Remember - Be spontaneous!

Yes, what you see is true - I have new pictures on my blog site. The old one just wasn't cutting it, and I wanted to have super snazzy pro-photos like some of the other bloggers.

My friends and I are starting to come to the shocking realization that we have about 4 weeks of classes left before finals, and more importantly, summer! To all you incoming freshmen reading, take my advice - make sure you take the time to enjoy your college experience. I'm already starting to see why people call these days 'the best of your life,' and I'm only two years in! It's absolutely amazing how fast time has gone. It feels like just last week I was moving into Regis and saying goodbye to my Mom, rearranging the room with my roommate, and meeting people that I now call my best friends. Of course you'll have your fair share of stressful work, but allow yourself some spontaneity:

-Go out to eat instead of eating on campus on a random night.
-Do an assignment in advance in order to plan for a night out
-Make some EasyMac in your room and have a movie night with your friends
-Play a board game! They're not just for ages 5 & up.
-EXPLORE THE CITY! <--majorly important.
-Make sure you have a decent camera to document your good times, at all times.

I know, you're thinking "Of course, I'll be doing all of those things." I said the same things before I entered my first year. However, it's easy to get caught up in your work and the stresses of college life, and sometimes hard to sit back and enjoy it. For all you current students reading, I'm sure you can echo my statement. I'm also sure you can look at that list and realize you haven't done enough of those activities, or maybe none?

Some of the best times I've had here and the times I'll remember most when I leave here are the ones where I  received a random phone call from a friend saying, "Hey, let's go eat downtown tonight," or "Want to go to 7-11 for junk food and sit outside?" You'll experience that slight moment of hesitation..."But I have this 5 pager due tomorrow... "

However, you'll find that opportunities like that don't come up all the time. Take advantage when you can.

That's all for me for this week. Friday approaches and I am ready with open arms. *queue song*

Comments

[Julie]

Jake, this blog is yummy. Seriously, I agree with all of it. I've been really looking around lately and realizing just how lucky I am to be where I am in my life...and it's people like you who really make it an amazing experience.

*queue sappy love song about friendship*

[monique]

I am going to be an incoming freshman at loyola next year and found your information to be helpful indeed! Thanks for the great tips :]

[Ben]

He's 112% right and then some.