Wake up. Go to class. Eat lunch. Read books. Write reflections. Complete papers. Eat dinner. Play an intramural game. Take a shower. Finish up more homework. Go to bed at about 2am. Repeat.
That is just a brief summary of what the past couple weeks have been like. Even now as I think over my daily schedules, I have difficulty remembering everything I do, or every moment that I’m in. My memories of these days are just blurs, caught up in the whirlwind of life and moving from one thing to the next. Life is busy, and it’ll only get busier as I get older.
Of course, being busy isn’t necessarily a bad quality. I enjoy many of my classes, having fun with my classmates and professors while also learning fascinating material. Numerous books that I’ve read this school year have transformed me in more ways than I could’ve ever imagined, and the only regret I have for books is that I didn’t read them sooner than this year. I love being active and playing sports, so intramurals are always a welcome respite from the daily grind of assignments. Being busy with all of these wonderful aspects is a blessing, to be sure.
But, this busyness comes with a different kind of problem. Constantly going from one activity to the next has it’s joys of never having a dull moment, but also prevents me from fully enjoying each moment. My mind begins to no longer be in the moment, but looking ahead to the next event in this blur.
I realize that I need to take moments during this blur, to hold on to these moments rather than letting them get swept up in the chaos of life.
Modern Life, Traditional Thoughts 
I highly relate to the idea of living in a blur mindset. Personally, I think a lot of it is being busy AND being tired. It’s absolutely amazing how much clearer your mind gets once you catch up on sleep.
Anyway, I just wanted to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog this semester. You did – and do – a fantastic job! Thank you for all of your work 🙂
LikeLike
I’ve loved getting to know you this semester! Being in your writing group has been so much fun! You’re a really really talented writer and I really appreciate your vulnerability! I look forward to reading your work and your blog posts! Have a wonderful summer!
LikeLike
Can totally relate to living in the blur and the daily grind.
By the way, you destroyed my team in the intermural game we played you remember that? Good times.
Have a great summer and keep writing you’re good at it.
LikeLike
Thank you so much for sharing your writing with us this semester. I hope you continue to write and find those little moments in the midst of the blur!
LikeLike
Loved getting to read your thoughts this semester. I can really relate to the busyness you described here. Hope to see you next year, you’re a great writer!
LikeLike
It’s so easy to get swept away with responsibilities and obligations, and this is such a good reminder to take moments to remember to appreciate life. It’s been so great having class with you this year, have a great summer!
LikeLike