It's Fall Already!
“Summer
afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful
words in the English language.” This quote is by Henry James. I remember
as though it had been just yesterday when I was leaving for New York for the
summer. While spending time with my family I traveled with my siblings. Leaving
me to wonder where does the time go when we get older. This summer I drove to New
Jersey for my little brothers’ game. He was attending his soccer tournament
that he had been training of which he had been training for weeks.
I often reminisce on the times I used to watch
him play. Christian playing soccer as a
toddler, was always so quick on his feet. I called him twinkle toes. This summer was the
summer I realized that I must be willing to trust others. Even if they are 17
and just recently received their driving license. My brother Christopher, the
recent High School graduate is now driving. I handed him the car keys while in
New Jersey and had to trust him. I didn’t end up regretting it thankfully in
the end. It was by doing this I saw him in a much mature light. Thinking just
how time really does go by quickly.
This summer I was
saying goodbye to my adolescent home that helped me thrive into adulthood. Helping
my family pack up boxes into a 26ft moving truck. Shortly after driving it from
New York to Georgia. Yes, that is correct I drove this truck by myself!
Accompanying me was my Mum and my brother Christopher. This type of trip was
rather interesting for two reasons. The first, I couldn’t believe the looks I
would get when climbing out of the truck when stopping for fuel. Second, being in
such close quarters will force you to eventually get over small stresses in
your life.
Though summer has
now ended, I am back at school and ready to work harder than ever! Working
three jobs and taking 14 credits this semester. I know this semester will be
quite a journey, but I will make the most of it. Working as a Phlebotomist is a
job and skill that I enjoy very much despite the risks. An office assistant at
the Trio office at NDSU, where I will be working on new projects that will help
me gain new experiences. Lastly, working at the Memorial Union Art Gallery. A
job that is sure to continue to have me in awe with such beautiful
masterpieces. With more volunteering work coming up, I am looking forward to
meeting new faces, learning new things and enjoying life.
With fall creeping,
just around the corner. I feel that it is important in this blog to share that
life can be enjoyable, no matter the season. No matter if you’re with family,
friends or even by yourself. One can still find enjoyable moments no matter the
season. “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an
invincible summer.” Quoted by Albert Camus.
Carpe Diem, North
Dakota International Ambassador 2017, Wiljar Ojuro
