Inspiration

Inspiration

I have found that everyone needs some inspiration and motivation, and quotes as well as songs are the best.

·         If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes.
St. Clement of Alexandra

·         Men's best successes come after their disappointments.
Henry Ward Beecher

·         The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost

·         You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
Wayne Gretzky

·         May the sun always shine on your windowpane; May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain; May the hand of a friend always be near you; May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
Irish Blessing

·         Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. John Maxwell 

·         "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." Plato

·         "Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things." Joe Paterno

·         "If you'll not settle for anything less than your best, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish in your lives." Vince Lombardi

·         "All things come round to him who will but wait." Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

·         Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck." Dalai Lama

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"Remember, the inspiration follows action and not vice versa." Aronson, Eric, Dash.

Sarah Evans- A little bit stronger

Marianda Lambert-New Strings

And just a song to make everyone smile

Thanks giving

Thanks giving

            Sitting back and taking time for yourself is great! But, I am looking forward to turkey day!! Not just for all the food but for the family. And now that I don’t live at home, I am more thank full for things.

1.      I am thankful for my mommy, without her I wouldn’t be here. She pushes me through everything and is always there for me. If I need a sholder to cry on or a best friend to gossip to she is always there and will always listen. I love her so much!!

2.      My boyfriend. He is my best friend. Always helping me though whatever I need help with. He will spend endless hours studying with me, and letting me fall asleep in his arms after a long day of classes, or even crying over whatever. He always makes everything better. And knows just how to make me smile.

3.      His parents. Joe (my boyfriend) has two of the greatest parents. They let me stay in their house every weekend to just get away and have some down time, or a quiet place to study. They are always willing to help me. Cook me a great home cooked meal or even doing a load of laundry. The little things matter most.

4.      The café staff. The café staff on campus are always smiling. Witch always makes me smile. And they make the best school food ever!!!

5.      The housing staff. They clean our messes, make sure things stay fixed always smile. And talk whenever we see them.

I have more to be thankful for, this is just my top 5.

Be yourself

Be yourself

            I’m not sure about others, but as my first semester of college comes to an end i look back and realize how much I have changed. I came into college, not thinking I was really going to change, but the truth is, I have. I went from not caring about my weight or what I look like, to now I feel so self conscious and always have my hair and makeup done. At the beginning of the semester I was jealous of my roommate. I thought she had it all, look, brains, body. Truth is, she couldn’t be any more fake. I thought we were ‘best friends’ I guess I was wrong.

            My relationship with my boyfriend has changed as well. We have gone though a few hardships but things have only gotten better. Through working on our relationship I have developed skills I can use in my everyday life. Such as, communication. I have learned to communicate how I feel without yelling, or be littleing others. Also, I have learned to channel my anger and stress. I have found that cleaning relaxes me. And that in a fight, it is ok to take a break, go calm down and then return.

            Not all change is good though, as the year continues I become more independent and more of an adult. It is hard on my parents and me when I go home. And at home, there are rules and a curfew. Witch causes some problems. But we usually get through it.

            I guess a major thing I have learned this semester was that you need to be yourself, and don’t try to be like someone else. And don’t be afraid to do anything, just go for it. Don’t depend so much on others, its time for you to do you. It is your life, no one else can live it for you. I didn’t think I would make it this far, and I have. And the things I have learned from this semester I will take with me forever.

classy vs trashy

Holloween

Just because it is Halloween doesn’t mean you can dress nasty!!! Here are a few costume ideas to help you dress cute..

   

pics from http://www.hercampus.com/school/bentley/halloween-costumes-classy-vs-trashy

Just because it is Halloween some people think it is ok to show off everything they have. And honestly, no one wants to see it all. Same some for closed doors. After walking around with some little kids on Halloween, and seeing girls as young as 13 walking around like this, please respect your self ladies!!

i wish i would have known

I wish I would have known

There are some things I wish I would have known before I got here. And some things I wish I would of done differently…

·         Learn to coupon shop

·         Buy sales not regular priced anything

·         Make friends before you move in

·         Be outgoing even if it kills you

·         Leave your door open

·         Sticky notes are wonderful

·         Prepare to get sick, stock up on meds

·         Learn to be organized

·         Eat healthy..use the gym

·         Figure out how to make good meals out of the microwave

·         Save money before you move in

·         Find a job, on campus or off

·         Color code everything!!

