Closing Another Door

Yesterday was the last day of the semester, and I had to say goodbye to yet another group of roommates. That just doesn't get any easier! Especially this semester. This, oddly enough, was the first and the last picture of our entire apartment. It wasn't that we didn't like to take pictures, the other girls had plenty together. I simply had a different kind of semester. I started out this semester absolutely terrified. My original plan was to be getting married and never having to live with a bunch of girls again. So the thought of it frightened me. Especially not knowing any of them. I expected this semester to be the worst one ever. And I proved myself wrong.

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Moving in with five strangers was the best thing I could have done for myself after my break up. These girls turned out to be so incredibly loving and supportive, and some of the sweetest people I have ever met. We didn't hang out very much at all this semester, but they knew it was what I needed. They knew I was trying to figure everything out for myself, and they also helped me do that. I found myself spending a lot of alone time this semester, and it was amazing. I learned a lot about myself and what I want during those times. I can't imagine having lived with friends this semester only because I needed to be alone. I needed to focus and try to get over everything. And it worked. So many blessings have come to my life this semester that wouldn't have happened otherwise. Not only did I lose almost 25 lb., but I met some life-long friends that I wouldn't have before. I also raised my GPA and found out for me what I want in my life. And I am so grateful to have experienced it all. I never thought such a would-be scary experience would turn out to be such a great one. I have Ashley, Aubrey, Becca, Megan, and Alexa to thank for it. They are amazing girls, and I am indebted to them for helping me get over the past and accomplish so much for my life.

My friends and family were also incredibly supportive this summer, and I am incredibly grateful for them as well. I really appreciate everybody who stood by my side and helped me through everything. I just love you all so much!

And as one door is being closed, another will be opening in about seven weeks at the beginning of fall semester. Kayla, Sydney, and Julia lived with me last summer and fall and we decided to live with each other this fall as well. So I'm really excited, after this last semester of reflection and soul searching, to get back into the swing of things and live with some old friends. I'm so excited!