Firstly, I would just like to thank you (Jimmie/Brent) for accidentally forgetting to schedule two blogs for this week. I really appreciate it. :-)
Anyway, now that the semester is approximately halfway done (WHAT?!), the time has come to reflect on my experiences so far.
It would be hard to pick a favorite memory, seeing as there are so many memories (both good and bad), or things that were not funny at the time, but are funny now. Perhaps the one memory that sticks out the most to me now is the day Monica, Coy, and I were called in to mentor when we weren't told we had to. At the time, I was not a happy camper, but now I find the experience to be hilarious. It was our first day with rain in ages, and, of course, we are called in... Did I mentioned we walk? I was on the computer and listening to music when Monica got the call. She told me 'We have to do go Hand.' 'Now?' 'Now.' We rushed out of the room and down to Greene St., where we waited for Coy to catch up with us. I forgot to change my shoes, so I was floundering in my flip flops as Monica set a ridiculous pace. My manual was out, and I read instructions and the day's plans out loud as we walked through Five Points and then through the residential neighborhood leading to the school. Upon our arrival, my feet were flecked with mud and my clothes were damp from the light mist that the rain had turned into, making an umbrella useless. Then we came back and met Sgt. Kenneth 'Help a Brotha Out!' Adams. Need I say more?
While at the time it was not a fond memory, now I feel like it is something I will always remember when I reflect upon my first semester in college. There have been other memories that I have made, but even now some of them are blurred and detached from any emotion in particular. (I just realized how I put the HMS experience above my first [and, so far, only] football game. Of course, football is not my sport of choice, so I guess it was less important to me than it is to most others.)
If I could do one thing over again, I would have to say I wouldn't mind redoing my first two weeks or so here. In a time when most people were making new friends and going out seemingly every night, I remained my little, shy self and had issues meeting others. In turn, I ended up spending a good amount of time in the room. The good news, however, is that I have joined some organizations and have made friends to go out with for meals or to go to the gym. Also, I have met people in my classes, and though I don't see them often outside of the classroom, I always say 'hello' when I pass them on campus. Also, I have found myself being more likely to ask people to do stuff than I was in high school. Maybe I am becoming more outgoing? God, I hope so!
Another thing that is important is my goals for the semester. So far, I would say that I am managing to complete them. My grades remain in the A range (I actually think I might have one B, but we will let that slide), and I have been making trips all the way to the gym (a workout in itself) every day when I don't have tennis. This has only been hindered once, and that was because of rain. I proclaimed it as my 'fat day', which is exactly what it sounds like: all food, little exercise. (I love fat days from time to time... So much. Food. <3 =]) As long as 'fat days' are few and far between, I see no problem with them.
So far I would say that I should keep functioning as I have been, perhaps getting more involved with friends from time to time. Overall, though, I am satisfied with my current situation. I admit I could probably dedicate a bit more time to my studying/readings as to put more effort into them, but so far I have yet to miss a class or assignment, and I am happy with the quality of my work.
Bis bald!
Holland
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