Biography: My Graduating Self

Photo of me and my dog, Remi. Photo taken 04/25/2020

WOW! Has 4 years really flown by this quickly?! How in the world?! I feel like it was just yesterday that I was being moved into my dorm room on the 6th floor of Couch. I remember the first time I ever tried to find my classes on this campus; I remember the first test I failed; the first (and only, thank God) class that I failed; I can recall my favorites moments on this universities grounds that have made Norman my home for the quickest 4 years of my life.
Now that undergrad is one week from being over, I'm taking the time to reflect, not only on my time at OU, but also on the person I was and have become throughout my time here. I'd also like to offer advice/lessons I learned while I've been in college. 

SO... Here we go!!!  

I came to college lost- I wasn't proud of myself, nor was I really excited about starting college. However, as I got accustomed to university life, I have learned so much about myself. 

• I love microbiology! This was probably my favorite class that I took 
• I'm not a good test taker... and that's okay. It just means that I have to study and work THAT much harder 
• I like to be challenged 
• My love for helping people has only grown stronger & has led me to wanting to pursue a nursing degree

Now, my advice/tips: 

• GO HOME. Seriously. Every chance that you can get, go. LET your mom do your laundry. LET them feed you until you're miserable. CALL your family. 
• The best water fountain is located in the honors college :) but really. It's always cold.
• Sunsets are best watched from the very top of the parking garage 
• ASK FOR HELP. And then ask again. Do not be embarrassed for not understanding something in class
• office hours and established relationships with your professors is SO important. Once they know your face, your effort and hard work is made known 
• Sutton Wilderness Park is one of the most relaxing and beautiful scenic places to go and clear your mind 

All-in-all, I am so thankful for what I've accomplished throughout undergrad! I'm excited to continue on with being a sooner with nursing school!! I may not physically be in Norman anymore, but my heart will always belong there 

Biography: A personal letter to myself

A story to myself whenever something in my life goes wrong: 

Kennedee,

You're reading this, well, because something has obviously not gone exactly how you pictured it to be. And for you- a perfectionist- I know that you are beating yourself up about whatever has happened. I know that you are frustrated and most likely upset with yourself, if you had any control over the situation, BUT, there are some things that you need to know.

·      You have overcome sooo much throughout your life- seriously, you’ve came out on top in so many aspects in which you weren’t dealt a good deck of cards. Think about the big picture of your life and ask yourself: “Is it really THAT big of a deal?”

·      You are smarter than you give yourself credit for

·      If you haven’t already, take whatever journal that you’ve been writing in and let out all of your frustrations. Turn on some music, whether it be country or Christian worship songs and sit alone in a room to take time to reflect on the situation

·      If you need to cry, it is absolutely okay. Get out all of the pain that you are feeling. Once you do that; however, you need to pick your head back up and keep moving

·      Remember your favorite quote:

Winnie the Pooh Quote. Source: Pinterest 

     You are so blessed and have come SO FAR in the last two years. Whatever this situation may be, know that you are not alone in it. Now, dry your eyes and smile, because life is a precious gift that is not promised from one day to the next! 


a Authors Note: 
       My reasoning for writing this letter to myself is because sometimes, I am my own worst critique. This quote that I put as my image is one that my sister Morgan sent to me my senior year of high school when I was going through a really tough time. This quote has stuck with me throughout college and has helped me in the greatest and hardest situations that I have encountered in life thus far. This quote by A.A. Mine is so special to me.