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That got real...really fast.
And I thought freshman move-in was stressful.
Being a senior is a lot different than I thought it would be. I thought it was going to be a breeze - just cruising until you finally get to say, "I'm DONE!" and that was it.
Well, I'm learning that it's not so simple. Things aren't done, and they won't be even after graduation, and you still don't really know where you're going to end up and you don't know if you'll get to see some people again and you really still have to juggle all this and school and it's a lot harder than it looks.
Whew, let's take a step back.
I knew going into senior year that it would be a mix of sad and excited. Sad, because honestly I've met some of the greatest people here that I never want to say goodbye to, and I'm not a fan of change. Excited, because I really do love my major and I want to jump in right away and start helping people.
But it's actually a time when you do have to start facing reality, and become a real person. I don't just mean that you can find the cheapest place to buy hand soap. I mean that you really start looking at life in a different way than you had before.
And that means, dealing with change...not something I was ever good at.
But that's what this blog is going to help me with: seeing that change is good and can really make you see things you wouldn't have before. So before I start with documenting my daily experiences, let me leave you with a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the spirit of MLK day this past weekend.
"You don't have to see the whole staircase just to see the first step."
Today, Pitt threw a little 100 Days To Graduation party. I love how our school finds every little reason to have a celebration (like I heart Pitt day, who isn't ashamed to stand in line for a free shirt?!). But this one was nice because basically The Backstreet Boys and Britney were playing the entire time, and all of our beloved 90's games were available to play with! Our table had a cootie catcher station. Yes, even now I believe they hold some truth. What can I say, That's so Raven did happen to be my absolute favorite (if you can see into the future...)
But anyways, good job Pitt for keeping the nostalgic theme.
Okay, time to be kids for a little while.
What kind of party doesn't have a money-catcher machine??
First, Liz took a turn. She basically had to snag in any which way hoping one would come near her!
Then, Mavis took a go at it.
And then yours truly.
Not my most attractive moment. But I did win a panther paw magnet! (One that doesn't say Alumni. Cringe)
Photo booth! What a way to cue the third-grade smiles.
Alright, we messed up a bit. But still we're cute.
Later in the day, I met up with my Little and Big (sisters, in my sorority!) and we went to see Pippin!!!
The place, was beautiful. Like absolutely breathtaking, to say the least.
I couldn't stop looking up at the architecture. Everywhere had something different to it. Nerdy high school interior design class me was definitely pleased.
Showtime was almost here as we sat in the plushy/super compact seats. We were all just super excited to get our minds off school for a little bit.
The show itself was super fun. Basically, it was about a guy who had no idea what he wanted to do with his life. How fitting.
But there was one part of a song that really stuck with me. The song is called "No Time at All" and it's basically about just living free and not thinking too hard about what is coming next. Wise message I'd say.
So since I'll be documenting everything from now until G day, I decided to write out some of the things I'm going to be pushing myself to do. Please, hold me accountable.
Goals:
- Kayak along the three rivers
- Walk across that stage.
- Get in the Oakland zoo
- Have a killer spring break
- Run a 5k (or trot, jog, somersault - whatever works)
- Cook healthier meals
- Keep making HC awesome
- Survive dancing for 24 hours for charity
- Get into grad school
- Have a backup plan
- Stay involved in my sorority
- Accept the changes about to come barreling through- play them up and see what they can do for me
- Make memories with the people I care about
- Never forget this school, and the people in it.
What comes with being a senior...
All too often, we get asked the old age questions: "What are you going to do next fall?" or, "What are your plans after graduation?"
Of course, I dream of going off to grad school and becoming a really cool/fun/helpful Speech Pathologist... and making people happier. Basically, living the dream.
But today
Today I'm in the present.
These next hundred days are going to be about the here, and the now.
This blog is to remember what came before I made history doing what I love.
This blog is to remind myself how proud I am at how far I've come since that first day of freshman year, too scared to know what to do and crying over my parent's goodbye because I was so worried about what being at Pitt meant.
It's meant more than I could have ever dreamed it would.
So yes, I am excited about next year.
But for now, It's time to enjoy today.
Come at me change, I'm ready for ya.
Until next time babes,
Xx
Amanda
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