What a semester. What a semester. What a semester. I came into the spring semester with a fresh perspective in hopes that 2018 would give me the same joy, clarity, and adventure as the latter half of 2017 did. And boy did it deliver! The winter weather was miserable practically the whole time and it seemed to just rain and rain for what seemed like 24/7 around the clock. This never ending rain cycle made me stay in, watch a few more movies, and really grow and foster deep, meaningful, and wonderful conversations and friendships. I grew close to my BCIL group and to a wonderful group of ladies who created an extended version of Galentines because of course, the future is female. The love and support I felt over the course of the semester was unreal from my friends and my family. These ladies helped me to see the good in the world again through these strong and powerful ladies. The world is brighter because I have them in my life.
I finished the semester with an astonishing 4.0 for the first time in my college career and topped my previous highest college GPA to date. Getting an A in my Media Law 416 writing intensive course brought me to tears last week. For a semester I really thought I was going to bomb, I was extremely surprised and proud of myself. I took time to myself and allowed myself a break from homework just to watch some TV on the week nights. Giving my brain this much needed rest was important and boy did it pay off. My friendships grew deeper, my brain absorbed more knowledge, and I earned a stellar internship for the summer.
I was and am, so over joyed with all the gifts the lord has blessed me with. He is so good and I can’t wait to see where he takes me and my heart next. Next stop: ATLANTA! Turner doesn’t know what’s comin for them! Or they do because Thom warned em. My berry friendships both old and new are something I will cherish for the rest of my life. They have helped shape me into the person I am becoming in the future and I’m excited that these people are on this journey with me. I will miss the loving seniors who have left this beautiful bubble but I'm excited to be a senior myself. These wonderful people have left a special place in my heart and it's hard to believe that in a year from now I'll be walking across that stage to hug Dr. Briggs for the last time as a college student. So here’s to Summer 2018, to late night talks with my new roomies, and a summer in Atlanta I’ll never forget. #cheersmydudes
-- Lex --
