What seems to feel like an entire week has only been two days. Having two tests and in the presentation in one day can be interpreted multiple ways. First, it means that the rest of the week should be pretty relaxed and more note taking focused. But on the other hand, it puts a damper on the first few days and can be extremely stressful. I feel very confident in both of my tests, but am a little uneasy on how my presentation went. I felt that I could have slow downed and talked as if I was carrying a conversation rather than saying what I had memorized. I was nervous and anxious on how it was going to go. I left the presentation with high hopes that they would be able to see past my lack of confidence in my presentation and see the potential in me. Once I got back to my dorm I saw that I had a new email. The anxiety I had previous came back. I felt my heart beginning to beat faster and faster. Putting my anxiety and worries behind me, I opened the email and read the words, "Congratulations! You have been selected to be a part of Pi Sigma Epsilon's spring recruitment class!" A HUGE smile came across my face and I finally realized that I was over doubting myself and need to believe in myself more. As I sit here writing this post and watching Fixer Upper, I realize that anything is truly possible as long as there is effort behind your actions. Fixer Upper, for those of you who don't know what it's about, is about a Texan couple who buys and renovates houses for families throughout Texas. Chip and Joanna Gaines own multiple business in Waco, Texas. Obviously we all know that success does not come easily, but those who continue to work for their goals eventually see the results they want to see. Joanna Gaines inspires me to follow my dreams and work towards them even if they seem out of reach. After taking two tests and giving a presentation to determine whether I would be accepted into a club or not, I learned three things about myself without even realizing it. The first being that I often doubt myself during stressful situations and in order to be more successful, I need to increase my confidence and believe that I am able to achieve things that I work for. Secondly, I have lost control of my anxiety and I need to get back in the habit of finding ways to deal with my anxiety so that it doesn't control me. Lastly, even though graduating seems like a long ways away, I need to start figuring out my short term and long term goals for the future. The sooner I start working towards my goals, the closer I am to achieving them.
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