Bittersweet Beginnings

Well, winter break is over and the start of a new semester is upon us. (And by us, I mean me.) Honestly, I don't think I'm quite ready to be back at school and be starting up a whole new set of classes. I would enjoy another week or so to get my frazzled mind in order and prepare myself for what's to come. However, I've learned that school rarely cares very much about my feelings on the subject, so whether I'm ready or not, tomorrow morning I will have to wake up and set off on my next grand (though perhaps not very heroic) adventure.

One nice thing about being back is catching up with friends I haven't seen in awhile. For example, I didn't get to see Emily, perhaps the best roommate a girl could ask for, during the entire winter break. The picture above shows our gifts for each other under our Christmas tree - doesn't hurt to celebrate late!! It's a good feeling to be welcomed back to campus by close friends. Hard to leave my friends (and you too, Mom and Dad!) from good ol' Chocolate City, but, in the words of Erin, "See you soon!"

I have high expectations for this week, so we'll see what happens! Even though I may not be so jazzed at the thought of classes right now, it is what I make it, so I'd best make the most of it. Go.Team.