I apologize for the lack of posts. It has been a bust (and fun) last couple weeks. Over Spring Break, I went to Jackson Hole, WY. It was a 33 hour long bus ride both ways. But- it was so worth it. I met some great people and made some great memories. Now, it's back to the real world as classes are coming on full force as the semester has only 7 weeks left. However, as busy as everything is right now I STILL find that is extremely important to take time out to write. I am so blessed to have this blog and to be able to have such amazing readers. Today, I wanted to talk about some of the highlights that I have had this year being a student at Michigan State University.
1. Move in day. Moving in was too much packing and unpacking (and shoving things to fit in the car). However, that day when I met my roommate I never knew that I would be making a life long friend. I am so lucky to have a roommate to come home to every night and just laugh with. We have been figuring out this crazy title of being a 'college kid' together. Some nights we can't stop chattering and some days we just want to sit there in each other's company. I am so blessed to have such an amazing roommate after hearing so many terrible stories from people.
2. The first football game. I have gone to MSU football games since I was little. But going into the stadium as a student and seeing thousands of other students all standing next to you chanting for the same team is something I can't even put into words. No matter how diverse this university is all of the students have one thing in common, they love their school. I remember being on tours and going to orientation and students saying how much they love their school. I believed them a little, but I thought most of it was an act. But, now I truly do understand how much MSU means to them and how amazing of a school it is.
3. Surprising my sisters. I didn't come home for a couple of months. I was in love with MSU, I never wanted to leave. However, one weekend I went home it was the first time I had all year. I went into the girl's swimming locker room to surprise my sister. And when I did, it was a rush of emotions. My sister is my very best friend and not seeing her for the longest period of time we've ever been apart was hard. We gave each other the biggest hug and both started crying. I wouldn't be the person I am today without her. Then, we went to surprise my little sister. And being a 3rd born she doesn't get too wrapped up in things. But, we all again started crying being reunited. It's hard to realize how much of an affect we have all had on each other up until this year. I guess absence truly does make the heart grow fonder.
4. Meeting new people. I have meet so many new people here I couldn't even tell you all of their names. But, there's a couple that I know I will be friends with until the end of time. I met my best friend here and I am so blessed to be able to have such an amazing friendship so early into college. I have learned so much about myself this year and I know that she is most of the reason why I have. Whether it's going out and meeting new people or sitting together for hours just talking about life I am so blessed. AND so blessed that I am living with my two best friends next year.
5. Spring Break. It's hard to reflect on every single event that happened this year, because there truly has been so many amazing ones. However, because Spring Break just happened. I truly can say it was one of the best weeks of my life. I am eager to travel everywhere. And even when I get to travel to Wyoming to ski for a week with my best friends it makes me feel so much lighter about life. Seeing new people and experiencing new things is what is the biggest part of making us grow as people.
This year has been a crazy one-- but it isn't over yet. I am so blessed to have such amazing people in my life and given so many amazing opportunities. I know that no matter where this path I am on is leading me, I know it is the right one.
xoxo
Shelby
Quote of the Day: "Exist on your own terms. That is all." -Dau Voire
