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!