Holy cow! Where has the time gone??
Tomorrow morning at ten I start my senior year and, most likely, my last full year of undergrad studies at WSU. It feels like three days ago my parents moved me to Pullman for the first time and left me at my dorm. I just can't believe that I have actually been living in Pullman and going to school for three years now. I remember how hard I cried as my parents left me at the dorm that Friday evening. I didn't have any idea how soon I'd see them again. It turned out being only two weeks, but that was twice as along as I'd ever gone without seeing them. It was hard.
However, nothing has changed expect that I leave them instead of them leaving me. I cried hard as I loaded my car this morning and drove away waving to my dad in the drive way. This going back to school thing never gets easier for me...or my family. Summers riding horses, enjoying hot days, boating, being with family, and hanging out are just too much fun. Thank goodness for vivid memories, though.
My freshman year was tough, but I think this year might be the toughest. As each year goes by, my family and I go a little longer without seeing each other. Classes also get more demanding in terms of studying and time. However, the toughest part of this coming year is knowing in May I have to start a very grown up life. I'll have a degree and minor that I'll need to put to use. I just wish I could know what that use will be. I hate uncertainty!
In the next year I've got decisions to make...do I want to apply to grad school or a masters program? Do I apply for a job? Where do I want to live? These questions are on my mind along with so much more!
Before I know it, though, I'll have my answers because I know senior year will have gone by in the blink of an eye! After all, it seems like yesterday that I attended my first day of college classes.
