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Sitting on my freshly vacuumed beige carpet that has been sitting in my basement all summer, waiting for use, I glance at my new friends, who I may or may not become close with over the course of this year. In way, it is just like last year. We are playing Scattergories and electronic Catchphrase, laughing lightly and trying hard to be excited to be with each other when I'm not sure that I can remember their names. The room is hot and humid, and Ted is still perched on my bed, observing all.
I think, no, I know I am going to like it here. Here, I have a dresser, which makes the room feel more like home. Pictures of my family decorate the shelves, and exciting new books are carefully in their places, for now. Something is different between this year and last year. Last year I felt physically ill with the brunt of the sadness that being away from home and Justin caused. This year, I already feel at home with all of the things that used to grace my room last year, and with the University that is already so familliar. This year I am determined to have a wonderful time, whereas last year I was sure that I would not.
My roommate is wonderful. She smiles a lot, she is interesting to talk to, and interested in getting to know me. I just know we will get along fabulously. She is from France, and Jewish, and she and her friend Yohanna, down the hall, are both coming to services with me on Friday and to the barbecue on Tuesday to check out Hillel (which they pronounce without the H, which is the greatest)
We had an orientation/get to know you activity that involved name learning, chatting, and a scavenger hunt. It is awesome that there are so many foreign students living so close to me. And the IRC offers so many oppertunities to learn - classes, discussion groups, clubs, activites, dinners, field trips. I am a little overwhelmed because I am already so busy and I don't know where I will find the time for it all, but I am also so excited because I think this is a real opportunity for personal growth, and for fun!
(And Abby Bellows is an RC here!!!)
I am of course going to miss home so so so so so so much! But I think this time it will be much easier. Already I am happy here. Already I feel at home.
I am going to church tomorrow with Abbie, then to brunch with Abbie, Annie, Nanda, and Laura (I hope!) (We'll call you when we get out of church) Then, I am going to Blue Notes at 4pm, and to an IRC hors doevres party and informational meeting at 7 and a hall meeting at 8:15. I am thrilled to get back into the wild swing of things.
My books look great. And not too may of them. My clases are going to be awesome!
Smiles, Smiles, and More Smiles.
And I miss you all who aren't here. You are the best.
I think, no, I know I am going to like it here. Here, I have a dresser, which makes the room feel more like home. Pictures of my family decorate the shelves, and exciting new books are carefully in their places, for now. Something is different between this year and last year. Last year I felt physically ill with the brunt of the sadness that being away from home and Justin caused. This year, I already feel at home with all of the things that used to grace my room last year, and with the University that is already so familliar. This year I am determined to have a wonderful time, whereas last year I was sure that I would not.
My roommate is wonderful. She smiles a lot, she is interesting to talk to, and interested in getting to know me. I just know we will get along fabulously. She is from France, and Jewish, and she and her friend Yohanna, down the hall, are both coming to services with me on Friday and to the barbecue on Tuesday to check out Hillel (which they pronounce without the H, which is the greatest)
We had an orientation/get to know you activity that involved name learning, chatting, and a scavenger hunt. It is awesome that there are so many foreign students living so close to me. And the IRC offers so many oppertunities to learn - classes, discussion groups, clubs, activites, dinners, field trips. I am a little overwhelmed because I am already so busy and I don't know where I will find the time for it all, but I am also so excited because I think this is a real opportunity for personal growth, and for fun!
(And Abby Bellows is an RC here!!!)
I am of course going to miss home so so so so so so much! But I think this time it will be much easier. Already I am happy here. Already I feel at home.
I am going to church tomorrow with Abbie, then to brunch with Abbie, Annie, Nanda, and Laura (I hope!) (We'll call you when we get out of church) Then, I am going to Blue Notes at 4pm, and to an IRC hors doevres party and informational meeting at 7 and a hall meeting at 8:15. I am thrilled to get back into the wild swing of things.
My books look great. And not too may of them. My clases are going to be awesome!
Smiles, Smiles, and More Smiles.
And I miss you all who aren't here. You are the best.