I am going to be very vulnerable writing this. This semester was not my semester. I struggled with turning in assignments on time, what I want to do with my life, I experienced a high rise in my anxiety, and the list continues. My freshman year seemed so much easier than this year, then again that's how it's suppose to be. I felt like I lost who I was. I've been much more motivated than how I feel now. I feel like I've let people down. Overall, this semester it feels has been as epic fail.

So, as we approach the end of this semester (Thank you Sweet Baby Jesus) I made a list of everything I have learned, and still am learning.

1. Failing is a verb, not a noun. I am not a failure, but I learn from those mistakes. It's okay to fall as long as you learn how to fly.

2. My attention span in class literally only lasts 45 minutes.

3. I have a lot of BIG dreams but I need to do the equivalent when it comes to school work in order to get there.

4. I am okay with my own company, and a small circle.

5. In regards to #4, your tribe affects your vibe- choose wisely.

6. I really, really want to go to New York.

7. Cafe food isn't so bad when you're broke.

8. Remember the dream, and keep remembering it.

9. Professors are imperfect too- have mercy on them.

10. I want to be a News Reporter. (Thanks Dr. Borton)

11. And then I want to teach it on a college level along with communications. (Another thank you to Dr. Sawyer)

12. Don't stress about those who don't get to see you and criticize you for it.

13. Freshman 15 is the new Sophomore 16.

14. Let yourself grow out of who you used to be. Stop trying to maintain a reputation, it's time to decide who YOU want to be.

15. Stay away from those who still think they're in high school.

16. Caffeine intake does not help anxiety. I highly do not recommend.

17. It's okay to feel scared or nervous. You should feel those things.

18. Be open to communication in whatever situation, be honest about how you feel. And don't sugarcoat it.

19. Constructive Criticism is there to help you, not hurt you.

20. And Finally, Things will keep changing, so embrace it.