Go college supply shopping, make a list of things to pack for college, price supplies I will need, get a hold of my roommate, make sure my iTunes library is all downloaded....
These are only some of the things that compile my list of things to do before going to college in August. I've always thought that college would be the busiest time of my life. Turns out I had never stopped to consider the amount of time college preparation would take! At least, not until a matter of months ago.
My dad gave me some good advice: make sure you are aware of how much time you have to accomplish things before you go. Get a calendar that shows you how many days you have before you haul(and I mean HAUL, because you'll most likely be carting a lot of stuff with you) off to college.
My advice after making your college countdown calendar would be this: Help yourself out and make up a list of everything you need to do before you leave for college. This way if you forget anything, all you have to do is refer to your list to get you back on track. A jumbled mind is not a good thing to have right now.
If you're like me, then you may be procrastinating on doing some things because they scare you or intimidate you. Here's a tip: DON'T! I know, I know. It's not as easy as it sounds. I am still working on honing this skill myself. My auntie D always tells me to "touch the scary monster, then run away!" Take it one step at a time. Sign up for classes then walk away and spend a few minutes with your family. But getting used to the changes that are going to be happening in your life right now, before you get to college is going to get you in the right mindset. That way you won't have a complete mental breakdown. You'll only have a partial one. :) Ephesians 6:10 says "Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might." It is only by God's strength that I get anything done around here! Never underestimate God and what He can do for you, fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. No problem is too small for Him. He considers all our concerns equally important.
My graduation party was great! So many friends and family came and I was so blessed! They even stayed when it rained.
I got a hold of my college today and asked them about roommate assignments. They said they're still figuring it out and that I would know by the last week of July/first week of August. Not my ideal scenario but God knew and He has perfect timing.
Well, tomorrow I'm gonna go get my second ear piercings done with a friend of mine and then get ice cream with another friend. And then... back to college preparations! Fun, fun!
That's it for now. Blessings to all you reading this. :)
