2008 Woodie Awards
Finding happiness
Lyndsay marvin
Issue date: 12/5/07 Section: Opinion
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In the first issue of the Collegian this semester, I wrote an editorial about overcoming fears. It was all said and good, until I realized I wasn't following my own advice.
I said in my previous editorial that one should take risks and get past the fears they have to help live an adventurous and happy life. The true reasoning for this editorial was because I was getting so nervous about a trip to Washington, D.C. with my co-workers at the Collegian that was coming up.
The day for that trip came in late October, and my advice to everyone and myself went right out the window.
I was having panic attacks and making myself sick because I was nervous about going on the plane. It's strange, because I've been on a plane before, but this year, my anxiety got pretty bad and I was just so scared.
Well, everyone pushed me to get on, including my mom who was trying so hard to calm me, and the funny thing is, once I sat down on the plane, I was fine.
So hey, I guess I overcame that fear by just doing it. Now I feel better about the advice I gave, and it was one of the best things I overcame.
Anxiety is a funny thing. Not an "Oh, this makes me laugh" funny, but more like a "this doesn't make any sense" funny.
I think it all started when a mother of a close friend of mine got really sick. It was rough seeing her own body attack itself, and the effects it had on her whole life.
It made me realize that some things we just cannot control. Some things are going to happen to us, and there is nothing we can really do about it.
To be honest, that scared me. Apparently, more than I had realized.
I spent my whole summer and part of this semester making myself sick over nothing. I mean sure, it's a valid feeling being scared or nervous about things. However, this was a little extensive.
After that D.C. trip, a lot of my anxiety went away.
The plane ride home was a piece of cake. It didn't even faze me. It actually kind of excited me.
Since then, I've been pretty good about my anxiety. Plus, my parents help a lot with it.
Oh and I'm sure you're curious what my point is.
Well, I started thinking about the holidays. It's a pretty important time of year for most people. We get to be with our families and friends and have a good time.
We all have our own different anxieties that show up when we don't want them to. For this holiday season, I say that we all do our best to enjoy the time we have.
My friend's mom isn't lucky enough to be here this holiday season. This year, for her, I'm going to be extra caring and loving with my family and friends. I vow to be happy in a time that, for some, can be very difficult.
She would have wanted it that way.
And I hope you all find your happiness this holiday season.
I said in my previous editorial that one should take risks and get past the fears they have to help live an adventurous and happy life. The true reasoning for this editorial was because I was getting so nervous about a trip to Washington, D.C. with my co-workers at the Collegian that was coming up.
The day for that trip came in late October, and my advice to everyone and myself went right out the window.
I was having panic attacks and making myself sick because I was nervous about going on the plane. It's strange, because I've been on a plane before, but this year, my anxiety got pretty bad and I was just so scared.
Well, everyone pushed me to get on, including my mom who was trying so hard to calm me, and the funny thing is, once I sat down on the plane, I was fine.
So hey, I guess I overcame that fear by just doing it. Now I feel better about the advice I gave, and it was one of the best things I overcame.
Anxiety is a funny thing. Not an "Oh, this makes me laugh" funny, but more like a "this doesn't make any sense" funny.
I think it all started when a mother of a close friend of mine got really sick. It was rough seeing her own body attack itself, and the effects it had on her whole life.
It made me realize that some things we just cannot control. Some things are going to happen to us, and there is nothing we can really do about it.
To be honest, that scared me. Apparently, more than I had realized.
I spent my whole summer and part of this semester making myself sick over nothing. I mean sure, it's a valid feeling being scared or nervous about things. However, this was a little extensive.
After that D.C. trip, a lot of my anxiety went away.
The plane ride home was a piece of cake. It didn't even faze me. It actually kind of excited me.
Since then, I've been pretty good about my anxiety. Plus, my parents help a lot with it.
Oh and I'm sure you're curious what my point is.
Well, I started thinking about the holidays. It's a pretty important time of year for most people. We get to be with our families and friends and have a good time.
We all have our own different anxieties that show up when we don't want them to. For this holiday season, I say that we all do our best to enjoy the time we have.
My friend's mom isn't lucky enough to be here this holiday season. This year, for her, I'm going to be extra caring and loving with my family and friends. I vow to be happy in a time that, for some, can be very difficult.
She would have wanted it that way.
And I hope you all find your happiness this holiday season.
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