I genuinely don\u2019t understand how this semester went by so fast. It feels like I just got here, and now I\u2019m already thinking about finals and wrapping everything up. Compared to last semester, this one felt like it flew by, and I think a big reason why is how busy (in a good way) my weekends were.
Almost every weekend, I had something going on. Whether it was a family visit, friends coming to see me, going home, traveling somewhere, formal events, or even volunteering, there was always something to look forward to. Having those plans made such a difference during the week. Even when classes or assignments felt stressful, I knew I had something fun coming up, and it made the days go by so much faster because I had something to work towards.
I also realized that I didn\u2019t really have those long, slow weekends where I was just sitting around or studying all day. Of course, I still had work to do, but my time felt more balanced. Instead of dragging through the weekend, I was actually enjoying it, and then suddenly it was Monday again.
While being super busy can be stressful at times, I think staying busy (but in a way that made me happy) completely changed how I experienced the semester. It made everything feel quicker, lighter, and honestly made me feel like I made more important memories. It\u2019s kind of crazy how much having things to look forward to can shift your whole mindset.
Now I just wish I could slow it down a little. It is crazy to think I’ll move out of the tiny dorm room I called home in just a few weeks, but at the same time, I wouldn\u2019t trade how full and fun this semester felt.
That’s all for now!
-Jordan<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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