·         Wonder the area and see what the city has to offer

·         Get involved even if it kills you(:

·         Have fuunn, don’t let anything hold you back

·         Bring a coat

·         Hot chocolate and cider are amazing for morning classes

·         Not everything is going to be the same as when you were in high school, your going to change, so is your friends from high school

·         College is like networking, you never know when your going to need the kid sitting next to you in your psychology class

·         Do your homework, don’t slack

·         You cant live off energy drinks

·         Café food isn’t that bad

·         Don’t expect to sleep much when its nice out

·         Change isn’t always a bad thing

·         Don’t buy your textbooks until you know for sure the teacher is actually going to use them. If you do have to buy them, purchase them online. They will be SO MUCH cheaper.

·         Don’t room with a friend

·         Always drink at least two glasses of water before going to bed after a night of drinking. You’ll feel a thousand times better when you wake up

·         Don't sign up for any classes that start before 10 am unless you are a morning person or don't like to party.

·         Don't procrastinate on reading or completing assignments.

·         Bad roomates can literally ruin your education in as little as a single semester.

This is just a few things I have been told, or have found out on my own!! Enjoy college it is the time of your life

losing support

Losing Support

            The last few weeks of my first year of college have been crazy. Went to my first Frat party, had the time of my life. Got into a huge fight with both my parents, now they will not give me money, got into a fight with my boyfriend, and homework is horrible. I feel like I am losing all my support I once had. I feel like no one is there any more. And growing up sucks. I turn 18 on Saturday. And I am not looking forward to it. The older I get the worse things seem. Never knew being on my own in a foreign city would be so hard. I always thought my parents would be there for me. My boyfriend seems to think that it will blow over, but I am not to sure about that.

            The feeling of falling behind in school, still dealing with financial aid issues, losing all support and trying to balance social and school life…I am starting to realize why so many people drop out. I also feel like I am not smart enough to be here, my writing abilities, my test scores my everything is not where I want it to be. And no matter how hard I try I do not feel like I am where I should be.

            Some days I wonder why I am here, why am I wasting my time doing something I don’t know if I can do. But then I think about everything I have gone though to make it here. And I believe I can do it, believe I can get through it all, and I believe that everything happens for a reason. Also that everything happens for a reason. And no matter what, I am doing this for me, not anyone else. It is hard to think about some times. But truly it helps.

            On a good note, I have made some great new friends recently. And they have been so supportative. And help keep me on track. Weather I need to go work out so I am not so stressed, or if I need to get put in check they are there for me.

            College would be impossible without a good support system. And mine has grown so much since I have been here. Although I am pretty stressed out lately, I know I can do it, and I know I can get through it. All because of my great support system.

An Update

            Here we are about 7 weeks into the school year. I have gone home a few times, but it isn’t the same. Its not home to me anymore. Especially going from living here in Rochester to going out in the middle of nowhere, where my parents live. I love getting out of my room every once in a while, and my boyfriend is sure to get my roommate and I out as much as possible. And I love seeing my parents, but it isn’t the same anymore.

            College is going great; I love my roommate and have made some great friends. My RA is great to, she’s always there to help. Classes are not what I expected. The class sizes vary from 15- 150 seats. And each professor is different. Some are willing to help, others are not. I have developed a new love for school food! And have learned to sleep through loud people in Hamlin circle.

            Although I love campus and living here. I love going away on the weekends. The past few weekends I have spent at my boyfriend’s parents house. There his mom does my laundry, makes a home cooked meals and it is always quiet there and I feel like I can sleep all day. His parents are great and have helped me quite a bit. And that Is nice to have. They are closer to me in distance than my own parents.

            Music keeps me sane! I love www.pandora.com I have many play lists for each mood. Having music going always makes doing homework more enjoyable. Whenever I put a good station on I feel like I can just go. Weather I’m doing homework, folding clothes or cleaning music makes everything better.

            Laundry in the dorms! Ha ha those are a hit or miss. Either you come at a great time and all the washers are open or you come at a time and there is a line for the washers. And if you don’t switch your laundry as soon as it’s finished, chances are next time you come down, your clothes will either be on top of the washer or on the table. There are more students living here, then there are washes available.

            Over all college life has been great. I’m still working on getting a hang of the homework and studying. But I’m getting there. I have learned more from my peers than I have in class. My peers are going through the same thing I am and they are always open to say how they do it.

            I cant wait to see what the rest of the year has in store for me. I’m looking forward to it!!