I am back and better than ever! I have experienced some serious trials and tribulations this semester, but I know I would not have been able to get through it without Delta Gamma, my family, and my friends. I just needed some time to truly get my life together and somewhat balanced rather than try to deal with the chaotic mess it was beginning to turn into. It is so funny how God can do that sometimes. He literally sets trials in your way so you can grow, learn, and conquer whatever that trial may be.
At the beginning of the semester, I remember I had set some goals for myself. Once a month or 2 of school went by, I began to question if I was going to be able to accomplish those goals with everything I had going on at that time. So, what did I do? I gave up. I fell into depression and began therapy. My goal for therapy was to finish therapy being back to my old self. The girl who actually went to all of her classes instead of laying in bed all day long. The girl who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and waking up at a decent time to start the day. The girl who actually wanted to get to know her sorority sisters and do all the fun sorority things I was looking forward to. I was in therapy for a few weeks and I had gotten started on my medication and sooner than later, I was already starting to think differently and start slowly becoming my old self again. I was finally happy!
I started getting involved again with Delta Gamma and I was having so much fun. I even remember realizing that the goals I had set for myself were still very much achievable. I just had to make it work. I had to put everything I had into achieving the goals I set for myself. When I came to Southern Miss, I was already planning on going through fall recruitment. I remember one of the goals I had set was to join a sorority and put my all into it. I was not joining anything else on campus because one, I knew how busy sorority life could be and two, I was going to be in the nursing program on top of that so I did not want to weigh myself down. Once officer applications came into play, I jumped on them immediately. I remember thinking, here we go. I was super nervous. I just wanted to be a part of Delta Gamma more than just a member. I wanted to give to Delta Gamma because they had given me so much in a span of 3 months. I applied for at least 5 of the list of positions and just sat back and waited patiently.
A few weeks later, the officer list got posted. I did not get the one I wanted the most, but I got my number 2 pick and I was excited! I was going to be the new Director of Social Awareness and I honestly did not know much about the position. I pretty much figured it had to deal with social awareness, but what does the position actually do? Either way, I was super excited.
Fast forward a week or two and I have already attended my first meeting as a JCMT member for my position. I got to learn a lot about the position and what I will have the opportunity to do. The previous position holder and I met up for our actually training session and honestly, I got so happy inside during the session. I completely can see why God believed I needed to be in this position rather than the one I originally wanted. I get to literally be a voice to Delta Gamma about different issues going on and I get to put as much creativity as I want into it! I get to be a listening ear, a friend, a shoulder to cry on, and an activist to my sisters. This position is definitely something I will cherish.
Now here I am, typing this a few hours after my last exam for this semester. I will start nursing school in January and my brand new position as well. I am already started to set my goals for this next semester gladly knowing I was able to complete last semesters despite what all was going on. I just will keep reminding myself, to go forth and conquer!