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Beware: talk about language learning, college, and writing is expected, but anything goes. |
   THE AJM SAGA According to Dictionary.com a saga can be defined as the following: a medieval Icelandic or Norse prose narrative of achievements and events in the history of a personage, family, etc. Essentially, I think that definition sums up one thing I want to do with this blog: talk about myself. But, also, I kind of like the vibe it gives because I love Scandinavian things (especially concerning Norway and Iceland). The thing is? I have done blogs in the past about writing. While I intend to continue blogging about my writing process, I also want to branch out and talk about other things. However, this is my first time blogging in this format. In essence, this blog is also an experiment of sorts. |
| As summer wanes, I find myself feeling a mixture of relief and anticipation. The clock ticks, and the summer semester comes closer and closer to finishing. But then I log onto my school email, and I see the scheduled events. Here at my school, we like to celebrate the first week back at school. The commencement is on August 20th, and there's a festival that runs for a few hours prior. Later that night, there will be a firework display. Just like that, a new school year has started. Summer used to be one of my favorite times of the year. I loved the heat, and I loved the overall spirit. My family would go to our favorite beach spot in Michigan, and most of the time, we would visit my grandfather at his lakehouse. Also? A break from schoolwork is nice, too. And, while I took summer classes this last summer, I still had fun. I went stargazing once, celebrated Midsummer with a bonfire surrounded by two of my closest friends. Also? Just a few weeks ago, I chased the Auroras late into the night and stayed at a hotel, and the next morning, I went to a cool spot in Nebraska. After a three hour drive home, I went to the pride festival. Also? Throughout most of the summer, I rewatched Avatar: The Last Airbender with a friend. On July Fourth, I celebrated with a friend whose family hails from Panama, and I had the best enchiladas. Summer is a lot of fun, but I don't fear Summer's wane. A big portion of being pagan, at least in my experience, is learning to appreciate nature. I have learned about astrology somewhat, but the biggest thing I do is that I try to celebrate each season. Sure, there are parts of every season that I don't like. In the Summer, sometimes the heat can be far too much. Winter can be hard, too. Driving in the snow sure isn't fun. And Spring and Fall can both be unpredictable at times. But I have been learning to take each season for what it is. Fall has to be one of my favorite times in the year, as I have a lot to look forward to. Some of my favorite holidays are in the Fall. And, this year, I am more excited than ever to celebrate Halloween. I am actually helping plan an event for my school on October 30th. And, once Halloween is over, we have NaNoWriMo, and that is my favorite point in the year. It's when some of my favorite communities are at their peak. With these things in mind, I look at Summer's wane with excitement, not sadness. But this year, it's different. I am looking at what's promising to be one of my best school years yet. I have an excellent support network, and I am working on a degree that's supposed to help me find my dream job. I will say that I have some stress in my life. I love school, and I love biology. I'm also happy with my decision to go down the route of ecology. But I also have some intense courses coming up. I still have fundamentals of chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. And all of this comes with the stress that goes into wanting to graduate on time. The thing is? It's okay to be stressed about something, and it's okay to be sad. All good things come to an end, and transitioning isn't always easy. Sometimes finding the good in something helps, but it doesn't change the fact that sometimes people struggle with seasonal depression. But it's okay to feel this way, and it's okay to take things as they come. |
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