Recently, I cannot help but think about how little time I have left in college. Of course, this is very exciting to me, and surprisingly, it is very sad. I always thought that after the struggles I faced here, I would be so quick to grab my degree and hit the road. Instead I am finding that I want to try just about anything before I leave.
So, this semester, I am dedicating my time to trying new things. I signed up for a hip-hop class. I am terrible, super awkward, and having a blast! I don't think that I will ever be good at this type of dancing, but I am learning a lot about myself in the process. I think this class is really pushing me out of my comfort zone. It is making me embarrass myself and be okay with it. I am learning to move a little more purposefully, and I am making new friends. Even though I am probably never going to use this skill later in life, it is kind of neat to say that I have it.
Yet, this is not the only new skill that I am attempting to learn this semester. I am also taking a painting class. If I am bad at hip-hop, my painting skills are somewhere in the negative number range. There is nothing quite as sad looking as my art. Still, I love it! Painting is so relaxing. It allows me to escape from the every day pressures of life. It is something that I can see myself continuing with as I get older. With any luck, I will get better and actually be able to paint something amazing. I would love to give my art as gifts, just not any time soon!
I want to look back at school and say, "Well, it was an experience!" I finally feel like I am enjoying school. It took long enough, but I am glad that I've made it to this point.
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