So every few months, I remember that I have a blog and I try to think of something important that's happened in my life that I could write about to be able to look back myself later and to share with whoever wants to hear. This time, I just finished my first week of 2nd semester and let me tell you, it has been crazy, but also really good. Before I go into that though, I want to go back to last semester. My first college semester is over. WHAT. It's very relieving, but I'm also happy about all the life lessons I learned and how much I grew in a short 4 months. My post in August was about my first day of college and the peace God gave me when handling such a big change, which I'm not usually good at. Although it was a hard semester change wise, the work was fine and I really enjoyed getting used to college life as a commuter. Some of the best things that I learned were:
- The amount of free time you get is really really nice, but managing your time is important.
- Keeping in touch with friends is hard, but if you both put in effort, it's easier to stay close.
- Having a long distance relationship makes you more thankful and it's worth it if you're with the right person.
- God uses your worries and fears to help you trust in Him. He will work things out perfectly and lead you in amazing ways that you didn't know were possible.
- Blessings come from even the littlest things.
- Most of the time it's about your attitude. If you change your mindset, you open yourself up to lasting happiness.
With that said, there are many other things that I learned and continue to learn every day, but those stood out the most to me. Moving on to this semester so far, I can tell it will be a little bit busier, but it should still be really good. This past week, I wasn't nervous about starting classes again, but I knew that it would still be a big change because I got my first job the week before, the Barnes & Noble bookstore on Akron U's campus. Originally, they only needed people to work for one week since everyone would be buying their books when classes started, but they also said that sometimes they keep a few people after. I was hired temporarily, but they did schedule me for 2 days this week too so I'm really hoping they want me to stay. Anyway, I had class every day last week from around 9 to 12/1ish and I worked 4 days in a row for 6-8 hours after class. It was weird going from a nice relaxing break to full, busy days again, but I'm very thankful that I got a job even if they don't decide to keep me.
This semester my goals are to continue to learn new things every day in and outside my classes, to continue to grow closer to my family and friends, and to seek God in all that I do. It's a new season (semester), but it will be a great one. I'm excited to see what will happen as my freshman year of college comes to an end. Hopefully I'll remember to write again soon!
