College this year is, by far, a vast improvement over the last. There are of course still times when I wish to run away, per say. There are still some people that I associate with others in my past and know they are the type to take in small doses; and sometimes even a spoonful can be detrimental to your confidence. But enough of them, for they always make it about them... I have work to do--a lot of it, actually--so of course I pushed it aside and went digging again. I went exploring through my memories and found some very lovely ones; entries that make me so happy I keep a journal. They are moments and days that I might otherwise lose, but reading about them takes me back to the moments I lived them. I can remember details not enough shown on the page. I can't imagine how much would be lost without this. Some day, when I am terribly bored and want a challenge, I will store all these entries some where to keep them safe. It's been a fairly good week; no school tomorrow for Veteran's Day and I'm going home in the evening. I have to writ a profile story for my journalism class and I think I am hoping to interview Nicole, a very old friend of the family whose husband has gone to Iraq on many occassions; very smart man, I don't remember his rank but he's up there. Keeps going to school to learn more. I hope I can get this interview though. They don't live in Arizona any more so I'll probably have to do it through an email or maybe over the phone. I hope she has the time. Last night and this morning all of us RA's were decorating the front desk for a contest to win $5 thousand. We did a circus theme and it looks very neat. I mention it because it's exactly the silly college stuff I expected to be doing while I was in high school. My sister was always busy doing stuff for her soriority and I just expected to be doing dorky stuff, too. It's all very silly, but I enjoy it. I like being an RA, mostly because of the staff and the fun stuff we get to do, not so much for the duty part of it... I'm both excited and nervous for next semester. I'm very excited to further my involvement at the Blaze. I guess Sam said something to Leah about me helping out more with the news, which thrills me. I really love radio. I'm going to work to create another package before the semester ends; Protools is a blast to work in. I'm also excited about getting a DJ shift because I need to learn how to board opp. Anyway, it's just been nice to finally enjoy what I'm doing. Of course I regret not getting involved last year, but at the same time, I understand why I didn't. That's just how freshman year works for me. I do have homework I need to start tackling...I am very much looking forward to this weekend; it feels like it has been forever since I've been home. One more full week and then Thanksgiving break...can't wait. Carrie