College Update

Being away from home has been really weird to be honest. I miss my dog, my brother, my family in general... 

It's the times when I'm feeling really down that I miss my Papa, he was THE BEST!

And my Mimi, because she's really amazing and strong.

And this sassy canine, my other half, my Abby. Look at that sass.

Then there is this little kid, who is the bomb dot com, and adorable, and a bio-terrorist with his streptococcal grossness that makes him an elementary kid.

And of course I miss my mom, she's my rock, being without her is really weird. However, I know this is what she wants me to do and that she's a three hour car ride away.

But the key is to just find things that bring you comfort. Adding personal touches to your dorm is really important, once you add pictures, posters, anything that is you, it all becomes easier. I added two Game of Thrones posters, one wolf poster, one Boondock Saints poster, and one James Dean poster, because let's be real, we all are attracted to James Dean.

That being said, living in a dorm comes with its headaches. People slam doors, they forget to remove laundry lint, and they run in the hallways. None of which would have bothered me had I been able to bring candles, candles make the world a better place. 

Mini rant... Y'ALL. DRYER. LINT. MUST. BE. REMOVED. You will start a fire, and I am not waking up at 2 AM just because you don't know how to do your laundry.

Music is VITAL! No one I have been able to spend time with so far likes country, so I've been sticking to the "usual." But when I study I get that break, classical music, or really anything that isn't lyrical is perfect for studying! I've recently gotten into listening to a Celtic Folk station on Pandora that is upbeat enough to keep you awake, but not distracting like Kansas. Carry On My Wayward Son is not conducive to focusing.

Because you want to do this...

And not this...

Celtic music sometimes makes you feel like this though...

It's week three and I honestly wish I would have discovered both Java Jacks and the library sooner, because they totally get me. Java Jacks plays the most PERFECT radio station and the library just gives me a nice bright place to get it all done. I feel like I need to elaborate on the amazing place that is Java Jacks... So they play this indie station that throws in some Marley every once and awhile. Plus they have tea you can buy for like a dollar a package, which in college student dollar conversions is amazing. Their staff is, as I've seen so far, all college students, and they have good wifi.

NEVER underestimate the importance of a planner! I seriously live by my planner, I just recently started writing my schedule for my day out by 30 minute intervals, and plan breaks, and it works SO WELL!! Like it  is perfect, for real! Once you get it going, it reduces stress so much!

I am making up for my lack of candles by air freshener, I am totally a Febreeze person, but y'all... Glade is sold for like 97 cents and I've bought like ten. I have an addiction to all things that smell delicious! It's a problem... My latest favorite is the Cashmere something or other from Glade. Heavenly.

The hardest part is definitely making roommate agreements, like be home by this time, no music after this time, and what have you. Luckily, my roommate is super cool!

That is all!

Kara