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Get Your Butt Back To School

Do I have to?

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This time last year, I was preparing myself for my freshman year of college. I had no clue what was going on. I had boxes thrown throughout my room, piled miles high. Clothes everywhere. More Nike shorts than you can imagine. There was no system, no guidance, no plan of action. This year is a whole new story. I budgeted every last thing I needed, color coded my boxes, labeled everything, and planned out my trip. I feel like a whole new person this time around. The reason why: College changes you. You grow as a person. You figure out what you are doing. Although there are times I feel I have nothing together in my life, at least I can look down and see my colored labels and know It will get worked out eventually. Maybe not this trip, but in the future attempts.

When going back to school, I remember those nervous moments I had last year. I was worried about everything from textbook rentals to where I was going to plug in my phone charger. As time went on, I found a plug and my place. I found a sense of freedom and the happiness that came with it. Being away from home, I discovered a new life. I found a new appreciation for all of the memories I was making. I made more than I can count. I discovered a new world when I left home. A world I'm obsessed with.

Going back to school seems scary. There is so much planning and worry that goes into it. How am I going to pay for this? When am I going to see my family? Can I just throw all my clothes into the washer? No? Okay, so what wash cycle do I use for my whites? In time, you will learn all of these things. Okay, probably not the last one, because I still call my mom once a week when I do my laundry. Everything else will come in time. By this time next year you will be where I am now. You will have it all sorted. Heck you may even take my idea of the color coded boxes. (Not kidding, it really helps.) So don't worry, it all gets easier. You will find your textbooks. You will find your classes. You will find your plug for your phone. So calm down, get settled, and hug your mom. Going back to school is harder for her than it is for you. So grab your labels, stock up on the mac n' cheese, and get back to school It's time to start your journey or continue on your path. I'll be joining you shortly. Happy School Year!

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