First Day of School!

While laying on top of my houseboat in Lake Powell a couple minutes after a beautiful mid-afternoon ski, basking in the warmth of the sun, and smiling at the scent of sun tan enhancer... my ipod changed to "So Long Sweet Summer" by Dashboard. The rest of my trip was ruined and I swear I started crying at even the thought of jumping back into the grind again.

I got home and immediately started shoving my pens, notepads, calculator, etc. into my backpack with disgust on Sunday night. I was mad, summer had come and gone. But for some reason, the second I stepped out of my car into the institute parking lot... it all just felt so right. I felt like I was home again after a long vacation and I was happy.

Now previously I remember the dreaded 18 minute walk from the Tute to the WEB to be torturous and a waste of time and energy. But for some reason I caught myself looking up into the trees and breathing the fresh mountain air. I think I was even smiling!!! And it only got better. I walked to the Union with a buddy just like every day last year and thought I'd painfully have to burn some time before the next class, but surprisingly I thoroughly enjoyed myself while chattin' about life with some friends.

The next couple of classes weren't all too exciting, but it JUST FELT GOOD to be in school again. I just felt happy. I don't know how else to explain it. Rush week should be killing me right now with stress up to the yin yang... but I love it. Being busy makes me happy. I don't know if this post makes any sense, but it was probably the best first day of school I've ever had. I am so completely excited for this school year and especially the fraternity. I love college!