Some things you wouldn't trade for the world

So as I was sitting in my room looking at facebook, I started to think about the fact that we are almost halfway through the semester and I really don't know where the heck it all went. Then I started thinking about the fact that I'm almost halfway done with my college career. With all these thoughts running through my head, I couldn't help but take a look back at it all.

I remember when I first filled out my application to go to Pitt. I only did it because it was sitting in front of my face and it said free application. I knew nothing of Pittsburgh or Pitt itself, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to try since I really didn't like the schools that I had been admitted too. When I decided to go to Pitt, I got a lot of flack for it. "Why do you want to go so far away? What is it that they have that you don't have here? You know you are just gonna miss home and want to transfer back." All these comments annoyed me, but at the same time made me think what the heck was I doing with myself. I was taking a big step moving to a new place, with no friends or family to back me up. I quickly shook this feeling off and knew that it was something I had to do. As I got to the school, I met people that would soon be closer to me than some family. We made a promise to see each other through to the end. If we came in together we were leaving together unless there was nothing left in our control that we could do. In these first two years I've faced many unfortunate encounters, hardship, and times when I just wanted to give up, but my friends were always there to look out for me.

People always say that the friends you make in college are the ones you remember for the rest of your life. Though I am thankful for all the friends I have in my life, I am greatful that God has blessed me with the core group of people that help make everyday at the University of Pittsburgh a little easier and more enjoyable. So I dedicate my first post to THE FAM. You all hold a special place in my heart and everything that we have gone through has helped strengthen me spiritually and in my everyday life.