Pride and Prejudice

Hallo,

Seeing as both my sisters have blogs, I thought it was time for me to catch up. I agree completely with Shanna's first blog. Life moves so fast and it's impossible to anticipate what will happen next.

This is my first year away from home, and a trying time it has been. MU is a fantastic place, don't get me wrong. Nothing this exciting has happened to me in a long time and I will never regret my decision to move to Columbia; however, I do regret expecting everything to go according to my perfect, calculated little plan. Classes are harder than I ever expected, my roommates are...let's just say not what I imagined them to be, and being away from family is much more difficult than I ever imagined.

I consider myself an independent and responsible person. I take pride in earning my own money, making straight A's, and having a pristine room/home. Some people would describe me as anal, but I would honestly consider that a compliment. Of course, me a "planner", would have my life turned upside down when deciding to take that plunge and move to Columbia. That was something especially uncharacteristic of me, seeing as how I don't do too well with change. Moving away has taken me on a road I never imagined myself to be on and it has changed me for the best (at least I hope and pray).

Making those grades pushed me to my limits and opened my eyes to my own possibilities and inner strength. My roommates are definitely not up to par with my level of cleanliness and this has taught me patience and tolerance. Making $7 a friggin hour has forced me to practice self-control. No longer can I go on random shopping sprees and eat out whenever I fancy.

The point I am evidently trying to make is that these past few months have been hell and the phrase "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" has never rang more true. I am a better person from all of these things. Perhaps a slightly more stressed out and neurotic person, but definitely better.

It is so amazing being home for this break. Rowan's adorable little face and happy personality are some of the most valuable things in my life. I am so blessed to have two awesome sisters, such supportive parents, and all-in-all a family I would do anything for.

Hopefully working at my old job will be bearable and I will spend quality time with friends and family I don't see very often.

Well, that's all for now.

More soon-

Becca