today my final semester at emerson college is about to start

it is the first semester that has not involved me waking in a panic, or running close to late on the first day. in fact i’ve been up for a couple hours now and still have over an hour to kill before i even have to leave for downtown.

this winter break will be the one that i look back on at the best of my college career, hands down. I road tripped across the country, visited states i’d never seen before, met amazing people along the way and got to spend all those hours with someone who means an incredible amount to me. i pushed myself and my fears further than i ever have, and walked away feeling proud of myself and containing a weighty self-promise. i got to spend time with family upon my return, and it made me realize how what i’ve done has changed me. 

i face the toughest semester i’ve ever had, but i’m ready for the challenge. 

i would say that i’m not ready for my time with emerson to be over, but that would be ignoring how much i’ve grown. one more semester, then its off to new adventures. and really this wont be my last first class… there’s always grad. school.