(Published originally in 2014) Anyone who knows me well understands I work incredibly hard. Ever attempting to make plans with me is sometimes a feat in itself. I generally plan things very well in advance. Wanna grab a coffee? We'll see ya next month! There are those rare moments when I'm able to do something spontaneously, but all are often planned. From assignments to events, shows, and outings with friends. This weekend was planned, but what happened the last few nights were not!
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| JAZZHAUS DANCE CLUB |
(An annotation from 2018) As a former RA, in my sophomore year of college, things were incredibly stressful and intense. I would go for long periods of time without having much free time. I found I managed to give less and less time for myself to simply do nothing. Between bedtimes, school responsibilities, club commitments, and managing a floor as a second year, I was too pooed to ever do anything else.
My friends who went out with me Friday night reiterated that I could have fun, I could relax. I know it may be silly, but I was told to have fun. It required a lot of trust on my part to really let myself get into the festivities, and I'll cherish that forever. Learning how to have safe fun is important. It's very simple to work yourself to insanity, but it's more important to practice self-care.
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