As my freshman year comes to a close I cannot believe how fast the time has gone. I think back to move in day and feel like it was just yesterday, when in reality it was a long time ago and the time from then to now is filled with so many experiences.
Looking back wandering, where did all of that time go, I find one thing in common with my thought process- always waiting and anticipating the next best thing. As freshmen, we have a flood of emotions with this new life. For me I couldn't wait until rush, then anticipated bid day, then longed to go home and see my boyfriend. All this time was flying by in between these anticipated dates that I now realize I was not living life to the fullest in those average times. I was not going out and having fun, nor was I trying to branch out and meet new people. I was simply setting dates in my head and waiting for that time to come, and none of the other time in passing meant a thing.
When the anticipated Thanksgiving break, winter break, such and such social arrived, yeah I was happy, but found myself automatically planning the next event I could look forward too. I was not realizing that all the time in between these planned events, is when life falls into place. Random food runs and late night talks with new friends are the best. Putting the phone down and enjoying yourself out on a random Wednesday night (because you can) is glorifying. Not worrying about what people think or what is going on with social media is liberating. Worrying about making new friends and creating amazing memories in the meantime is what college is all about. Yeah sure the date you have been waiting for will roll around eventually, but when it does make sure you didn't waste the time in between by not enjoying the present place you are in right now. Time will fly faster than you want it, whether you live in the moment or not, so you might as well make the time in between story worthy- or else you will find yourself at the end of yet another school year wandering where all that precious time went.
