Fairwell USM!!!

In August I came to USM and didn't know if I would like the school or the people that are in the school. I was wrong. I made better friends in 3 months than I had met in my entire life. I also learned a lot from the teachers I had. Now that I may be leaving USM after the fall semester is over realized I am going to miss it. I came to like the school and my peers. Now that I may be leaving I realized that this maybe the school for me but ow I won't know because my time here is coming to an end. I have had fun at USM from the parties or just the playing around with the guys on my floor. I like to believe that everything happens for a reason and I'm just hoping me leaving USM has a good reason behind it. I won't forget all the wonderful people I have met while here and the not so wonderful people either. Im glad I had the chance to come here and meet the different people from other cities and states. I just want evryone to know that I will miss erveryone who I knew while there and will make sure I keep in touch and keep you guys in my prayers and wish you all the best of luck with the rest of your college life.

Thank God Its Over

It has been 3 long months and my first college semester at USM is finally over. I feel so relieved that it has finally came to an end. It has been a long semester but thank GOD I have made it through. I only have 2 more exams to take and I will officially be done with USM until next year. I have worked very hard and I believe when the grades finally come out everyone will see. I feel that I hav earned at least a 3.0 gpa. That is enough for me to be on the honor roll. If I do have good grades that will make me more confident when the next semester starts. I will be ready to come back to school with my expectations set higher so that I can achieve better grades and get a higher gpa. I cant wait until i get to show my mother and everyone else who prbably think that I party too much in college and dont spend enough time studyin. I admit that I do party sometimes when I should be studying but I do study when I absolutely need to. Im just happy I have a break from school and now I can party worry free and not think about having to study for an unnecessay math test or anything else.

"It's Almost Here"

The end of my first college semester is almost over. It has gone by so fast and I have maintained my grades througt the first three months. Although I started off on a bumpy road I got back on the right track. My goal is to finish the semester with at least a 3.0 grade point average. If I do so I will feel good and be ready to start the next semester with confidence. This semester has flew by so quikly that I barely remeber doing a lot of work. I am so nervous about finals because the test have been difficult so I know that the exam will be. the exam covers more material than the test so it has to be harder with more questions. That is the next task that I must overcome and if I do that than I will be done stressing until the next semester of school. Hopefully everyhting will end well and I will be able to come back next semester with high hopes.....:)

TIME 2 VOTE

The 2008 Presidential Election is this week and the two candidates are Barack Obama and John McCain. This is a really big election and not to mention the first election that I am eligible to vote in. This is the first time I've heard many of my peers and people I know encouraging others to vote. People that I don't think have ever voted for nything in their lives finally want to vote in this particular election. Although I'm not sharing who I am voting for it's obvious who most of my friends are voting for. Not to speak on everyone but a lot of people are voting for a certain candidate for all the wrong reasons. I'm happy that everyone is excited about voting but I have heard some dumb reasons to why people want to vote for whom ever they are voting for. I am not trying to knock anyone about who their voting for before you vote for anyone you should understand their views and opinions about certain issues that really affect you. You should't vote for the person just because they went to your church or just because they wear the same shoea as you but because they want to see as change in the same or similar issues that you want to see a change in. I am voting for the person that I think will be the best person to stand for everyone in our country for the next 8 years and not take sides and just try to focus on one group of people. I ask that everyone take a close look at the candidate that they have decided to vote for if any, and say to yourself, "Is this person for mankind? ," or is this person just for my kind of man? November 4, 2008 is the big day and I encourage everyone to get out and vote because your vote does count.

"MIDTERMS"

Last week I took my first college midterms of my freshman year. The midterms consisted of the subjects College Algebra 1o1, Anthropology 1o1 and Astronomy. Although a midterm was nothing was nothing but a test to determine what we have learned so far during the school year, I was nervous like I never took a test before. I think I just wanted to make sure I did good because it was my first ones of my college career. Getting good grades on my midterm would give me confidence about the next test and midterms in the future. I started studying 4 days before each of the test to make sure that I knew everything necessary to get at least a B. Although I'm not a good test taker, I am still able to pull off a B but I wouldn't mind a C in this case. I studied long nights and early mornings to get ready for what my teachers were going to throw at me. I used all my notes, the study guides and I even read the books if necessary. Since I knew I wasn't a good test taker I had to develop my own strategy to memorize the text. I got up the day of my test feeling confident but I still was nervous. I had my math test on one day and my anthropology and astronomy the next. I took my math and felt good about what I knew but at the same time I wasn't sure. I took the others and I knew everything from the vocabulary to the essay questions. Now all I have to do is wait for my teachers to return my test so I can view my grades. WISH ME LUCK EVERYBODY!!

