Sorry for being MIA when it came to blogging for the month of May, but the last ten weeks had been a crazy rollercoaster of academic and social chaos. Spring definitely brought some interesting revelations this year, and admittedly it was some of the toughest few months, but now that I can say that I got through it, and I'm glad.
Juggling 18 credits, 2 part-time projects, and commuting wasn't easy, and throwing in social problems just made it all the more difficult. Still, it was manageable enough for me to be able to make it through, and now that the 'tough part' is over, I'm excited for what summer has to bring. Today's the first official day of the season, and I'm so ready for more.
I finished my second year at the University of Washington! When I wasn't doing homework at the Suzzallo Reading Room (above), I was hanging out downtown in Belltown or Capitol Hill, eating yummy foods, or shopping. Most of the time, I was alone and wandering Seattle during the day, but those walks and quiet moments really helped me reflect on what had happened.
Losing your social circle is not easy, and it brought a lot of sadness into my life. But once I realized who my friends really were, I was glad that I saw people's true colors sooner rather than later. There was definitely a strong frustration at myself and the world around me. I constantly asked myself how I could be so blind and naive. Initially I was angry, but these are lessons that most people come across. That's how life works, and we can't get everything we want.
It was an awful feeling to see how much "wasted" investment I put into these friendships that never flourished. But at the same time, I am glad that I was able to see the reality of it all and let go of the same people who constantly pushed me down and made fun of my hobbies and interests. This experience forced me to put myself out there and find people who genuinely enjoy my company and support my goals.
I ate food with good friends and good people for the last half of spring quarter, and I couldn't be more grateful that spring had decided to gift me a fresh start.
TL;DR I got rid of the snakes in my life
Juggling 18 credits, 2 part-time projects, and commuting wasn't easy, and throwing in social problems just made it all the more difficult. Still, it was manageable enough for me to be able to make it through, and now that the 'tough part' is over, I'm excited for what summer has to bring. Today's the first official day of the season, and I'm so ready for more.
I finished my second year at the University of Washington! When I wasn't doing homework at the Suzzallo Reading Room (above), I was hanging out downtown in Belltown or Capitol Hill, eating yummy foods, or shopping. Most of the time, I was alone and wandering Seattle during the day, but those walks and quiet moments really helped me reflect on what had happened.
Losing your social circle is not easy, and it brought a lot of sadness into my life. But once I realized who my friends really were, I was glad that I saw people's true colors sooner rather than later. There was definitely a strong frustration at myself and the world around me. I constantly asked myself how I could be so blind and naive. Initially I was angry, but these are lessons that most people come across. That's how life works, and we can't get everything we want.
It was an awful feeling to see how much "wasted" investment I put into these friendships that never flourished. But at the same time, I am glad that I was able to see the reality of it all and let go of the same people who constantly pushed me down and made fun of my hobbies and interests. This experience forced me to put myself out there and find people who genuinely enjoy my company and support my goals.
TL;DR I got rid of the snakes in my life
