Today I started my last year of college. I only have two semesters until I will walk across that big stage and shake the president's hand to prove that I have spent the last four years working towards a diploma. The diploma that will define my future. These last four years have not only been the best four years of my life, but also a true test of how high my stress levels can reach until I explode and a preparation for the rest of my life as an adult. As I reflect on the past four years, these are some of the thoughts that keep me up at night.

1. Wait, I'm a senior?

My extended family members keep asking me what year of school I'm in and it is in this moment that I realize... this is my senior year.

2. Wow, I am a senior.

Cool. I'm a senior! Finally at the top again and only one more year of homework!!!

3. But am I mentally prepared for another semester to start?

Another semester means endless weeks of homework...

4. I'm not looking forward to that 8 am tomorrow.

I tried really hard to make it through college without any 8 am classes... But there are some things you can't avoid.

5. But I am looking forward to seeing all my friends again.

This means endless sleepovers, nights out, Netflix binges and late night food runs.

6. Maybe I should order my textbooks now...

I'll order them later this week...

7. There's only one more time for all the traditions.

Only one more thanksgiving break, one more hall-o-ween party, one more back to school bash, one more first day of school... )':

8. This is it. We have to make this year the best one yet.

We HAVE to make this the most memorable year yet.

9. These past four years really flew by.

I'm starting to understand that adult term, "time flies."

10. I'm not ready for my college years to end.

If I could, I would relive my college years over and over again. But I am so thankful for everything I have learned in the classroom and about myself so that I can make the most of the future that is all mine.