I’ve had the same honest emotions for a long time now starting with happiness, fear of the unknown and just growing anticipation. Within the last few weeks, I’ve thought about a lot of changes I want to make for my future career and I’m working to change a few things in my lifestyle. Everything is completely thrown off due to COVID so I’m trying to outweigh my positives from the negatives. My schedule, unfortunately, is like the definition of messed up because it seems like no matter how much sleep I get, I’m still tired and I still have course work that needs my attention. I don’t think I’m the only person that just wishes for time to slow down but, from what I’ve experienced already, time and life don’t stop for anyone unless the inevitable happens.
All negatives aside, I’m really enjoying being at home with my family and being able to ask for help when I need it or just to talk their ears off about how my semester is going. New additions to my lifestyle include some occasional jump roping, an iced coffee in the morning and a nice and quiet atmosphere to get a few things done around the house. This week is pretty mellow compared to my last week of classes but I’m working ahead and focusing on a few DIY projects I can get done. With finals approaching, I’m going to need some things to keep me occupied and de-stressed. I’m starting off with painting one of my room walls with chalkboard paint and creating some door signs to let my family know when I’m on zoom calls, taking tests or getting assignments done. I know that there are lots of things happening right now that we can’t control. I’m going to do what I do best and just focus on what I can accomplish now because if I don’t, I’ll lose sight of what’s important.
“It’s when ordinary people rise above the expectations and seize the opportunity that milestones truly are reached.” Mike Huckabee.
~Alexandria
(Bio: My name is Alexandria Givens, and I’m the middle child of seven kids in my immediate family. I’m currently a sophomore business major at Missouri State University.)