So, this is college :)

wow!
so I'm old enough for this
yeah i guess so
i like it
no let me correct that
i love it!
so here are some of my experiences thus far

-There are so many new people of different backgrounds, cultures, personalities, sexualities and a lot of understanding for us all. Well from what I've seen for the most part. they stress a sense of openness and being able to get along with everyone. You may not like the person but being able to deal with them and be civil can go a long way.

-I have become so close with these 7 other amazing people and we have had so many crazy fun experiences in just the short amount of time together. Maren, Kevin, Grant, Kira, Anna, Emilie, and Nate :) You guys rock and I couldn't ask for a better group of crazies to go to movies or to have adventures with :)

- something magical happens the summer before college and all the boys suddenly turn into super attractive individuals :) best thing ever!!

-My roommate Maren is the cutest thing in the world. Shes about 5'3" and is obsessed with pink. I seriously wish i could show you all a picture of her side of the closet because it is all pink and her side of the room is all pink! You all thought I was girly. Shes even more! Isn't that crazy! but we get along so well and she is so funny and it is a huge relief that we get along so well and all of our friends are in the same group so that's nice :) and shes really laid back and chill so that helps a lot.  and shes in band with me! how much better can it get?!? And we do all these random things. Like the other night the sprinklers were on and we ran through them at midnight and i was so cold! And we had sundress Friday where we both wore sundresses and she has defended and argued with a mean boy that was taking a picture I put on facebook, way over the top. She won :) And now we have glow in the dark stars to put on our ceiling just like were three again! And I'll be trying this stuff that is like Alaskan ice cream that's made with Crisco and berries and sugar. So its pretty cool :)

-you have to be or act healthy if your going to get anything done. i'm trying to drink water and eat fruits and veggies. and it helps actually :)

-I'm pretty sure Bader/Snyder is one of the most unique communities i have ever experienced. 2 am- lets slack line! there was a rock painting party a few days ago. and we go on hikes and plan trips and go to each others events. Although there was apparently a football game last night that i didn't go to.... oooops :) these people honestly never sleep! like ever! I'll walk through the campus at like midnight sometime and all the other areas will be really died down with only maybe 5 people total around most of the campus. But no in just our little area I usually see at least 15-20 out slack lining or doing hookah or singing at some godforsaken hour. Unless the sprinklers have come on, then there are maybe three :) But its so fun

-Our toilet in our suite is the scariest and loudest toilet in the world!! It seriously scared me a couple times in the first few days i was here.

-BAND IS AMAZING! Sorry i just had to put that in caps. But honestly the music is absolutely incredible. And Dr. Walters reminds me of Mr Melhorn so much. But hes a little more OCD. so we never waste a minute in that class. and everyone is so dedicated and i feel so welcomed and loved and i have only played in the full ensemble once this far. He is such a passionate and dedicated man and i feel so privileged just to be playing along with all these amazing musicians and to be directed by him.

-Breakfast is the hardest thing to eat in the morning. Bacon and eggs is not easy to even smell at 7 am,that's just me though

-Its so different than high school. So much more freedom but also more responsibility. No one is going to get you up in the morning if you forgot to set your alarm clock. You have to get up and eat breakfast. There is no one telling you that you should do your homework or to practice. Its all on your shoulders. Which is a good and bad thing. Mostly good though. You see if you are ready for all of this freedom and responsibility and in turn your college experience and grades express that.

- if you have a roommate the will buy you chaps stick after your favorite one looses its cap and gets you the kind that you like :) you are one lucky duck! dont forget that!

-And just the people are more friendly.I could honestly go up and talk to anyone because its a whole new beginning for me! And i enjoy doing that because it feels more like home. Actually one of the main reasons i chose Fort Lewis is because everyone here was so nice and genuine and i felt like i fit here :) and i do fit well :) there's not prejudice, just a wanting to get to know everyone and a very open feeling about and everyone is a lot more mature about drama. i have honestly not seen any and that is pretty incredible :) and the R.A's are really relaxed and trust you. and they don't try to skirt around the issues of like sex, drinking drugs and stuff. they know it will happen. what they try to do is to give us information to help us out in that situation. they know we are all now adults and treat us like that which i think is a very wonderful thing to have :)

I love college and i hope you all get to experience it sometime because it does honestly change you in a good way.In many ways i still am a little girl with big brown eyes, and i still like to eat chocolate and i miss my moms amazing cooking. but this independence and this freedom is an amazing and scary gift to have. I really love college and i couldn't think of a better transition to have from high school :)

i love you all and miss you and feel free to Skype me anytime!
i want to see your beautiful smiling face!
college is a great learning and growing experience and i feel so privileged to be able to experience it and be surrounded by a great group of people :)

thank you all

live
laugh
love a lot
live by the sun
love by the moon
smile some more
and be happy

<3 <3 <3






ohh and there's this boy :)