This past weekend I was in Washington D.C. visiting my best friends from back home. I was so excited to see them. They are the kind of people I will forever need in my life. I feel like they completely understand me, so I was very eager to see them.
The drive was long, and there was so much rain. However, my stress finally faded when I saw my friends at the metro station. It was my first time riding the metro, so I jokingly told them that my “metro virginity was lost.”
Something about escaping campus completely helped my well-being. Being in a different environment with people you love helps a lot. My favorite part of the trip was seeing the cherry blossoms around the monuments. The golden sun was setting, and the sky was a montage of colors. My friends and I walked around, observing the beautiful pink and white trees. We took pictures of each other, the trees and the great monuments. Later, we sat down at the Jefferson Monument and caught each other up on everything. It felt so easy being with them again, and I was so sad to leave on Sunday morning.
It is so important to maintain a positive and healthy well-being. For me, I achieved this through my weekend getaway with my oldest friends, but there are countless ways to keep up your happiness. As we are getting closer to finals, I cannot express how important it is to be in a positive frame of mind. From weekend adventures to nature walks to even getting ice cream, it’s important to treat yourself. Coming into this week, I feel so rejuvenated. I am able to go into this week with a positive mindset.