Every morning, I wake up right around 8 a.m. Back in the day, I remember having to set an alarm if I wanted to open my eyes any time before 11 in the morning - but at some point, my body grew accustomed to my early schedule.
After waking up, I lie in bed for about 30 minutes just scrolling through my social media accounts. I'll reply to any messages I'd received the night before, and get to work on looking through Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook; just to make sure I didn't miss anything of importance while I was dreaming the night away.
Next, I'll roll out of bed and take a quick shower. I'll probably fix myself something to eat, plop back down on my bed with my food in my lap, and open my laptop. Now is when I go through my homework on Webcourses, check the Odyssey and HerCampus for any updates, look at the multiple Facebook groups I'm a part of for events and meetings, and somehow schedule my life around my college classes. Luckily, I'm taking two online courses this semester - an absolute blessing.
My days are non-stop after this morning ritual. I throw some clothes on (business-casual, or casual-casual, depending on the day) and I begin to panic like usual. There's literally not enough time in the day for me to do all that I must do.
Most days, my life is haywire. I struggle to juggle my academics (which I take very seriously), my writing (I'm an editor and a writer), my social life (my sorority is everything to me), and my multiple responsibilities outside of these categories. It's not easy. But at the same time, I love always being occupied.
I'm fortunate enough to have the ability to always have something to do. While my life seems hectic to those around me (ask anyone), it's something that I've learned to live with. I've always been the type of person who hates being bored - so I take on tasks and duties without any complaints.
Do I sometimes only sleep 5 hours in one night? Yes. Are there times I forget to eat? Too often. Do I get so caught up in life that I forget to finish certain tasks? Unfortunately, yes. Some days, I get overwhelmed; however, I wouldn't want it any other way. Everything I do, I do because I love it. If I don't like something, or I feel it is too much to handle, I'll drop it and let someone else pick up where I left off.
Life isn't easy. It requires sacrifice. I know where I want to be in the future, and I know I am currently taking the steps necessary to get there. While I may lose some sleep or sacrifice socializing for my responsibilities, I know that in the long-run, it's necessary. And I am going to enjoy my busy schedule to the fullest.
P.S. If I ever blow you off because I'm "too busy," I swear it isn't a lie.
