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It's starting to hit. I know i will miss this place.
14 years ago
Michigan Tech is a place of harsh winters, long drives, hard classes and little for entertainment. it seems to fit my life perfectly. i never wanted the easy way out. i took pride in finding my way through the most difficult paths. i did this with wrestling by being in the most common weight class 160lb. and fought through till i got 5th place in states my senior year. i also did it by taking up pole vaulting. one of the most complex events you can do in track and field. i placed 6th at states in that. and then i decide to go to one of the hardest schools for one of the hardest degrees. at least i will always keep that sense of pride for completing this trial of life.
but there is one thing i will miss more, and as a result will make me miss this place more.
i have never had a chance to make many lasting friends because of frequent moving.
its hard always being the new guy. and now this past week i find myself saying goodbye to all my new friends. they all congratulate me and wish me luck in my new career but thats not something i really need. and what i need i cant keep with them. i will miss the connections i have made.
the last four years here have been hard. i have failed classes, and have traversed many miles. i found out more about myself and have found i thrive on hands on work and this field let me truly express my creativity. this is where i built my first computer, my first two fur suits, a human powered hovercraft, a bio diesel valve tester, liquid CPU cooling block, and many other reports and assignments. i love to create.
this was also a place where i found myself. during my time here i found my talents and my place in this world. i defined my furry self here and have come to peace with it.
i have learned from others mistakes as well. i have seen others fail here and have learned that tenacity can be an uncommon trait in this world. i am hoping that this leads me to even greater things.
keep that in mind when you face your own trials of life. persistence not with others but against your own feelings of doubt and fear can be the key to success. you cant win if you cant beat yourself.
if there was only one thing i could teach you, it would be that it was worth it.
It was worth it to try.
but there is one thing i will miss more, and as a result will make me miss this place more.
i have never had a chance to make many lasting friends because of frequent moving.
its hard always being the new guy. and now this past week i find myself saying goodbye to all my new friends. they all congratulate me and wish me luck in my new career but thats not something i really need. and what i need i cant keep with them. i will miss the connections i have made.
the last four years here have been hard. i have failed classes, and have traversed many miles. i found out more about myself and have found i thrive on hands on work and this field let me truly express my creativity. this is where i built my first computer, my first two fur suits, a human powered hovercraft, a bio diesel valve tester, liquid CPU cooling block, and many other reports and assignments. i love to create.
this was also a place where i found myself. during my time here i found my talents and my place in this world. i defined my furry self here and have come to peace with it.
i have learned from others mistakes as well. i have seen others fail here and have learned that tenacity can be an uncommon trait in this world. i am hoping that this leads me to even greater things.
keep that in mind when you face your own trials of life. persistence not with others but against your own feelings of doubt and fear can be the key to success. you cant win if you cant beat yourself.
if there was only one thing i could teach you, it would be that it was worth it.
It was worth it to try.
Each place you live should make a lasting impression on you as Michigan Tech apparently has for you. It is hard to leave some place that has had such a significant impact on your life - but it's essential to continue to grow.
I am sure that your years at Michigan Tech will give you a solid foundation to move on to bigger and better things - though it may a bit hard to envision that now. Just remember, this isn't the end - it's just the end of the beginning!
I love you