MWF I have Intro to Psych followed by Beginners French. On Mondays I have an additional seminar from 3:00-4:00 p.m. for my UGS (Undergraduate Studies Course). TTH I have my UGS class (Thinking about Thinking in Disciplines), Intro to Astronomy and Beginners French. Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. I'm part of a protest/awareness organization called StandOut and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. I'm part of a gaming organization. In between all of those I have to find time to eat, sleep, breathe, socialize and do homework. Not necessarily in that order of priority.
My most difficult class is probably French simply because it meets every single day and there is homework every single night. The vocabulary is immense and the rules are ridiculously convoluted. I enjoy it, but it definitely wears on me. Intro to Psych is mostly a lecture course with our very first test (and grade) in the class at the end of this week. Astronomy and my UGS class are fairly similar.
My roommate and I get along great and I consider myself so lucky because this is the second random roommate that I've had in a row that I've gotten along extremely well with. I still see my roommate from the summer Ja'Michael around campus from time to time.
My favorite part about college so far has to be all of the people that I've met. In only three weeks I've already found a community of amazing people and enjoy spending time with all of them. From the very first day I've felt welcomed and it's been fantastic. As usual I tend to gravitate towards older people and befriend them. I don't know why this always happens but it does. Not that I'm complaining. :)
As a matter of fact almost two weeks ago I was asked out on a date by someone and we've been dating since. Things are going great and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. It's way too soon to yell anything to the mountaintops if you know what I mean.
I just got back from visiting home for a weekend and seeing a few friends and my family. I miss Krum a lot, but in the same vein I absolutely love Austin and it's quickly becoming my home away from home. I will say that I definitely do not enjoy bus rides that are four hours long to Dallas and back to Austin. One of my friends made me a very random care package that made me laugh a lot and also contained some good things to decorate my room with (I'll post pictures at some point).
I will say that learning to manage time is coming along at its own decent pace. Independence certainly has its drawbacks, but its worth it. Well, as independent as an 18 year old who is entirely financially dependent on his parents can be. Just being able to go wherever and whenever (responsibly of course) is incredibly liberating.
Unfortunately now it is mini-rant time. I don't understand the population of a dorm can be 18 and up and leave a bathroom so ridiculously messy and just generally gross. Then when the R.A.'s put up signs asking for people to respect everyone else and keep it clean, they go out of their way to rebel. In the end all I can think about is the poor woman whose job it is to clean and maintain the bathroom and how they are only making her life difficult. It's terribly disrespectful and I cannot fathom it. I plan to make cookies or a card or something for Angela (that's her name) at some point just to show that she is appreciated.
Now random things. The tower is unbelievably gorgeous at night after a winning football game when it is lit the most stunning shade of orange. It's like a burning torch against the night sky. You can also always see bats fluttering around the top of the tower.
I consider that I get my due cardio every day when I have to walk from one end of the campus to another just to get to my classes every day. Mondays are the worst because I have to walk from my dorm to a building across the campus, then back to my dorm for another class, then all the way back to the first building. CAMPUS IS SO HILLY. If there is more than 20 feet of continuous flat ground at any time I would be genuinely surprised. Almost every part of the ground is at a minimum of a 45 degree angle. My calves are killer.
On the muscle note, I have been working out for the past three weeks with a friends and I feel ridiculously healthy. I'm getting slightly more muscular (most of it is probably just wishing that results were that immediate) and I have more energy (when I get sleep) and I feel good actually sticking to something and being responsible and accountable for my own physical health.
I told myself that I wanted to live in the most populated dorm for the rawest college experience and even though it's only been four-five weeks I can officially say that I am getting an apartment next year. I can't handle all of this for more than a year. The people next door to us blared their music for the first two weeks and the bathroom is generally alright on average but at times... I just want to walk out and beg to use someone else's. I also want a dog, but that's on the extra side of the "Pro-Apartment" list. I also really miss and NEED my car. Austin is very public transit friendly, but I unfortunately am not. Plus it would make seeing Johnathan and Christina immensely easier on them. But yeah, future plans. Did I mention that I CANNOT WAIT FOR CHRISTMAS (or Thanksgiving for that matter)?!?!? My favorite season by far. I can't stand the heat and I love jackets and apple cider and Christmas music never goes out of style. I've also missed precipitation so much that if I were alone in my room at night, I would always fall asleep to this- http://www.rainymood.com/
it is utter wonderfulness. I never knew how much I'd miss rain until there wasn't any. Just the sound of it is so soothing.
Well, tomorrow (technically today) is a Monday, so I should probably sleep and prepare myself. I'll try to make sure to update much more often! Goodnight!
Mom said I should add the picture I took of Atlanta and I so here ya go!
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| Yes, we are both in a hammock. :) |
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