You Snooze, You Lose

I have one piece of advice for not only the college student, but to any one who has some where to be; do not (I repeat do not) become friends with the snooze button. Maybe your bed is extra comfy or maybe you just  stayed up late and you can't get out of bed, whatever the case may be do not hit the snooze button like its the answer button on a game show. There is no other way to say this, just get up. I know you rather not leave your furry robot blanket and body pillow but the world is not waiting.

 There is no remedy to stop oversleeping but there are certain steps we should take to prevent it from happening. First, if you have a class you should set an alarm. It doesn't matter if you think you can get up on your own. We are not robots, so set your alarm and make sure its a reasonable time. If it takes you an hour to get dressed don't set your alarm 15 minutes before you have to be somewhere.What should you do when that alarm goes off? You guessed right, get up.

If you follow those steps you should be fine. However there are days when the sleep fairy gets the best of us.
I believe that being late is better than not showing up at all. You may disagree but consider this, missing ten minutes of class versus missing an entire lecture. Which sounds better to you?

It is all up to personal decisions.If you try hard to make the best choices than you should be fine.

Peace ♥ and alarm clocks

In between homesick and just sick

Living in such close proximity to others, common illnesses are bound to be passed on. Think about it; if your whole dorm floor is sick or your roommates are sick your going to get sick.

So here I am sick as a dog. It is a combination of the common cold and body aches. I canceled out the flu because I had that vacination before I came to school. I have always been the misberable type when I am sick. I don't want to do much or go any were. However, I have never let the way I feel interfer with my school work. This is majorly important in college. Students get sick all the time and teachers get sick all the time. There is  no room for pity in school. Now, I'm not saying walk around like your pefectly fine when in fact your not. I'm advising you to keep the work ethic up. You can't think your professor is going to understand that you did not turn in your essay becasue you didn't feel well. Although, some teachers my take sickness into consideration (possibly with a doctors note), most will not. Simply put, a cold is just a cold and the work (or the world) does not stop for you.

On another note, I think I might be home sick. No dramicllly, were I call home every day or wish I could leave. Just to the point of missing some people back at home. I miss my grandmother the most because she has been my best friend my whole life. There is no food here to remind me of the aromas in her kitcken. I miss seeing the smiles of people that made me smile. The new season at my old dance centers are starting without me. I won't hear the young girls I used to student teach dance class calling me Ms. Ciera. Simple joys like going to my best friend's house around the corner are over now. I look forward to coming home to visit but it seems so far away. Still, I am happy to experience college like this. I will gain a better understanding of myself being away from everyone I've ever known. I want to travel the world some day. How can I possibly go to India and Africa if I can't deal with being six hours away from home. Being away from family and friends for a good amount of time is not for everyone. I plan to use this time in college to my benefit. The hope is that I become a more rounded person. After all, everyone has room to grow.

Best of luck to my fellow students
♥

Living with others

In my opinion the number one rule of living with roommates is to be considerate. Always be aware of the fact that you are living with other people. Little things you used to do at home (like waiting a whole week to make your bed) you should not do in a dorm room. It's as simple as applying the things we learned in kinder garden. When you made a mess at lunch time, you were told to clean it up. This simple routine doesn't stop because you have no one telling you to do it. You wouldn't act out at nap time, so why wouldn't you be quite when someone else is sleeping.

Just my vent for the day.

Dear Pittsburgh

Let me start by introducing myself. Hello, my name is Ciera but you can call me CJ. I'm originally from the city of Philadelphia, but college has brought me here. Although I'm used to a faster pace and bigger city life, I must say I'm impressed. Your downtown area where my school is located is just as brimming as my own streets. The lights atop the tall buildings never lose there shine. I must admit I'm falling in love with you. Your hills are Godly from the top of the incline. Once at the top I can't help but look out. To see the city from that angle, view the bridges and just take it all in is amzaing. It's almost to much to stare at. Blinded by your beauty I smile at the sun. The best part is this is only the begining. I have yet to see your snowy hills or even the rain pour down. For the next four years I am yours to keep.

Never stop showing your grace
Sincerly, CJ  

You were born alone

Everyone thinks that when you go to college your supposed to make a ton of friends and always hang out with them. Any free time you have should be spent with classmates you like or even people you meet at random. By senior year you should know almost all of your class and some upper class men too. Right?

I won't say your wrong, but I do disagree. Yes it is great to meet new people and make life long friendships. In college you will meet people from all walks of life. Common interest also start the path to  great friendships. At the same time we need to learn something. This is important so make sure you get it. IT IS PERFECTLY NORMAL TO BE ALONE. You don't need someone by your side the whole way. Bathroom runs only take one, its OK to sit at a cafeteria table alone and  studying does not require a group. I'm not telling you to be a loner through out college. I am informing you that it is alright to have alone time. Take weekly visits to your library or join a new club. Don't wait for others to jump on your band wagon. Do the things you like to do alone or with people who like to do them just as much. After all if you can not be happy alone, what makes you think you can be happy in a large group.

I hope your not thinking I'm anti-friends, I'm not. I am pro friends, all about going out every once and awhile. Still unlike others I understand one important thing. This is that I was born alone. My biggest priority is myself. I make myself proud, happy and even sad. I see the same joy in going for a walk alone and going out at night with a group of girls. I find peace in painting my toes when I'm alone in my dorm room. I smile at the thought of a random dance party with my girls. Both make me just as happy.

Basically, I cherish my alone time just as much as I do spending time with others. And you should too.

This isn't high school...

But boys will be boys and girls will talk. The truth is people will always be human, with human flaws. In high school we did things like pass rumors or start them, crush on boys, then break there hearts and get dressed up for prom. College is not extremely different. Girls are just as catty, boys are still gorgeous but instead of getting dressed for prom, you get dressed just to go walking around the town. The truth is people are people. If Mary has always been the mean popular girl, what makes you think that college will change her. I mean it is possible for people to change but not over night, or in one semster for that matter.

A little advice for copeing with people you think still belong in high school. First think about being in there shoes. Do you really know his or her story. Maybe she talks about others because she has low self esteem. Or did you think about his home life and how it effects his conduct. Consider this, if someone grows up with parents that swear and fight what makes you think that he or she will be loving and nice. We are only a product of our envorment untill we decide to be more.

Consider when meeting childish people there total effect on you. Who cares if she thinks your dress is ugly. We all have our own minds, and apprently you thought it was beautiful. The day will come when your working out in the gym and a guy shouts "looking good sexy". He is totally unaware that he looks like a pig, but you know he's dumb so who cares. You don't have to date these people or even be good friends with them. Make your college exprerince and life about you. The rest will fall into place.


 Last words:Yes you will find immature people in college. And you will have to deal with them. The only persons worth trying to empress are your professers. Other than that, be your self and be good at it.