I attended the youth development advising meeting this semester. On this day in particular, I was having such a horrible day. The last thing I wanted to do was go help people with their schedules or get advice from people about mine. I didn't even walk in when Sam did and we came together. So much had happened that week and I was at my breaking point with the semester. I was not feeling confident and while filled with anxiety, I sat in the hallway while my best friend went in. After a while of sitting out there feeling bad for myself Sam came out and gave me a pep talk and I walked in. Still with an attitude and in a complete funk everyone around me sounded muffled as I sat there with tears in my eyes. Corrine came over to me and took one look at me and asked me to take a walk. It was then when the tears couldn't be held back anymore. We talked and sorted everything I was worried about out and I came back to the advising room. It was then when I realized how much people actually care about me in this community. Not to mention Sam and how she constantly looks out for me and knows without me even saying it when something is wrong. Instead of forcing me to walk in or making me feel bad for not wanting to, she gave me time and then reassured me that everything was going to be okay no matter what. Corinne being able to take one look at me and know that I needed a walk also meant the world to me because at that point I couldn't even speak about what was wrong, I just needed to talk to a professor. I ended up making a great schedule for next semester and feeling better about the battles I was facing. This event saved me that day and for that I am thankful. However I am really thankful for my YDEV family... each and every one of you and I cannot wait to cross the stage with CHORT 5 WOOT WOOOOOOOT!!!!
