Dorm Sweet Dorm

My Labor Day Weekend was a great one. I went to my cabin, where I did only three things: EAT, SLEEP, and FISH. I was living the dream. It was definitely a much needed relaxing weekend. Now, I'm unfortunately back to the college world. I did some of my math homework, but things have definitely changed in the world of math since high school. My entire math book and assignments are all online and it's driving me up a wall. It doesn't matter if you're answer is right, because the website only accepts one format of the answer which it fails to mention until you get the problem wrong. It's ridiculous. What happened to the old pen and paper method of doing math?
My English Composition class has a lot of online assignments too, which isn't that bad for it being English Composition, but I miss the pen on paper method of assignments. The one thing that I do like about my class is that we all have our own blog where we post our work. Obviously I don't mind blogging, I've already got one. (By the way, my other blog is frommindtomedia.blogspot.com if you're interested at looking.)
There's one thing about college that everyone tells you, but you don't believe it until you get here, and that is that there is a ton of reading involved. Also, if you don't stick to a reading schedule, you're S.O.L. I try to stay on top of it, but it does get difficult at times. Which reminds me, I need to go read for my Oral Communications class... Back to my dorm sweet dorm to do some much needed reading.

Finally Part of the Real World Again

When I took the hour drive back home, I was shocked at how out of the loop I had been on the current events around me. Since my dorm room's cable plug doesn't work, I haven't been able to watch TV and know what's going on in the world. Being at college is like being in a bubble. All you do all day is classes, homework, and socializing with other people in the same bubble as you. I really think I'm going to need to start reading the paper, or something because I've felt so disconnected since I got home from school.
Don't get me wrong, I love getting to live the college experience, but I want to still feel apart of the real world at the same time. I'm determined to stay connected to both worlds while I'm in school. I will find a way to stay up to date on current events. Just wait and see.

Roommates...

Lucky you, I'm posting yet another post today. I think this will make up for all the days I haven't been posting anything lately. Contrary to the title of the post, roommates aren't as scary and horrible and they've been made out to be. In fact, I love mine. She's the coolest, nicest and most amazing girl I've ever met, and I'm not just saying this because we're in the same room right now. She's become one of my best friends. The whole roommate thing shouldn't scare you, just make sure you both make compromises, and are open with each other when we're getting annoyed with the other.
It's great to room with someone who came from a different lifestyle than you did. You both learn a lot from each other. For instance, our views on marriage are totally different. (I'm not going to talk about the gay marriage topic.) She wants to get married right after college, and that means she wants to be engaged during college. I, on the other, don't want to get engaged until I'm at least 25. I don't even think if I met the love of my life tomorrow that I would marry him until I was at least 25. I want to live life before I settle down with someone. I want to see the world. I want to be independent (like my last post states). There's nothing wrong with getting married young, it's just not what i plan to do in my life.
College life is definitely different than life back home. There's no one around to tell you to sit down and do your homework. There's no one around to tell you that it's probably a good idea to go to bed. There's no one telling you not to go to that party. You're on your own and you need to make these decisions on your own. If you make too many of the wrong decisions then college probably isn't the place for you. It's important to have fun while in college, but you need to balance in the school work, because that's the reason you're there. I've enjoyed my college experience so far, but there's a lot more to come.

English Composition Assignment

As I sit in English Composition 1010, discussing my recent blogging assignment I've been given, I realized my reflection I submitted is relevant to my real blog. Our assignment was to define an abstract word that we felt was important to us. My word was independent. Contemplating my decision on what my definition of independent was helpful in showing myself how independent I really have become this last few weeks.
I've been brave enough to kill the bug crawling across the floor on my own. I've also don't my own laundry correctly and I've become more responsible in general. It's  nice to see my own improvement and it motivates me to continue to develop as an independent individual.

Let the Madness Begin

Sunday, is know as the day of rest, but for me it's my day of frantically running around and preparing for tomorrow. Tomorrow is my first day of classes. I'm excited to start the new chapter of my education, but then again, I'm not. It's school, and it takes a lot of work. I've got to keep myself focused and ready to go at all times. There won't be any slacking. I won't allow that from myself. I'm paying to come here for an education and that's exactly what I plan to do. This is my time to be a star student, not to waste away my time by partying or sleeping. Well, sleeping will probably happen often, but there will definitely be more studying done then back in high school. I strive to be the best I can be.

My New Home Sweet Home

I've moved in to my college dorm room. It's such a milestone in life for me to finally be on my own. Today is my second full day here, and I'm loving this except for the meal plan. My food is horrible here, but I'm also somewhat of a picky eater. I'm not big on salad, and I don't eat pork at all. Other than the food, we've had orientation for the entire freshman class, which seems like a lot of people, but in all reality it's not. My college is a private Baptist school, so there's probably only around 400-500 in my class.
The orientation has been alright. I don't like most of it, but it's nice to get to know some new people that I probably wouldn't have talked to otherwise. It's exciting to make some new friends in a new place. The best part is we're all on the same boat. We're all new to this college and we're all hoping to at least meet a few people to befriend for the years to come. I've enjoyed getting to room with my roommate. She's the sweetest girl in the entire world and I never thought I'd ever get along with another girl so well. We have a lot of the same sleeping and living habits, and we're both so easy going that we getting along perfectly. I think I can see this friendship lasting for a lifetime. She's probably my new best friend here at school.
Overall, I'm so ready for classes to start on Monday. Let's get this college experience going! I'm excited to learn and move forward to reach my goal of becoming a nurse. I may not enjoy every class, but I know that the class is what I need to reach my ultimate career goal. FUTURE here I come.

Final Day Home

Today is the last day of my life as I've been living it for the last eighteen years of my life. Tomorrow I'll be waking up early, loading my car and driving off to college. My mom is trying to make my last day as special as possible for me. We went and got my make up done, went to Macaroni Grille for lunch and are currently getting pedicures.

Also, this morning I woke up to a very special present. It was a hammer that my late grandpa gave to my mom when she went away for college. It's so special to me and I know I will keep it forever. Every time I look at it I will not only think of my mom but my grandpa. He was the best grandpa I could ever ask for. I know he'd be proud of me for graduating high school and furthering my education. He is definitely my guardian angel. I will always keep him in my heart.