After a hectic month and even just a busy weekend, I think I am on the path to getting myself back on track. I have added some more miles to my tally for the year, kept my head in the books and stayed concentrated on my goals. I had to really take a step back and evaluate what my game plan is for the years ahead. I have recently been asking myself A LOT "what do I want to do with my life"?
But.. why did I choose these lyrics?? Well this honestly relates to my past 2 weeks. With all this focus on Residence Life in these past two weeks I have realized I have made Clarkson University my home and showed others that it can be a humble abode for them to live in as well. Through Carousel Weekend I have been reminded of the family that Res Life provides me and the family I can provide for my residents. It allows me to realize how far I have grown in just 3 years at Clarkson. A timid freshman to a role model for the underclassman. It was a nice refresher and eye opener even though it was a bit tiring.
My mom and siblings were going to visit me at Clarkson on Friday, but of course my mom the busy bee she is got called into work. Yes, I was disappointed and the fact my little brother cried because he missed out on an opportunity to make fun of my residents. The little smart ass that kid can be! Just the thought that my mom and my younger siblings we're going to visit the arctic of Potsdam truly meant a lot to me. Which makes me even happier that the days are getting closer and closer to spring break.
After calling my mom today, I realize that family and that sense of "home" will always be important to me. Whether I be in Canjo City or Potsdam City, I will always "make that place my home" and that I won't be alone with the new families I create. My mom told me on the phone that she thinks I'm "getting my groove back" and she couldn't be happier. Which in return makes me happy of course =)
So where ever you are, who ever your with, I have come to the conclusion that anywhere can be made your home if you really try and without my family, I wouldn't have been able to bounce back, or "get my groove back".
Here's to family, home and Beyonce (just cause I love her) =)
Anybody with me?
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Saturday, February 2, 2013
It's time to be a big girl now ... and big girls don't cry
So my residents have this new line, and any time anyone does something stupid all you here is "grow up" well unless your Draz of course then that's all you here is YERRRR.. Grow up?, well who wants to do that.
Speaking of growing up, my not so little sister turned sweet 16 not to long ago, who would of thought the Adams' would add another driver into the mix. I'm sure mom is stoked to teach a 4th child how to drive. Makes me remember my first time driving....uhhh I still hate it.
This year I have been trying to have this new outlook on life. I am trying to get myself back to how I used to be, which I have been pretty successful. My residents told me I am acting happy again, which instantly makes my day better. I have been going to the gym everyday with my seeeester, Rachel. I am her trainer, I make her life a living hell for the hour and a half we are at the gym, but she goes home happy because she gets to admire her muscles. Having all my classes on Tuesday and Thursday is actually a nightmare. It's pretty stressful all homework is due at the same time on the same days and it gets overwhelming. The career fair is around the corner, which always stresses me out. Got to keep searching for those internships or coops, I think once I have one I will just be in a lot better shape.
I think what I really need to do is go back to what I do best, making others happy/making them laugh. So I will be doing my acts of kindness again! I actually already started. I recently bought a bracelet for my seeester Rachel, a bracelet that reminds us no matter what faith and hope will get us through the toughest days. I had a resident who was frantically trying to find his calculator 10 min before his chem exam, and I ran to my room to give him mine. I know they sound like silly things, but making people happy is the only thing that makes me happy!
I can't believe the first month of the new year is already over, and I feel like I haven't accomplished much. I think I need a jump start for February. Get some more miles in on the track, step it up a notch in my classes, put a smile on, and try to enjoy even the toughest days because:
"Life's to easy to be so damn complicated"
Anybody with me?
Speaking of growing up, my not so little sister turned sweet 16 not to long ago, who would of thought the Adams' would add another driver into the mix. I'm sure mom is stoked to teach a 4th child how to drive. Makes me remember my first time driving....uhhh I still hate it.
This year I have been trying to have this new outlook on life. I am trying to get myself back to how I used to be, which I have been pretty successful. My residents told me I am acting happy again, which instantly makes my day better. I have been going to the gym everyday with my seeeester, Rachel. I am her trainer, I make her life a living hell for the hour and a half we are at the gym, but she goes home happy because she gets to admire her muscles. Having all my classes on Tuesday and Thursday is actually a nightmare. It's pretty stressful all homework is due at the same time on the same days and it gets overwhelming. The career fair is around the corner, which always stresses me out. Got to keep searching for those internships or coops, I think once I have one I will just be in a lot better shape.
I think what I really need to do is go back to what I do best, making others happy/making them laugh. So I will be doing my acts of kindness again! I actually already started. I recently bought a bracelet for my seeester Rachel, a bracelet that reminds us no matter what faith and hope will get us through the toughest days. I had a resident who was frantically trying to find his calculator 10 min before his chem exam, and I ran to my room to give him mine. I know they sound like silly things, but making people happy is the only thing that makes me happy!
I can't believe the first month of the new year is already over, and I feel like I haven't accomplished much. I think I need a jump start for February. Get some more miles in on the track, step it up a notch in my classes, put a smile on, and try to enjoy even the toughest days because:
"Life's to easy to be so damn complicated"
Anybody with me?
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