My world has been turned upside down but here I am, pushing forward.
I'm 21 and my father is dead. I won't dwell on this because it's much too personal for my blog. I will however add that I don't feel like a victim. I understand these things happen and that if I fail to continue with my goals, the outcome will only affect me, regardless of my reasons to why I abandoned the original plan.
One of my main arrangements have taken an immediate setback, my study abroad program to Rome. With the unexpected series of events that have just occurred, I decided to delay my trip. Instead of going this spring semester, Jan. 2010, fall semester 2010 sounds better. I have a lot of responsibilities to take care of as my father's only child. Luckily for me, my UF professors have been very understanding and considerate. Along with their condolences, they have also allowed me to make up my work. This week was supposed to be my second week of the semester, but in reality, it's my first. So far, it's a bit surreal that I'm in my senior year and that I will soon be part of what they all call alumni.
As a person who analyzes her surroundings, I see every locality that holds people in packed. Every building, bus,walk way, supermarket and library lacks space. Surely the constructed dwelling did not shrink... there are more people, way more. Gainesville is growing every semester. Not only in population but in visiting popularity. I also notice how the "bad economy" is starting to seriously hurt us students. Budget cuts are not only affecting our no-more-free-agendas situation but also our lunches, print media, class options, organizations and tuition. Among friends it's one of the main things to talk about now or complain about. The one plan of action i thought I could always count on is being stripped away slowly, Bright Futures. Because of the budget cuts in Florida, it will only cover a fixed amount not 75% of my overall tuition. Oh dear, I'm in trouble. And if I'm not, I will be next semester. Somehow though, every one always finds some way to motivate themselves. So let me keep hoping that better days will come... before the worse ones do.
In conclusion, I must keep advancing.
Because if I don't, then who will do it for me?
