24/04/2017 Recognizing

I've been apprehensive to write on here, I'll admit. Sometimes I am unsure of what is exactly appropriate content for this blog, but nonetheless, here is what I have to write. Within this first week that I've been back at college, I have come to learn and remember so many things. For example, I am realizing just how important the people in my life are. I used to be fairly independent and only saw people as a hindrance to my growth. I was that guy that hated group projects because I seemed to be the only one that worked on it. Where I'm at today in my life, couldn't be any further from what I once believed. Without the people in my life, I most definitely would not be as knowledgeable as I am today. Lately, I have seen how blessed I am to be surrounded by people that are so compassionate and enjoy my friendship. It is actually quite interesting, once I was able to comprehend it, that these are all such extraordinary people that have no problem helping others no matter what time, where they are, or what they are doing.Yet here I am in the midst of them. I'm trying to figure out how I can be just as exceptional and willing like these friends that feel more like family. This is more of an appreciation post, but I truly am curious to see what they help me become.  

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