Over the past few months my life has undergone a few minor changes. The interesting part is the fact these minor changes, when added together, create a significant difference in who I am as a person. I am beginning to feel the expectations of my college education narrowing down into something tangible; the future is starting to take solid shape... and I am scared. As the days pass away, I grow older and I question if I am becoming wiser... and I am scared. Some days I feel lost, some days I feel confused and some days I am right where I am supposed to be... and I am scared. Lately I have been unable to find the answers to many questions I find floating in my sub-conscious. Perhaps they have no answer... Perhaps I am not yet meant to answer them... Perhaps I have not attained enough knowledge to understand the answers to these questions. Perhaps I am finally opening my eyes... Perhaps...
This was the last UTFLL event for the year and I am simply blown away by the hard work and dedication put forth by the participants. The University of Utah has performed a great service to the community. I look forward to a long standing relationship with the University of Utah and the UTFLL. I must say that I went to the University of Utah at 6:30 am and I was not in the greatest of upbeat moods. After a little coffee infusion, I was back into the world of the living and fully ready for my forthcoming 10 hour day. What a great 10 hours. I truly enjoy the feeling I receive when I provide a few hours of service. The smiles on the kids faces and the multitude of thanks from the parents was simply wonderful. What a great day of UTFLL goodness...
I have wrapped up my service for the Utah First Lego League this past weekend. I must say that I really enjoyed the time I spent as a Robot Design Judge for the elementary age students. I am blown away with how smart our young generation of children currently are. Some of these kids must be smarter than I am. I discovered that for all the sacrifices I make in life, I am grateful for my ability to serve. For this upcoming year I anticipate multiple options to serve and I fully intend to put in as many hours as I can handle. I have begun my journey as a Civically Engaged Scholar. This past weekend was my first few official service hours as an Engaged Leader and I felt deeply satisfied. One down, many more to go...
Well here it is, the 6th day of the new year. So far I have established volunteering opportunities that should net 16 service hours, and I am far from done... Some days I wonder why I add so much to my plate. Some days I truly wonder if all this weight is going to make me sink in the waters of the universe. I have always been eager to seek out opportunities; on rare occasions, opportunities seek me out. Will I ever encounter a piece of life that is too heavy? In some ways I have, but that is a story for another day. I do notice that some times when I have a full plate, I am forced to skip on some of the really tasty looking dishes. Good thing I always go back for seconds, thirds, fourths... you get the point. Head is above water and I fully intend to keep it that way. I can only sit back and ponder one very exquisite question: Sink or swim? Personally I love to swim...
Wow!!! Schools starts in less than a week and I am so very anxious for the structured environment. I'm hooked! I have finally found the one thing and the one place that I belong: Academia. My list of things to accomplish this year is steadily growing. Most things at this point surround my education; scholarship applications, internship applications, a possible trip to China, and a possible trip to the Panama Canal just to name a few. The ASCE Student Chapter is blooming and it also carries its own list. The Annual Report is due soon and just like last year, I have already fulfilled our SLCC club requirements. Wow!!! I have been mulling over the Civically Engaged Scholar application for over a year now. The new Engaged Leadership Track is right up my alley; 150 service hours and 150 leadership hours... piece of cake. Well, it seems as if my plate is full once again and I honestly would not have it any other way.
One year closer to my dreams, yet it still seems like an eternity away. 2012 is shaping up to be the year of the unknown for me. 2011 was a wash and I am most certainly relieved that it is finally over. What is coming down the pipes for me? What will my days be like, and for that matter what will my nights be like? Will I be forced to transfer to the University of Utah before I have accomplished my goals at Salt Lake Community College? Will I continue my academic and college involvement success? I am most certain there is no one in my life that can answer those questions for me. Will 2012 be a friend or foe? Only time will tell...
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