One out of eight semesters CHECK!
⅛ done with college. Lowkey scary, huh.
But it’s officially day 2 of winter break!! YEEEE
I always feel extra ambitious and determined to do so so so much when I have really so so so much time on my hands and nothing to worry about except for spending time with people who mean so so so much to me this is turning into an extremely sentence with a lot of so so so’s but it’s really ok, just feeling really excited and so so so thankful hahahahaha :)
I am happy. Extremely. Period. But hm, where do I even start on this reflection?
I guess the best way to approach this is to divide it into different sections and talk about the many aspects of college. Go grab a cup of tea or coffee and grab a seat. I’ve got a rideeee ahead hehe :)
1. Academics
The classes that I decided to take this semester weren’t heavy at all. It was just one class that really took a toll but honestly, I am thankful to have taken each and every one of the classes I took for my first semester in college. I was incredibly humbled and I am still a little confused on what I should be studying, but I know that through my studies, He will be with me, providing me with the exact direction that He wants me to follow. I also would have never realized a side hobby of mine if I did not take my intro to music theory class. Composing is next level therapy and honestly a gift from God. I would have never seen myself enjoying it this much if I had not made the impulsive decision to drop my math class and take this instead. I’m so incredibly thankful that some classes are a semester long ahaha not the whole full year wow but others, I wished they were longer. But overall, it was a good first semester and a smooth transition. Looking forward to my classes next semester but until then hehe gonna rest and recharge so hard.
2. Friends
One thing I was really looking forward to college about was the people that I would be meeting and honestly making lifelong friendships with. Starting off with Joyce!! Wow, I am so blessed to know such a genuine, sweet, and caring best friend like you. So sad we live so far :((( and our schedules didn’t align too too well, but thankful for your encouragement always and for our never ending conversations with just emojis (lowkey just hearts hahah). So so looking forward to our next adventures together and definitely spending more time.
I am so very grateful for my college fellowship and to grow and study with others who value the same things as I do. I never knew that school and church can become one. In high school, I honestly felt like I lived two different lives because of the difference in the people and me being afraid of openly sharing what I value, though I did do a better job of that towards the end of high school. But now, I live, study, talk, and just do life with amazing brothers and sisters who ceaselessly bless me and bring me so much joy.
^^ hehehe eating out and not dining hall food yeeee <3
I can’t forget my favorite fmily of course hehe wow my actual family there from day one. We got really close really fast and though we’ve had some frantic moments preparing and stressing, we were all in it together as one family, as followers of God, and I am so incredibly thankful. I don’t know how I would have felt if I hadn’t joined this group. I promised myself when applying to college that I would join a Christian acapella group and it’s the best decision I’ve made. Using my voice given by God to glorify Him and sing praises unto His name has never been more liberating.
My roommate <3 Where do I start. I’ve been so blessed with such a sweet and caring roommate. Living with someone is always difficult, but she’s made it all the more enjoyable and there’s constantly someone to laugh with. We’d do face masks, watch movies, talk, talk, and talk. Our schedules never matched up and we didn’t get to spend as much time together as we wished, but I’m looking forward to the next semester and spending so much more time with her.
I’ve met such brilliant classmates, now friends, that honestly would have been difficult to get through some classes without such necessary rants and suffering together. I’m so grateful to be at this school and though from time to time I’m still shocked that I’m finally here (it still feels surreal, yes), I really feel like I belong and God destined me to be here.
3. Health/Mental Care
Definitely need to work on this a little more going forward haha. I always had my outlets and those who are really close to me can instantly tell when I am really not in the right state of mind as I can appear to be a lil, just a lil, crazy. But I’ve done a pretty good job coping with it. Face masks have been instilled pretty traditionally. My roommate makes fun of me every time she walks in and I literally look like a panda 8/10 times I’m already in the room. It just feels really good on your face and also for your skin, you know?? And actually last night (day 1 of winter break yayeet), I did my nails, something that I haven’t done in yearssss but hm, might bring it back from time to time?? Hehe I painted them yesterday a dark red. Felt a little festive so yeee :)
I’ve become a little more conscious of what I eat. I’ve always been a stress eater, but I realized that it didn’t make me feel satisfied so I tried to cut it out entirely by promising myself that I would not eat after 11pm and so far, it’s been absolutely rewarding. I’d like to keep it this way. I also want to set up some kind of routine to make sure I stay fit hehe I miss playing a sport, sad, but I guess I’ll have to figure out some sort of alternate. I definitely pulled the “I walk so much to get to class and get to places I need” card as an excuse but this will 100% be a New Year’s resolution. Or hm. Maybe I should start now while I have the time to think it thoroughly through. We’ll seeeeeee :)
4. Faith Walk
I think I found the best college ministry group on campus and church that fits me the best. Going to CG (community group) every Thursday has been blessings upon blessings (is that the right phrase LOL) sharing and spending a lot of time together, lifting each other up, and praying for one another. At church, the praise and sermons, honestly speaking, choke me up from time to time and wow, sometimes it’s just what I needed to hear amidst a busy and crazy week of school.
Back home, my favorite bravo team has been keeping me and one another accountable, checking up on how each of us are doing, making sure we stay on top of qts, and just accountability. I’ve also got a few friends from home checking on me and making sure that through all things, I go back to God. My parents and family definitely do that a significant amount too. Always so blessed for my close peeps <3
Day 2 of winter break going strong :))
Did a lotta family shopping today hehe and went to my church’s Christmas party fun fun hehe
T-5 days until Christmas. Omg. I’m quaking. It’s countable on just one hand. Crazy.
For we live by faith, not by sight.
Signing off with Faith Hope Love & Joy, Grace
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