Happy Thoughts!

Wow! It's been a while since I've posted, but forgive me it's finals time, so I've been too busy trying to convince people that I'm actually studying and not just bs'ing my time away (which I am but that's besides the point). But as this semester is coming to an end, I can't help but reflect on all the wonderful things that have happened and just how generally happy I've been.

In March, I made the post "Good Vibes All the Time" which is what my blog is now named after. In the 2 months since that post, I've stuck to being positive and doing my best to only release positive energies into the world.

I can't even begin to explain what a world of a difference it has made for me. Last semester, I was lethargic, negative, unwilling to try new things, worried, lonely, etc. I engrossed myself in this very negative energy that ultimately made my circumstances worse. I wondered why I was having a difficult time making friends and adapting to a new environment but instead of looking inwardly, I put the blame on everyone but myself.

This semester, I took the time to reflect on myself. I acknowledged that I wasn't the friendliest person, but I made myself at least try. As a result, I've met some of the best people at the school I transferred to. I've been trying new things, (like Lebanese food which I just tried at Madison Square Eats and LOVED), going out with new people (which resulted in finding $1 slice and $2 beer aka a broke college student's paradise), wearing clothes I never would've given a second glance (which ended up lookin' FIERCE), and living with two complete strangers who turned out to be the coolest and sweetest people (who also taught me so much these past 4 months).

I do things I've never done before, like just let loose and dance and sing in front of strangers, which would've terrified me a few months ago because I was scared of being laughed at. But really, who laughs at someone who's having the time of their lives? No one. And even if they do, you don't care!

Seriously, some days I feel so happy it feels like my soul is dancing inside of my body. It's inexplicable. All it took was for me to stop dwelling on the negative things, whether about myself or others.

So if y'all are up to it, I recommend trying to think more positively. I think the best way to start (and the way I started) was to think about all the things and people I'm grateful for every night before I went to sleep. I would just make a list in my head and then think about why I'm so fortunate to have that blessing in my life. It may sound a little weird, but I'd say it's a better way to fall asleep than stressing about the test you have tomorrow!

And on that note, I should probably start studying for my finals.

Sendin' y'all all the good vibes and positive energy in the world

Priya

P.S. I'm grateful for all of you who actually read these posts. Lots of love!
P.P.S. Special shout out to Kerry for introducing me to the movie The Secret which really inspired to keep up the positive thinking!