One thing I've learned as I've grown older (especially since high school graduation) is that time goes by really fast the older you get. I mean, I felt like my childhood lasted at least a decent amount of time, but college for instance, has flown by like crazy! I just read some of my posts from when I first started college, which was about 2 (TWO!) years ago, which doesn't feel like it should be that long!
A lot more seems to happen in a shorter amount of time too. Like my peers for example. Things keep happening to them, and I'm like, but you're just kids! And so am I! How are we growing up so fast?
Friends are now gone on missions, off to college and study abroads, getting engaged, and even having kids of their own. Several girls my age that I knew from HS are now engaged, and it seems like most I know are off on missions. If not those things, then they are working, going to college, or perhaps even travelling the world. Girls only a little older than me are engaged, married, and a few are pregnant. The guys my age are pretty much all gone on missions right now, and the guys older than me are maybe still on missions or are back already. Crazy right?
I really legitimately feel like I'm growing up a lot more than I did two years ago. I don't have freshman status anymore, I'm a sophomore, and I feel more seasoned and mature in some ways, but just as scared in others. I technically should be a junior, but I've taken smaller class loads than some of my peers, so I'm still a sophomore. I'm perfectly ok with that. Really, especially after freshman year, everyone goes their own pace in college. School gets interrupted with missions, other plans, work, marriage, and just life in general so it's ok I'm still a sophomore. The guys that just got back from missions, though two years older than me, are probably just freshman and sophomores as well.
A lot has been happening to me too, and I realize I am growing up. I'm not the niave recent HS graduate or college freshman anymore (although I still am niave in some things). Unfortunately I sort of lost my zest for college the last semester in particular, though I'm hoping I'll get it back again. Two years ago I was like, YEAH COLLEGE! Last semester I was like, WHEN IS SUMMER BREAK? in January. I was also taking the bulk of my generals the last two semesters, so I got really bored, stressed, and overwhelmed. But now I'm free to take a lot more fun classes, so that's good. But I'm also considering changing my major, so I'm also unsure of what to do with college right now. Which is good I'm planning on taking a break from it for a year and a half really soon, if you know what I mean? ;) College has felt like a closed door for a while, and now I know why. It's because there was another open door I'm supposed to go through first, with the words MISSION on it. College felt right a year ago, but a mission feels right now. I feel college will be right when I get back, and I really want to settle on a major and graduate in the near future so I can get a good job that I enjoy. And I also want to enjoy college again. Who knows, maybe I'll end up transferring colleges later too? But all that when I get back from my mission, which is the right path for me now.
It's both scary and exciting to grow up, and I'm grateful to the Lord for being with me every step of the way. I'm looking forward to my high school reunion to catch up with everyone again!
Whatever happened to the class of 2011? Great things!!!
Friday, August 2, 2013
I'm Grateful For...
It's been a long time since I last did a "grateful for" post, so here's another one. :)
I'm Grateful For...
1. The opportunity to see the sunset tonight and feel of God's love. The world really is beautiful
2. A willing co-worker to trade me a shift that I didn't like to a better one, which was another answered prayer.
3. To have had the opportunity to go to a relief society activity on a subject that I really needed to hear and learn about. It wasn't a coincidence that I didn't work that night, since I usually do.
4. To get to go home early from work yesterday, which was also the answer to a prayer.
5. Willing parents to drive me everywhere since I need work done on my car.
6. Two cute dogs that give me so much comfort and companionship during the day.
7. The opportunity and blessing to see an old friend of mine and hang out with her this week. I really did miss her. Another prayer answered.
8. Great Relief Society in my ward who always try to make me feel at home.
9. Great new visiting teachers that came at the right time and were inspired to say the exact things I needed to hear.
10. Many answers to my prayers and a great new direction in my life.
11. A nice bike given to me from my parents my last birthday, that now allows me to get some much-needed exercise (and transportation while working on my car).
12. Seeing a quote on facebook from a General Authority that was exactly what I needed to hear.
13. Seeing those who were going through health problems that I was praying for, get so much better.
14. Receiving letters from my friends on missions.
15. Things going a lot better at work.
16. My parents as always
17. My brother
18. My family
19. My friends, new and old
20. So much good food
Doing this list helped me better see all the blessings in my life! You should try the same thing, it really is amazing! I'm grateful to Heavenly Father for blessing me with so much.
I'm Grateful For...
1. The opportunity to see the sunset tonight and feel of God's love. The world really is beautiful
2. A willing co-worker to trade me a shift that I didn't like to a better one, which was another answered prayer.
3. To have had the opportunity to go to a relief society activity on a subject that I really needed to hear and learn about. It wasn't a coincidence that I didn't work that night, since I usually do.
4. To get to go home early from work yesterday, which was also the answer to a prayer.
5. Willing parents to drive me everywhere since I need work done on my car.
6. Two cute dogs that give me so much comfort and companionship during the day.
7. The opportunity and blessing to see an old friend of mine and hang out with her this week. I really did miss her. Another prayer answered.
