Just as Sheryl Crow said everyday is a winding road, life is full of crazy ups and rock bottom downs. Having the ability to manage both, in the end takes much juggling and balance. Enjoying great days when everything seems perfect is easy for most, but when those days aren't so glamorous the gloves come off. Enduring those terrible days makes you appreciate those that are wonderful even more. So are we happy for the sake of happiness or happy simply because we aren't sad?
With two weeks left until graduation, most would think these last weeks are full of bliss.....for the record they are not. In fact I would dare to say that they are more hell-acious than ever, with their last minute papers, assignments, and approximately a million exams. Not to mention all the packing, last minute lunch/dinner dates with friends, and job searching so one can actually survive after college. Oh the joys of graduation...
On the one hand, how exciting it is to start a new chapter and set out on an adventure into the scary unknown, yet on the other because there is truly so much to do it is hard to fully relish in the accomplishment. Have I really worked so hard these past four years to be so bogged down in school work that I view graduation as more of a relief instead of a reason for celebration? But then again, after those last final exams are taken and all those boxes are packed you can bet to see me do a celebration dance of sorts.
College has been a roller coaster full of screeching halts and set backs but has also been a time to relish in the moment and throw your hands up. Having gone through the rough patches and days like today when all seems unbearable, makes me appreciate the days as a freshman when things were carefree and effortless.
People that say college is hard are understating greatly, but in the end it is all worth it because I've been promised an ice cream cake with my name on it.
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