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. 

Shout Out to My Support System

It's T minus 2 days until move in day for freshman at college. I've got most everything packed up and it's making the bedroom look really bare. I'm so excited to move into my own space and start my college experience. It's strange not having my little sister home with me, because high school here as already started back. It's been really quiet around the house and I don't know how my mom can live with all the silence all day long. My sister on the other hand, is miserable at her school, and today is even worse. Since there was a huge storm yesterday, lightening struck the air conditioner on the roof and left the school without air conditioning. In northern states it probably wouldn't have been that huge of a deal, but when you're in Georgia, it's HOT! She must be burning up today.
I wonder what college will be like and how I'll be able to adjust living on my own with no parents to cook and clean. I'm sure I can do it all, but it's finding the will power to do it that's the problem. My dad has been a big supporter as well as my mom. My mom has helped find everything I could possibly need in my dorm room, and all the essentials that I might need while I'm away at school. My dad however, bought me a tool box to help with any problem I might have. Last night he even went through every tool and told me every scenario that I might have to use it for. I love that I have such a great support system at home. It means a lot that my parents have put so much time, money and energy into making sure I'm prepared for my college experience. I love them so much, and I know they will always be there for me no matter what. I'm so lucky to have such awesome parents!

Changing My Life as I Know It

In less than a week I'll officially be out of my house and starting my life as an independent human being. Ok, well, the truth is I won't be totally independent. I'll be rooming in a dorm at a college that's only an hour from my house. It's still going to be the most independence I've ever had and I'm going to make sure my ups and downs are available for anyone who may be entering their own era of independence. I'll compose the do's and the don't's of the college lifestyle and discuss the life lessons and life hacks I may learn along the way. This college bound gal is going to help all and anyone who wants to take the time to check in and read my blog.
Independence is days away. I can almost taste it. I know it's going to be filled with emotions, such as being embarrassed by the fact that you've lived the last eighteen years of your life without doing your own laundry, or maybe the nervousness of knowing your mom isn't going to be there to nag you into studying for that test coming up. It's time to enter the real world. I know with patience and the knowledge I'm going to gain along the way, I'll be able to be a successful person in society. My journey to reach this goal is about to start on August 15th. Everything in life as I know it is going to change, and all I can say is bring it on.