The Next Chapter

So, it's definitely been awhile. Guess I should try to get back in the habit of blogging as often as I can.

I've recently just started college, only been going to classes for about two weeks now, and it's been spectacular! I've already been able to learn in grow in new and exciting ways. :) It's different, not having to ask my parents if I can do certain things, or go certain places, or meet with certain people. But I feel like I grew up in such an environment, and that my morals are strong enough, that I won't do anything I would regret later anyways. It's a comfort knowing that I can be so strongly willed.
Classes are a lot like highschool. The only huge difference that I feel here, are the people and the living arrangements. Most of the time, I don't feel like I'm far from home in my suite, because I still have all of my things with me, and I still keep in touch with the people that I love. But it is different, and there are times when I remember that I'm still so far away from home, and that I can't just walk out the door and meet up with people that I want to see. So that makes it tough sometimes. But most of the time I'm so immersed in homework and activities here that I don't even think about it, which is nice. People here seem to be a lot nicer than other people I've known in my life. I suppose it could be that I juts got tired of seeing so many of the same people for so many years, and it's good to get around and meet new people, but it really seems like people are are just nicer in general. It's also exciting to meet so many people from so many places. I know people from Texas, Illinois, Colorado, Missouri, Ethiopia, Arizona, Utah, and more! There are so many cultures coming together and getting along, it's just awesome.
Classes are going really well. I haven't missed a class yet, and the homework load so far has been bearable. I'm just hoping to stay on my toes and get things turned in when they're supposed to get turned in. I don't want to fall into procrastination and staying up late every night because that affects your work, and your mood. So far so good. All my professors seem to be really great. I haven't had any major problems with them yet. Aaaand, clubs are beginning to fall into place, and traditions start next weekend. :) I can't wait.

The only thing that's sort of tough while I'm here is trying to keep everything in perspective. I don't really have a way of knowing what's going to happen next, who I'm going to see, what I'm going to do, or how I'm going to handle it all. It's just sort of happening and I'm going through it as it comes. At the moment, I'm not too worried about anything. It's just sometimes hard to keep juggling everything, and sometimes my Faith isn't at the top of my priorities. Which, is bad...but I think that once I get settled down a little more, and a set schedule starts to take place, I'll feel more comfortable with everything. I have been able to keep up on a daily devotion, which is nice because it's great for meditation, getting into a completely different mindset, and it only takes a couple of minutes. I've also been making my way to church every Sunday morning, which is nice as well, because they have volunteer opportunities coming up that I can take part in.

It's all so new, but it all seems to work out. I think this year is probably going to go by too fast. :P