Friendly encounter

Hi!

Midterms are over and now I'm working on my final projects. I have to say I really enjoy taking two classes! I'm taking full advantage of this opportunity to relax a little in order to recharge. At first I was a little bummed that I had to drop down to part-time, but I found that I have some time to relax my brain when I need it. I'm not complaining! I'm enjoying this :)

On another note I ended up running into a friend that I made at my previous campus. Before transferring out to my original campus downtown I didn't have the chance to tell anyone at the old campus that I was leaving. I became a bit more bummed out that I may end up graduating at this campus and not that one. Although I stayed there only for about a year, I truly enjoyed the meeting the students and associating with the staff. It was very friendly and welcoming despite its small size.

So I was surprised to have run into her. We use to talk a lot! At the moment I was heading to the restroom before my ride came to get me from school. As soon as I walked through the door I heard someone call my name. I instantly became very happy and gave her a hug. It was so nice to see her. We sat down and chat (screw going to the potty! xD). She told me that she had to take a class downtown because it wasn't available at the other campus. We then talked about some other things, but beyond that I expressed that I was surprised to see her and to let everyone know that I'd come back to see them.

I'm planning to visit this fall because one of my favorite teachers will be getting married. She got engaged last year and I wanted to get her a gift.

I don't want to say I'm sad about leaving that campus, but that it leaves very happy memories in my mind. It's like graduating from high school and moving on in life. Knowing that you will be meeting new people and leaving those old friends behind. I do believe that there's a chance of meeting in the future, but I always feel that if that chance isn't met than I should just appreciate what I had. I was so happy at that campus! :)

I didn't want to leave for my ride, but I ended up getting a call to leave and I had to say good-bye. Well, I truly appreciate small things like this. :) In the end, I was able to explain myself a bit. It makes me feel a bit better. I tend to remember people who touch my heart very easily.

For instance, I had a very kind teacher during my junior and senior year of high school who I use to talk to as a friend. I think during those times I became emotional very easily, but she was always there to try to calm me down :) There were four art teachers in total and I loved them all dearly. This teacher was always trying to get me to express my potential in art.

Hm...speaking of art, I often questioned what I could do with my artwork. That teacher said "don't give up on art", actually, I've gotten told this a lot times in life! I think I've taken this the wrong way.  I'm thinking that I can have a lot of interest and apply them in my life. I don't have to just choose one. I always think that life is so linear. One path. One line drawn out across the paper for all eternity. But that's not it. We tend to make it seem as if "this is the one and only way" when there are so many different ways.

Hm...maybe I shouldn't say we, but me lol Yeah, me. I thought this way. But I'll stop thinking that way.

Anyway, I wanted to share this story. I thought it was a pretty interesting experience.

Mon