3. Like a Circus

A comparison often made but sometimes not true. In my case, it is. My life has been, literally, like a circus this week. From my multiple tests, to papers, to costumes my life has been a never ending whirl of excitement and fun! But seriously, the things I have dressed up like this week would even make Culture Club cringe. And the funny thing about that fact is... I have LOVED every single second of it!

Sometimes, people tend to stress so heavily about school and social events that they may forget the actual point of having fun. I was like that a lot throughout high school, but then I realized something: if I can just put my faith in God that everything will work out the way it should, then it will. More tests than I thought were possible this week (all of them, my first test in each class, I might add) on top of rush made me realize that worrying will get me NO where. It is the "dead end" of emotions. More like the "revolving door" of emotions. But juggling all of these things had made me able to stop worrying about things as much as I usually do!

Rush was spectacular, worth every minute I spent studying way past midnight for my tests the next day! Dressing up as a pirate, a shoe, a "hot" date (my entirebody wrapped in celophain.. I was fire) and a ballerina definitely made me look as though I was in a circus. But like I said before, I loved every minute of it and would not change a thing. I have learned so much from MC, and it has already made me into a better version of myself. And it teaches me everyday how to handle my problems, and not just sit and worry about them... which will help me from here on out!

2. I'm Definitely Not in Kansas Anymore...

So, as apprehensive as I was as a new student, one would think that I would be equally, if not more terrified, of rush. But, in actuality, it definitely was not what I expected. I knew MC was different than the other schools, mainly in the fact that they do not go by the Greek system. Our theme this year is "There's No Place like Rush." And it already has been so much fun! This week we had just a general rush meeting, basically explaining all the rules and regulations. If you live on campus and weren't at the meeting, that general assembly in the Swor was where all the high pitched screaming was coming from! Lots of girls in one room- expect to break the sound barrier. (Pretty sure some girls reached pitch levels only dogs can hear).

The thing is, as loud as it may have been, it was goofy and fun, becuase that is what the tribes want you to get from rush. They want you to have fun and be yourself and grow as a person with your sisters and with God. The girls in the tribes made just a general rush meeting so enjoyable and laid-back. It wasn't some overbearingly, mind numbing, boring seminar on how rushing will make you an important aspect to the school, blah. Blah. Blah. No... it was a gathering of women who wanted to share in sisterhood the love they have for Christ. That is truly a spectacular thing to witness!

What my rambling is getting at is this: the Mission Statement urges us as students to be open to the ideals MC sets before us: mainly, the aspect of growing closer with God. The focus of rush is just that, with a side of social events and lots of food :). The tribes made it a point to tell us tonight that they WANTED us to be there--- and that is something pretty awesome. The girls wanted us, the incoming pledges, to be a part of what they get to experience: a sisterhood whose focus is on God. I thought that was pretty unique for a "social tribe," but very typical of Mississippi College.

1. About Me

My name is Stephanie Gandy... Freshman? Geez, how did I get to that point? When did I stop being Stephanie Gandy... high schooler to Stephanie Gandy.. potential adult. All of the sudden, responsibilites fall in my lap, and frankly, I would LOVE to give them back to whoever placed them there. My life has taken an immediate turn towards adulthood and I wish I could find my way back. You know that saying, "someone took me kicking and screaming?" Yeah, that is about how my parents took me to college. NOTE: I was not actually kicking and screaming as much as I was sulking in the front seat. So obviously, I was not the most excited freshman. However, once I got to college, it was not as bad as I thought.

Now, before I get ahead of myself, this blog is an assignment for English Composition 101. My reluctance to go to school goes beyond just superficial. I have many drawbacks to my personality, but who doesn't? One thing I have learned is this: If someone says they are perfect and believes they are perfect, does not make it true. Moreover, my reluctance extends to this blog. I am wary of putting some sort of life story out for the world to see. After an episode of One Tree Hill, where a character had a blog, then got stalked and almost killed, I've tried my best to stay away from anything this open. Alas, here I am.

This post was supposed to be about who I am. But honestly, how can I tell all the users of the Internet who I am, if I don't even know? I mean I know the facts: age, hometown, etc. But the actual person? I'm still learning. And I'm learning that that's ok.