Night one of dorming completed. Spring Semester has officially started.
I got straight A's last semester. I think the last time I got straight A's was in elementary school. I transferred a total of two times before coming to the school I am at now. Which means I have been to a total of three universities. You would think with so many different schools that I would be a pro at this school stuff right...
But as they say, the third time's a charm. And boy is it sure a charm. I love the school I am at now. I'm not sure how much of that love is being forced because after transferring twice, I just told myself to just get a degree at this point.
Do you have goals for the school year? Because I do. And my goal this semester and honestly for the rest of my life is not to concern myself with things that do not concern me. I am always trying to figure out the why and that isn't bad, but it becomes unhealthy and hindering when all I do is ask why instead of just going out and living life.
Before dorming, I knew I wanted a single. I dormed before for one semester at my first school. I didn't have an unpleasant roommate. We just didn't talk at all and on top of being anxious already being at that school, this certainly did not help at all. So I decided I wanted to minimize any possible stress and request a single at this university. And to my dismay, that didn't work out.
For the better. It is only day one. And I'm having a hopeful mentality that helps me with my goal of not concerning myself with things that do not concern me. In this rooming situation, I don't know if I am going to be best of friends with my roommates or if our cleaning and sleeping styles will work out, or whatever other reason and concern there is that takes me away from being present. All I can do is focus on today. And I absolutely love it. I am 20 years old and for years I have preached about embracing the unknown. It wasn't until last night and today that I am actually putting that into practice.
To let go and let God. To just take everything one moment at a time and completely soak it up. If you are trying out dorming for the first time or again and you feel uneased then maybe have the same goal as mine. Putting it into practice comes in so many different variations because we are all different! Find what makes you comfortable and what limits you are willing to push to thrive and be your absolute best this semester.
How I practiced it today was waking up early, running/ walking for 30 minutes, reading, and writing. I ate a nice light meal and now I am drinking Calming Chamomile tea out of my Dwight Shrute Mug.
All I should be concerned about is this moment. All I am responsible for is this moment. The future is in the future and it is in the hands of a beautiful, loving, merciful God who wants absolutely nothing but the best for you. YES, YOU.
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