tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post7456053027138280912..comments2024-03-12T13:52:44.046-07:00Comments on IN ITS TIME: sad, scared, and happy.Kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-29292353939099402792013-03-29T18:18:59.707-07:002013-03-29T18:18:59.707-07:00Thanks, friend! When I was typing this, I was wond...Thanks, friend! When I was typing this, I was wondering if anyone would read the entire thing because I didn't think it would be relateable or interesting. :)<br /><br />And I get you, it seriously feels like I just started college! Time goes by so fast. <br /><br />And yes, this real world thing is definitely an adjustment. I'm starting to realize how much more grown up I need to be (or at least act at times!) and how many risks I need to and have been taking. Growing up is definitely an adjustment! :) And thank you for those wise words! Fear is something that I've been struggling with and remembering that ruts are something I don't want to end up in is great motivation to me! <br /><br />I'm also so glad you get what I mean about college campus. I'm glad I'm not the only one who misses it but who also realizes that moving on is good, too. :)<br /><br />Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-77416079829766979602013-03-27T09:19:47.639-07:002013-03-27T09:19:47.639-07:00what an honest, heart-filled, beautiful post.
I w...what an honest, heart-filled, beautiful post. <br />I wish i had written something similar before i left college. I remember it like it was yesterday, when in reality it was almost THREE years ago...where has the time gone?<br />Stepping out into the "real world" is everything and more than you think...it is exciting, hard, challenging, beautiful, ugly, and full of wonder. It really tests who you think you are vs who you want to be. It challenges you to take big steps and big risks. It can also place in you in a rut of complacency if you aren't careful. Those are my "wise words" haha not really. <br />Truthfully, i know what you mean...there is just something beautiful, comfortable even about a college campus. You fit in, you belong, you're growing, you're changing, you're being challenged, you're meeting new and exciting people. I miss my campus...every single day and even though it is only 20 minutes away i have yet to step foot back there again; i think it makes me sad that the season of my life is over...but i'm also joyful...because you are right tuition, studying, and papers are definitely no joke!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015897070916345752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-45395895407312178612013-03-23T16:43:58.883-07:002013-03-23T16:43:58.883-07:00Thanks! And I was just thinking the same thing. I&...Thanks! And I was just thinking the same thing. I've totally been talking about it a lot! It's definitely an odd feeling right now, but I'm trying to enjoy and not overthink it too much (which is way harder than it seems). Thanks for the prayers! :)Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-5704779295444241122013-03-22T23:47:22.530-07:002013-03-22T23:47:22.530-07:00Official congratulations! I can't believe this...Official congratulations! I can't believe this is finally here for you! It feels like we've been talking about it for months haha. I know I'll definitely have these bittersweet feelings when the end comes for me, but as of right now, I can NOT wait for it to be over. I'll be praying for you in this transitioning stage of your life, girl! Now go and celebrate :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11712255986329678684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-32148685133767433092013-03-22T20:05:48.918-07:002013-03-22T20:05:48.918-07:00Thanks, Megan! My college years were definitely to...Thanks, Megan! My college years were definitely tough and I am constantly reminded how much MORE grateful I should be for getting through those years and having the chance to go to college, too. <br /><br />And I'm so glad I'm not alone with those feelings. I definitely feel unsure and out of place (or just lacking a place, really!). And while I know I'm going to miss college, I also feel ready to try something new and see what else life has to offer. <br /><br />Especially the no homework part! It's such an odd feeling! :)Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-27705649401168768042013-03-22T20:03:21.361-07:002013-03-22T20:03:21.361-07:00It's a little weird, there were definitely tim...It's a little weird, there were definitely times when I hated college (and times when I feel like I rushed through it) but now I think I actually really love(d) it. And I definitely know that done feeling. I have it right now and it is so so weird! I'm actually typing this right now thinking that I have homework or studying to do! :)<br /><br />And thank you for those sweet words! I know that God has some amazing plans in store for me--it's just a challenge for me to patient and wait to see what they are! <br /><br />And I definitely plan on going to more school! My goal is to get my Master's for teaching so that'll definitely require more school in the future. :)Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-91096321490999276552013-03-22T20:00:15.259-07:002013-03-22T20:00:15.259-07:00That is definitely the truth! Now I just have to p...That is definitely the truth! Now I just have to practice my patience and wait for those adventures to pop up in my life! :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-86317020180527094742013-03-22T05:35:32.114-07:002013-03-22T05:35:32.114-07:00kiki!
