I thought I'd share a few thoughts before I went to bed about my first day of school. The first day of school hasn't really changed much for me these past 5 or 6 years. Although I don't get as nervous about all my classes, I still worry about whether I can fulfill all the requirements and get and A. I still think I'm never going to have enough time to complete all the work (which I always do have enough time so I don't know why I still worry). And I still, ever since elementary school, plan out what I'm going to wear. I think that tradition will hold true for whatever life throws at me. My first day at my first real job I expect I'll still be picking out what I'm going to wear and having it all laid out (maybe even put the socks in the shoes!). I feel like if I can't do anything else to really prepare, I know I will have dressed to succeed.
I'd like to say that I love being an art major. Even more than that, I love being an art major at a church school. I get to learn about all these different ways I can be creative and express myself, but I get to do it while having teachers tell you how you can inspire yourself by listening to the Spirit. I love learning how there are numerous examples of how God is an artist and doesn't neglect the beauty of the planet. Many people today underestimate the value of aesthetics and I feel like I am that much more supported when I learn that God and even Laman and Lemuel (1 Nephi 18:4-thank you Readings!) are craftsman. I may not be a superb artist, but I know that if I do my best and pray for inspiration, that I will have help when I need it.
The last thing I'd like to say about the first day of school is that I am soooooooo glad the summer is over and I get to see David every day! This summer taught me a lot about patience, understanding, and learning to accept things as they are and make the best out of them. I am so glad that's behind us. I'm ready to have a real relationship after the first 5 months of "getting to know you" time. I am very proud of myself for having accomplished that, but I couldn't have done it without David. I was a pain in the neck sometimes, but he put in just as much or more effort as I did. It seems like everything is a million times easier now. I get the feeling that everything is going to be a challenge and a half, but I also know that we can work together on things. No plans for anything are being made, so don't worry about that. I'm just very glad he's back.
2 comments:
That sounds like a pretty good first day. You sound like you've grown up a lot more in the last few months or so. I'm glad you're an art major too, so I have someone to commiserate with. You've almost inspired me to right another blog post. Almost. We'll see.........
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