Intense Blessings

So far, so good with keeping up with my blog goal. It's only the second post but....

Anyway, today is my last day at SU before heading back home for spring recess. I think I can speak for most of us when I say that it has been an intense seven weeks here.
Why intense? For me personally, there were less academic and more extracurricular intensities. Not only did I have new classes this semester but also a new position on the newspaper staff, a place in handbell choir, a role in a D&D group, a position in a new service organization, a job delivering newspapers on Fridays, and more recently a role in the spring play- yay! On the academic side, there's no more "freshman" feeling to classes. You're plunged right in. Yeah, it's been pretty busy.

But don't mistake this for all-out complaining. Sure, college is stressful and busy and intense, but it's a blessing not many people have. To be able to attend a place of higher education to pursue a degree to earn a good career is wonderful. Studying at a beautiful campus where you're surrounded by brilliant faculty and loyal, caring, and fun friends is even better. Everyday I'm reminded how blessed I am to be here, to study things that I enjoy, and to experience it with amazing people.

So if you see any college kids walking around, they may look a little haggard. They may talk about how tired they are. Heck, I may say that sometime in the course of the next ten days at home. But know, deep down, there is also happiness. Tired, head-pounding happiness. Especially since mid-terms are now over.

I'm looking forward to seeing my wonderful friends back at home, spending time with my family, heading back to work, being able to play with my dog, and serving at church. Also having my birthday fall on the break is another plus!

But, for the rest of the evening, I have play practice and packing to do. Time to get started!

I Graduated from Wumbo

Yup, that's right. Take a look at the proof in the picture. I, Jess Mitchell, as well as two of my dear friends, have finally graduated from the University of Wumbo. Patrick Star, the president of the university, once declared that it's "first grade" material. But I am proud to say that it only took me twelve years after the anticipated graduation year to finally grasp the concept. Go me!
But seriously, let's talk about goals- and the fact that I was slacking in mine towards this blog. I logged on and gasped when I realized I hadn't attended to it since October.

October!?


So, here goes another stab at keeping this blog up again. My goal is to be able to post something once a week, when I can. Hopefully this time around will be a little better than last semester.
Speaking of goals, let me fill you in on how I'm doing with the ones I declared at the start of my blog....

1. Join the handbell choir- Yes! I did it! We had a few performances last semester which went pretty well. This semester, the set-up is a bit different. We have shorter rehearsal times and I've been moved to a new spot with new bells. But so far, so good! Our first performance this semester is this coming Sunday morning at Weber Chapel.

2.  Drink more tea- My friends can attest to this. I constantly have Oolong Chai and Breakfast Blend stashed in my room. Because it's loose-leaf, it takes longer to brew, but it's quite rewarding when I stop to make some. And I've also been trying other flavors as well- green, white, mint. And- gulp- I've also grown to like the chai lattes at our cafe.

3. Keep writing- Eh, define what "writing" is. When it comes to academic writing, it's been pretty light- at least for now. When it comes to newspaper writing, I've been busy with that. I'm thoroughly enjoying working at the newspaper at SU. When it comes to personal writing- like blogs, stories, journal entries- I could do better. With all the free time we have at college, I'm surprised it's been difficult... insert sarcasm....

4. Learn to french braid hair- I think this is my biggest accomplishment this semester. I'm now addicted to french braiding. It just clicked one day when I told myself it was time to take a break from ponytails. And then it happened! If anyone needs lessons, I'm here to help!

So, don't let "failed New Year's resolutions" and "dead semester goals" get you down- keep going! Each day is a new day, a fresh start. Heck, every second is a new second, a fresh second. Embrace it. I know I will start doing that more often. Then, perhaps I can say graduating from the University of Wumbo is one finished goal among many!

More posts to come!