first of all, congrats! graduating from co...kiki! <br /><br />first of all, congrats! graduating from college is no joke. you've worked hard for this!<br /><br />second of all, i totes understand all of those feelings. facing the uncertain future and the changes to come can be scary. all of my best friends moved away once we graduated, so that first year out of college was a huge adjustment for me. but it is good. it's a whole new adventure and a whole different kind of learning. <br /><br />third, the no homework thing. it is THE BEST. i had forgotten what it was to have a free weekend. enjoy this time!Megan Klacknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595923099910748290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-35238368965665051882013-03-22T04:01:02.473-07:002013-03-22T04:01:02.473-07:00I loved college! I tacked on an extra semester at ...I loved college! I tacked on an extra semester at the end just because I loved it so much I decided to double major. I have lived in NYC for four years since college and, while it's been amazing, I still say my years at LSU were the best of my life. I remember that moment of turning in my check-out forms at the end of student teaching and my professor looking at me and saying "okay, thanks, that's it" and having this moment of like "Wait, that's it? Like, school's done? I'm not an LSU student anymore?" It was the most bizzarre surreal feeling. Graduation was not much different. It all didn't seem real. THAT SAID, the years after college have been INCREDIBLE, so incredible they led me back to school full time, and while grad school is not as adventurous, I'm still in love with school. <br /><br />I hope you have a great experience stepping into the next chapter of your life. I'm sure you will love it and whatever plan God has for you is going to blow your mind!! Soak up every second of being a grown up. It's actually quite fun. Oh, and go back to school at some point - I highly recommend it. Danielle In The Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02635499889663418966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-19915541481217480962013-03-21T22:07:47.258-07:002013-03-21T22:07:47.258-07:00I felt the same way, but there are more fun and ex...I felt the same way, but there are more fun and exciting adventures ahead! :)LeeLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210220475156788693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-92036122935888409552013-03-21T17:47:43.661-07:002013-03-21T17:47:43.661-07:00I'm glad you think that! I'm definitely ex...I'm glad you think that! I'm definitely excited about this after-college life. It's definitely going to be weird, but I like the idea of actually getting to work and not having to study and do homework, especially on weekends! :)Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-89527073266174810112013-03-21T17:45:28.294-07:002013-03-21T17:45:28.294-07:00I most definitely will! Sometimes I just want to f...I most definitely will! Sometimes I just want to fast forward and get straight to teaching so thank you for the reminder to enjoy life right where God's placed me. :)Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-19698002439362295752013-03-21T17:44:28.113-07:002013-03-21T17:44:28.113-07:00Thanks Angela! I'm with you, I will definitely...Thanks Angela! I'm with you, I will definitely not miss studying, doing homework, and cramming for tests! But yes, it is definitely bittersweet. And I'm glad I'm not the only one who misses the campus feeling! I had no idea how much I would miss it, but I really do. I loved how close everything was and how it seemed like a totally different city within the city I call home. :)<br /><br />And yes, everything is in His timing! Thanks for the sweet words and encouragement on that. It definitely is scary, but I know that His plans are good for me (even if it's hard for me to remember sometimes!).Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-75503922373107949272013-03-21T17:41:01.311-07:002013-03-21T17:41:01.311-07:00Thanks, girl! Yes, I'm definitely having that ...Thanks, girl! Yes, I'm definitely having that freeing yet heartwrenching feeling right about now. And yes, I am also so glad my college years were when I really fell in love with Jesus. I grew up in a Christian home, but didn't really come to Him in more personal way until I was 18 or so. <br /><br />And thanks for your sweet words! It's so encouraging to know that there are people out there willing to read what's on my mind and that are so encouraging, too! :)Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-51198632846126561712013-03-21T17:39:20.034-07:002013-03-21T17:39:20.034-07:00Schooling definitely has its up and downs, especia...Schooling definitely has its up and downs, especially all the money it takes to go! That's one of the biggest reasons why I'm living at home right now. That, and I actually love my family (don't tell them I said that, though!). <br /><br />But I could totally see you going to college! A lot of the people I know in college are actually not the typical college age (what is typical, anyway?) so you could do if you want! But either way, college or no college, life changes are hard! As much as I'd like to say I love changes, I really don't. So I've definitely been using this time to embrace this newfound freedom of mine. :)<br /><br />And yes, I still have a few textbooks that can be pulled out whenever I get bored and suddenly feel like reading them. In all reality, they'll probably just gain some dust on them, though!Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-62936538185803555092013-03-21T17:35:49.396-07:002013-03-21T17:35:49.396-07:00Thanks for that! Seriously, I think I sometimes co...Thanks for that! Seriously, I think I sometimes concentrate too much on what I might miss instead of what I have to look forward to--especially not having homework and not having to study! :)Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-65681931736908595052013-03-21T17:35:01.853-07:002013-03-21T17:35:01.853-07:00So true, so true! :)So true, so true! :)Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995732867958680921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-32417464006951334502013-03-21T16:56:22.128-07:002013-03-21T16:56:22.128-07:00I'm excited for your next chapter!! As much as...I'm excited for your next chapter!! As much as I loved college, I have loved this next season even MORE! I hope the same thing happens to you :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18012881863168747609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-291880201340253092013-03-21T16:01:09.433-07:002013-03-21T16:01:09.433-07:00ohh I miss college pretty regularly. the feelings...ohh I miss college pretty regularly. the feelings of being young and carefree and not worried vanish all too quickly. savor it!ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-20046527951010276262013-03-21T10:48:38.778-07:002013-03-21T10:48:38.778-07:00Congrats on finishing!! Ending college is bittersw...Congrats on finishing!! Ending college is bittersweet... Since graduation 3 years ago (yikes!) I have not for a second missed the studying, homework, cramming for tests. I do however miss the on campus feeling. I miss being able to walk to the library, grab a coffee, and be seconds away from all my best friends. College is unforgettable. It's a huge time of growth and figuring out life... but such amazing things wait on the other side. God has huge plans for you!! And it's so so scary to think about, but it's all in His timing. :)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949788813395469120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-73863485311695653232013-03-21T09:58:58.127-07:002013-03-21T09:58:58.127-07:00Congratulations on being done! I remember that be...Congratulations on being done! I remember that being such a freeing but heart wrenching feeling. I'm so glad college was where you fell in love with the Savior! He will get you through whatever is next in life! :-)Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888956203263380230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-12443456759110753752013-03-21T08:03:21.218-07:002013-03-21T08:03:21.218-07:00I never even went to college at all. Never hadn...I never even went to college at all. Never hadn't any desire for extra schooling. A few years ago I began considering the possibility...but when I though of the money required *gasp* and the fact that I'm not the typical "college age" and so would, in some degrees, be a lot older than the typical student...I was like, "nah!" I'm happy, though! I certainly don't mind missing out on all the late night studyings, scary "where do I go?" moments and of course, that pile of unavoidable bills that would have been my friend if I'd ever gone! But my friend, I KNOW how hard change is! I'm the person who HATES change with the fiery passion of a thousand burning suns...and this is a BIG change for you! You can always pull out you text books for a loving caress when you need to. :)Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285214309808207294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-63692786358289995152013-03-21T06:35:29.722-07:002013-03-21T06:35:29.722-07:00I totally remember all those feelings my last seme...I totally remember all those feelings my last semester of college; it's so sad thinking that such a great chapter of your life is ending. Don't worry, life after college is full of new adventures :) (And the no homework thing? Awesome.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666995718065019259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858077928947631725.post-20069239926547904322013-03-21T06:24:50.305-07:002013-03-21T06:24:50.305-07:00I regret not taking language lessons as well, but ...I regret not taking language lessons as well, but you can always come back to something if you really want it!Kotryna Basshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13483616657224764286noreply@blogger.com