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Miranda Price
1. Pride
Of course you're going to feel proud of them! This is a big step, and you're going to feel so proud of them for taking it. This friend is growing up and learning how to become a responsible, independent adult. You may not have really seen this side of your friend before, but you always knew they had it in them. You might even feel like a proud parent, helping them along over the years to become the person that they are today. Now you get to be a part of that wonderful experience, and you wouldn't trade it for the world.
2. Fear
With this big step comes a lot of fear, and your friend won't be the only one feeling it. You're going to be scared for their safety since they've never been alone before: will they be okay, will they need help, will they make it in this world? You may also fear for your friendship: will they get busy and forget about you, will you grow apart, will they feel you aren't mature enough or adult enough to spend time with? All these things will run through your head, even if you're as happy as you can be for them. It's okay to be nervous and a little fearful, but be sure to stick by them anyway. Don't assume anything - just be a part of this wonderful experience and let them know that you'll always be their friend, even if they move away.
3. Sadness
You're going to feel sad. It's okay. Especially if your friend is moving farther away than you'd like, you're going to feel like you're losing something. I guess it's a sense of mourning for your lost youth, if that isn't too dramatic or poetic. Your younger years together are over. You're adults now, and things won't be the same. It's okay to be a little upset about that. It's hard for everyone. Again, though, stick by your friend and look forward to this new stage of your friendship.
4. Anger
This isn't really something that I personally felt in my experience, but I wouldn't be surprised if some people felt this way, especially if their friend were moving far away. You may feel angry with your friend for leaving you, and you may even feel betrayed. Even if you're genuinely happy for them, you may feel a little resentment: why did they have to grow up before me/without me, why did they have to leave me, are they just going to forget about me after everything we've been through? These are hard questions to face. Some of that anger may come from the fear or sadness you may experience. It'll be tough, but your happiness for them will drown out those feelings if you remain realistic and remember that they have their own life that they have to live - that doesn't mean they're leaving you behind on purpose.
5. Joy
At the end of the day, this is the feeling that will triumph over all the rest. You're going to share something life-changing with your friend, and you're never going to forget it.
At the end of the day, this experience isn't about you or me - it's about the person who is making this difficult transition. Be there for them and help them, even if you feel sad or bitter. Yes, sometimes friendships grow apart, and moving away can make that happen, but why not enjoy what you have now and celebrate with your friend? You'll be glad you did!
Libby
There are not enough words in the English language to describe my gratitude for this lady. It is also really hard to show that gratitude to someone who deserves an island, but I can only afford a candle (and scented candles make her sneeze). I just know that God knew what he was doing when he made her my mom and I can only hope to be as good as her one day.
Dear Mom,
Thanks for all you taught me: big and small. I love you forever.
"Pretty is as pretty does"
She quotes her grandmother when she says, "If you act half as good as you look, you'll be just fine." My mom has never been the type to worry about materialistic things; she values kindness and instilled in my siblings and I the importance of kindness. Although I am not always a prime example of the product of her raising, I can honestly say that she has been the best role model for this. I think that this lesson is a valid one that runs further than my childhood.
"No mountain for a climber"
Eleven times out ten, when I am feeling stressed out, I tell my mom about it. She is my biggest fan and encourages me to "keep on keeping on." She encourages me to roll with the punches and just stick it out. When I was younger and wanted to quit anything (sport, extracurricular, etc.), she never allowed me to stop halfway through; if I didn't like it *that* much, I didn't have to do it again next go around. But, I always had to finish out the season or the year and just keep going. Now that I am in college, taking rigorous courses, she advocates me to stick it out again and not escaping for the easy way out. She knows that if I make an impulse decision that leads to a changed major, I would regret it tremendously.
I'm really happy she didn't let me quit soccer when I was eight because I ended up playing (and loving) that sport for many years after.
"You don't have to like them, but you will respect them."
She is a lot better than me at this because I have a very hard time not showing my emotions with my facial expressions and my tone of voice. Respect was something she expected and freely returned. Politicians, classmates, teachers, and people in general: my mom does not care whether or not I liked them- I still must respect them.
