Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on how much I’ve grown and matured. I’ve had the chance to linger on the thought of my advancement and the knowledge that I have attained. While I realize that I am forever becoming, I can honestly say that I’ve ventured into a much more positive direction–a direction I plan to continue to move in. It’s clear that the things that I presumed mattered the most, are completely antiquated and obsolete to me now.
  
Moreover, I’ve found that I’ve outgrown people–past acquaintances, friends, comrades. I’m focused more on enhancing me and my family’s quality of life and I’ve noticed that I’m aware of my sudden gravitation towards people who are wanting the same. Everyday, I’m looking forward to engaging in things that will add to that quality. However to successfully do so, activities that I used to partake in regularly are now done in extreme moderation.
   
   

Has this moderation affected my friendships?
   

Have a lost a few friends during this transition?
   

Have my previous friendships that seemed so strong and everlasting, lost their vibrancy?
   

Yes.

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Nevertheless, I’ve given myself “OK” to grow. Afterall, who else’s opinion matters in regards to developing into a better person but mine? Am I worried about those who refuse to accept my positive movements? Not at all. My true friendships have endured. The strongest bonds that were created have remained. These bonds and friendships have veered, evolved, and adapted to the transformation that I’ve undergone.
      
I have a stronger focus.
   
I have a better view.

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Yesterday was the first day of the spring semester. It was also my first day actually going to school when the semester started. It felt good being able to start on time and overcoming my lethargy and my hate for Spring semesters. As always, I’m still organizing my schedule. That’s always the toughest part about maintaining a full-time job and being a full-time student. Eventually, I will have no other choice but to switch from full-time to part-time, but I’m trying to put that off for as long as I can. In the meantime, I’m saving money for when that has to happen. I’ll probably lose about $400 a month, so I’ll have to save that amount so I won’t have to completely alter my lifestyle for those 4 months of school. Nevertheless, it always works out and I’m pretty thankful for that.

I’m not sure why, but spring semesters are never good semesters for me. This semester, I plan on changing that. Surprisingly, I’m much more enthusiastic and motivated. I’m learning how to better manage my time and I’m definitely trying my best to stay organized. Along with this enthusiasm and motivation is a surge of energy. Mornings flow a lot smoother now and I can’t complain about that. As for as my goals for this semester, I plan on actually arriving to class early and completing my assignments early as well. In regards to my GPA, I’m aiming for at least a 3.5 and no less than a 3.0. My last two semesters have been great in regards to my grade point average and I’m trying to continue to progress.

Let’s see how this goes.

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