Just Be...
As I'm writing this I'm sitting in my lofted bed in the dorm, for the last night of my college experience.
There's one more tiny load to take and the rest of the room has been taken down and packed up. Our "Wall of Inspiration" left a few holes and now all we have is what we started with, these empty rooms.
It's strange and bizarre and has really just hit me today...
A neighbor down the hall gave me a hug and a congratulations & I told her to enjoy senior year, that it's truly the best. And I think those words hit me before I realized what I was saying.
This past year has been my favorite. Not only do I feel like I've grown and changed as a person, but I've also gotten to do that with some incredible people (many I've known for years, and some are friends I hope to keep for years to come)
A huge part of my college experience, and this year more specifically, was made because of my childhood best friend. Not only have we been friends for 17 years but I was also lucky enough to live with Alex for the past 9 months. We didn't really have what you can call 'ups & downs' , we just had ups. I wouldn't change it for the world and everyday I truly had moments of pure happiness. Whether that meant I was throwing 'Apple Jacks' at her in bed and laughing so hard we both had tears in our eyes, practicing for Campus Sing before bed, watching the ENTIRE series of Friends, talking in weird accents, defending each other no matter what, her yelling at me to stop as my Ninja Self snuck over ot her side of the room, eating too much GumboYaYa each and every time we went, or just talking about our thoughts and dreams ..... I wouldn't change a thing.
I can't wait to move into an apartment together and add a wonderful addition to our rooming situation - Yes, Raven, you are that wonderful addition ;) - & we will try to behave ;)
Really though - this graduating thing is strange. But I'm lucky to be taking one of my favorite parts of college with me for this next year.
I wouldn't even know where to start if I had to think about college in general. There is so much packed into the 4 years I've been here. I could spend days reflecting on it all only to constantly be remembering experiences or moments.
It's the end of an era for all of us seniors...but the beginning of new things to come. I'm sure if the next four years go like the last four - I'll be in good shape. I wish the graduating class the best of luck and most importantly wish that they soak it all in. Not just tomorrow, but for the rest of our lives. We may joke about how 'old' we are but really we are so young and so full of potential. Don't waste this life worrying too much. Instead, put that energy towards doing what you really want to do. Whether that's being a pharmacists, teacher, business owner, or philanthropist - if you take all of your heart with you there's no limit what you can do.
I've learned a lot while in college, both academically and socially. One thing I hope I never stop learning is the importance of being present. I think it's something I can constantly improve on and something that when I do it successfully I can tell how awesome it feels.
Whether I fight it or not, tomorrow I graduate.
Whether I stress out or not, life will move on.
So why not be present, passionate, and inspired everyday?
Why not...
Just Be
There's one more tiny load to take and the rest of the room has been taken down and packed up. Our "Wall of Inspiration" left a few holes and now all we have is what we started with, these empty rooms.
It's strange and bizarre and has really just hit me today...
A neighbor down the hall gave me a hug and a congratulations & I told her to enjoy senior year, that it's truly the best. And I think those words hit me before I realized what I was saying.
This past year has been my favorite. Not only do I feel like I've grown and changed as a person, but I've also gotten to do that with some incredible people (many I've known for years, and some are friends I hope to keep for years to come)
A huge part of my college experience, and this year more specifically, was made because of my childhood best friend. Not only have we been friends for 17 years but I was also lucky enough to live with Alex for the past 9 months. We didn't really have what you can call 'ups & downs' , we just had ups. I wouldn't change it for the world and everyday I truly had moments of pure happiness. Whether that meant I was throwing 'Apple Jacks' at her in bed and laughing so hard we both had tears in our eyes, practicing for Campus Sing before bed, watching the ENTIRE series of Friends, talking in weird accents, defending each other no matter what, her yelling at me to stop as my Ninja Self snuck over ot her side of the room, eating too much GumboYaYa each and every time we went, or just talking about our thoughts and dreams ..... I wouldn't change a thing.
I can't wait to move into an apartment together and add a wonderful addition to our rooming situation - Yes, Raven, you are that wonderful addition ;) - & we will try to behave ;)
Really though - this graduating thing is strange. But I'm lucky to be taking one of my favorite parts of college with me for this next year.
I wouldn't even know where to start if I had to think about college in general. There is so much packed into the 4 years I've been here. I could spend days reflecting on it all only to constantly be remembering experiences or moments.
It's the end of an era for all of us seniors...but the beginning of new things to come. I'm sure if the next four years go like the last four - I'll be in good shape. I wish the graduating class the best of luck and most importantly wish that they soak it all in. Not just tomorrow, but for the rest of our lives. We may joke about how 'old' we are but really we are so young and so full of potential. Don't waste this life worrying too much. Instead, put that energy towards doing what you really want to do. Whether that's being a pharmacists, teacher, business owner, or philanthropist - if you take all of your heart with you there's no limit what you can do.
I've learned a lot while in college, both academically and socially. One thing I hope I never stop learning is the importance of being present. I think it's something I can constantly improve on and something that when I do it successfully I can tell how awesome it feels.
Whether I fight it or not, tomorrow I graduate.
Whether I stress out or not, life will move on.
So why not be present, passionate, and inspired everyday?
Why not...
Just Be
Comments
Post a Comment