I took the day today more or less to enjoy myself. After trying to forget everything and focus on studying for a test last night that I had this morning (which was not easy) I just sort of let the burden of school slide out of my mind. It was a perfect day out today -- the warmth of Spring on the doorstep. In my seminar class, we ended up taking a field trip out to the South Forest of Clemson, which includes much of the land that borders on the man-made Lake Hartwell. Being out on the dirt cliffs and just seeing the sun, the clouds, a perfect blue sky and hearing the water lap up against the edges was pure bliss. I will always be in awe of the beauty in the nature God created.
A good friend of mine offered to treat me to dinner tonight, after yesterday's events. We hit up the Chili's on campus, and ended up getting involved in life-talk conversation that carried us through about an hour and a half of the day. That sort of stuff is awesome -- it's nice to be able to talk about anything and everything.
I broke the news to my roommate today, and we ended up talking for awhile about relationships and life. While I intended to do some work tonight, and while my studio teacher actually expects something for tomorrow, I'm glad I took the time to just try to relax for a bit. I'm amazed I even did as well as I did on my marketing exam despite all that happened last night.
And so, page one of recovery is written. Tomorrow, I'll be back on to the normal blog posts; the deep thinking posts, the challenging questions and the occasional life update. And I'll continue to remember all the beauty in this world, and the amazing life I have been given to live.
That dinner with your friend helped immensly I bed. Whenever I have went through heartbreak, I always find that conversation with friends helps A LOT. Also, strange as this may sound, watching comedies helps a lot lol. I remember during a painful breakup two years ago when I basically had a "The Office" marathon one day I laughed so much that it helped and made me feel somewhat better. There will be good days and bad of course. But the one thing about heartbreak that is certain is that IT DOES heal. In the history of the world it's been proven time and time again. It may feel like it is the end of the world - but it never is.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny you mention comedy -- one of my roommates and I spent a good part of Monday night listening to Mitch Hedberg! It did help! Great though -- "may feel like the end of the world, but never is"
DeleteYeah, you need to treat yourself. To whatever might make you feel good. Give yourself permission to take a break from your studies If you feel the urge. You'll bounce back stronger. I guarantee it!!
ReplyDeleteI am treating myself a bit! And yes, it has helped!
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