we all have a story...: Year One, Done

My first year of college is almost over... It's weird. I've grown so much and learned so much about myself. I've met so many new friends that I absolutely love. There have been some rough patches and trials, but I'm so glad I've had this experience. Tomorrow is my last day of classes, and it's just biology. It's so crazy that this has gone by so fast. I seriously don't even know how to feel. I'm so glad to have the semester done with, but I don't know if I really want to move home. I love my family and friends up north, but this has basically become my home down here. Being on my own has given me such a greater perspective on life. I love being independent!!! I guess it'll be good to see my family again though. And to have home cooked meals!! I can't wait for that! At least I know that I have relatively good grades as I head into finals week. I am sort of stressed over my final paper in English, but it'll work out; and my nutrition test will be a breeze; and then there's dreaded biology...that class has seriously been my biggest challenge this semester. My professor is super nice and way goofy, but I just have had the hardest time learning. I've managed to bring my grade up to a B+, but it was a lot of hard work and studying! I'll be so relieved when everything is over. Sadly, my summer gets cut short my one month since I'll be moving back for RA training at the beginning of August, but I can't wait! Everything will be so good.

And on a side thought, one of my great friends from high school got his mission call today! Ryan and me have been through so much together it's ridiculous. I miss talking to him all the time about everything. He will be such an amazing missionary and I'm so proud of him!! He hasn't opened his call yet and I'm bummed I can't be there when he opens it, but it'll be awesome no matter what.