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The fact that I'm leaving in less than three weeks has begun to sink in, which is exciting/terrifying all at once.
I think this semester is going to be the shock to the system I really need right now. I'm already feeling isolated and I haven't even left yet, but I think the complete cultural change is going to force me to not dwell on the whole Marina thing and homesickness, I'm really relieved that the dorms are set up in a way that kind of forces you to get to know people, since it's got a shared kitchen for the 10 people in the surrounding rooms.
This is my last week at Borders, though I'm probably coming back to work the two weeks I'm in Columbia before Jan term starts. Today actually went by really quickly, which was weird because it was like 8 and a half hours and I spent most of it at the kiosk. I also ran into two friends of mine from McDaniel and John Sisson, which was nice, but was kind of surreal. Aside from how slow it can get and my occasionally menopausal boss, I enjoyed working there and generally felt like I was good at my job, which is a plus.
Currently in the process of trying to add as much music to my laptop as I can before I leave. I need to start packing soon, locate some plug adapters/voltage converters.
Comic Con is this weekend, which is something I used to really prep for every year, but it seems pretty small compared to leaving. Definitely excited though.
I know I've been pretty down in the dumps in general lately, but I certainly feel better than I did last summer around this time. Because even after the shittiness of the last few weeks/month, I really can't feel bad for myself with this kind of adventure just days away.
I need to buy a camera already.
I think this semester is going to be the shock to the system I really need right now. I'm already feeling isolated and I haven't even left yet, but I think the complete cultural change is going to force me to not dwell on the whole Marina thing and homesickness, I'm really relieved that the dorms are set up in a way that kind of forces you to get to know people, since it's got a shared kitchen for the 10 people in the surrounding rooms.
This is my last week at Borders, though I'm probably coming back to work the two weeks I'm in Columbia before Jan term starts. Today actually went by really quickly, which was weird because it was like 8 and a half hours and I spent most of it at the kiosk. I also ran into two friends of mine from McDaniel and John Sisson, which was nice, but was kind of surreal. Aside from how slow it can get and my occasionally menopausal boss, I enjoyed working there and generally felt like I was good at my job, which is a plus.
Currently in the process of trying to add as much music to my laptop as I can before I leave. I need to start packing soon, locate some plug adapters/voltage converters.
Comic Con is this weekend, which is something I used to really prep for every year, but it seems pretty small compared to leaving. Definitely excited though.
I know I've been pretty down in the dumps in general lately, but I certainly feel better than I did last summer around this time. Because even after the shittiness of the last few weeks/month, I really can't feel bad for myself with this kind of adventure just days away.
I need to buy a camera already.