"Trying To Make A Transition"

When I was in Milwaukee I went to school regularly but I didn't do a lot of studying throught my four years. Now because of my lack of studying in the past, now I can't seem to get the hang of sitting down and comprehending the material that I have recently learned. Before every test I sit in my drom room and review all of my notes and evrything I have that I feel can help me do better onn the upcoming test. Sometimes I study for up to five hours but the results are still disappointing especially because I know the long hours I spent reviewing. Everytime I study for hours and make a 'C' or a 'D' on a test, that makes me wonder should I even waste my time studying. On top of the bad grade I have to hear my families mouth about me not being focused enough and ot trying my hardest. That probably pisses me off more than my bad grade because I know for a fact when I've spent hours goin over my notes for the test that I have put my all into it but I never seem to get the results that I aim for. I guess that I just can't get use to studying and get a good grade. It's hard going from not studying a lot and now trying to study multiple subjects and comprehend them all and know them enough to score high on a test. I've tried several different ways to study but none of them seem to work so I guess either I know the work or I don't. I'm still going to attempt to study because I don't quit and if I still fail test then that's just life for me as I try to make this transition.

Finding Me?????

I was sitting in my dorm room and started thinking. Yeah, that's right, Roberts Hall on the six floor. Anyway, I was doing some homework when my mind started roaming and I started thinking about my life. It's true that I am in coleege but for what? Everyone preaches on furthering your education and I also believe that education is key to success. However, I also would agree that education isn't the only key to success. I came to college because I didn't want to just be sitting at my mother's house doing nothing but watching television and eating up all the food. I now that everyone has a dream in life of what they want to do but are those dreams just illusions of what we know we really don't want? When I was little I always wanted to be a rapper so I started pursuing mu rap career by jus writing songs until I found somewhere to record them. Then, I changed my mind and wanted to be an artist when I figured out that I knew how to draw. Then, I wanted to be an accountant because this really beautiful lady pursuaded me to look innto the business because it was a really profitable and good profession to be in. Today, I have no idea of what I want to do with my life. I am the type of person who likes numerous things so I could change my mind on something real quick. I could want to do this thing Monday morning, and by Monday night I want to do something totally different. My family has always told me to follow my heart nad let God lead the way and I won't go a stray. Well, I've been listening to my heart say nothing and I don't think I've been hearing God clearly. I try my best to be open minded to new things and I may end up having some interest in it but it seems as if I don't like a lot of new things I've been introduced to lately. Sometimes I think that maybe I have no purpose in life but I know that that is not true so I keep my head up. I know one day I will be led into what I want to do for the rest of my life. I just have to be patient and let time go bye and before I know it my destiny will be at my footsteps. But, until then I'm going to continue on through my journey of life and try to find me.

"Time To Focus"

My time here at USM has been everything I thought it would be. I have met great friends, went to wild college parties, but most of all I am getting a good education. Although I'm here to specifically get my education I still have enough time to enjoy myself while I'm 14 hours away from my place of residence. I've been here for about 7 weeks and I have enjoyed every minute of my stay. I am sure that it will only get better as time progresses. I feel however as if I haven't been appying myself 100% to my studies. I know I can do better on my test and even though I'm doing exceptional in all of my classes I still know what I'm capable of and it's more than what I've been doing. That's why starting Monday I'm focusing more on my goal and that is to excel higher than my peers by studying more and longer, not partying so much and getting a good nights rest and taking care of my body so I can be healthy. I need to focus more on everything especially astronomy because I have very little interest in that subject so I need to pretend to be interested until the course is over. I know that if I do more of what I should be doing and not what I want to do the outcome of my education will be more accepted by myself because I know that I put my all into everything I've been doing. Quote me when I say, "On Monday everyone is going to see a new Theriton Wells around the USM Campus when t comes to my work and what need to do because it's time to focus and focus my eye more on the prize.

