So, I guess this is my first blog here (I think I'm the second one to post for Holly's class :)) and there isn't really much that comes to mind. My first weeks at college have been rough since I am trying to balance both school and a full time work schedule. That will be fixed soon so I don't come in on Monday mornings feeling like crap (now would be a good example of this). It does help me though knowing that my best friend and boyfriend will only be a phone call away if I ever have one of my mini meltdowns and need some calming down.
I've missed the first football game here, which kind of bums me out. I'm not really that into football, but I do love watching the marching band, I have my boyfriend Robert to thank for that. And, that climbing wall in the new fitness center is calling to me, but time and work schedules keep me from doing anything here on campus. Hopefully soon, I will have more time to do the things that I want to do while I can still keep a job (after all, everyone can use the gas money right about now).
The past class of BoF really moved me, despite what I looked like that day. While other girls started tearing up, I kept a straight face as I quietly listened. I thought that I was the only one that had gone through something horrible and had to grow up as fast as I did, but there are other people, other women, that are like me. It is comforting to know that so many have been through something, and that in some way, on some distant level, we can all connect and comfort each other and rejoice in the fact that we are who we are today and are better women because for what we have been through. Thank you everyone for sharing. Maybe one day I will have the courage to stand up and share my story.
-Malissa Gispert
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6 comments:
yeah i have a job too so i know how it can be balancing everything while still having time to hang out and have fun but it gets better once u figure things out. hopefully they will get better for you too!!
Katie
Thank you, Malissa. And just because you weren't obviously emotional in class definitely doesn't mean that you weren't paying attention or reflecting on what your classmates said.
Thank you!
Holly
I know exactly what you mean, I was surprised that there were other people in class whose life has not been full of 'roses and candy'. It just goes to show you that you shouldn't judge a person at first glance because you never know their life story.
This week has been very stressful for me. I have sooooo much to get done before friday, I don't even think that I will be able to do it all. I stopped stressing about it though! I will do my best, after all that is all I can ever give.
P.S. I can't wait till this week is over ^_^
Jennifer
I think it was really a great experience when all the girls that opened up, did. I think we're finally getting to the point of the class, the opening up, and building relationships with other women. I know at the beginning several girls explained how they'd never really had close relationships with females. I think we're doing a great job opening up to each other and at the end, I think we really will have several friendships that will last far past this semester and this class.
(Emily Russell)
I am just now able to get on this website. Hahah.
So I admire you for trying to keep a job and keep up in school, I am having a hard enough time trying to manage my classes, but it's good that you are making money, I am broke without a job. :)
Yes it was inspiring and comforting to listen to everyone share their "stories"..I am not personally comfortable enough to share my expierences with the class either, or even write them in my paper, but I have been through some difficult, shameful things and it is sad but comforting to know we all have something in common.
-Nichole
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