College Is...

So far, this is what college feels like
A feeling of relief, with a brand new set of flusters.
An open invitation to meet new people, with nowhere to start.
A giant pot in which I can place my non-existent money
A chance to do great things, with self discipline at the top of my important characteristics list.
Southern Utah is beautiful, but I can't wait until I get to breath in Salt Lake again.
I miss my family. I miss all my best friends. Although, I am so happy Sarah and Kamille are here. Incredible girls! That's a shout out to you srb, haha.
To live at school is a lifestyle I was just born into, and I'm still getting a hang of it.
I am going to get to know myself better, I can already tell.
And getting ready in the dark with a tiny mirror ain't no thang.
I'm adding a new train of thought to this entry only because it is slightly connected and the sun has not risen again since I posted the above entry.
"Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending."
I am not sure who said that first, but it is so embedded in my mind. This is what I am living by. I actually first read that quote on February 20th of this year; I only know that because I retweeted it ;). I am on another improvement banter. I am strengthening my mind, my body, and my heart. Joining the Searchlight Project club will give me a chance to do service and work with other people; I have been dying to find some service to do for awhile now. I was thinking a month long mission trip to South America or something. Start small, eh? I feel so good about studying abroad in the future, especially because I want to minor in French. I am incredibly grateful to be here in this learning environment with so many happy spirits. I feel as though God is so good and I just want to embrace every bit of life. Breath it in.