A Universe (ity) Transition

So now that I'm settled down and allowed thoughts to percolate about moving to college, I suppose I could post yet another blog.

The transition to college life really hasn't been that difficult so far. While I feared it as a major change, I guess I completely forgot my political beliefs: Change oftentimes is a good thing. There's an unprecedented amount of freedom I'm feeling from getting my own place, but yet I still have that sense that I need to do something. Thus, I'm waking up on time, I'm doing my schoolwork, and I'm taking some time to enjoy the campus. Which, by the way, the campus is absolutely beautiful, even with Mount Sentinel half-burnt. Even in the August heat, the campus is lush, green and full of life. I even took the time to just sit outside for a while and appreciate nature.

Dorm life is pretty cool so far. My roommate, Ben, is a guy that's really easy to get along with. I totally have no reservations now about sharing my room with this guy. My neighbors play their music a little loud, but it's usually during the daytime. I've found it effective to combat them by whipping out my guitar. Everyone on the floor seems rather nice, though, seeing as I haven't gotten into any trouble. Now that my room's got a full mini-fridge, cable TV, and internet access, I totally don't even think I need to leave!

There is still one thing, though, and it's what is really the pits about starting over. Even though I'm pretty self-sufficient, I feel truly, honestly alone here. It is liberating in some aspects, such as not having the pressure to come up with conversation during lunch, but it still doesn't help much. While I have talked to some people, and I have run into some very intriguing characters already (I'm looking at you, girl-who-plays-acoustic-guitar-and-sings-while-looking-out-the-11th-story-window), I haven't really "hung out" with anyone. But, I should probably not hold myself to such a high standard. I'm not exactly the most open guy in public, and it would be odd for me to have legions of friends after just merely three days.

That being said, I love being here so far. I don't think I really needed to worry about the whole transition thing after all!

-Zack

P.S. I wrote my transition essay on Beatlemania. What fun!
P.P.S. Thanks to Becca for leaving a notoriously lengthy comment. Get a blog! =P