Not As Bad As It Seems

As the second quarter of my freshman year comes to an end, I've realized that at times I made things worse than they really are, especially since finals are coming up along with the end of my freshman year rapidly approahing. Staying up for hours studying or writing an essay, looking for apartments, and diminishing leisure time are all things I have complained about in the recent weeks. I've looked at the negative side and not enough of the positive. I should be glad that I am currently attending a UC, an opportunity that very few people get to experience. I should take advantage of all the opportunities I have been given. Who cares if i have to put in a couple extra hours of studying or hard work here and there. I am working towards my future. Yeah it may suck to be up all night writing a paper, but it is a small step that will help me reach my future goals. I have been looking for apartments for my next year in college. It has been a hassle trying to look for a place that is both affordable and nice. Now that I look at it, I should be excited about living in the apartments next year with some really great friends. I know it's a cliche' to say that thing aren't as bad as it seems but things can get a lot worse. There are many people out there with much greater adversity. We should all look at the more positive sides of everyday life and just be thankful we are able to do the things we are able to because some people are not able to.




PS: On a side note I thought I'd list some of the songs I've been working on playing on the guitar:

• Michael Buble-Everything
• Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved
• Rihanna/Neyo- Hate That I Love You
• Augustana-Boston
• Dashboard Confessional-Stolen
• Maroon 5- Sunday Morning

525948 Minutes, 8766 Hours, 365 Days, 1 year

As another year passes I find it amazing how rapidly time goes by. It was just earlier this year I was walking the campus of Redondo High, hanging with friends that I have known for years, and walking across the field in my cap and gown. Now I am already starting my second quarter of college at UCR.

As the new year approaches everyone is setting their resolutions and looking forward to what may come in 2009. Although it is important to set goals and be optimistic about the future I believe it is also important to remember and cherish all of the good memories that got you up to the point where you are now.

I look back and remember all the friends I had back in high school. The ones that always had my back, gave me good advice, and always had fun hanging out with. There are many that I do not keep in touch with but there are also some that I still talk to today. Just recently I have moved to college and met of bunch of new friends. I hope these bonds begin to grow stronger. I have memories with my family that always support me in choices that I make and help guide me when I am struggling. I picked up the guitar and have started playing for the first time this past year and it is now something I love doing. I will remember all the basketball games that my friends and I played.

There are so many things that have happened in such a small span of time that I find it hard to believe. I am thankful for all of these things. As the new year approaches rapidly I hope everyone briefly looks back at their memories from this year. I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe New Years and hopefully 2009 will be another year full of memories.