It's been awhile...

Hi there, gang.

It's been awhile since I have made a post. This semester has been very rough for me. Not that it hasn't been rough on every Freshmen, but my health has taken a real toll on my life. My health, my financial situation, and my education have me at wits end! I think my stripes are falling off.

I started out well this semester. I had settled my stomach (a little), but I was still getting very dizzy or nauseas. It felt miserable to be let down by my body. Again, I missed classes, and in no time, I was behind again -sigh-. I tried so hard to keep going to classes, but when it was even too painful to move, I could not resist just staying in bed to feel better. After spring break though, I hit a bright patch!!

This medicine I took worked miracles. It cleared out my system, and I thought, "Finally! Now I can have a normal year!" I took a performing arts workshop for 5 days. I met people with whom I believe I will have lifelong friendships! I even adventured around the city, visiting venues I had never expected to go near. My favorite show (out of the many concerts, shows, and rehearsals) was Peter and the Starcatcher!

I recommend it if you get the chance!

I had the time of my life, but then, I started seeing this strange light flashing in my left eye. On Sunday light, it got much worse. I called the doctor before it could get out of hand, and the very next day, I was sent in for eye surgery (not your typical Freshman happenstance haha). It was not painless, but it was much better. The doctor said I could have lost my eyesight if I had not gone in soon enough.

I am grateful, but recovering made it hard for me to read or write or see as normal. Now that I am back to full health, I have to catch up to weeks of work! It's not going to be easy. Most of my classes expect so much of me, and I am expecting some real hard times coming up, too. Not everything is under the bridge, not yet.

But I think I can do it! I have the support of many people, and if I can just focus, I think I can do everything in my power to finish this year strong. Here I go!