Graduate

... of my last year.

I thought I wrote something (or started writing something) after sophomore year, but I guess not.. oops.

And so here I am, a month and some until I begin my senior year. And what a journey it has been so far. Right now I’m finishing up a summer internship which has really helped me to decide exactly what I don’t want to be doing in this life, siting in front of a computer. Before this summer I’d been trying to decide between doing research this summer and working in a traditional office. I chose to give the whole office thing a try, and I’m glad I did. My work is great, aside from what I do. The people and company are fantastic but it’s just not for me.

Next step, grad school. Research and teaching. The idea has been in my head for a long time and I guess it’s just time to go with the flow (thought I learned that by now).

As for the upcoming year, I couldn’t be more excited. I’m living with my best friends, I’ve got great classes, a fun job, a wonderful boyfriend, lots of plans for fun and adventures. Could it get better… I hope so

So right now is finals week, 2nd semester, freshman year. I’m so close to being a quarter way there it’s sad, but so exciting. This year alone has been so stressful and amazing it’s hard to believe I’m going to have to move on to sophomore year.

Thus far I have finished 2 of my 3 finals and turned in all my essays. So everything lays in how calculus goes… not excited for that. First semester, grade-wise, went really well and I don’t know if I’ll be able to repeat that this semester. God willing.. yes.

In reflection. The people I have met this year alone are incredible. I’ve made so many friends who are amazing people I would have only met here. It’s a little mind boggling. Also, all plans I ever had for my life have been totally flipped on their head. It’s all a whole new game, and though a little frightening, I like it.

This is enough for now. It’s beautiful outside and I want to enjoy my last few days living on North.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
-Mark Twain