QU

I just found a picture of me from my year at Quinnipiac University.

I am the number 10 in the lower right corner.
This picture shows just how forced my expression had to be. I hated QU.
There were highlights. I had fun with Sarah Gottlieb, one of my best friends, my roommate, partner in crime and survival pal.
I met some cool people... some of which are in this picture.
But I also had to endure some really crappy times. I didn't like the atmosphere at this school. I didn't like the elitism I felt there. It was cold, both literally and figuratively.
There were some people I came into contact with who were totally abusive. They attacked me personally because I tended to be quiet and withdrawn instead of in your face and extroverted 24/7.
I didn't wear polka-dots and try to impress everyone around me. I didn't go to coach and say stuff about other players. I just kinda was.

One thing I found through my experience at QU was that I can make it through shitty situations. I also learned that my family is STRONG. My Dad once drove 6 hours to see me because I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown... then drove 6 hours back home to be at work the next day.
This is the same Dad who had a near death experience that year to which my coach said "It's just his appendix, he's not going to die."
My Dad's appendix busted in his body. He was seriously in danger of dying and this insensitive bitch had the nerve to tell me this.
Well, she can kiss my ass. My Dad is alive and thriving and a much better person than she could ever be.

I learned a lot about commitment. I learned that if you commit to something, though it tests you, stick it out. Stick it to the man.
Don't let the jerks who think they can dictate your feelings win. Let them have their moments of yelling stupid stuff like "I just peed my pants" or "We have to sing this song!" "I'm going to wear this J Crew outfit, why would I wear jeans?" "What are you poor?".... Yeah cool. Thanks for those things.

I learned humility.
I learned that putting all of your eggs in one basket is a bad idea, especially in sports.

I came to Salisbury University and though I didn't play lacrosse til my last two years here. I had the utmost dedication to the sport at that point. I had been dragged through the mud so much by then that the only way was up. I love Salisbury University for what it has given me.
I have 2 NCAA trophies, friends, family and experiences that I would have never had at QU.
YEY ME!

HAHA.