A Transformative Evening
Jade dancing, she looks so happy :) | Image Credits Unkown | Homestuck by Andrew Hussie
Tonight, I made the (great) decision to get out of bed and attend the club recruitment event. I’m now enrolled in three clubs:
I really wish I could thank them for their warm welcome. One moment that felt particularly amazing was when a friend I had just met yesterday came up to me, and we had such a normal conversation. I missed that—because when you’re stuck in a strange loop, you can lose touch with even the simplest of things.
I also thought about this sweet girl I met during my first freshman week. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and she really cheered me up. <3
What I liked most about ENSIASMAG was the closeness. I didn’t feel separated from them. We sat and talked, and the chairs were so close together that it didn’t feel like I was in some kind of interrogation. On top of that, I must have made a lasting impression on them... they even checked out this (silly) blog!
There’s something about hearing people call me "Abby"—the name I chose for myself—that just feels right. It struck me deeply, like the resonance of a violin string perfectly in tune. I felt seen, and that’s a feeling I never knew I craved.
The warmth and kindness of the people I met was overwhelming in the best way. To be honest, I wasn’t in the best place mentally to socialize, but they were wonderful. Even if it was just a few minutes, they managed to bring life into moments that had felt lost for a long time.
I’m feeling hopeful again, and that’s a feeling I don’t want to let go of.