Today is the beginning of many fresh starts. Traditionally, New Years Resolutions are supposed to be decided by New Years Day. This year, I actually sat down and took time to think about what goals I wanted to accomplish this year - what things I wanted to cross of my bucket list, what books I wanted to read.. the typical nerd behavior.
For myself, today consisted of the first day of syllabus week in my sixth semester of college. I thought high school flew by, but college seems to be going even faster. I'm grateful for the friends I've made and the experiences I've been blessed enough to have, but no matter how much I try to avoid thinking of the days being counted down - I can't deny the truth. I'm facing my last year of college; this time next year I will be applying for graduation and taking my final classes while trying to search for a job. This is both a scary and adrenaline inducing realization. My first resolution for this year is to make a 4.0 every semester until I graduate. I spent the past two and a half years not applying myself - I'm a lot smarter than my grades reflect. I got so caught up in "enjoying my college experience" that I let myself forget how much I truly enjoy learning. There are so many subjects that interest me and even though I know I've found the major that will lead me to the career I want for my life, I'm easily distracted by all the knowledge I have yet to learn. With that, I resolve to put the fun back into learning for myself.
Today also happens to be the day I recognized that I have been raised by two witty, charming and beautiful people, who influenced me more than I ever realized. My parents have always taught me to believe in my self and my worth. I haven't been that hard-pressed in my belief of that worth lately, but that's just my own insecurities getting in the way. To me, part of growing up is realizing that I am not perfect and I'm okay with that. But this year I resolve to truly believe in myself, my worth and my abilities; I resolve to spread the love I have in my heart with those around me in any way I can; I resolve to love myself as much as I love some of the amazing people in my life.
My final resolution is to make the most of the time I have left with my sorority as an active member. Waiting to go Greek until my junior year was the right decision for me because I found a sisterhood that truly matched my ideals and beliefs as well as my heart. I have friends in all but one sorority on my campus (simply because the opportunity hasn't presented itself yet) and I spent the past two years on the out-skirts of Greek life thinking it might be for me, but I wasn't sure. When my chapter began recruiting in Fall 2013 to reestablish my sororities chapter on my campus, I almost didn't go to the 'Rush Weekend'. My friend, who is a Tri-Sigma, encouraged me to go to the first night and listen to what everyone had to say; taking her advice was the best decision I ever made. I fell in love with everything that my sorority represents, believes in and supports that night. I truly don't know where I would be had I not gone through Rush Weekend and accepted my bid. I have a year and a half left to spend with my sisters before I graduate and become an alum. I'm proud to be a member of the Alpha class; I have been given such an amazing experience in an amazing sisterhood and I cannot wait to welcome our Beta class in with open arms in a few weeks.
I hope the New Year has been good to you so far and I hope it continues to bless you and surprise you in the months that lay ahead!
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