freshman year is a wrap!

I’ve only got 4 more days in this dorm. what. the. heck!!! It really does seem like just yesterday when I moved in–and now, I’m finishing up exams!

Freshman year has been so crazy. But so, so good.

First of all, I’ve definitely made some life long best friends. Speaking of which, Rachel just left an hour ago and tears were definitely shed. Goodbyes are the worst, but boy am I thankful that I’ve met such amazing girls this year! This is where it all started: a football game with these lovely ladies! Then came Scarowinds and before you knew it we were all bffs.

Secondly!!! I’ve got some hobbies!!!

In the beginning of the year, I made some goals for myself for the school year. I really wanted to grow in all areas of my life, and I really do feel like I can say I’ve done that this year. I’ve always had so many interests and I really explored those in these past two semesters. For one, I started running. Like actually consistently training and I’m hooked! Running has always been something that I’ve dreaded, but this year I really wanted to push myself mentally and physically, and running has challenged me in the best ways! I now look forward to my runs and view them as a way to clear my head. I even ran my first race this year! It was only a 5k, but it felt like such a feat for a girl who’s always hated running. Who knew that something I once dreaded so much is now one of my favorite things to do?!

This summer, I’m planning on increasing my mileage in preparation for half marathon training. I’m considering signing up for the Disney Princess Half Marathon next February, and so running is definitely going to be my focus this summer.

A few other exciting things!!

I’m taking piano lessons this summer! Yay! This may sound like such a boring piece of news but I’ve always wanted to learn and I’m finally making plans to do that. Ever since coming to college, I’ve been super focused on exploring my interests and so I felt like this was a great next step in that broader goal of mine. I’m also planning on starting a YouTube channel to vlog my summer adventures! I’ve got a very logical line of thinking, so creative projects like blogging & YouTube are slightly out of my comfort zone.  I don’t have the details of my vlog channel planned yet, but YouTube has always been one of my passions, so I figured that I should just go for it. If anyone has some fun vlog adventures they’d like to see, PLEASE let me know!!!! Ah, this is so intimidating. But I feel like most great things are a little scary at first.

Back to the end of my freshman year: I hate goodbyes. A lot. I’m overly sentimental and have cherished my friends and the memories of this year so much. It’s so hard to know that this year is coming to an end. However, there is so much to look forward to this summer! If goodbyes have to be said, I sure am glad I get to say them to these gals!

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If you’ve made it this far, I’m giving you a virtual pat on the back! Sorry for the rambling, but I’m new to this blogging thing (if you couldn’t tell.)

Thank you so much for reading!

 

xoxo,

Cassidy