reflections

I tried to emotionally prepare myself to move away from my college city, but I think random shocks of sadness will hit me in the next coming weeks. I have grown, and changed, and loved so much there. 

I started my college career with very high hopes, and was slowly let down by my freshman year. I had so many expectations and let so many comparisons blur my experience. I was unhappy, and let down. But somewhere along the way, I decided to struggle through it. I could have transfered and tried to start over somewhere else, but it turns out I was where I was supposed to be, as the following 5 years allowed me to bloom in ways I never expected. 

I came here with no friends.

I made so many quality ones. and lost some too.

I learned the value of staying in touch with others and long lasting friendships. 

I graduated.

I studied. ohhhh did i study.

I moved. a lot.

I saw the world.

I was brave, joining two clubs in my final year. One became my family.

I made money. and spent it all.

I laughed a lot.

I cried a lot.

I chose not to party.

I chose to party. sometimes hard.

I went to a ball.

I missed my family.

I learned the value of cleaning.

I watched too much netflix.

I made goals.

I completed goals.

I was creatively inspired.

I went to Colorado and the Black Hills.

I learned to live with others. and learned who i shouldn't live with.

I fell for Insanity.

I wrote letters.

I struggled with comparing my life with those on Facebook.

I chopped my hair. and vowed to never do it again.

I fell in love.

I played at open mic.

I was a music teacher at a daycare.

I took a stab at the waitressing world.

I met Brett Dennon.

I had lots of jobs.

I got my first DSLR.

I learned to value learning.

I feel in love with my campus.

I was in a long distance relationship.

I went to NYC.

I started blogging.

I went through my parents graceful and respectful divorce.

I turned 21.

I biked a lot.

I re-fell in love with roller blading.

I spent money on a car I wish I never had to have.

I started drinking coffee.

I continually learned the value of family.

I waterskied.

I had the best summer yet.

I changed my major at least 5 times.

I valued free live music.
I grew a love for this city every single day.

I will always treasure my years in college.

Smile on, friends!

Oh. and PS. tomorrow I see mr. e!!!!!!!!