I just realized this year, (it's still a new year, crazy right?) that I actually enjoy being busy! College is when you find out a lot of about yourself. You can either run from it trying not to accept it, or you can face it and unravel it and work with it. I chose the latter. Each year I learned something new about myself that was either good or bad. I made a lot of mistakes my freshmen year; I haven't completely enjoyed college, I wouldn't say I have school spirit. To combat this, I joined a lot of clubs and activities I cared about. These activities gave me some kind of community, some stronger than others, and kept me grounded and busy. It's kind of a known thing at my school for students to be over-involved in activities and sports while balancing the rigorous work we are given.

Finishing my last semester as an undergraduate student, I now have three jobs along with the other activities I am involved in, on top of a full course load. Typical. In the Fall semester I told my advisor I wanted to chill in the Spring. She, along with my friend Joy, knew better and said "you always overextend yourself." Realizing that was true, I told myself the Spring semester would be different. Then I added the third job and a late night dance rehearsal for a school show in April. I never listen. But I told myself that it was okay I was involved in so much because I love what I do, and the only way to make them all work is if I only try my best in them and not stress or strive for perfection then I won't be surprised when I am unable to do everything to perfection. The key for me is I actually do well having a lot of things to do, and being able to balance multiple things is a great life lesson. It took me four years to learn, but I figured it out before graduating! If you find yourself continuously getting yourself caught in things you wish you hadn't, perhaps you like to be busy and challenged. Work with it! It doesn't mean you will always feel overwhelmed, or always feel heavy, just learn to juggle things; while one thing is in the air, the other is in your hand and you can work with it. Challenge is good, and a little stress helps push you!