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Dear, Future Self

College life is real

Chelsae Peterson
Nov 02, 2016
Roberts Wesleyan College
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Dear, Future Self
Rostislav Kralik

College life is getting real

Midterms. Sleep deprivation. Caffeine. Endless work. That is literally my life right now. A few more weeks, and it will be finals. Though I gladly welcome those. Because finals mean the end of the semester, and that means a month break. I am so looking forward to SLEEP normal eight hour nights. Don't get me wrong I love college so much, but there is so much people don't tell you.

Compared to college, high school was a walk in the park. Though I wouldn't go back. I enjoy my friends and life here, and in a week or so I turn twenty. I'm finally considered an adult. I'm ready to begin life. These college years will fly by, and I want to enjoy every moment of them. Ten years from now I want to have stories worth while to tell my kids. Though sometimes I honestly contemplate what life as a nun would be like if I decided to just quit school when I'm ready to rip my hair out. There have for sure been several roomie conversations about moving out of country.

With that being said...

A note to my future self:

Life is crazy, and no matter how many times you wonder how you got yourself in this mess know there is a reason. Never let people tell you no, because you know where there is a will there is a way. Mostly because you have God. You may be addicted to coffee, and don't sleep like a human, but that's nothing new. Remember to take time for yourself every now and then, and if you want to buy that new book, do it. Never settle for less than what you want to achieve. You got to Roberts, and got the degree you wanted so now go use it. NEVER FORGET GOD GAVE YOU A GIFT! So go use that gift. Be the change in the world you always wanted to be. Don't fall short of the dreams you have planned. Never lose the drive to do what is right and keep relentlessly pursing God.

Love,

Your present self

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