So it has been a while now, and I am settling in to college life. I have developed a pretty good balance between the amount of time I spend sleeping, studying, going to class and socializing. The self control that I lacked during my first month of school has returned, and I now only go out when I know that I have no responsibilities early the next day. I stay active and go hiking, or to the beach on a regular basis. It feels good to be productive and healthy, rather than tired and sick all the time!
I have realized that the entire feud with my roommate was completely unnecessary. Had I been a bit more mature, and just spoken about the few things that were bugging me, we could have avoided a lot of awkwardness. Sure we may not be meant for each other, but she isn't an axe murderer or a kleptomaniac, so really, what am I complaining for? Although it would be nice to be able to lay around in my underwear, eat piles of food and not feel guilty. Actually, what am I saying? I do that anyway!
My roommates friend was actually upset with what I had written about them in my previous blog. She actually confronted me, in a somewhat intimidating manner in what I perceived an attempt to get me to coward down. I took this as a challenge and for a few days threw daggers with my eyes every time I saw her. Slowly though, I realized, we all live together, we are all basically in the same boat, why not get along? Since then, we have played games together, had mature conversations, and I am actually starting to like her. It is funny, when you let your guard down people are so much more pleasant. She still bursts into our room every morning at like 7am speaking at the loudest possible volume, but once again, there are worse things that could be occurring in my life!
I am making more friends every day, doing well in my classes (finally), and enjoying the environment I am in. I have found a great balance, and every now and then I do something crazy to spice it up! Things are going well and I can only hope that they continue this way!
