A Look Back...
With fall semester of junior year finally completed, I cannot think of a better time to reflect upon the last few months.
I believe the theme of this past semester has been growth. I have grown mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and (unfortunately) physically.
As per my alleged overachieving aspirations, I have pushed myself academically to the next level this semester.
My GPA has slowly been on the rise since a brutal second semester, freshman year. However, this semester, Deans list was not just a wet dream; it was a target. We'll see how close I come.
This past semester, I also dared to look into possible future endeavors. I took a practice GRE and began forming an idea for a senior thesis. I also analyzed my department GPAs and set goals for myself. Not only that, but I have even begun thinking about grad school.
Spiritually and emotionally, I have made a great deal of progress in my healing process.
The journey is long and difficult. It is for this reason that I feel that I would not have been able to become the renewed individual I have already become without the help of very kind and loving persons.
Josh, Todd, and Chris: you guys are like older brothers to me; together we have spent many a teary night and long, distracting conversations. You have always offered me nothing but complete support and heartfelt love. Thank you guys for everything. I love you!
Adam: as I embark on this healing process, I have you by my side. Together, we embark on our own venture. We have been through some really hard time...but we have also been through some of the best times of my life. In times when this ride has brought me to my lowest of lows and my tree trunk was not strong enough, you carried me. Thank you for being my strength in times of need. You are always asking me about my philosophical positions, so here's my latest: I know there is a God. How? When I look at you, I realize only God could have created someone as perfect as you. I loved you then, I love you now, I love you forever and always.
There are two other individuals I would like to thank whose names will remain anonymous. "You can lead a horse to water. You can't make him drink." These two people have led me to the full well and I will forever be grateful for all of their help.
Finally, despite my early morning, hour-long trips to the gym, I have put on weight. While I would normally be beating myself up over this, I am not. Between throwing my back out 3 times in one month, totally incapacitating me, and a demanding schedule, I did the best that I could. But I am home now; so I will be eating better and I will probably be back on the treadmill soon.
This semester has been challenging and trying; while I was working my ass off, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically, those dear to my heart have been pushed to their utmost limits. And now, it's over; it's time to take what we have learned from this experience and move on...together.
I believe the theme of this past semester has been growth. I have grown mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and (unfortunately) physically.
As per my alleged overachieving aspirations, I have pushed myself academically to the next level this semester.
My GPA has slowly been on the rise since a brutal second semester, freshman year. However, this semester, Deans list was not just a wet dream; it was a target. We'll see how close I come.
This past semester, I also dared to look into possible future endeavors. I took a practice GRE and began forming an idea for a senior thesis. I also analyzed my department GPAs and set goals for myself. Not only that, but I have even begun thinking about grad school.
Spiritually and emotionally, I have made a great deal of progress in my healing process.
The journey is long and difficult. It is for this reason that I feel that I would not have been able to become the renewed individual I have already become without the help of very kind and loving persons.
Josh, Todd, and Chris: you guys are like older brothers to me; together we have spent many a teary night and long, distracting conversations. You have always offered me nothing but complete support and heartfelt love. Thank you guys for everything. I love you!
Adam: as I embark on this healing process, I have you by my side. Together, we embark on our own venture. We have been through some really hard time...but we have also been through some of the best times of my life. In times when this ride has brought me to my lowest of lows and my tree trunk was not strong enough, you carried me. Thank you for being my strength in times of need. You are always asking me about my philosophical positions, so here's my latest: I know there is a God. How? When I look at you, I realize only God could have created someone as perfect as you. I loved you then, I love you now, I love you forever and always.
There are two other individuals I would like to thank whose names will remain anonymous. "You can lead a horse to water. You can't make him drink." These two people have led me to the full well and I will forever be grateful for all of their help.
Finally, despite my early morning, hour-long trips to the gym, I have put on weight. While I would normally be beating myself up over this, I am not. Between throwing my back out 3 times in one month, totally incapacitating me, and a demanding schedule, I did the best that I could. But I am home now; so I will be eating better and I will probably be back on the treadmill soon.
This semester has been challenging and trying; while I was working my ass off, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically, those dear to my heart have been pushed to their utmost limits. And now, it's over; it's time to take what we have learned from this experience and move on...together.