Wow! I cannot believe Freshman Year is 34 days away from being complete.
When I moved into my dorm I was more excited than ever to begin this adventure. I had all new stuff, a new town to explore, new friends to make, and a new roommate. I thought my past would truly be left in my past, but I was wrong. No my roommate didn't end up being my best friend. We are "friends" you could say, but definitely not spending every waking minute together. She loves to share clothes, and I had never really shared clothes before. My roommate and I came from two incredibly different households and backgrounds, so while experiencing the traditional culture shock we experienced the shock of each other. Looking back would I change it for the world? No, not at all. I believe we both helped each other grow as people and experience something out of our normal. The biggest thing I learned, I really don't like sharing clothes, especially my favorite clothes.
Moving two hours from home, and not living within a 20 mile radius of all your best friends anymore is enough change in itself. I was used to living around all of my favorite people and spending as much time with them as possible. This year challenged a couple of my friendships, and I had to find a way to show that even though I was not 20 minutes away anymore it didn't mean I didn't want to be friends. Having one of your closest friends move to Arizona? Well that sucked, but thanks to the wonderful world of social media we were able to keep in touch and I cannot wait to be reunited with her in just a couple of weeks! I am truly blessed with the friendships I've made at college and I know some of them will be life long. I have become friends with people I never expected to be friends with, but in the end we have had some of the best adventures.
Even after moving two hours away, and living in a town with all new boys, I am still single. The funny thing is, I thought all my high school boys would go away, but I was wrong. They still stuck around. In fact, I tried to make it work with one of them, like really tried, but I don't know if it is going to work out. I have come back in contact with people from my childhood, who I never expected to. I've gone on a handful of dates, but not one has stuck yet. The biggest thing I learned about relationships is that if you are trying to get one, it isn't going to work. Let things work out how they are meant to be and something good will eventually come of it.
For the first time in my life I have had to try at school/ study for a test. I've taken classes that I have loved and some I have dreaded going to. Psychology is really not my thing. Even in college, I still LOVE, LOVE, History! You will take classes you'll forget about as soon as the final is turned in, but then you'll have classes that will stick with you for a long time. Winter Quarter I took my first business class and it honestly changed my life. I met my roomie for next year in this class, got to look at some great eye candy, had to step out of my comfort zone, but it taught me so much more than the textbook.
The most important things you'll learn in college:
~ If you have time to take a nap, take one
~ True friends stay friends no matter the distance
~ Boys are still dumb
~ Roommates don't have to be your new BFF
~ You'll appreciate your bedroom & bathroom at home
Until Next Time
XOXO