"Did you write them a "Thank You" card?"
All twenty-something girls at my birthday parties received a handwritten thank you card from me. Through tears and complaining, they were completed, signed, sealed, addressed, and delivered. This quality is still instilled in me today because I value the importance of showing appreciation to people, and not just because I have to.
"Ask your Dad"
Although this is a little annoying, it goes to show that a second opinion is sometimes necessary...even when it's something as nonchalant as, "Mom can I go to *insert friend that I have known for fifteen plus year* house.
"You need to put some lipstick on."
Yes, this was one of our arguments when I was in high school. My mother is a firm believer that a face of makeup (or just in general) is not complete without some color on your lips... even when you have soccer pictures right before a big game apparently. Although I go without it most of the time, she is always rocking the red lipstick.
Sewing kit, iron, hair dryer holder, first aid kits, oh my
When packing up for college, I guess her mindset for me was "it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it." Half the things I didn't think I would need, I use almost on a daily basis. Something that's hard to swallow: moms do just know.
"Pray about it"
Pray about that test, pray about that person, pray about your drive home, and everything in between. One thing I know for certain is my mom is always praying for me and that sense of assurance goes miles.
"Dry it up"
This was something she would always say when my siblings and I were throwing tantrums at a young age. If the tantrums persisted, of course, she would ensure us that she would "give [us] something to cry about." Although it sounds a little harsh, it has taught me to be physically and mentally tougher. There are a time and place for everything, even emotions, but being strong (or not throwing a tantrum) is something to keep in mind throughout difficult situations.
"I love you more"
I am blessed enough to know and say that I never have and never will doubt the love my mom has for me. To this day, she tells me how proud she is and how much she loves me. Letting people know those little things is a sign of positivity that I think every person needs.
If motherhood was a competition, she won first place a very long time ago.
College is still one of the best years of your life, trust me, but you've never experienced pain like junior year. It's so bad, getting your ankle chopped off by a Razor scooter is considered painless. Here are some of the different times junior year has violently kicked my ass and how I'm still holding on to this day...by a thin, THIN thread:
1. Watching tuition rise as you fall apart.
It should go the opposite direction but okay college. When my upperclassmen friends told me that they were broke, I didn't understand, but now I do. What sucks is that it's really hard to get scholarships because they are mainly for incoming freshmen.
2. "Wait, let me check my bank account first."
Thank you checking account for reminding me that I will always be a broke loser…*checks one more time for reassurance.*
3. Wanting to give up so bad, but then you want to graduate at the same time.
Do you know how many times I've said I wanted to drop out of college….THIS WEEK?
4. The only people who hit you up at this point are your class group chats and Fashion Nova with their same-old 30% off deal.
Imagine waking up in the morning to a "Good morning" text, but it's from Sarah from your marketing class GroupMe group chat.
5. Checking Blackboard more than checking the news itself.
Ah, let's see. Okay -26% in Finance, 10% in Statistics, things are looking right for me. It's a wonderful day! (But if you seriously get these grades, please seek help.) Blackboard ruins my mood every morning, I should just stop checking it.
6. Your social life is slowly diminishing because you're consumed by school.
"Friends?" Never heard of them. Can you say that word in a sentence?
7. Being charged by your university by literally just being a junior...
Yes, I literally got notified from the bursar department about how I got charged $200 for having a certain amount of credits, also known as being a junior…but at least I wasn't the only junior ranting.
8. Living further away from the buildings your classes are supposed to be in.
At our school, all of the off-campus apartments are literally a distance. Some are right by campus, but see, the way my school's parking system is set up...
9. Not having a full meal plan anymore so you have to fend for yourself like it's survival of the fittest.
People think that having to cook is the end of the world and how you're basically going to starve. However, there are so many ways to live off zero meals by stocking up on frozen meals, cooking a large meal and then eating leftovers for the week, or even ordering food. There are also limited meal plan options that are much cheaper to live off on...but still.