365 Days of 19

On September 18, 2008 I started celebrating for my upcoming birthday on the 20. I was excited about being one year closer to my golden birthday and just two years away from being completely legal. I started my celebration by going out to Club Palace with my fellow floor members from school. Even though my bday was two days away I partied like it was the present day. The atmosphere that night was perfect minus a minor altercation that occured. Besides a drunk fool who wanted to fight the rest of the night couldn't have been better. My fellow floor mates and I tore the club to some of our favorite songs including "Take Your Shirt by Gucci Mane" and "Tear It Down by Mugsy." It was a night filled with laughter, friends, music and a few jello shots. I partied until 2a.m the next.
On September 19, one day before my birthday I celebrated by going to the Delta's party. It was at the Alpha House and again I went with my fellow floor members. When we got there it wasn't entertaining at all but as the night progressed fun began to creep over me. More people started showing up and the food was finally getting done. I had more fun there than I did at the club the previous night so I couldn't wait until the day of my actual birthday.
On September 20, my birthday, I woke up to over 50 text messages wishing me the best on my birthday. Although it was raining I was still determined to enjoy my birthday because even though i have one every year, I only turn a certain age once. I started off by going to USM's football game versus Marshall. Even though we lost I still enjoyed the game. After the game I met the rapper Foxx. Although I'm not a big fan of his music I am familiar with it. I hung out with him for about an hour before goin to the best part of my day. I went to my room and got three lap dances from two girls. That was the best gift I ever got for my birthday and I can't wait until I get something that I could say was better. Later that night, I topped everything off by going to frat-row which is a fraternity party. It was ok while it lasted. I had worn myself out the two previous days so much that I ended my night early. This birthday was one of the best birthday's I had ever had. I never thought that i could have so much fun with a group of people I've only known for a few months. I was glad that I met that group of people because they made my birthday here worthwhile. Now that I am nineteen I plan on doing what I do every year and pursue new things. I plan to party 365 days, enjoy my life 365 days and work hard at everything I do for 365 days until I turn 20.

(: Not So Hard To Smile :)

Growing up in the Mass Quarter's of Canton Mssissipppi I've learned to appreciate the little things that a lot of people take for granted. When you grow up having little of nothing, your views of the world tend to change when you finally get more than you use to. Most people where I'm from struggled most of their lives and they did everything they could so that their chldren wouldn't have to go through what they have. One might ask why am I so happy about coming from a place with roaches in the house, cracks in the ceiling, little or no hot water and very limited meals. You might even say I'm a fool for telling you that's how I once lived but whatever you may think means nothing to me at all. Growing up in those conditions have molded me into a strong, independent, self-motivated and determined individual. Because even though we had very little, everyday we found a reason to smile. My grandmother always told me that I should be thankful for what the Good Lord has givemn you because in this life no one has to give you anything. I've always believed that no matter how sad your life may be, there is always something to smile about. I try my best to give off the impression that I am as happy as possible even when I am in the worst mood I could be in. I had a baseball coach who told me that there is nothing wrong with faking it. I know noone wants to be a fake person but in this case faking it may not be such a bad idea. By putting a fake smile on your face, it will eventually come naturally and before you know it you won't have to fake it anymore. By greeting someonne with a smile, you could make their day better by doing something as simple as smiling. Just know that no matter how many rainy days you have in your life just continue to smile and give yourself a reason to believe that everything will be ok. If I can through what I have and still manage to show no signs of the hurt and smile, so can you.

(:Dedicated To Everyone Out There Like Me :)

Long Gone Missin.....

