Midterms are a Stressful Thing

One thing I have never been good at is test taking. Oh the bitter taste in my mouth when someone mentions the SAT or AP Tests. College is a second-guesser's worst nightmare, and let me tell you, I am the biggest second-guesser the world has ever seen. Maybe thats a bit of a hyperbole, but I am pretty close to it. I am resentful towards B pluses.  I strive to get good grades, however, I feel as though I strive to please my parents, rather than God. My parents will love me and are proud of me no matter what I do, and I have realized that I need to do my best to glorify God, following His plan for my life. I feel like the only thing I have been doing in college is eat (a lot.. freshmen 15? More like freshmen 15 hundred), sleep, and study. Freshmen year is half way through, and I feel like I have grown so much already, adjusting to school and the schedule that comes with it. Despite the lack of Korean food, Cal Poly, and SLO, has blessed me in so many ways. Great church, amazing fellowship, encouraging friends. Isn't that all you need? I have realized that, though grades are, of course, an important part of school, it shouldn't be the only thing. College is about the experiences just as much as it is about classes, and I know I would be miserable if all I did was lock myself up and study for days (not that I can do that anyways). Do your best, strive for excellence, but live a little, and do it, most importantly, for God. Happy Midterms Week!