10. Crying about how you're almost hitting graduation time.
Imagine being sad that you're graduating and realizing that you're going to be working for the rest of your life. Kind of makes me think about going to graduate school, is that weird?
11. Sending out hundreds of internship applications and only hearing back from like...three.
When the applications ask, "Why should we hire you?" when the obvious answer is that it's because they're hiring…
12. Seeing all of these little kids on campus and you realize they are underclassmen...and you're getting old.
Not going to lie, it's actually pretty sad. But then again, it's time to remind these kids who the OG's are.
13. Having 5 group projects all due the same week...
I'm sure all of my professors in my major department banded together to screw me over on purpose. Keep that same energy when it's time for course evaluations, guys.
14. You are no longer eligible for on-campus housing and your school's meal plan, so now you're wondering how you're going to survive.
But no one said anything about living in an on-campus apartment! However, people are basically forced to move off campus because tuition rises every year. No one is paying more than they have to, so survival mode it is!
15. You're only taking major classes at this point.
Trust me, you're going to lose it when you realize from this semester forward, you're going to have your classes in the same building with the same people. But you're going to get used to it.
16. Turning 21. All I'm going to say...
Junior year + alcohol is a disaster. P.S., please don't binge drink when stressed.
17. The Wi-Fi playing with your emotions like it's a toy.
LISTEN! Don't die on me now. The Wi-Fi always wants to go down when you're doing a paper and I'm sick of it. It's a sick joke, I tell you.
18. Having the tendency to always flake because you're "just not in the mood anymore."
Yeah, I talk a big game when it comes to making plans, but after finishing a paper, the last thing I want to do is socialize. Once I come back to my apartment, I'm not coming out sweetie.
19. Eating all of your groceries and blaming everyone but yourself.
This is where you have to go to the mirror to confront yourself about who finished the rest of the Cheez-Its because it was your own damn self.
20. That suspense when you call your credit card company and hear: "Your card ending in x1234 has an account balance of...."
I can't take it. I need a minute.
21. Being so broke you actually get a side-job just to afford to be able to breathe.
"Selling insults for $1!"
22. You've managed to sleep with your eyes open.
I literally started saying my dreams out loud. It was a little weird, you know?
23. Having $36.78 in your bank account makes you feel like a millionaire.
You all deserve shots.
24. Watching your bank account suffer because you and your friends are always going out.
And always having to Cash-app people back because…
25. Getting a lecture when you swallow your pride and ask your parents for money.
I don't like to ask my parents for money because I always want to be self-sufficient. But when it's time, I STILL don't ask because I'm scared they're going to flip out. My brother, on the other hand…
26. Seeing your GPA do cartwheels before your eyes.
Listen, what we're NOT going to do is change my grade all because that grimy girl pointed out a mistake on the exam.
27. All of the homework you get is LOADED!
Somewhere, SOMEWHERE, there is a handbook saying that this is illegal.
28. Having an inner heart attack when rent, credit card bills, and school DEADLINES are all due on the same day.
By laying down and doing nothing, your problems will be solved.
29. Stress-eating because of junior year.
Yeah, I've gained a lot of weight, not going to lie. But at least I gained a new friend in DiGiorno's Pizza.
30. "So, am I graduating on time? Or..."
Every visit with my advisor is confusing. One day I'm graduating earlier than all of my friends, the next visit, I need to take another class.
31. The constant construction on your school's campus is making you lose it.
Shading my school in particular. We see you moving dirt back and forth and no improvement, sis!
32. Your relationship is starting to get rocky (and that's okay).
Balancing a relationship and schoolwork is HARD. No really, it's HARD.
33. Being overwhelmed by the amount of job fairs open.
Especially people shoving their companies down your throat and being pressured to apply...only to not hear back.
34. Feeling like you’re plateauing and it’s only the beginning all up until graduation.
Yeah, I'm only here to get this degree. I knew college was going to be challenging but damn, not like this. Anyone else struggling like me?
What does it mean? Why is it a descriptive term, and more importantly, why is it a bad thing?
