Hi friends, it's been a while.
Somehow, by the grace of God I managed to get through this semester in one piece, and with a decent GPA to boot. I can't take all the credit, as I was at the mercy of my amazing professors and relying on the kindness of my friends to distract me and comfort me when I needed it. I reached out to them and managed to stay away from self destructive behavior which could have easily turned both me and my academic career into a hot mess.
Also -- I got an A on my first undergraduate Thesis! That's right, ya girl battled through depression, anxiety, several all-nighters, and lots of trial and error and somehow managed to make a cohesive paper. I'm still exhilarated from it, honestly.
Break has been wonderful so far. One of my very best friends who I have not seen in over two years is back in town, and I have been so hyped getting to spend time with him. I'm currently in D.C. cuddling up with my cat and Jeremy, which is delicious. We are taking the train back to Virginia tomorrow to celebrate Christmas with our families.
After everything, it's still not easy. Christmas is bittersweet and my family is still struggling in many ways, but I am thankful for the good things. I am thankful for what I have achieved so far, and for the deep love and selflessness I am shown every day from my friends and family. Y'all are the bestest.
I will try to post again soon and share my Christmas adventures! Stay tuned, or... you know... whatever the blog equivalent of "stay tuned" is.
Lissa
