It looks like I'm finally writing on my Tumblr again. Yet, this time, I'm writing as a college graduate. I have no idea how the time flew by so quickly and how it ended so quickly. The last four years, I've been an Illini in the middle of cornfields, learning how to be a fabulous designer. And not only that, but I learned how to be a better me. The people I met over these years have been such a huge impact on me. I've been able to learn from them, laugh with them, cry with them, and grow with them.
I think each year I've learned more and more about being independent and being happy and thankful. I've realized that being happy is all about just doing your best,"doing you" and not worrying about anything else.
I am actually having a hard time saying everything I want to say about the last four years! I learned to live in the moment. I learned that I don't constantly need to be around people. I learned that working out is good for the soul. I learned that design is not easy. I learned that all-nighters are okay, especially with friends. I learned that studio time is precious. I learned that friends come and go. I learned that sometimes life hurts, but it's only a small part of the puzzle and that there is often something better waiting out there. I learned that there are some amazing people in this world who are just down right amazing and genuine. I learned that professors are cool and that I can be friends with them. I learned to try everything new and embrace uncertainty. I learned that living alone is fun too. I learned that sometimes, I have to be a big girl and make my own decisions. I learned that having fun is okay. And i learned how to have fun. I learned that sometimes 80% is okay and better than 110%. I'm just happy and thankful to be moving on to the next phase in life. I learned that going out every night is so much fun and does NOT have to be exhausting. I learned that not following the crowd is cool. I learned that living on Green Street is amazing. I learned that boys can be ignored at times. I learned that good friends come out of the oddest places.
I will not be in Illinois anymore, but I now that I will always be bleeding orange and blue. I'll always remember the most amazing memories and friends I made that molded the person I've become today.
