Jun 18, 2007 12:06
Well, it's been a long journey.
I had the most stressful semester of my life. My girl broke up with me, I had to teach two Japanese classes and take three of my own, and I just didn't want to do anything. Despite that, I survived with good grades and a sense of accomplishment. I learned a lot that semester, specifically that:
1) I cannot and do not want to deal with as much stress as I did. Stress is NOT worth it.
2) Although being single sucks, it is for the best if I have way too many other things to worry about. Also, it's for the best if you really shouldn't be with the person anyway.
3) For me, having a social life and an ok academic experience is far better than having a great academic experience and no social life.
4) I made my life the way it is, and if I don't like it, I am the only one who can change it.
I was afraid of what the summer would bring. I was worried that I wouldn't have many people to talk to because some of my friends were leaving, but a lot of good things have happened. Some new people have contacted me and I've been hanging out and enjoying myself. I wasn't able to play games at all last semester, so I've been playing Heroes of Might and Magic V now. It's GREAT!
So, things have been going pretty well. I'm happy with where I am. Sometimes I do get depressed and overwhelmed, but I have a lot of great things and great people in my life, and that's what keeps me going. As long as I know what keeps me going, I can endure.