Oh the Parentals

This weekend was quite the experience! It was the weekend all kids look forward to whether they admit it or not. When you leave for college it is so amazing to get the whole new experience of never having a curfew, never needing to tell your parents what you're doing or who you're with. It is a sense of freedom that you have never experienced before, you are your own boss. Everything is in your hands. In the beginning the experience is new and exciting, and it still is don't get me wrong, but there is always that part of you that wants to be taken care of.  That part about being with people who care so much about you and would do anything for you makes you so much more comfortable. When my dad and stepmom were waiting for me outside of my dorm with their huge smiles on it was the best feeling ever! It was so awesome showing them a day in the life of me at college!

 My dad had never seen the school before this weekend so I was so excited to show him around, once he saw the beautiful place he told me how much he loved it. Knowing that my dad loved where I was living my first year at college made me so happy. Although it shouldn't have mattered or made me feel a certain way if I had my dads approval,  knowing that I had that made me so so happy, and almost gave me a sense of relief. The okay from my dad has always been such a big part of my life.I have always wanted to make him proud and knowing that he loves that I am here having such a great time, and doing so well makes my time here so much worth while. 

The Start of a New Adventure

So we are going on the third week of classes, and I finally feel like I am getting the hang of things. When I first arrived to campus on the 19th of August I was so excited, thrilled, and anxious to be here. I moved in that day and it didn't seem like that big of a change, at the moment. The first night sleeping in the residence hall felt like just another sleepover with a new friend.  That day my mom and sister moved me in, got my room  situated and yet I guess it just didn't sink in that this was going to be my new home. Once I returned back from Mustang Corral, it finally hit me. I wasn't going back home until Thanksgiving. It freaked me out in the beginning but after a these 21 days of getting used to it, I really believe my year here at SMU is going to be something great. I can not wait to experience all of the new endeavors that await me.