Oy vey!!

Every one says that stress in college is normal. It is, but the amount of stress that actually occurs is some what unexpected. Stress brings out so many emotions that one may not channel on a daily basis. Within a weeks time I felt anger, sadness, happiness, loneliness... just about every emotion in the book. Between school, homesickness, work, being an RA, and trying to live a happy, normal life I became just totally overwhelmed. There was a point when I felt like I just wanted to give up and go home. I sat in my room and felt as though no one was there for me, although that wasn't true. I had to push some of  the things that I wanted to do to the back burner, and that was hard. Something I had to keep in mind is that I'm here for a reason. I'm here to learn, grow, meet new people, and begin a life of adventure. I'm surrounded by the best possible people who want nothing more than to see me suceed. I believe that this rough time is coming from the fact that in just one more quarter I will be packing up and leaving the place I called my home for over a year, and the people that I basically called my family. I know that I'm ready to go and follow every dream I ever had, but part of me doesn't want my time at Sullivan to end. Sullivan has opened so many doors for me. They have been successful in helping me find a amazing job at the Brown Hotel, allowing me to be an ambassador and work closely with the chefs in helping bring students to Sullivan, and getting my name out there. Sullivan will forever be a part of me. As I continue to get over this rough patch in my life, I keep in mind that all the stuff I'm dealing with right now is molding me into an amazing person. The stress and emotions are going to make me tougher. Being a chef takes a lot of backbone, something that I have a lack there of. My future is bright and I just have to keep my head held high and my eye on the prize. These next 3 months are going to be a lot to handle but I know with the great people surrounding me and pushing me through its going to be fun! I couldn't be more thankful than to get to work with the people at Sullivan University.

                                                                                                 xox, Lori

I recently took up painting to relieve some stress. One of the best decisions ever. I have always loved to craft, and with painting I find that I can really express everything inside of me: the good the bad and the ugly. Remember: Be true to you.