Blog 7: College Life

I am really excited about being a senior, but the path that my college friends are on is starting to scare me. They have returned to reality and are no longer flying high because they are "mature" and "grown-up". I knew it wouldn't be easy, but it seems to be quite hard from what I have heard. Some of my friends have decided that staying in Owensboro was their best choice, but remaining at home was not an option. I don't think I really understand why someone would put extra stress on his or herself when they could live at home for free where there is always the comfort of family. Moving into an apartment, although exciting, honestly boggles my mind. When you move in with friends, you never know what could happen. There could be a big fight and you are still stuck living with that person. One of my closest friends is coming to me with all of the issues that she has to work out, how she has two jobs, and how she is scared that she may not even be able to make ends meet. Although my college experience will be a completely different story than those that choose to stay at home, I am beginning to get a little uneasy about the whole being on my own thing.

Blog 6: A Time of Great Loss or Failure

Losing someone close to you is always hard to overcome. They may pass away or move, but both situations hurt you because that special person is no longer in your life every day. Losing my grandparents was a time of great loss for everyone in my family. Our daily routines began to change and my mom had a hard time grasping everything. Losing my closest friends was almost as hard for me personally. My best friend in high school moved away and now we never contact each other. I have no connection with her anymore and it is quite depressing.

Blog 5: A "light" in My Life Is...

I don't have to many people that I am able to look up to. I'm usually the role model for people that surround me. But my closest friends would have to be the "light" in my life. The friends that get me through the day are such a blessing to have. I talk to Whitney all day and it helps me fight through any situation. She has shown me the right way to do things and has proven to me time and time again that it is possible for me to be wrong. Brittany has been just as influential in my life as Whit. She has taught me so many life lessons that I will never forget. I appreciate these people so much. Thanks guys.

Blog 4: A "demon" in my own life is...

A demon in my life is organization. I can't stand for things to be too unorganized. It drives me crazy when things are messy or when I don't have a schedule. I like for everything to be structured and precise. Everything has to be planned out for me to be happy. I do not like it when someone springs something on me at the last time because I like to be everywhere on time. I am a very organized and punctual person.

Blog 3: Something That Scares Me

The future is one thing that definitely scares me. Not knowing what is ahead of me and what is in store is just a scary thought. I always like to know what is going to happen. I don't like feelings of uncertainty. I want to know that everything is going to be okay and what exactly is going to happen to me and my friends. But we will never know what is going to happen until it happens. I can't predict things and that scares me. Not knowing just scares me.

Blog 2: I Used To Think...

I used to think that everything happened for a reason. I used to think that when bad things happened it was supposed to be like that. I believed that there was some sort of meaning to the mayhem. Growing older and wiser I have realized that life is not fair and that there is no reason for things. Why should a teenager have to die in a car accident? Is there a reason that a child gets abandoned by her parents? What's the purpose of natural disasters? I think the real truth is that stuff just happens. There is no reason, they just do. I don't believe there is a benefit for some of these things so I have come to the conclusion that there is no reason. There is no point.

BLOG 1: Who/What is a Hero?

A hero is someone who helps others and is looked up to. They do something that others wouldn't in a time of need. A hero is someone who can be respected because of a certain action that they take. A hero does not have to be someone who puts their life in danger. Heroes are just people who act in a certain way that is respected by others.