Busy, busy, BUSY!

Finals start in.... TEN DAYS!! 

Scary how fast this first semester has already gone.  Everybody that I've talked to is saying the same things: "I feel like three weeks is so far away, but it's really not!" "It feels like school just started!" "Winter break cannot come soon enough!"

Lemme tell you something! Break is super close and if you're not careful it'll be here along with failing grades! So close to that in my own life! Lately I've been trying to balance homework, keeping my dorm clean, and supporting my family, and just general school stuff while trying to keep a social life.  I'm writing this post in a rush because I am so busy even today! 

Being part of a group called SMART Start here at MSUM you have to meet with almost all of your professors while getting to five SMART acceptable meetings, and turn in this passport thing which involves filling out information on different things on campus.  If you don't get that done than you can't be in the group next semester! (And if you don't get the 5 meetings you miss out on free $300!! But luckily I did all mine!)  I have a meeting with one of my professors in 20 minutes.

The only thing I can give as advice to future college students, or any students struggling down USE A PLANNER OR CALENDAR!!!!! I know it seems so cliche but it's true! I went and spent $5 on a calendar last week just to hang up on my closet door so I know everything going on! I've been doing To-Do lists constantly the last couple weeks as finals are coming closer and I'm trying to get late homework in so I can at least some what pass classes! 

And that brings us to the lovely stressing out and getting sick.  Everybody around me has been sick lately; home and at school.  And when my family is sick I just wish I could be there to help them out! It's tough sometimes being so far from home and all you want to do is help out! Honestly, the only advice I am going to use that I've learned so far this first semester of college is this: stay on top of EVERYTHING! Write down EVERY. SINGLE. ASSIGNMENT. and do it!  It's better to say no to people than go out every night and be exhausted.  One, you'll get homework done, and two, when it does come to crunch time for an assignment or finals you can breathe better.

I know a few of my friends are starting to stress out massively right now... I just want you guys to know I love you, I believe in you, I have loads of faith in you, and I will ALWAYS be here for you.  Any time, any where.  Breathe, relax, stop stressing, stay beautiful and before you know it, Winter break we'll be having loads of fun :) Christmas and New Year's will be great!

Excitement in the little things.

It truly is amazing how a package can make your week. Last week I got a package from a family at church; chocolate, tissues, lotion. Even drawings of pigs :) and today I got a package from my mom... She sent my a pot for cooking noodles and some butter so I can now eat my cinnamon raisin bread.

Cards from people just saying "Hey, I'm thinking of you" are just as great too. The few of those I've gotten are in my cork board and every time I see them I smile :)

Nothing is better than knowing that people miss you as much as you miss them. Thanks to everybody who's sent me a package or letter :) or if you're thinking about it, just do it. Or to any other college student. I know all students really love getting a little piece if home.

College Organization!

I learned a few things I've learned for college:

1:  When moving into college, use totes not boxes! You will use them for storage later! 

2:  Bed risers!! If you cannot loft your bed you NEED to get bed risers! They are wonderful!

3:   Wonder Hangers... They are SO worth the money (though I found some at the thrift store)! They really work!!

4:  If you cannot loft your bed and you have no room for a side table, head boards are so nice! 

5:  Extension cords and power strips are your best friends!

6:  Mini fridge with a separate freezer (the two door ones) will be your best friend too...

7:  Just enjoy every day as it comes, if you get stressed, just nap! (And don't get behind on your homework...)

8:  Don't be afraid to talk to people! It's the only way to meet new people and to have way of knowing things around campus when you befriend upper class men. And it's always nice with people saying hi to you all around campus :)

9:  STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! I know you have been hearing that for ages but seriously, it is so SO crucial in college.

First Ever Post!!

Well... Here I am, a freshman in college... already almost halfway through first semester! 

Move in day quite a few weeks ago was fairly easy (I moved in four days early so I didn't have to fight for parking spots or hallway traffic).  When everybody else moved in I met my roommate, Holly.  She's awesome! 

The door to the right of us is two girls from England, the door to our left is another room with two girls from England... And than there's Miss Jess two doors down on the left. :) 

Last weekend was Fall Breather so we didn't have class Monday or Tuesday.  Jess came to Litch to spend the weekend with us.  Between pumpkin carving, mustache craft day, and a trip to St. Cloud, we came back more exhausted than rested... well worth it though.

This weekend is actually going to be my first weekend actually on campus!! Be proud!  Hopefully Holly will be around haha!