This past week, I've had countless assignments, a couple of exams, and just my regular classes to get through. Not to mention that I choose this week to cover a few more shifts for some extra money at the computer labs. All in all, I can't lie and say that this has been the most relaxing week I've ever had. It was genuinely the opposite, with each night bringing less sleep than the last and more stress than ever before.

But, just because I hit a few bumps in the road, doesn't mean it was all bad. Between all of the academic work and actual working I had to do, there was still time for me to see my friends. Whether this was in class where we struggled together, eating a wonderful meal at the great dining hall we know as Brower (sometimes getting food at Henry's or Cafe West), or just having a chat in the hallway, it honestly did not matter.

The friends I have are people that are genuinely kind and care about one another. There is never a moment where they aren't concerned about how everyone is doing. When we're not together, everyone is texting in thee groupchat or sending photos on Snapchat; everyone knows what everyone is up to. There are always a million and one conversations going on between the seven or eight of us, but most of them revolve around how our lives are going.

With everything going on, its easy to forget that others exist and have their own problems. But, my friends were always willing to make sure that I was getting enough hours of sleep, making it to class, and overall just making sure I took care of myself. All of this, even though they all had their own assignments and exams to worry about.

I was entirely grateful for the hugs and laughs, making sure to return the favor when needed. I remember, just the other night two of my friends and I were sitting in the basement lounge of our dorm, struggling to study at three in the morning. With multiple crises going on, there was never a dull moment as we all slowly went delusional from lack of sleep. At some point, the silence turned into conversation as two of us talked the other through a little breakdown of her future. It had nothing to do with what we needed to get done for the day approaching nor was it something that needed to be thought about at that very moment. But, the conversation was had and she was slowly reassured that everything was going to work itself out. While this may seem insignificant and just one example of our friendship, this happens so many time in a day, let alone for how long we've known each other. And did I mention that I just became closer to these guys and gals this semester? I can't even imagine how they've helped each other since they became their own little group.

So cheers to my people. The people who are always willing to go the extra mile. Much love for all of you and I'm so looking forward to the new memories we make together. I hope