I am finding this to be true: the older you get, the more stressed you become. Beginning college and starting a new life on my own has brought many new challenges, fears, stresses, and anxieties as well as joys, rewards, epiphanies, and accomplishments.

Throughout the past two semesters I have had the opportunity to do things I never thought possible--like perform a solo en pointe for my school's faculty dance concert. On the other hand, I have had the opportunity to learn things less desirable about myself. For example, I have a tendency to binge eat under stress. Good or bad, I have learned an incredible amount about myself during these past nine months and have realized how important it is to live a balanced, healthy life.

As a millennial, I am inclined to want to be super girl and go to school, train for a half marathon, write for the school newspaper, blog, work, volunteer, and save the world all at the same time, but unfortunately, I am only human and need time for me.

It is amazing what a little intentional personal time and care can do, and I am excited to plunge into a new phase of everlasting PeAcE, intentional balance, and raw energy.