I am a very boring person. I do not wish to travel to every unexplored corner of the earth. My Instagram bio does not contain the phrase, “Adventure’s out there,” or, “Future traveler.” I think it would be interesting and beneficial to travel outside of the United States, or even to another state, but I would be fine if I were to never board an airplane. I am very boring. That is just the way I am.
I understand why so many people dream of discovering a new way of living and engaging in new experiences outside their normal routine and that is fantastic. If doing that makes you happy, I wish you all the best and hope you get those experiences. Those things just are not for me.
Not knowing this tidbit about myself would probably cause many people to pity me after hearing the plans I have made for over spring break. While many are planning trips to Florida, Virginia and California, I will be at home in Lockbourne, Ohio. I want to finish reading a book I started months ago, completely gut our house of clutter and be able to surround myself with people who simply want my presence, to joke around and have fun.
This semester has been tough for me. I understand for many people taking six classes is normal, but for me, taking six classes is a new stretch that constantly tests my time management skills. This semester also brought some big steps. I got a job as a graphic designer for Polar Merchandise, the campus-based apparel provider. I underestimated how difficult the job would be. The job gives me real-life work experience in the graphic design field and, most importantly, money. I am also in line to be the arts editor for ONU’s literary magazine, Polaris. This means I am shadowing our current editor and learning how to take over her position for next year. It is a big job. Not only will I be in charge of deciding which art pieces to accept into the issue, I will also have the responsibility to create the layout of the entire publication. I am also apart of ONU’s American Institute of Graphic Art, or AIGA, organization. While I have no responsibility, the group takes up its own share of time and dedication.
This is a radical change from my involvements at the beginning of the year. I was taking five classes and only semi-regularly attended AIGA meetings. So, for me, this was a big deal. The shift between the two semesters was quick and unplanned. Having adjusted to the shift has been difficult but worth it. I feel more accomplished and confident. So, making the decision to have an easygoing and uneventful spring break was almost too easy to make and I am really enjoying it so far. I hope everyone else is enjoying their break in their own way.
