I am actually back at school. New students arrive tomorrow and returning students on Monday. (Campus leadership required an early return.) It's kind of strange being back. On one hand, I am so excited about what the semester holds for me. I am looking forward to my classes, hope to make it in a play, and am enjoying having my younger brother Mike on campus (everybody, be nice to him, ok?!) However, there's a part of me still holding back. I was really settling in back at home. I was able to get my bedroom beautiful before I left, and it was rather sad leaving it behind. I traded a bronze-glazed wall for cream, a queen bed covered in burgundy damask for a wooden bunk, and the privacy of a small home for the publicity of 70 dorm-mates and four room-mates. I'm not sure how that equals out. But c'est la vie! Even being back on campus for just a few short days seems to show that things will be very different this year, which has yet to prove good or bad, but I am optimistic. But, I know it will be okay. I honestly think it's going to be a lot of work, but worth it. I really can feel that God is trying to work in my life, and as long as I don't get in his way, I think I can expect wonderful things. And you know what? Looking around, it's not as bad as I make it. I have my blanket of moons and starts covering my bed, pictures of friends on my desk, and a jewelery box from my brother sitting next to me. It's not quite home, but it'll do. And I will be just fine.

I do promise to post more and to work on the kinesthetics of the journal. Until then, au revoir!