me! I'm glad it's here, but I wish I would have known how quickly it would come. I don't know if I'm prepared for the real world...we'll see. It's sink or swim time! :)
Anywho! I'm headed back to Aiken today. It's back to work for me tomorrow! :) I hope everyone's 2008 is as awesome as mine is going to be! :)