Well, I've tried to put it off as long as I could, but it's time to head back to Mizzou.
I know, don't sound so excited? Right? Good news is that I don't feel anywhere near as nervous as I did when I hopped in the car to head down in August. Which is a good thing, we don't need any panic attacks on the road.
Those feelings from August have faded, but a less powerful version of them are still there. The fact that now I will get to see all my friends again, dims the jittery feelings from starting my first semester. (Though I may have a different story tomorrow evening after I finish all my classes for the day)
The thoughts running through my head are a little different than they were in August.
Instead of, "Will my roommate like me?" it's, "Will the kids in my smaller journalism and english classes like me?"
Instead of, "Did I bring everything I need?" it's, "Am I going to be able to get all my stuff back in my dorm room?"
Instead of, "Will I get lost?" it's, "Will I be able to make it to the buildings clear across campus in ten minutes?"
Instead of, "Will I have enough work to preoccupy my time and avoid getting homesick?" it's, "Will I have enough time to get all of my work done and relax?"
Yes, I'm still nervous, but I'm nervous in a different way. This semester though, I know everything will be okay and I'm ready for the next step in my journey.
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