I feel like I've been through the whirlwind of a year in the span of a month. I'm busier than ever-- enrolled in five classes, Research Strategies and Methods, Topics in Biology, Communication and Society, Creative Writing, and Civil Rights Movement. I am a part of Badminton Intramural which I get payed to score the matches, and get priority points to play. I'm still a part of the Dance Club through which I am taking two Hip Hop classes. I'm a member of the Resident Student Council, and also a new praxivist (aka I am part of the public praxis club on campus that works on humanitarian projects). I continue to copy edit for Marist's newspaper The Circle, and am a tentative member of the Booster Club. Oh did I mention I am officially moving ahead with my plans to begin an Invisible Children Club on campus with the help of my friend Courtney? Yea. Busy, busy year. But don't worry mom and dad, I have received my grades so far from my classes and they are all A's and even one A+.
On top of all the things I have started or accomplished in the duration of a month, I have also met with my advisor and have officially been approved for my double minor in creative writing and photography. It shouldn't be too bad, I just have to have one semester of 16 credits, and one of 18 credits. To make things even more hectic I am thinking of adding in study abroad to Greece.
I have been loving every minute of this year though. Despite however much I dread Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Things are going smoothly in Midrise 407. My suite mates are a great surrogate family, and we have a few fall activities planned-- Apple picking, hopefully this weekend, the opening ceremony of the new Hudson river walking bridge (the highest and longest walking bridge in the world), pumpkin picking and carving, visiting UConn, haunted house, movies etc.
I'm playing a little hooky tomorrow evening though. Rachel, Courtney and I are traveling to Toads Place in Connecticut to hear Copeland, Barcelona, and Relient K play. We can't always be over achievers all the time : P.
I'm running full steam ahead. Hopefully the engine won't run out of fuel. Everyday I wake up the reminder on my wall stares me in the face-- "You never stop growing and advancing because you won't let yourself."
