Lesson 6: Slow down life

It's crazy. I'm writing my last blog post. Matter of fact, y'all are also writing your last blog post. As we collectively close the semester off, I would firstly like to congratulate everyone for making it. 

It seemed like August was yesterday. Syllabus week, all those practices for sports, after-school activities, Subbie-Buddy events, and Homecoming. So much happened over this semester, yet I can't remember a specific detail about any of it. 

 I wish I slowed down and looked around. It's a pretty broad and overused lesson and quote that everyone says, but I really mean it this time. I wish I paused and thought about my experiences, whether embarrassing or exciting. Just to look around be present in the moment instead.

This semester was valuable. I learned a lot, y'all did too. However, it's not the end. We have not only a semester ahead of us, but our whole lives! If you're feeling sad or depressed from the fact that we're halfway done with school, I want you to realize that there is some much out there that will be important to you that you haven't met. You will go through life-changing opportunities, meet amazing people, be met with challenging experiences.

Good luck on finals! Keep your head up.

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