I survived.

I survived my first semester of college. Wow. 

I SURVIVED MY FIRST SEMESTER OF COLLEGE!

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just finished my last final, and it feels pretty surreal. It's been an emotional week. Lots of reflection on who I was, who I am, where I am, and where I have come. There is a lot to reflect upon.

On August 23rd, 2014, I was so nervous about my freshman year that I threw up. Literally. Puked. Vomited. Barfed. Out of utter fear. I started hyperventilating at the thought of not living with my parents. I was scared of myself: could I function on my own? Could I make my own decisions? I had only memorized my social security number last year!

Now, on December 12th, 2014, I feel like a victor. No, it's definitely not perfect, but I survived. I survived months of college cafeteria food, living in a glorified sardine box, and the papers that never seem to be finished. How did I do? Prayer, amazing friends, and a whole lot of coffee. I have learned so much this semester; I have grown; I have made hard decisions. I am proud of myself.

There's no way to sum up this whole semester in words. I'm excited to go home, but I know 100% that I will miss my life here while I am gone. I think that's a good thing.

I survived...wow.