College Chaos

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Does anyone else feel like they are barely afloat right now? Sometimes I question if I bite off more than what I can chew, but I can't help myself. 

I have this desire in me to be involved in every single club or extracurricular on campus. If I am being honest with myself, a double major with a minor and a collegiate sport should keep me busy enough. Somehow, I still find myself applying for new positions or volunteering my time when the rest of the group is content with doing the bare minimum. Last week, I applied for a position on leader's council. My teammate, Peyton Warnecke, introduced me to leader's council and told me she thought I would be a good candidate. My original thought was, "oh no, not another club." Even with doubts in my mind, I applied for the position, and I am glad I did. The interview was fantastic! The executive board members were very welcoming, and I think this is a great opportunity for me to learn how to lead amongst my peers off the court.

Since I brought basketball up, it seems appropriate to address my current mindset with basketball. As of now, I would say I am mildly frustrated. Throughout the last month, I have experienced an increase in back pain, and it hasn't gotten better. On the bright side, it hasn't gotten worse. For me, it has been more of a mountain to climb mentally versus physically. As mentioned prior, I am a very involved person, so it is hard to sit back and not be playing. This has made me find new ways to be involved with my teammates. If I can help one teammate out each day, I will have gotten better. Basketball is not all about the points or the rebounds. It is about the relationships you make and the person you become after. I may be miserable on the sidelines right now, but I know I am still growing as a player. My time on the court will be back soon. 

College can be overwhelming, and quite honestly, at some moments it sucks. Would it be nice to come home from class and be done for the day? Sometimes all I want is a nap, but I have responsibilities. I have people who depend on me to show up for them. It is a blessing to be in a community where people depend on me. As stressful as life can be for me, I love the person it is making me become.

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