To My Friends This Year | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Sports

To My Friends This Year

Cheers to this year!

9
To My Friends This Year

Hi Friends!

It's been 100 days since I last saw you. It has been way too long. Within the next ten days I have to organize my bedroom at home, pack what I have, and shop for anything else I might need. And then I will be on my way back to you. Truthfully, I hope this next week flies by. I cannot wait to reunite with you all. I realized how excited I am for this school year to start when we were sending throw back pictures of our freshman year in our group chat. Between traveling to watch golf tournaments, arguing over the correct pronunciation of words (by the way, it's turn-ah-ment not torn-ah-ment), and makeshift beds on the floor, we had a pretty great first year. I could not have imagined finding better friends to experience college with. I have really been blessed with you all.

This year I hope we inspire each other to do more. I hope we all find a passion, club, or hobby that we love. I hope one of us discovers a love for something really weird and random so we can all poke fun at that person. I hope we learn from our mistakes of freshmen year, whether it be drinking past our limits, obsessing over boys who don't like us back, or sleeping through class too often. This year I want to watch us succeed the expectations we hold for ourselves, for each other, and those that our parents' hold for us.

This year I want to spend more time exploring Arlington, DC, and our surrounding cities. I want us to find cute cafes and diners. I hope we find a trail that leads us to an open field that leaves us breathless. I want us to explore. I want us to walk around the city and discover new bands that we can obsess over. If we're lucky maybe we'll even get to meet the members. I want us to be open to new experiences and new beginnings. This year I want us to expand all that we know and become accustomed to things outside the norm.

This year I hope we learn to balance our time equally between studying and partying. I hope we at least help each other study harder for the next test in the class we failed the last test in when we realize we did not balance our time correctly. I know we've talked about living a healthier lifestyle, so I hope we give it a shot. I want to see us learn to love eating healthy and working out. I hope we are able to appreciate ourselves for all that we are. I hope we learn to love the body that we are living in.

This year I hope we fall down and make mistakes. I hope that we stumble head first into love. I hope that that love is everything you need. But if it's not, I hope we're able to realize that we are too good for these boys anyway. I hope we laugh so hard we cry. I hope we stay out too late and spend too much money at the bar. I hope we find more pranks to play.

This year holds plenty of potential for us. I hope we make the most of it. 100 days has been too long without you all. We need to create another year's worth of memories so I don't lose my mind the next time I have to live a hundred days without you. Cheers to this year!

Love,

Kylie



Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

A Few Thoughts Every College Freshman Has

The transition into adulthood is never easy

12660
Mays Island
Courtney Jones

Today I started my third week of college at Minnesota State Moorhead. I have survived welcome week, finding my classes on the first day, and being an awkward loner in the dining hall. Even though I have yet to be here for a month, I have already experienced many thoughts and problems that only a new college student can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less
college

"Make sure to get involved when you're in college!"

We've all heard some variation of this phrase, whether it came from parents, other family members, friends, RAs, or college-related articles. And, like many clichés, it's true for the most part. Getting involved during your college years can help you make friends, build your resume, and feel connected to your campus. However, these commitments can get stressful if you're dealing with personal issues, need to work, or aren't sure how to balance classes and everything else going on during the semester.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

9 Reasons Why Friends Are Essential In College

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

5587
Bridgaline Liberati and friends
Bridgaline Liberati

In college, one of the essential things to have is friends. Yes, textbooks, a laptop, and other school supplies are important but friends are essential. Friends are that support system everybody needs. The more friends you have the better the support system you have. But you also have someone to share experiences with. And don’t settle for just one or two friends because 8 out of 10 times they are busy and you are studying all alone. Or they have other friend groups that do not include you. Don’t settle for just one or two friends; make as many friends as you can. After the first couple of weeks of college, most friend groups are set and you may be without friends.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

The Power of Dressing Up

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

4136
sneakers and heels
Sister | Brother Style - Word Press

For a moment your world is spinning. The phone alarm has just scared you awake and you’re flooded by daunting thoughts of the day ahead. You have three assignments due and little time to work on them because of your job. You’re running late because you’ve hit snooze one to many times after yesterday’s long hours. You dizzily reach for a hoodie, craving its comfort, and rush for a speedy exit, praying you will have time to pick up coffee. Does this sound familiar?

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

11 Signs You Live At The Library As Told by 'Parks And Recreation'

A few signs that you may live in the library whether you'd like to admit it or not.

3623
brown wooden book shelves with books

Finals week is upon us. It is a magical time of year during which college students everywhere flock to the library in attempt to learn a semester's worth of knowledge in only a week. For some students, it's their first time in the library all semester, maybe ever. Others have slaved away many nights under the fluorescent lights, and are slightly annoyed to find their study space being invaded by amateurs. While these newbies wander aimlessly around the first floor, hopelessly trying to find a table, the OGs of the library are already on the third floor long tables deep into their studies. Here is a few signs that you may live in the library, whether you'd like to admit it or not.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments