January 16th, 2022: 2nd Semester, Here We Come

"It's time to begin, isn't it?

I get a little bit bigger, but then I'll admit

I'm just the same as I was

Now, don't you understand that I'm never changing who I am?"

--Imagine Dragons "It's Time"

I have no idea why that section of lyrics just popped into my head writing this, but I like how this post is starting off.

I'm going back to college tomorrow for my second semester. I want to believe I won't feel any depressing feelings of loneliness in these next few months, but I can't promise that to myself. All I can do is stick to a personal routine I've created.

Go treadmill when possible. The library is always open and the basement is the place to be. Blog, write, and do self care to avoid insanity.

I need to catch up on listening to podcasts like Voice Memos from KeepItWholesome. I want to continue reading my book that my friend recommended and do my best to put myself out there this semester.

People are people. They shouldn't be hard to talk to, but something holds me back.

Rejection?

Most likely.

Judgement?

Definitely.

College is about networking, and I'm realizing my entire job and career will be based on who I know, not necessarily what I know.

I will connect with the people on my floor that I already know, and hopefully that leads to more connections.

Taking a deep breath and steeling my nerve, I'll persist in snow and shine so that I can achieve and gain fulfillment.