Lots of Changes

In just one week, I went from my boring out-grown haircut and clean-cut face to this.

First thing's first, Mom, don't be mad. I told you I fell on my bike and got some scrapes, but I'm fine. I fell on my bike. I didn't get too hurt. I learned a lesson. Yes, it could have been worse, but I learned my lesson. Moving on.

I think its hilarious that this happened the same weekend I got a drastically different haircut.

Anyway.

Other than all this, I am so excited to see my mom Thursday morning! Of course of all the weeks, she has to come the one I have scrapes on my face but we've moved on from that topic.

Capstone has been going really well: I'm creating a little booklet for students to learn how to study abroad in Europe sustainably. I've got plans of having it printed and distributed at the National Student Exchange meeting in March where all the advisors from all over the country meet up. It's pretty exciting.

October has FLOWN by. I can't believe I only have a half of a semester left in my college career. It is a lot easier to deal with knowing I have plans set up for January and a bit beyond that. At least I'm not fearful of leaving here now.

Aside from work, I have plans of joining an outdoor club like kayaking or hiking. I will be sure to keep biking and hiking at least weekly once I'm home (once the weather's okay). Until then, I'll be at hot yoga.

Once the summer hits, my job may be completely virtual, leaving me free to travel and visit some of my friends (or hopefully travel with friends).

I think the things I'll miss the most about college are the little things: running into my friends in the library, hot chocolate and tea is always within walking distance, there is no chopping involved in making an omelet in the morning, friends are always close by, biking and hiking and kayaking are regular occurrences, etc.

I love my life here. I really do, and I've had enough experiences going somewhere new and building a new happy life there that I can do it again. I just hope I never lose this motivation to go out and have new experiences, and do things I've never done before, and meet new people, and integrate nature into my workouts.

Although I'm excited (and a bit nervous) for the next step, I'm really enjoying soaking in every moment of senior year.