A Year Ago Today

A year ago today I had my senior newspaper banquet. At this time last year I had begun to panic. It is no secret that I was ready to move on from high school, but now the reality that college was quickly approaching begun to hit. For four years I had envisioned what my college experience would be like, for four years I begged for college to be a much better time than high school. If only freshman-year-of-high-school me could see freshman-year-of-college me. What a dramatic difference. 
I'm currently sitting in my basically empty dorm room reflecting on how nervous I was to move in. Throughout the entire summer and four years before then I had banked on "college being better", but what if it wasn't? What if college was a repeat of the loneliness, misplacement, and disconnection I felt in high school? What if I had put all my hope in this place/idea/education and it fell to my expectations? 

That couldn't be further from the truth.

 I wish I had the time and space to list out every single person who has helped me have the best year of my life. Drury was everything I needed and more and I am astonished that on Thursday I'll be driving home to O'Fallon for three months. How can a school year go by so quickly? I'll have to develop a routine that doesn't revolve around classes, going to the Commons everyday at 11 and 5, and most importantly seeing the people who have become such a valued part of my life.

 There isn't one moment that I can refer to as when I knew Drury/my freshman year was special. It was a culmination of moments. From running home to Kappa Delta on bid day, to eating too much ice cream at the Commons (because it's the one food to never disappoint you). From the mornings spent in the gym, to classes outside on Drury Lane. I've said it a million times and will say it again, going to Drury was the best decision I've ever made. I'm thankful for random trips to Hurts Donuts after chapter meeting with my sisters, the Saturday afternoons hanging out at Sigma Pi, and exploring Springfield's restaurants when my family visited. 
A year ago I was so nervous at what could be, and now I'm looking back at what did happen. I've been pretty open about my fear of change, and I'm irrationally worried that sophomore year won't be as great as freshman year. However, I already have so many opportunities lined up for the fall. No matter what happens Drury will always hold such a special place in my heart, especially my first year.

 While I may not be that excited to return home for the summer, I know I'll appreciate the time because it'll make me value my friendships at school even more. I'm also traveling a lot this summer so I'll be kept busy (like usual). 

 To my Drury friends, professors, etc: thank you. Thank you for contributing to my first year experience. I wouldn't be the person I am today without you. I love you all.

 Until next time,
Taylor xx
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