life, and it's lessons.

Huh. So, my last post was from Thursday, & now it is Saturday. Within that mild time frame, I got a message from my dearest mother telling me that I needed to update my blog as it has become a favorite read during coffee time for some. Cheers for you, readers! Honestly, it means a lot that my recreational blogging has become a source of something for your day, whether be a laugh or a recollection of the past. I'm glad that I can be a part of your day, and I am so thankful I can make you part of mine.

But enjoy of that mushy, feeling whatnot for now.

Today was the epic Banana Challenge, a day in which all Trinity alumni remark as being the highlight of their freshman career. Well, I don't know what they were smoking, cause all I got was swoob, swass, and a head ache from the enormous amount of people diving into a pool of oatmeal in a hopeless attempt to find a banana with their teeth. Alright, so maybe it wasn't that bad, but the Orientation events seem to never end. Seriously, folks - how long can you force us to socialize? I swear this past week has traumatized me into a life of hermit-hood and solitude.

Just kidding. Orientation Week has made the adjustment into the student-life a lot easier, and opened the doors for many new friendships. Just, for the socially inept it is a week that couldn't go by any slower. But the socially inept just need prayer during this time of socializing - prayer, and a lot of cookies from home.

SPEAKING OF COOKIES FROM HOME! As usual, things go dastardly wrong when I plan meticulously. I'll just cut to the chase - my 'wireless' printer needed a cord. Someone lied when we bought it. So the famjam back home sent me out a package with this vital cord. Meanwhile, my first bought of homesickness was coming on. My face plus the climate doesn't make for confidence, heat eliminated half the wardrobe I brought, and a little amount of sleep is the right ingredient for a morning frenzy. Wanting just a bit home, I bounded off to get my package that had been shipped that day. BUT, through a serious of unfortunate events and stupid delays, I arrived at the mail room one minute late. They had closed already. Completely distraught, and really wanting a taste of home, I moped back to my room. However, to my surprise, I had devised a brilliant, and rather devious, plan to get ahold my package. My sister, as you may know, is Type 1 - aka Juv. Diabetes. She wields that to her advantage, however, and has successfully removed herself from terrible gym classes, tests she was unprepared for, and general unpleasant situations. No one tells a diabetic child what to do. So, as my sister would do, I called Security and told them that my package containing items 'vital for my dietary concerns' was locked away in the warehouse. Immediately they met me at the warehouse, unlocked all 'Employees Only' doors, and allowed me to rummage through every single package. At long last, I found my parcel and sprinted back to room. Finally, here is the part where the cookies come in - not only did my 'rents send me a USB cable, they sent two containers of my favorite oatmeal cookies, a tub of quarters for laundry, a bit of cash for adventures, and a personalized card (with cartoons!) from Pops to keep me company. Right on time, comfort from home arrived when needed the most. A little bit of everything. I was astonished how dead -on the timing was - definitely guided together on purpose. Thanks God.

I have been here for a week, and am going to admit it straight up - I'm battling a bit. I feel out of the loop on the social scene, cause it isn't my forte, and one hundred percent out of my comfort zone. And, it seems like more often than not I am complaining or grumbling, especially when I'm posting here. I came with a positive attitude and open mind, but am feeling a little run down as of late. I'm hoping it is just a weird transition time for me as the first week of classes hasn't started yet. I'm praying that Monday will change some things around as routine is reintroduced into my life. So, it's my goal now to take things one baby step at a time. I am brand new at this. I'm taking my mornings one by one, planning out my studying around my socializing, and chiseling away at the organizing of my room. I will greet my days as they come, and strive to meet each one with the best attitude I have, cause I know it will pay off soon.

Thanks, and take care.

D.