Things are getting better

[Madaglan]

Hey, I just want to let everyone know that things are getting a little better here at Franciscan. I had a really hard time the two weeks, but now things are starting to improve somewhat. I haven’t found any group of friends with whom I can really “hang out,” especially on weekends, but I have come into contact with certain individuals whom I think are fairly nice, and who seem to like me. It’s really interesting, since a lot of the people I tried to strike friendships with hasn’t worked out, but the majority of the people with whom I’m becoming more of friends with are those whom I met in a completely random way. Most of the friends I’m making are girls for some reason, but I have some acquaitances who are guys.

One person I just randomly met seems really cool. She’s actually Croatian and is directly related to one of the Medjugorje visionaries! I think the visionary she is related to is her aunt (she said that the visionary is her mother’s sister, I think), but I can’t remember which visionary it is who is related to her. But in any case, it was interesting to know that.

I just ask for prayer because I’m still having a number of health problems. The health problems sometimes get so bad that they socially incapacitate me, as if I were struck by some grave illness. I really would like to feel better so that I can better focus on my studies and on my friends. I had an MRI done for a certain health problem, and I go to see the doctor on Friday to have it interpreted. Please pray that the doctor can help me out! Thanks!

 

[lontas]

Hey Mad, that’s great to hear. I am kind of in the same boat as you are, I know how the start of a new college year can be a very shocking adjustment. This is especially tough when you have a socially-crippling dilemma. I hope your back issues get addressed soon. I have found that the more people you initially meet, the easier it is to meet more people (and this is coming from a totally introverted geek!). I hope you keep meeting people and discover the same. Peace,

Chris

 

[Catholic_Dude]

I know things will work out, its is so much easier when you hang on to your faith.

 

[RockAndHoops]

Glad you’re hanging in there and making friends. Although I am in my first year of grad school at the same place I did my undergrad work, my being in England for a year cut many ties with people so I had to start fresh this fall. It has been much easier than I thought it would be to make new friends and get involved, especially with the Catholic Student Association. And yeah, most of my new friends tend to be girls, or maybe that’s just the feeling I get…

 

[ack]

Madaglan:

Most of the friends I’m making are girls for some reason, but I have some acquaitances who are guys.

LOL…isn’t the male/female ratio at Franciscan like 2:3 or something? That would have something to do with your “problem”…