Time for a new entry

I haven't written a serious post in a while. I'll do that now.

Welcome to Friday morning. August 20, 2010. We're fifteen minutes into the day. I feel it necessary to proclaim this right now because I am not taking enough advantage of the time I have. I was watching a TV show today and the host was talking to a couple who was trying too hard to be "perfect," and had all their favorite possessions and meaningful things in storage in the attic. Like a nice glass or crystal bowl. And they were like, "well, it's more of a candy dish." And the host questioned why they couldn't just break a few eggs in it if they needed a bowl for that. That you should use the things you love in your daily life. I had never thought of that. My favorite things are generally stored up on shelves where I can't see them, or in my window seat or closet. They're not really on display and I forget that I have them or to use them. So I'm trying to put more focus on what I have. I don't want to run out of time and not be happy. (This was also my internal justification for eating more ice cream after dinner tonight. Ice cream makes me happy.)

Anyway. Tomorrow, or today, I guess, I'm leaving to go to Delaware with Mark and his parents for a few days. I'm pretty excited. I've only been to their house there once, but it was really cool, and it was just a nice place. And I really like his family. It was hella rainy last time and it's supposed to be good weather this weekend so that's even greater. Spending time with awesome people is pretty awesome.

I got my grades for Summer Shakespeare today. I got an A in the course and an A on my paper. I'm proud of myself. It makes me feel confident that I've chosen the right major and the right school for me. I loved that trip so much and I wish I could do it again. Amazing experience.

I go back to school a week from tomorrow. That's so weird. It feels like I still live in my room from last year, sort of. I feel like if I were to go back to my old dorm right now it would still feel like home. I guess you don't forget a home that easily.
I'm nervous about living in a new dorm, but I think that I'll be okay, especially because all my friends are living near me. I'm sure I was more nervous last year because I didn't have any idea where I was going. I've actually been in this dorm. And hopefully there won't be cockroaches. Seriously. Not cool.
Packing is tons easier this time. It's a lot easier to figure out what I did and didn't use/wear last year, so that really determines what I'm bringing this year. I still have to get some more things... a rug, maybe a lamp, etc., but most of my stuff from last year is still packed up and ready to go. I miss all my mattress covers! They were SO NICE.

Last year was a difficult year. College is stressful, transitions are stressful, making new friends and losing others is stressful. But I think that this year I am over the initial turmoil and I should be able to move on and have even better experiences. And this year I know that I have awesome friends from last year, new friends from this summer, and an awesomer-than-awesome boyfriend to have fun with. I can't wait. I really hope that I am better this year. I should be, I should be.

I'm becoming something, I can feel it, and I hope it is something good.