The Real Deal

Ever since my freshman year of college, my professors have always told us "say yes to every opportunity".  I remember sitting in class thinking, "That's dumb, why would I say yes to something I don't want to do?"  And because I didn't listen to this advice, I struggled throughout my first two years of college. If I didn't want to do something, I just decided to do something else or nothing at all.  And it wasn't just job related things, it was with sorority events, going out with my room mate and her friends, and even going to study or the dining hall with people.  Without even trying any of this, I said "no" because I decided that I "wasn't that person".  And because of this, my freshman year was miserable. My sophomore year I was living in my sorority house, and was determined to change this.  I wanted to have fun, make friends, and actually enjoy being at school.  And I finally stopped saying no.  I still wasn't...

As a second semester junior in college, I definitely know stress!  On top of my classes and homework, I also work on campus, am in a sorority, dance five times a week, and keep up with my chores at home.  This week in particular was incredibly hectic with two exams and three assignments due, on top of my normal weekly schedule.  Needless to say, I was stressed out and on the phone with my mom basically 24/7. So what are the best ways to deal with your stress?  Here's what I do: ONE // Don't Nap! This week I have been so  tired with my crazy schedule and I haven't been sleeping a whole lot.  So I napped twice.  And both times, I woke up feeling awful  and even more stressed out and frantic.  When you're not getting enough sleep and you take a nap, your body thinks it's going into a deep sleep, like when you go to bed for the night.  So then when you wake up later after not getting a full night's sleep, your body punishes you....

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Tonight I'm celebrating by getting Mexican food with some of my favorite girls for a "Galentine's Day" and I could not be more excited!  Today is not only for couples, it's about spending time and appreciating everyone  that you love! In order to commemorate today, I thought I would write little one sentence love letters to some of my favorite things! Dear Gamma Phi Beta, Thank you for giving me my best friends and the best college experience. Dear Starbucks, You get me through almost every day, and I can't wait until I finally get my Gold Card. Dear Sushi, We have a love/hate relationship because I crave you all the time, but can't afford you as often as I want...still love you though. Dear Saint Louis, I miss you every day and treasure getting to come home to you and everyone in you. Dear Bed, You truly are my favorite hello and hardest goodbye.  Please don't ever change. Dear Dance, ...