The literal definition in the urban dictionary of the word "basic" is, and I quote: "only interested in things mainstream, popular, or trending". A few of the hashtags that accompanying this definition are #lame, #boring, and #notcool. I want to know: WHY?
What's so wrong with liking to wear boots with leggings or drink pumpkin spice lattes? I mean I'm slightly allergic to cinnamon and I'm lactose intolerant, but I suffer through my throat itchiness and sharp stomach pains to drink the amazing coffee concoction that is a pumpkin spice latte.
Calling someone basic is just how some people like to insult others, but it doesn't make much, if any, sense.
1. Leggings
Comfort, style, versatility, stretch and COMFORT. Honestly, what else do you need? I have 5 pairs of black leggings that I 10000% plan on wearing every day of the school week. My mom has 11. ELEVEN. #worthit
2. Oversized sweaters/sweatshirts
Ummm can I just say, slapping people with the excess sleeves from my 4 sizes too large sweatshirts is the greatest joy I have any given day. I would give anything for an endless supply of oversized sweaters.
3. Snapchat filters
I know looking like a dog or having butterflies flying around my head in the shape of a crown is unrealistic. Don't you thINK I KNOW THAT? It's FUN. Leave me alone.
4. "Text talk"
I say omg, lol, hbu, tbh and gtg literally everyday. And literally. A lot. I ask a lot of rhetorical questions, use a TON of commas, and a lot of random capitalizations. IT'S FUN AND YOu'll just have to deal with it.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes
YES I'M BRINGING THEM UP AGAIN. I LOVE THEM. THEY'RE MAGICAL CUPS OF BEAN JUICE THAT I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF.
My point of this whole word vomit of an article is: BE BASIC. IT'S FUN.
(All hail queen Adele.)
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1. "Summer is basically almost over, so I have to get my life together."
Yes, it really has come and gone so quickly. Our lives are still in summer mode. We have to get back into the groove.
2. "Wait, it's August already?"
*Skips June and July.*
3. "Let's make as much money as possible before college steals it away again."
We have to work our butts off. August is the month where you actually care about work because college is approaching fast.
4. "I'm already stressed."
Classes haven't started yet, dude. Bills are piling up and they don't even exist yet. The pain is unbearable.
5. "School didn't start yet and I'm already in the weeds."
Literally me in the pool while I'm trying to enjoy myself, but I keep thinking about college.
6. "Got to go shopping soon."
Food, clothes, textbooks galore. Load up the cart. Time to be an adult.
7. "Did I pay my bill?"
Perhaps I should take care of that first before I do ANYTHING else.
8. "But I don't want to have an 8 A.M. again."
I don't think I can do it. I'm too old.
9. "I'm dreading renting/buying those textbooks."
At least $500 down the drain. *Crying inside.* Unless you find good deals.
10. "Back to reality."
Moaning and groaning is appropriate. I don't want to start school all over again. I just got used to being home and working.
11. "This summer went way too fast, it's ridiculous."
Seriously, time needs to slow it down. I am in utter disbelief.
12. "Seriously, I blinked and it was June, and then we skipped July."
Again, what a shocker.
13. "To be honest, I'm kind of excited to go back."
I like the independence and freedom I get up at college. It's fun!
14. "I'm ready to take on the year!"
Get hype! This is your next year! This is the year to make it happen, y'all. This is one step closer to your future in the real world.
15. "No, I'm not."
I am Homer Simpson. No responsibilities, please. No adulting. No nothing.
16. "I don't want to leave my home and work friends."
This is the worst. How are you going to live through each day without seeing them?
17. "But I've also missed my school friends, so I can't wait to see them!"
*When you see your school friends for the first time since May.*
18. "Don't miss the school food, nope!"
Gross. I'm sure we all hate the stomachaches the school food gives us. Never ever take home-cooked meals for granted.
19. "I'm actually really excited."
Literally all that's on the mind because I mentioned it more than once. It can't get any better.
20. "Is it graduation yet?"
Are we done yet? Now that it's August, graduation seems so sweet right now. Let's get a move-on with the good and the bad, and let's kick ass this year.
