Winter semester is finally over. Halelujah! My finals weren't unbearable, yet I still feel like a ton of weight has shed from my core. I'm looking forward to relaxing mornings, minimal hours of work, book lists, fun classes, barbecues and warm rain.
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When I walked outside this morning, the sight of green mountains, overcast skies and rain jackets reminded me of my summer aboard in England two years ago. (I can't believe it's been that long). I miss the days of strapping on my sandals, grabbing my little backpack with pen and paper, and traveling via bus and subway. As I strolled up to campus and smelled the mix of precipitation, grass and my favorite Victoria's Secret perfume, even more memories flooded my mind. Memories of walking around Bath's luscious gardens and running around London's West End with Angela, for example.
Why this sudden recall of my studies abroad? Well, I've been thinking A LOT about what I want to do this summer. Now that finals are over, (and since I turned down Boston) I have even more time to ponder the perplexities of my goals and dreams. I want this summer to relaxing, yet ambitious. Balanced, yet passionate. Spontaneous, yet fulfilling. I've considered taking violin and voice lessons, training for another race, taking "fun" classes, or finding another job. I've also thought of exploring more design opportunities, investing more in the Ad Lab, and escaping to the East. I've even played with the idea of going home Summer term. But nothing has really stuck yet. Unfortunately, Spring term starts soon (TUESDAY), so I feel obligated to make my decision this weekend.
Rats.
I'm sure something will pop up, though. After all, the success and enjoyment of this summer will depend largely on what I make of it. For now, I continue to live my life day by day, hour by hour, moment by moment. I've never really done this before. Usually I have my life mapped out in 4-month segments (the length of a semester). So it is a bit unsettling to just sit. I imagine it's good for me. After all, if there is one thing I've learned this semester, it's that being the busiest doesn't make you more important. In fact, it can cause you to feel unbalanced and unhappy. That is, if you are unable to manage it all--which was my case this semester. I look forward to a summer of cleansing.
Anyway, congrats to me for finishing another semester at BYU! This is a GREAT accomplishment. I have only 4 more classes until I can technically graduate. How unbelievable is that? Yay for hard work, failures, ambition, successes, trials, and learning.
Life is great. Won't you join?
Whatever you do, just make sure you find time to swing down into Mesa so we can do lunch or something!!! Congrats!!! You are an inspiration!
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