Everyone always warned me that college would fly by, but I didn't realize just how quickly the time passed when I was doing things entirely on my own terms.
Working at the consulate was actually an amazing job, and I loved every minute of it. I was the youngest person in the office, and everyone took me under their wing.
I found myself being spoiled rotten with home-cooked meals and being sent home with various baked goods every week. It was a good thing I was working out harder than I ever had in my life to stay in shape.
I always thought I was fit while swimming for all those years, but four weeks on the crew team and my muscles were toned in a way I never imagined was possible for me.
It sometimes startled me when I saw my own reflection, which I thought was hilarious. The guys o
