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| View from the Eiffel Tower - Paris France (National Geographic) |
I love this picture. I love it because the colors blend together, the view is unique, the shapes of the people are visually appealing... oh, and I am going to Paris in a few months to celebrate my freedom of being a college graduate. This picture got me thinking though, what is my view on things currently?
My last semester as an undergraduate started about a month ago, and despite being incredibly happy to be closer to reaching that final day, I feel really burnt out and ready to fast forward. Really, do I have to study some more, or write up that last presentation? All I want to do is find that dream job and travel a bit. However, I know things aren't that easy, and even more so that those things have to be worked for. I know that the wait is well worth it, and that the things to come will only mean more and be truly rewarding. I just have to strive to get to that point.
It all sounds rather negative, yes? Not entirely. I look back two years ago when I came back from study abroad and began the process of looking at transferring schools and trying to find a job. It make me humble to think of how far I've come since then and how much I've achieved. I have now have two jobs, and am a mere three months away from gaining a Bachelor's degree. I think I deserve some credit at working to achieve something and with such vigor. This means a lot to me. Moreover, what I choose to do after means a lot to me as well as the people I choose to influence and build up my life. The past year gave me encouragement for the day I would walk to obtain my degree, and above all to have gotten one at all. That is something worth celebrating, singing for joy, and smiling until my face hurts---and yes, I will be doing all of those. I am extremely excited for what awaits me this year. Last year was pretty great, but this year will mark new beginnings and special adventures that I can only have dreamed up years ago.
I also am extremely grateful for my friendships that have enriched my life in the past few years. I have prayed that some of these would continue to blossom, and God has only blessed me with more love and happiness than I deserve. I was thinking today of how much He is a part of me, and that if I ever tried to explain that to someone I hope they would see Him in me. The greatest love I have ever known has come from Him, and to share that with others is something I hope to fulfill. This trip to Europe will bring me closer to seeing some of those friends whom I love so dearly. My heart is full at the thought of seeing them again.
My life has a beautiful view thus far. So readers, I ask you what's your view?
