{"id":8183,"date":"2022-12-03T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesouthtexan.com\/?p=8183"},"modified":"2022-12-03T19:48:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T19:48:44","slug":"ill-figure-out-the-rest-of-my-life-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesouthtexan.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/03\/ill-figure-out-the-rest-of-my-life-tomorrow\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019ll figure out the rest of my life tomorrow\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I do not mean to brag, but if you look up the definition of \u201cprocrastinator\u201d you may very well find a picture of me attached to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not guessed it yet, this column is on the list of things I have left to the last minute. However, I am putting this one off for a whole different reason.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does one fit in three and a half years of their life into 350 to 400 words?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having some time to reflect has strongly reiterated my belief that everything happens for a reason. TAMUK was not my first choice; it was not my second or third – it was not even my last.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, because I once again procrastinated, the deadline to apply to other colleges closed, and I was left with no choice but to apply here. I soon realized that attending TAMUK was inarguably one of the best decisions of my life, and I owe it all to procrastination.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever said to never mix business with pleasure clearly has not met my co-workers and friends at The South Texan. <\/em>Thank you all for being pillars to lean on during stressful and successful times. The best memories have been made inside the four walls of Manning Hall, Room 165.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To my adviser, Nicole Morris, thank you for giving me a chance. Your knowledge on journalism and your overall wisdom have shaped me into the woman I am today. I hope to continue making you proud.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Lauren Gallegos, I do not even know where to begin. I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for me. Thank you for being my rock, a shoulder to lean on and one of the most amazing people I have ever met. I am so grateful to have crossed paths with you. You have a massive, special place in my heart.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Nathaly Enriquez, thank you for being one of the loveliest people I have met. Like Lauren, you have done so much for me, and I will never forget that. Your kindness and generosity are something I aspire to have. Friendship is not measured by years, and you made me realize that.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last but certainly not least, I must thank my family. You all have seen me at my worst and best, and still shower me with constant love and support. Your sacrifices have not gone unnoticed. I share my success with you, because if there are people I could not have done this without, it is you all. Not a day goes by where I do not thank the universe for putting you all in my life. I must have done a plethora of charitable deeds in my past life to have been blessed with such a loving family in this one. I owe you my life and more. I love you all, this one is for you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I do not condone procrastination, but I do have to say that making last-minute decisions has led me to live the best years of my life.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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