suzannarita

May 3, 20194 min read

The Most Trying Semester Yet

College is always filled with stress no matter where you go and what you major in, that includes getting your "Mrs." There are just different levels of stress everyone goes through and more importantly the way you deal with that stress-or how it deals with you- is the most important piece to the puzzle.

Some of you have noticed I took a little time off the blog of late, that doesn't mean I love it any less, I simply didn't have time for it no matter how hard I tried. I figure now that the semester {from hell} is officially over I should give you the update on my life.

This semester has been harder than any other semester thus far. The hardest thing about this semester wasn't the work-though trust me it was awful-it's my skin. Since October my skin has constantly pained me, because somehow my eczema became unbearable. Between barely being able to sleep because I'm in so much pain, waking up crying or with blood in my nail because I scratched in my sleep, only being able to wear pants five times since then because my eczema on my legs was so bad, and so much more. I've gone to nearly 47 Doctors appointments (with five different doctors), had skin biopsies, had allergen patches on my back for 3 days, taken over 10 different medicines and now I'm stuck giving shots. And yet no one had actually found out what is wrong and worse yet something to give me any relief. (don't worry I won't share any pictures)

Since October the only real answer I have gotten is that my skin can flare up due to stress, weather change, allergies, hormone changes, and sleep patterns. Sooooooo basically my skin is going to be a hinderance forever. I'm just kidding, hopefully someone can help me soon. I will be writing a little bit more extensive blog about how this trying experience affected every aspect of my life.

A lot of amazing things have come out of this semester and I am so thankful for it, but it has certainly been painful and has come with a lot of heartache. Including today being the last day of school, and despite my best efforts I still do not have an internship. (If you know anyone that needs a design intern let me know). I do have an interview Tuesday so fingers crossed!

There are a lot of trying and stressful things that happened this semester, but I chose to focus on the good and the growth I have made in the past six months! I promise I will not abandon the blog for two months again, I've missed it! Here are a few of my favorite moments this semester!

January:

I launched my new blog!!!! I'm so thrilled with how this new blog site has turned out and I hope you all love it as much as I do, trust me there is so much more to come!!

I went wedding dress shopping for big, Ashley, with my little, Allayna. (I used to be in a sorority but they are my family no matter what)

Goals Achieved:

Make Dean's List ~ Made for Fall 2018 ~ 1.16.2019

Get 100 views on a blog post ~ Got 391 on "To my First Love" ~ 1.29.2019

February:

I was able to go to New York Fashion Week and achieve one of my lifelong dreams!!! (yes I cried) While in New York I got to go to the Frances Valentine (Kate Spade's new brand) store, see it snow in Central Park, go to Mood Fabrics, and got to spend time with some of my favorite people (see Gigi!!!!).

I turned 21 in February!! I got to celebrate with my family in Knoxville and my Auburn family!! (On my birthday we wear pink)

My Auburn best friend met my Knoxville best friend when we went to go see Cinderella on broadway at the Tennessee.

I watched my little brothers last basketball game ever.

Goal Achieved:

Go to New York Fashion Week ~Went to NYC Fall 2019 ~ 2.10.19

March:

My dad took me to New York for spring break and we walked across the Brooklyn Bridge. (Hopefully the first of many daddy-daughter weekend trips)

Auburn went to the Final Four for the first time in the schools history, and yes as per Auburn tradition I rolled Toomers.

April:

I had my first ever line presented in a fashion show in April!! My Best Friend Hopie and I put together a Mommy and Me collection named "Ma Petite Belle."

You can see all the designs on my design website: https://suzannarita.wixsite.com/suzannaritadesigns/about-me-5