Freshmen

Isn't it a great feeling when you get something accomplished? I absolutely love that feeling. It is so wonderful. Like just right now. I finished the first draft of a major essay, and I feel great and relieved that the writing is done. I spent most of Saturday on it, so finishing it really excites me.

I have found that college is full of triumphs and defeats. Each and every day I am challenged to stretch my limits; I am challenged to work hard and be my very best. Although I am sad when I feel defeated (from an exam or from lack of sleep), I am absolutely overjoyed when I complete a difficult task or find out that a defeat was really a triumph. Learning how to deal with positive and negative outcomes is important in preparing for life, and I feel confident that by the time I graduate I will be ready for any challenge that the world has to offer.

Today I've also realized how grateful I am to have such amazing friends who love and care for me. I am so blessed, and I thank God every day for the wonderful friendships that I have been given. Friends to celebrate with and friends to cry with... I love them all!