Lovely

We just got back from going to Pillsbury Crossing. It is so much fun!! I never thought that I could jump off of a cliff into the water in Kansas!! But I did!! Tomorrow we start our second week of school. It already seems like we’ve been here for about a year! I feel like I’ve known these people my entire life. I’m beginning to cherish those quiet times that I have to myself, though. I’m not used to being around people my age 24/7. I love my roommate! We get along so well!! I think that it’s cool having someone to share a room with. All my life I’ve slept in my own room, never having to share anything. Now, it’s definitely not like that! Yes, it’s different, but it’s a good different. I’m really not looking forward to tomorrow. I don’t understand chapter 3 in Chemistry at all!! It’s because I missed an hour of the lecture over it because I was at Lafene Health Center getting my wrist looked at!! I’m actually quite stressed about it! On top of that, my group in RoadMaps hasn’t started on our project yet! Although I like socializing and having free time, I’m beginning to think that it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. I didn’t come to college to goof off all the time. I came here to better myself and my education. I feel like I’m failing myself by not studying 24/7 or not understanding something. I guess that I shouldn’t be so hard on myself though. I can’t really help it if I don’t understand something unless I wasn’t listening in class. It’s just that I’ve gone through my life working as hard as I can because I had something to prove! But here, I feel as if nobody is watching. I guess I’m just rambling on now. I had a lot on my mind. I’m constantly thinking about what needs to be done and stressing myself out because it isn’t done yet. I’m so nervous for my first chemistry test. I really hope that I don’t fail it! In high school, I was a straight A student. Here, I don’t know what I’m going to be. Of course I hope that I can achieve a 4.0, but I know that it won’t be easy. I didn’t realize how badly I get anxious about things. College sure does bring out the best in people I guess.

4:00 Awakening

Yes, as the title suggests, I rolled out of bed, quite tired I might add, at 4:00AM. It was not the prettiest of sights but it had to be done. Our goal time for leaving is 5:30, but secretly 6:00. (We never leave at our goal time) haha. I haven't written for a while, and for that I'm sorry.

Now, for the matter at hand. Some of you may know what today is for me, some of you may not. For those of you who are wondering why any 17-year-old would be crazy enough to let her parents wake her up at 4:00, I'll tell you exactly what today is.

Today is June 17, 2011. The day that I go to my K-State orientation and move into my dorm room for the summer!! I'm super excited. I'm really going to miss my mom, dad, and cat, but me going away had to happen sometime. It's not like last year when I went clear on the other side of the equator. In truth, leaving those I love to pursue my education will be hard, but I'll only be in Manhattan. Mom wanted me to call her every day. Haha. I think I can do that.

I actually got my room cleaned!! Yep! I did it! I finished it Wednesday night! haha "If it weren't for the last minute, nothing would get done!"

Yesterday mom and I actually fit the majority of my stuff in her car, minus my clothes and a bag! It was a good day!!

Keith also messaged me on Yahoo! yesterday for the first time in about a week and a half! I was so excited! He means quite a lot to me and now I feel better about going away! We have a webcam date tonight. For those of you who don't know, Keith is my boyfriend who is currently serving his country in Iraq! I'm so proud to be an Army girlfriend!!

Well, that's about it for now. We are going to leave soon, and I am exhausted! Can anyone say "Ciera's sleeping in the car?"

Gifts from the Mailman

Yesterday I got my forms for the K-State Marching Band! I was so excited and I still am!! I will be filling those out and hopefully mailing them tomorrow!!

I received my grade card today!! I was so happy when I opened it to find a beautiful 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 4.25 weighted GPA!! I'm so happy right now! I'm about to jump around the house screaming!! AHHHHHHH I'm so proud of myself!! I knew that I could do it!!!! Yay me!!! I know that this may be a little egotistical, but there isn't a single person who can argue that I didn't work hard to receive those grades!!! This is definitely cause for celebration!!!! :)