Love. (By: Meggie Michael)

The Christmas lights are blinking, very distracting. There’s something sticky on my shirt, also very distracting. And please don’t even get me started on the tiny little itch I have on my hand that just won’t go away. My point is I am very, very busy with Final exams and yet, I can’t seem to stay focused on my homework. I feel my mind wandering. I can’t seem to cope with the idea that I am now 21 years old. Holidays make people nostalgic, and now that I’m embarking on my 21st Christmas I can’t help but think of everything I have learned throughout my life. I have found that each person, experience, and bad hair day have the potential to shape who you become; but, that is only if you let them.

With that being said, I wanted to use my final blog to remind readers to take time to let situations shape them. Get to know your parents, that’s really something I’ve been trying to do this year and trust me, I am so glad I did. Remember the compliments you receive and forget the insults. Let’s be honest, there are plenty of insensitive, narcissistic people in this world, there are only a few who give selflessly and love unconditionally. Be one of those few. Strive to rise above. Stand up for what you believe in, your silence can be deafening. Be extraordinary. Remember to read the directions, even if you don’t follow them. Don’t forget to recycle; it’s good for the can.

The best advice I can really pass on is to remind you to love. It is something meant to be given. Love is the answer for most of the questions of my heart. So many people see loving as something that makes you vulnerable. However, hiding that love and storing it away doesn’t make you stronger, it can make you impenetrable and cold. While I understand that 21 years may seem short, many people have come in and out of my life. Some I was able to say goodbye to, some I wasn’t. All of them were never to be seen again, but that’s the beauty of life. Each person, each memory becomes a part of you, something you will carry with you. Love with all your heart and you will never be disappointed in yourself.

If you succeed in doing all of this, tell me how. Remember the race is long and in the end it's only with yourself. Keep in mind that love is all you need.


(Okay, but really, PLEASE recycle.)

Readers, I wish you the best of luck in your last week of finals, and in your future endeavors....Love, Meggie


Meggie Michael

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