Almost Over

So, it is almost the end of my first year in college! Can you believe it?? I can't really grasp that yet, but when I think back on all that has happened, wow, a lot has changed, for the better might I add. This past week, we had Dragon Registration Days, and I realized that one year ago from this exact week, I was here on campus signing up for classes, learning about the Dragon curriculum, and getting my work study job with Admissions... Back then I was doing all that, and getting ready for Prom, graduation, and extra-curricular activities. Since then, I have moved out of the house (still miss my dog!), moved away from my hometown, created an entirely new circle of friends (and yes, i still have my friends from back home), found financial independence, and in general became more independent. I never realized how much it meant to gain all of that. Now, that I am moving back home for the summer, it's strange to think I won't have 30 girls to socialize with at any given time in the evening. All of us girls in Dahl Hall (an all female residence hall on campus) are going back home. These girls have become not only my friends but also my family. Luckily, Facebook exists, but my time in our hall will never be forgotten and our memories made together will always be there to look back on with a smile.