So in contrast to my empty room, I have decided to share a few things I have learned during my first semester at college and away from home. I also want to continually write about things I learn. I never want to be so sure of my own self that I am not amazed by the people, creatures, and things God has created.
5 Things I Have Learned (In My First Semester Of College):
1. I have the greatest family in the world.
-This is what everyone says, but they just don't get it. My family is legitimately the best. They are relaxed and fun and diverse. I don't have crazy psycho parents who will only love me if I go pre-med or psych major, etc. I thought parents like that only existed in the fictional world of television, but I was proven wrong. Other peoples' parents are weird. (I guess that's another thing I've learned. Haha.)
2. Gas costs money
-A lot of money. Grr.
3. I have the ability to do crap that I don't want to do for long periods of time.
-This includes toughing it out while being unhappy with almost everything about where I am living and going to school. My relationship and prayer life has grown immensely.
4. College kids who drink underage don't do it to have fun; they do it to mask all sorts of problems they deal with.
-I made the unfortunate mistake of attending a huge party which I thought was going to be more dancing than drinking. Instead, everyone was plastered by 10:30 and it was the saddest thing I have ever seen. No one was dancing or having fun. It was musty and sticky and I could just see all of the kids that were going to make poor choices later on. It was the worst thing I have ever seen.
5. I like to do things by myself.
-I like to go out to dinner. I like to see movies. I like to go to Goodwill. I like to spend hours in Barnes and Noble. And I have learned that I enjoy doing all of this by myself!
What do you remember learning your first semester away from home?
Always,
Hannah
P.S.
Here's a picture to liven up this post
Ceramic Pot $4 at Michaels
Ribbon $2.50, Michaels
Cut out leaves, courtesy of my sister
Spray paint, courtesy of my mom (because spray paint is another thing a minor can't buy now!)
I spray painted the pot, some little branches, and paper leaves. We used the leaves as nameplates then everyone wrote what they were thankful for and hung them on the tree. I wish I had a better pre-lunch, non-blurry picture to show, because I really like how it turned out!
A few things I learned:
ReplyDelete- roommates can be crazy
- the library is my best friend
- there are a lot of cute boys, but check for the wedding ring
- sometimes being away from home can be hard
These are all very true things! Thanks for sharing :)
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