2014

Spring semester is here! I am beyond excited for a new class schedule. Along with new classes come new faces, which I am also thrilled about. I feel as if fall semester was beginning to get quite stale, and it definitely took a nice long Christmas break to get me relaxed and ready to take on Gainesvegas again.

           

Although it is a new semester, it is also a new year. Not going to lie 2013 was probably one of the worst years I have had to endure in my young life. I decided not to play college golf, started hanging with the wrong people, partied probably a little too much, went through a horrible relationship, the Gators had one of their worst football seasons in years, and I was just plain out depressed for most of summer and even bits of fall semester. Despite all the things that went wrong for me this past year, I can still look at the positives and be thankful. I was accepted to the University of Florida, won Female Athlete of the Year for my high school, graduated, learned a great life lesson about relationships, and I’m one credit away from being a junior. My family is always there for me, despite the friends and boyfriends who come and go; I know my family supports and loves me no matter what. Everyone should feel that kind of unconditional love; I don’t know what I would do without it.

 2014 is going to be much different. I already feel so much better than I did last year, and I know it’s a bit cliché to have resolutions, but here are mine:

• ·      Put myself first! Not in a selfish way, but I’m not going to run after people who want me because I’m convenient for them. Working out more and eating right are my new priorities. No party or amount of alcohol is worth running yourself down in the long run, when that satisfaction only lasts for quite a short time.
• ·      Focus on school! With 17 credits this semester, I don’t know how I would be able to pass and not focus on grades. I’m so excited because I’m finally starting to take key courses to really dive into my major. In 8 weeks, I plan on taking the News Test, which is a pretty big deal when you’re a News Telecom major. I already love all of my classes, so I know this resolution won’t be as difficult as it was last semester.
• ·      Be HAPPY! As simple as it is, I feel like I’m not carefree enough. Time to time I find myself worrying about the future or what other people think about me. Taking time to enjoy the little things in life and truly slowing down from the crazy pace of everyday tasks can do wonders for your mood. It has for me.

As I sit here typing this in Weimar, I can’t help but think of the amazing future that it holds for me. I can’t wait to begin developing my career and learning new things, not just in my field, but also about myself. The world is full or possibilities, you just have to be willing to put in the work and go out and get them. I know 2014 is going to be full of new chances. That’s my mantra. Forgetting about the old, moving on to the new.

 “It happens to everyone as they grow up. You find out who you are and what you want, and then you realize that people you've known forever don't see things the way you do. So you keep the wonderful memories, but find yourself moving on.” 

― Nicholas Sparks

I hope everyone has had just as an amazing start to the New Year as I have!

Xoxo

-Elizabeth

P.S. it’s also freezing here, HELP!!

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