Hello all!
As you know, I'm going to be a freshman in college this year. Technically, I'm a sophomore due to the 28 credits I already have from high school. I'm nervous and excited to start this new experience. I decided to start this blog so 1) my friends will know what I've been up to in college and 2) I can look back at all the college memories I blogged about.
I'm ready to get out of the house and get a feel for living on my own. Sometimes lately, I've been feeling too restricted. I'd like to get out and do more activities instead of sitting around the house trying to find something to do. I want to actually make plans with my friends instead of having to wait around and ask for permission. I'm eighteen for crying out loud! I'm an adult now (scarily enough). Anyways, college...I still need to do some major shopping (still need new clothes, a fan, a pillow, a shower tote, laundry baskets, possibly a rug, more folders, stapler, marker board--for what I don't know--, cups, plates, bowls, and other little things).
I look forward to bonding with my roommate, Jasmine. I called her up a long time ago, added her on Facebook, and messaged her about what we're bringing. She seems really cool and sweet and easy to get along with! She's also really, really gorgeous--God really blessed you, girl! I can't wait to hang out with her and explore the campus. I feel a little--oh, what's the word?--useless, though, because it seems she's bringing more of the essential staples (fridge, mirror, microwave, small garbage) while I'm just bringing my TV and VCR/DVD player. I don't want to take advantage of her; I want to contribute my fair share. It'll be odd being the older of the two. I'm often used to being one of the younger teens (though at camp I was in the older bunch of Junior Counselors this year and that was quite a new experience..but there's no time for explaining that...yet...).
I'm going to have a job as a caterer! I really don't know much about what I'll be doing specifically, but I find that information out at orientation. Oh, Jasmine is going to be a caterer, too!
I move in on August 29th. Class starts September 2nd. I don't know if I'm ready for classes. I had Senioritus really bad this year and didn't try as hard as I should've. I just got tired of high school, I guess (don't we all?). I'm worried about keeping my grades up due to the difficulty and higher expectations. I don't even have Microsoft Office to rely on yet for papers! I'll be bringing a labtop my dad picked out with me (I didn't even know I was getting it...he bought it at the beginning of the summer "for himself" he told my mom and I). It's an older Dell. The kind Bunk uses at PHS (you know, the ones with all the missing keys and take a third of the class period to log you on, another third to get the internet up, and the last third to load all the pages).
Oddly enough, I still have money in my pocket (but not for long!). I really shouldn't, but my parents don't know much about paying for college (sadly nor do I). I'm late on paying for a loan because it's still pending (my mom and I sent in the final touches for it today, thank goodness!). I hate loans. They are so scary! And the amount is HUGE. For all those college prep classes in high school, filling out loans should've been one of the big things we learned instead of making posters of what colleges we wanted to go to. I'm scared for after college when all those loans come to bite me in the bum. What kind of job will I get to pay for them? Will I even be able to find a proper job? And right away?
Oh, for those who don't know, my current plan--and I write "current" because it is said college students change their mind and major 4-6 times during their college life--is to double-major in English and Business so that one day I may start/have my own publishing company. Or something of the like. I enjoy reading, and I am a stickler for grammar sometimes (even though I still make many mistakes). An editor gets to do both. But I am unsure of how well I would do at the job. One of my biggest fears is failing.
Another worry of mine is the limited space. I already have two totes filled up with school supplies and towels and bedding. That's all I have packed up! Not a good sign...if you ever read this Jasmine, I'm sorry!! I over pack! I like to be prepared. I often go overboard because I think of those "just in case" and "what if..." situations. And I just have a bunch of stuff.
I also have yet to finish the summer book read book. I'll make a later post on it when I've finished it (I'll review it!). I've been too busy trying to enjoy summer while it's slipping away. And, er, I've been procrastinating...heh heh
A majority of my group is gone (I miss you all!! Email me!), but I've spent a great deal of summer with Suzanne. She is such an awesome friend!! Quite the beautiful, unique, fun-loving, funny person. Especially when we have late night/early morning chats after watching movies such as To Save A Life (great movie, by the way. If you haven't seen it, go rent it or buy it!). Ah, I remember Suzanne trying to take that one shoe apart (while wearing the other) so she could fit her orthotics inside (remember the floor...so hilarious!). Good times, good times. And all the swimming! And camp (thanks for coming both times, by the way. You really made my heart smile!)! And many talks! You know what? I could probably talk endlessly about her so I'll cut it short. We've hung out, like, soooo much this summer, and I had a blast each time!! I'm grateful and thank God for having her in my life. I don't know where I'd be without her. Thanks, Suzy!!!!!!
This is random, but when I looked out the window over the field, there was a string of clouds that together were shaped like a dragon. Full moon out tonight as well (it illuminated the clouds and really made the "dragon" stick out).
College is a place to meet tons of new people and join many groups and clubs. I look forward to making more life-long friends. There are so many interesting clubs around campus! I made a list of the ones I am interested in from a college brochure, and there are nineteen clubs/groups/activities I want to participate in/join!!! Good luck with that, am I right?
I still need two more books for college. To my disdain, they are only sold at the college. That doesn't sit well with me because I awfulize an awful lot. With my luck, the two books probably won't be at the college bookstore. Barnes and Noble is WAY cheaper for buying books, if anyone is interested in knowing that. I've told many this, but I'm writing it this time. One book at the college which would've cost $44 only cost $27 through Barnes and Noble. Ha! Take that! Win for B&N!
Hm...that should be plenty for my first post...if not a bit too much haha. I'll add pictures to some posts in the future.
Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff
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