8. Great Relief Society in my ward who always try to make me feel at home.
9. Great new visiting teachers that came at the right time and were inspired to say the exact things I needed to hear.
10. Many answers to my prayers and a great new direction in my life.
11. A nice bike given to me from my parents my last birthday, that now allows me to get some much-needed exercise (and transportation while working on my car).
12. Seeing a quote on facebook from a General Authority that was exactly what I needed to hear.
13. Seeing those who were going through health problems that I was praying for, get so much better.
14. Receiving letters from my friends on missions.
15. Things going a lot better at work.
16. My parents as always
17. My brother
18. My family
19. My friends, new and old
20. So much good food
Doing this list helped me better see all the blessings in my life! You should try the same thing, it really is amazing! I'm grateful to Heavenly Father for blessing me with so much.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Another update (3 1/2 months later)
Sorry it's been so long again! My life just got really busy, and I haven't thought much about blogging lately. Last semester went well, and my grades turned out really good, so I'm happy. I'm more worried about this semester because I have harder classes and I'm taking 13 credit hours-so yeah I'm pretty busy. I also work maybe 20 or so hours a week and I teach relief society once a month, so my life's been pretty stressful lately. But I'm hanging in there... maybe by a thread, but I'm still hanging in there. :)
My car's still running great- good to know that it handles great in the snow and the heater works (I didn't know that when I bought it, so I'm happy). It's a great car, and I only have to spend money on gas literally maybe once every month and a half or so. I only really drive it to school and work, so I get good gas mileage.
My new schedule:
MWF: Creative Writing, Math 1050 (college algebra), Oceanography
TTH: Humanities through the Arts, Teachings of the Living Prophets (Institute class)
I like most classes this semester-unlike last semester, so I'm happy about that. The only one I don't like is math.
I've made some new friends too, so that's good. However, including a guy in my math class who recently admitted that he wants to be more than friends.... umm. But I just want to be friends. This is the third guy I've met in a year who professed/showed the same thing and I've turned down all three of them. Don't think I'm rude or anything-I'm just not ready for a boyfriend yet, and I don't think they're the "right" ones for me. I'm not going to be pressured into a relationship just to be nice-I need to feel right about it too.
However, it has given me some more confidence. Sometimes, I'm so afraid I'm too shy/insecure to meet any guys that might be attracted to me. And I met those guys without even trying...imagine how many more I will meet if I actually try.
Well, the weather's been horrible here, but it's finally getting warmer. It's been the most depressingly cold winter I can remember, so I'm glad it's starting to warm up. For all our sanity's sake, it's nice to get some sun and double digit weather (above 32 too). I'm soooo excited for summer.
One of my best friends went to the MTC (missionary training center) on Wednesday. It's hard to say good-bye, but I'm proud of her and excited for her. She'll be awesome.
A recent discovery: I'm warming up to country music now. I actually like a lot more than I used to, and I think it's pretty cool.
Ok, well that was a random post, but just an update. I'll try to get on here more. See you next time!
My car's still running great- good to know that it handles great in the snow and the heater works (I didn't know that when I bought it, so I'm happy). It's a great car, and I only have to spend money on gas literally maybe once every month and a half or so. I only really drive it to school and work, so I get good gas mileage.
My new schedule:
MWF: Creative Writing, Math 1050 (college algebra), Oceanography
TTH: Humanities through the Arts, Teachings of the Living Prophets (Institute class)
I like most classes this semester-unlike last semester, so I'm happy about that. The only one I don't like is math.
I've made some new friends too, so that's good. However, including a guy in my math class who recently admitted that he wants to be more than friends.... umm. But I just want to be friends. This is the third guy I've met in a year who professed/showed the same thing and I've turned down all three of them. Don't think I'm rude or anything-I'm just not ready for a boyfriend yet, and I don't think they're the "right" ones for me. I'm not going to be pressured into a relationship just to be nice-I need to feel right about it too.
However, it has given me some more confidence. Sometimes, I'm so afraid I'm too shy/insecure to meet any guys that might be attracted to me. And I met those guys without even trying...imagine how many more I will meet if I actually try.
Well, the weather's been horrible here, but it's finally getting warmer. It's been the most depressingly cold winter I can remember, so I'm glad it's starting to warm up. For all our sanity's sake, it's nice to get some sun and double digit weather (above 32 too). I'm soooo excited for summer.
One of my best friends went to the MTC (missionary training center) on Wednesday. It's hard to say good-bye, but I'm proud of her and excited for her. She'll be awesome.
A recent discovery: I'm warming up to country music now. I actually like a lot more than I used to, and I think it's pretty cool.
Ok, well that was a random post, but just an update. I'll try to get on here more. See you next time!
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