It has now been 26 days 12 hours and 44 minutes since i've been gone away from Milwaukee. I thought that leaving the city that I hated the most was going to be as easy as one, two, three. Well it turns out that even though I hated the city with a passion, there were people there who I loved dearly. I wouldn't say that I got a little home sick but I started to miss the people who I had gotten use to seeing on a daily basis. When I needed someone to talk to I couldn't just tell Christina to come over because now she was 1000 of miles away. When I needed a place to go and chill for a little or just relax I couldn't go to my Aunt Mildred's house. I really started to miss everything and everybody that I couldn't wait to escape from. When I talk to my family and friends from back home they always ask me do I miss them and I always say no but sometimes I do but I will never let them know it. My uncle told me that I would want to come back in less than a month but i protested that comment. Everyday one of my friends call me and ask me to take them somewhere, forgetting that I'm in Mississippi. I just laugh and tell them, "Bro, how the hell am I going to do that?" My friends always ask me when I'm coming back and I tell them in May because I like to make them get loud and tell me that that's a long time when I'm really returning for Christmas break. I try to have as much fun as I can while I'm down here trying to make the best out of it since I'm here. I try to forget about the people I miss but at the end of the day I find myself wanting to see my little cousin or my best friend. That's when I really start to miss everyone. I can't wait until Christmas break comes because it's been too long that i've been gone missing

Gustav WHO????

Was August 25, 2005 to be continued...? Was Hurricane Katrina's long awaited rival going to destroy what was left of the desolate Lousisiana coast...? The only thing I was thinking was I have to leave Hattiesburg now. Even though I was thousands of miles away when Katrina had touchdown three years ago I still remember the damage it had done. The one thing I knew for sure was that I didn't want to be around when the approaching enemy made his arrival. I don't know if the news or word of mouth of the tropical storm made me more nervous. I called my mom to make sure she knew what may be on it's way and she became worried. She was so far away that she could only tell me to be safe and tell me the best thing she thought I could do. Then, I called my grandfather who lived just two hours away in Canton. He was already aware of the threat so he immediately told me I should come there this weekend. On the way to Canton I saw more Louisaina license plates than Mississippi(Did i take a wrong turn-inside joke?). I arrived in Canton on Sunday morning and all was. As nite approached the clouds began to darken, the wind began to drift, my thoughts began to raddle and the rain began to fall. I didn't want to think about what may happen in a few hours so i went to sleep. I woke up the next day and turned on the television and didn't see any major headlines and I felt a slight sense of relief. Since it was labor day we barbqued and some of my family got together as usual. The day was almost over and there still weren't any major damages from the anticipated storm. I felt good and was going to feel better when I was able to return to Hattiesburg and continue my college education in peace. It was now Tuesday September 2 and the storm had passed. Gustav wasn't as bad as the world had thought. I was happy that iit didn't eliminate what was left of the coastal cities and cause confussion and more hardship. To me Gustav was just a warning to see if the people were going to be ready for the worse and I think we all were prepared to deal with wahtever was to come but thanks to God nothing too severly happened.

A New Beginning: Chapter 1

Today I woke up and realized the life i had yesterday was now fading away. High school was over, old friends had left, family had passed but still I stand. My grandmother always told me to learn to live without because no one in your life would always be there no matter how much I wanted them to be. Everything she told me never made sense at that moment but I guarantee wahat she said came to pass and I learned the meaning of the message. Now I am 18 and now I am in the first week of my college journey. I have no mother to wake me, no granny to guide me, just everything that has been instilled in me up to this point. Im a man now and everything I do from here on out I must be held account for and man up to my mistakes, face the consequences of all my bad decisions and accept the glory I shall recieve for things I shall accomplish. No one knows whats to come tomorrow and that's why I live today lie there is no tomorrow. In case tomorrow doesn't come, today would have been the last best day of life. I step off the porch with nothing but a head full of knowledge, a heart full of faith, a little ammunition and the will to succeed. I'm dtermined to make sure everyone that believes in me can be able to smile and say, "Yea, dats my lil ***." I just want to say rest in peace to my grandmother, Josephine Dixon, the person who kept me focus for 18 years because without you and your prayers I would be nothing but a lost soul. This Is Me, I am Me, I will succeed and you will remember the name, "Theriton Wells." This is the first chapter of many to come from the success of my life so stay tuned and keep your eyes open for the next chapter for it will be better than the last.