Closure

Towards the middle of the semester, I was really getting sick of school. About 2/3 of the way through, I really hated it. Everything was crashing down on me. I have too much responsibility. I was the president of my fraternity during some really awkward periods, which was quite draining. I was in the musical Guys and Dolls, which kept me occupied for most nights and some days. I had classes that I was skipping and doing poorly in, and I was totally flunking all of my music lessons. All this while trying to maintain relationships with people that had gone sour in recent events. Not to mention having my family back home that is in constant need of contact.

As the end of the semester approached, my plate got a little less full day by day. The play ended, I gave up my presidency, and all I had left to deal with was my academics. Though my priorities were large, I took them one at a time and was able to work through them all. The end of the semester saw relief, regret, and a certain amount of accomplishment. In the most recent events, I feel that, though I was not an exemplary student, I left the semester in a good place. I don't think any of my teachers harbor any disdain towards me as a student, but instead generally like me as a person, which is a very good feeling.

I had almost the perfect ending to the semester that I could have. I finished up all my projects, studied for and took my last exam. I helped as many people as I could have during the last few weeks. I shared some laughs, shared some drinks, shared some meals, and shared some fellowship. I spent some one-on-one time with some very special people, and left firm impressions on some lasting relationships. Everything went well in the last two weeks, and I feel that I am well-prepared for next semester. On paper, next semester looks like it will be easier and more fun for me. I hope this is true, but I also hope to get a lot more accomplished. This semester snuck past me, stealing some of my life and energy along with it. Nevertheless, though, I finished the semester with a great sense of closure, and an insatiable desire to go on. I have a feeling I am going to have a very productive Christmas break, as I want to return to Beloit more now than ever before.