growing up (part 1.5)

I remember seeing this quote my freshman year in college. And I distinctly remember sitting in my dorm room, writing it down on a note card and taping it to my wall.

"You have four years to be irresponsible here. Relax. Work is for people with jobs. You'll never remember class time but you will remember time you wasted hanging out with your friends. So, stay out late. Go out on a Tuesday when you have a paper due Wednesday. Spend money you don't have. Drink 'til sunrise. The work never ends, but college does."

This could not ring more true. When I read this freshman year, I didn't comprehend how fast four years would go by. When I read this now, it is absolutely bittersweet. I have one year left here. One year to waste time with my friends. One year to fully enjoy college, enjoy being young, enjoy the freedom. One year.

So, to my little sister and all the incoming college freshman, enjoy it. Take that quote to heart. Make great friends. Stay out late. Enjoy the four years.